Welcome to this week’s edition of Sage Minute! Today, we’re diving into one of the hottest wellness trends: red light therapy, a soothing, noninvasive treatment that can help you feel and look your best.
If you haven’t tried it yet, it’s worth exploring. Red and infrared light saunas are becoming widely available in gyms, wellness centers, and through practitioners, offering a wide range of potential health benefits. From promoting skin and hair health to reducing pain and inflammation, improving circulation, enhancing relaxation, and promoting better sleep, this therapy is making waves in the wellness world.
I’ve been using red light therapy for nearly two years, and it’s become my first go-to for everything from skin rejuvenation to relaxation and inflammation relief. I love it so much that I even purchased a lamp to use at home!
How It Works
Red and infrared light penetrate the skin to stimulate photo biomodulation, a process that enhances mitochondrial function, boosting cellular repair and energy production. Whether it’s targeting skin health or reaching deeper tissues like muscles and joints, redlight therapy promotes healing and rejuvenation across the body.
Deeper Dive:
M.R Hamblin, Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation, AIMS Biophysics, 2017, Volume 4, Issue 3: 337-361. doi: 10.3934/biophy.2017.3.337
Practitioner Spotlight: Dr. Andreas Sijbrant, ND, LAcAt Peninsula Natural Medicine in San Carlos, CA, Dr. Andreas Sijbrant has seen remarkable results integrating red light therapy into his practice. His Sunlighten Mpulse sauna offers customizable programs for relaxation, detoxification, and overall rejuvenation. Patients often pair it with acupuncture or use it as a standalone treatment, reporting increased energy, faster recovery, and an overall sense of well-being.
To learn more about the benefits of infrared saunas, Dr. Sijbrant recommends reading: https://! www.nationalgeographic.com/science/article/infrared-heat-health-benefits in the National Geographic, Nov 13, 2024 issue.
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