Did you know, about RED LIGHT THERAPY? So I was told about red light therapy from a friend of mine, she swears by it. Says not only does it help with saggy underarms, lol. wrinkles and scars it apparently helps with muscle recovery. So needless to say I decided to look into this phenomenon called red light therapy. The technical description I found for "what is it?"
It is a controversial therapeutic technique that uses red low-level wavelengths of light to treat skin issues, such as wrinkles, scars, and persistent wounds, among other conditions. In the early 1990s, RLT was used by scientists to help grow plants in space. Red and near infrared wavelengths of natural light stimulate the mitochondria in your cells, the powerhouses responsible for taking light, oxygen, and the food we eat—and turning it into usable energy for our bodies through the process of cellular respiration.
So far I have had 4 red light therapy sessions I don't notice any changes as of yet...however, a large benefit is that the sessions are 20 minutes each so it is a great break from distractions and gives me time for peaceful, mindful meditation and prayer.
There is a lot of data available on the pros and cons of red light therapy here are a few of each.
Some PROS
- promotes antioxidant production
- increased circulation
- improved sleep
- fast muscle recovery
- reduced joint pain
Some CONS
- you need several sessions to see results
- you need to continue sessions for the results to continue
So there you have it, I will post more in another month or so about RLT. Let you all know if there are any direct benefits that I experience.
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