Red Light for Arthritis
Arthritis involves inflammation, pain and stiffness. This article looks at what studies say about red and near infrared light and inflammation, and which Fringe wraps and panels suit different joints.
How red and near infrared light work with the body, how to use them at home and in the clinic, and what the research says.
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Arthritis involves inflammation, pain and stiffness. This article looks at what studies say about red and near infrared light and inflammation, and which Fringe wraps and panels suit different joints.
How red and near infrared light support collagen and elastin production in the skin, what studies report on wrinkles and elasticity, and why this gentle approach needs no downtime.
This article looks at the links between depression, brain mitochondria and inflammation, and summarizes what clinical trials and recent reviews say about near-infrared light applied to the head.
Blue, red and near infrared light each act on skin in different ways. See what the research says about using them for acne-prone skin, and how the Fringe Red Light Face Mask combines all three.
The lymphatic system is one of the least understood systems in the body. Learn what it is, how lymph moves, why it matters for immunity and fluid balance, and where light therapy fits in.
Your gut does far more than digest food. Learn about the gut microbiome, why it is described as a major determinant of health, and where red and near-infrared light may fit into supporting it.
Seasonal Affective Disorder follows the darker months and affects around 5% of US adults. This article covers symptoms, risk factors and how light shapes our circadian rhythms through the brain.
This article reviews research on red and near-infrared light in Alzheimer's and dementia, including a 2021 review of 10 studies, the gut-brain connection, and how light may support brain cells.
Anti-aging is a huge industry, and some popular treatments carry risks that rarely get discussed. This article weighs the risks of options like Botox and looks at where red light therapy fits in.
Is light therapy for skin more than social media hype? This article explains what red, near infrared and blue light are, where they sit in the light spectrum, and how they relate to skin.
A look at the research on red and near-infrared light after stroke, from small but promising human studies to animal work on inflammation and mitochondria, and why sunlight exposure matters too.
Red and near-infrared light may raise nitric oxide, which helps blood vessels relax. This article reviews the animal research on red light and blood pressure, and is clear about what is not yet known in humans.