How red light therapy is a body contouring, anti-aging and wellness technology (and why you need it in your business)

Lately we’ve been urging you to consider adding wellness services to your business.  That’s because there’s considerable consumer demand for wellness.  Now don’t get us wrong.  Body contouring will always be in demand.  But there are so many wellness therapies that not only compliment body contouring treatments, they produce body contouring results.  Red light therapy is one of them.  On its own, red light therapy can produce fat loss and minimize cellulite.  It can even fade stretch marks.  And the thing is, what we haven’t talked about is that it’s also capable of providing so many wellness benefits like improving sleep, boosting the immune system and invoking a sense of well-being.  And many more!  How can it be possible that one single therapy delivers so many benefits?  It’s all in the power of light energy.  We’re going to break light science down for you in today’s episode.  We’ll cover the science of light energy. We’ll highlight the specific wellness benefits that you can deliver with red light therapy.  And we'll end by discussing a few of our red light therapy device recommendations - so you can get a jump start reaping the wellness benefits of red light therapy  right away!  Stay tuned for part 4 of our podcast series breaking down the steps to add wellness to your business.

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Hi I’m Shannon and I’m Kay and we’re your hosts of The Proven Profits Podcast

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Light has a profound impact on health and wellness.  Humans need light to be healthy…and  red and infrared light make up a big part of the reason why.  We’ve known for many years that red light therapy has the power to optimize health.  But now, scores of scientific studies and years of clinical application link red light therapy to a wide range of specific benefits.  Wellness benefits ranging from anti-aging to hair growth to wound healing to pain relief to muscle recovery, and the list goes on.  And of course, body contouring professionals have been using red light therapy for fat loss, cellulite smoothing and stretch mark fading for years.  

In today’s episode, we will discuss the basics of light energy so you can best understand how so many wellness benefits flow from red light therapy. Then we’ll highlight specific wellness benefits that you can deliver with red light therapy.  And we'll wrap up by sharing a few of our red light therapy device recommendations - so you can start reaping the wellness benefits of red light therapy right away! 

This is our 4th episode of a series in which we’re focusing on how you can incorporate wellness treatments to not only better serve your clients, but to boost your profits and ensure your business’ longevity. 

So first up is light energy science.  But before we dive into the details of light energy and the science of red light therapy, we want you to be as excited as we are so listen first to a list of the benefits of red light therapy… 

Improve sleep

Reduce fat 

Improve skin tone, reduce wrinkles and fine lines 

Minimize stretch marks

Reduce pain

Improve hair growth

Minimize cellulite

Speed healing

Combat bone loss and muscle loss 

Boost the immune system

Are you wondering how red light therapy provides so many diverse benefits?  The answers are found in the science of light energy…

Light Energy Basics

What is light?

Light is electromagnetic energy that is all around us.  

Light = energy.

Light travels in wavelengths; these wavelengths have a powerful impact on the body

Light travels in waves that penetrate the body and trigger reactions in the cells. 

Think of a prism and a white beam of light going into that prism that then splits into what looks like a rainbow.  All the colors of the rainbow.  These are the many wavelengths of light.  

And anytime there is white light in the environment, it includes all of those wavelengths (colors).  There are additional wavelengths that we cannot see that emanate from the sun.  

But whether or not we can see these colors (or wavelengths), they all have a powerful impact on the body.

→ Remember this as you study the wellness benefits of red light therapy.  

→ Light is energy that impacts a multitude of human biological processes and plays a huge role in health and wellness. 

What is a wavelength (color) of light?

A ‘wavelength of light’ is the horizontal distance between the two peaks in the wave.  

Light wavelengths are measured in nanometers (nm).  

There are light wavelengths we can see, called visible light, and light wavelengths we cannot see, which are invisible to the human eye. 

The nanometer range of wavelengths (colors) of visible light 

The wavelengths of visible light range from about 380 nanometers to about 750 nanometers.  

What are the wavelengths (colors) of visible light?

These color wavelengths fall within the range of 380 nm to 750 nm (visible to humans).

Color Approximate wavelength range

Violet 380 - 450 nm

Blue 450 - 495 nm

Green 495 - 570 nm

Yellow 570 - 590 nm

Orange 590 - 620 nm

Red 620 - 750 nm

What are the wavelengths (colors) of invisible light?

Any light outside the visible range of 380 to 750 nm is invisible to humans.  

Ultraviolet light is shorter than 380 nm.  

Infrared light is longer than 750 nm.

Color Approximate wavelength range

Ultraviolet 10 - 390 nm

Infrared 750 nm - 1 mm

Now that you have the foundation, let’s move on to the specifics of red light and red light therapy.

How does red light therapy (and infrared light therapy) provide so many wellness benefits?

Red and Infrared have powerful impacts effects on health and wellness

While most wavelengths of light, both visible and invisible, are able to penetrate the body, they stay in the layers of the skin.

This is how red light and infrared light stand out when it comes to wellness benefits. 

Both red light wavelengths and infrared light wavelengths are able to penetrate deep into the human body and affect the cells, tissues, blood, eyes, brain, and even the bones, tendons, etc.  

And when red and/or infrared light penetrates into these deeper tissues, the wavelengths have incredible healing power on the cells increasing energy production, reducing inflammation, increasing cell regeneration, relieving pain, and so much more. 

Photobiomodulation (PBM): red light therapy’s powerful mechanism of action

Photobiomodulation (or PBM) is the term used to describe how red light therapy works.

Specially, red light therapy induces the process called photobiomodulation (PBM).

Just as plants convert light from the sun into energy (photosynthesis) to grow and survive, PBM is the process of delivering light as energy for the body and producing and stimulating a variety of processes within the body.  

Red light wavelengths directly enhance and strengthen numerous organs, influence biological processes and produce multiple beneficial actions. 

Seems complicated, but it’s not.  Red light and infrared light’s photobiomodulation (PBM) is simple.  The PBM of red light therapy (and infrared light) acts directly on the mitochondria.

See how the PBM of red light therapy works…

Boosting mitochondria: the secret behind the wellness benefits of red light therapy and infrared light therapy

Red light’s PBM acts directly on the mitochondria in cells to stimulate increased cellular energy production (ATP).

Since the mitochondria are the ‘powerhouse’ of every cell in the human body, the  increased mitochondrial energy produced by red light therapy provides multiple biological wellness benefits, affecting multiple biological processes and bodily systems.

So earlier in the episode we listed the wellness benefits of red light therapy without any details.  So now that you’ve seen how red light wavelengths work to affect the body, let’s dive into a few more details of its benefits.  

Wellness benefits of red light therapy

Using its power to boost mitochondria, red light therapy can benefit virtually every system in the body.  

A wealth of studies have shown that red light therapy can reduce and slow the signs of aging, regrow hair, lessen pain, speed healing, decrease inflammation, reduce fat, minimize cellulite and more.

Let’s break this down into bodily systems.

1 Aging and Longevity

Wellness benefits of red light therapy related to the Aging Process and Aesthetic Concerns

Reduces wrinkles and scars  

Smooths and tones skin

Slows hair loss and can stimulate hair regrowth

Slows bone loss

Slows muscle loss 

Minimizes cellulite

Reduces fat deposits

2 Increased Energy Production and Improved Vitality

Wellness benefits of red light therapy related to energy production and vitality

Increases energy levels

Promotes feelings of overall wellness and vitality

3 Boosted Immunity and Anti-inflammatory Actions

Wellness benefits of red light therapy related to Immune Function and Inflammation

Provides a direct boost to the immune system to fight infection and disease 

Powerful anti-inflammatory actions 

Combats and relieves arthritis pain and improves joint health 

Improves symptoms of chronic diseases and degenerative diseases 

4 Improved Muscle Health and Better Performance

Wellness benefits of red light therapy related to muscle and tendon health

Increases muscle growth when combined with exercise

Helps prevent muscle fatigue 

Promotes fast muscle recovery

Shortens time needed for healing injured muscles and tendons

5 Faster Wound Healing

Wellness benefits of red light therapy related to healing from wounds, burns, incisions and other injuries  

Wounds, burns, incisions and other injuries regenerate and heal faster 

Reduces inflammation and pain associated with wounds, burns, incisions and other injuries

6 Improved Sleep Quality

Wellness benefits of red light therapy related to sleep

Improves sleep quality  

Get great wellness benefits with the best red light therapy devices

Great news!  Red light machines are different from other body contouring machines.  They are not complicated to manufacture, so you don’t need to spend a fortune to get a great machine.

Take a listen now.  We’re going over  

Our top red light therapy machine choices 

Each works off a different platform and though they are all different price ranges, they are all pretty affordable.  We will leave links to the machines in our show notes so you can take a closer look.  

So the first one we’ll discuss is a red light device that delivers red light via a panel mounted on an adjustable stand.

This stand allows for adjustable height and you can bend or aim the lamp in varying directions.   

Good for:  Home Use and/or Professional Use

Ability to treat: Face and/or Body (in separate sessions)

Price Range: Under $100

What we love about it: Affordability, versatility, ease of use

The next one is a step up as it is intended for the professional, though consumers can purchase it too.  It’s a clinical grade full body panel that delivers red light and also infrared light.

Good for: Intended for Professional Use; good choice for Home use too

Ability to treat: Full body, including face

Price Range: Under $750

What we love about it: Professional quality, ease of use, solid construction 

The final machine is a portable, wearable red light therapy belt to treat targeted areas of the body.  It’s the least expensive red light machine option for today.  

Good for: Home Use and/or Professional Use

Ability to treat: Not just for the waist, can be used to target multiple areas of the body

Price Range: Under $75

What we love about it: Flexibility, easy to use, low cost

Red light therapy is a game-changer for wellness, offering scientifically backed benefits that can transform health, beauty, and vitality. 

From boosting energy levels and improving sleep to reducing fat, relieving pain, and even reversing signs of aging, red light therapy is a must-have for both professionals and individuals looking to enhance their well-being. 

With its ability to penetrate deep into the body and stimulate cellular energy production, this powerful therapy supports healing, longevity, and overall wellness. 

Whether you’re a body contouring professional or business owner expanding your services or someone seeking an effective at-home solution, red light therapy can deliver remarkable results. 

Ready to experience the benefits? Explore our top red light therapy device recommendations and start your journey to better health today!

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