Top 10 Evidence-Based Uses for Red Light Therapy
From inflammation to skin health, this roundup walks through ten uses of red and near-infrared light that are supported by published research, plus a short explanation of how photobiomodulation works.
From inflammation to skin health, this roundup walks through ten uses of red and near-infrared light that are supported by published research, plus a short explanation of how photobiomodulation works.
A short read on why chronic inflammation matters, what studies say about red and near infrared light and the molecules involved in it, and how panels and wraps can fit into a wellness plan.
A short look at the studies pairing red and near-infrared light with exercise, what they found for fat loss and metabolism, and how panels and wraps fit alongside a healthy diet and regular training.
Free radicals are not all bad. This article explains what reactive oxygen species and oxidative stress are, and why the brief burst of ROS linked to red light therapy is more complex than it sounds.
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.
Earthing, also called grounding, means connecting the body to the earth's natural electric charge. Learn where the idea came from, the two ways to do it, and what the research has explored.