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THE POWER OF RED LIGHT THERAPY

If there was a pill that was proven to have powerful anti-aging effects on our skin, combat neurological disease, fight depression and anxiety, increase fat loss, speed recovery from exercise, increase strength and endurance, combat certain autoimmune conditions, fight hair loss and speed healing from injury-all with little to no side effects it would be a billion-dollar blockbuster drug. Hundreds of millions of people would be told to start taking it every day and doctors all over the world would call it a “miracle drug.”
Here is the crazy part- This drug exists but it’s not a pill, it’s Red and Near-Infrared Light!!!.

Light therapy is not a fad, it may be one of the oldest therapeutic methods used by humans – historically as solar therapy by Egyptians, the Greeks (Heliopolis, the city of the sun, was famous for its healing temples) and other cultures. Red and Infrared Light and its therapeutic properties have been studied in China and Japan for over 30 years and now researchers in the rest of the world are also discovering the benefits of Red Light Therapy.

Red Light Therapy doesn't use drugs or surgery to boost your health. It simply uses light—light that is also found naturally in the sun. LED light therapy is a process of emitting low light wavelengths through the skin. Our LightForce LED Red Light Therapy Lights concentrate particular wavelengths of this natural light creating higher levels of 'natural light' than we would be exposed to while out in the sun. Unlike ultraviolet rays from the sun which damage the DNA of skin cells, the low light wavelengths emitted in this spectrum cannot be felt and do not generate any heat upon exposure and are perfectly safe. That means there’s no tanning or burning when you’re exposed to red light, it’s effects happen deep inside at the cellular level and can help to heal sunburn.

When we are unwell, injured, fatigued or stressed our mitochondria begin to produce excess nitric oxide, mitochondria are tiny organelles that are the energy power plants of all the cells in our body. Red and Near-Infrared Light wavelengths protect the cell from the damage that nitric oxide can potentially cause by absorbing the red light photons allowing the cell to continue effectively utilising oxygen and creating Adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is a complex organic chemical that provides energy to drive many processes in living cells, e.g. muscle contraction, nerve impulse propagation and chemical synthesis. Found in all forms of life, ATP is often referred to as the "molecular unit of currency" of intracellular energy transfer and is a key element in cellular regeneration. When our cells have more energy, they simply perform better and the body follows suit. During a Red Light Therapy treatment, Red and Near-Infrared light reaches all the way into cell’s mitochondria to stimulate healing and regeneration, improving appearance, performance, and overall well-being.

It has been proven in over 5,000 scientific studies to have powerful anti-aging effects on our skin, revitalise skin cells, speed recovery from exercise, easing joint stiffness and inflammation, increase strength and endurance, reduce pain, fight hair loss and speed healing from injury-all with little to no side effects.

Light therapy is cutting edge technology first used by NASA to grow plants in space. NASA conducted further studies using LED infrared to speed up wound healing in humans, enhance tissue regeneration and treat the bone loss experienced by astronauts.

Our LightForce LED Red Light Therapy Lights have a variety of benefits and can be part of an overall wellness routine. Red light treatment can be used to aid in faster healing, immune boosting, anti- aging, mood enhancement, muscle recovery and more. LightForce LED Red Light Therapy Lights safely deliver optimal wavelengths and energy levels of Red and Near-Infrared light without any harmful UV rays or excess heat all in the comfort of your home- most people find it to be warm and relaxing!.

As research into Red Light Therapy has progressed, it has become increasingly apparent that the treatment offers astonishing health benefits. Clinical studies are beginning to explore the diverse potential of red and near-infrared wavelengths for healing diverse physiological and mental conditions.

THE BENEFITS OF RED LIGHT WAVELENGTHS

Red Light wavelengths measure between 630-700 nm. These are an ideal length to penetrate skin cells and sebaceous glands, offering benefits for skin texture and tone, smoothing fine wrinkles, promoting collagen production and generally rejuvenating the appearance of skin.

THE BENEFITS OF NEAR-INFRARED LIGHT WAVELENGTHS

Near-Infrared Light (NIR) wavelengths are longer than red light wavelengths and measure between 700 nm and 1,100 nm. They penetrate deeper into the tissue to deliver energy to the body’s cells and can pass through bone to assist with healing deep wounds, muscle aches, nerve injury or joint pain.

Think of Red and Near-Infrared Light as food for your body, providing nutrient-dense nourishment that contributes to enhanced well-being.

“In the next few years, every home will have one or maybe two light therapy devices”
Dr Michael Hamblin
Professor and Infrared Therapy Expert
Harvard University

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

SHOULD I USE LIGHT THERAPY BEFORE OR AFTER A MEAL?

With or Without Food

EMF AND LIGHT THERAPY DEVICES

We sometimes hear concerns about the effects of the electromagnetic field (EMF). Electronic devices, such as LED therapy devices, an emit electromagnetic field as a by-product of the energy they use and create. Users frequently question us about whether it’s healthy or safe to stand in close proximity to a red light therapy device, or if there is any danger posed by the EMFs the device produces.

The main concept that you need to remember is that any and all electrical devices create some kind of EMF as a by-product of using electricity. All of them, every single one of them! It is literally impossible for a device to have electrons flowing and the device to not create EMF. Our products produce very little EMF and all of them are way under the NZ safety standard.

LED THERAPY LIGHT FLICKERING

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

One question customers sometimes ask us is whether our LED panels are "flicker free". There is a current misconception that the flickering led lights may be harmful, or compromise the therapeutic efficacy of the red light treatment.

The truth is that ALL LED panels that use AC power flicker in a visible or near-invisible manner as is the nature of how they operate. Any company or person that claims otherwise is not being truthful or is misinformed.

Flickering poses absolutely no danger to the user, nor does it hinder the delivery of the red or near-infrared light wavelengths. In fact, flickering led lights may even be beneficial. Read on as we demystify the harmless source of the near-invisible flickering, and explain why LED lights are more effective at delivering red and near-infrared wavelengths over larger surface areas than other light-based therapies.

What is AC and DC power?

To explain why LED lights flicker, we first need to outline AC and DC power. Electrical currents can be AC or DC in nature. AC and DC refer to the flow of charged particles.

DC current, or direct current, is constant and moves in one direction. You can visualize it as a flat line. DC power is most commonly used in low voltage applications, like battery operated devices. LED bulbs are intrinsically direct current (DC) devices due to the nature of how they work.

The flow of AC, or alternating current, appears more as a wave-like pattern, oscillating back and forth as the current flows from negative to positive. Alternating current is most commonly used to transmit electricity over longer distances. In the United States, mains supply or household electricity is AC power generally delivered at a frequency of 60Hz. 60Hz means the electrical current oscillates back and forth 60 times each second.

All LED lights are DC powered, but they must run from an AC mains supply in order to be plugged to your wall outlet to be used. Next, we’ll explain why this causes flickering.

How does the AC/DC difference cause LED Therapy Light flickering?

There are several ways that LEDs can be operated from an AC power supply. Standalone LED lights, such as the LightForce therapy lights, have built-in miniature circuitry rectifiers or transformers to convert AC to DC from the wall sockets to the light fixture. These transformers also enable the lights to accept any voltage level worldwide and automatically adjust.

Nonetheless, all LED lights that are plugged into AC mains power flicker due to the way in which AC power is converted to DC power. It’s impossible to plug an LED panel into an AC power source without some near-invisible flicker registering. The flicker or visual fluctuation becomes apparent when there are large ripples in the direct current (DC) delivered to the LED light.

These flickers are the residue of the AC input. So the conversion of AC power to DC power will always result in some flickering. Always

Not only this, but it's very important to remember that you, as the user, will not be able to visually detect any flicker whatsoever as it is nearly invisible to the human eye.

Visual fluctuation actually occurs in many mains-powered light sources: whether incandescent, halogen, fluorescent, or LED. This fluctuation is not apparent with incandescent bulbs, however, because the residual heat leaves the filament glowing between flickers--these highly inefficient bulbs convert only a little of the energy to light, losing the rest as heat. LED lights are much more energy efficient and do not retain heat, therefore subtle flickering results.

Should you be worried about flicker?

If you are wondering why does led light flicker and you should be worried about it or not, here’s the most important thing you should know--the flickering represents absolutely no cause for concern. It won’t detrimentally affect the efficacy of your red light therapy treatment and presents no danger. All LED light panels delivering red light therapy flicker to some degree.

In fact, some emerging studies are highlighting that flickering in LED lights may actually offer benefits to users--one recent MIT study has found that LED lights flickering at a specific frequency can help to induce brain waves known as gamma oscillations, reducing the production of plaque responsible for Alzheimer's’ disease.

USER GUIDES

Click on the links below to view the relevant User Guides

LED Light Therapy Silver Face Mask Instruction Manual

LED Light Therapy Face Mask Instruction Manual

LED Light Therapy Face and Neck Mask Instruction Manual

Infrared Heat Therapy Wrap Ankle & Foot User Guide

Infrared Heat Therapy Wrap Elbow User Guide

Infrared Heat Therapy Wrap Knee User Guide

Infrared Heat Therapy Eye Mask Wrap User Guide

Infrared Heat Therapy Wrap Back & Lower Abdomen User Guide

Infrared Heat Therapy Wrap Neck User Guide

Infrared Heat Therapy Wrap Shoulder & Arm User Guide