Scientific Benefits of Light Therapy

Scientific Benefits of Light Therapy

Light therapy is not a wellness fad or myth.

Researchers have conducted over a thousand peer-reviewed trials and studies on various kinds of light therapy (also referred to as photobiomodulation or low-level laser therapy). The research has shown an overwhelming amount of positive results. It’s a legitimate and widely-used health intervention to improve how you feel, look and perform.

In fact, NASA studied light therapy in the late 1980s and 1990s for use in space, and over the last two decades. The clinical consensus is that red and NIR light treatments are non-invasive, safe and effective, with a wide range of potential uses.

Light is essential for our health and cellular function, just like water, sleep, and the nutrients from food. The human body is designed to function with an abundance of natural sunlight. The truth is, most people do not get nearly enough sunlight spending over 90% of their lives indoors. Kala provides the highest-quality, medical-grade devices that can be used from the convenience of your own home.

All you have to do is sit or stand in front of the device and your body & cells absorb the healthy light. Kala treatments are also completely non-invasive and don’t include any ultra violet (UV) rays.

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PROMOTES SKIN HEALTH

Red light therapy is useful in healing the skin and treating several skin issues. To give you healthier and clearer skin. You can find a clinical study proving it's effects below. Refer to our Kala Glow Blog on skin-health in the footer as well. Red Light Therapy does the following:

  • Protects and boosts new collagen production.
  • Stimulates healing of slow-healing wounds.
  • Reduces signs of sun damage.
  • Promotes anti-aging.
  • Reduces scars, stretch marks, and wrinkles.
  • Reduces inflammation associated with acne.
  • Faster muscle recovery.
  • Reduce arthritis discomfort.
  • Reduces the inflammation and itching related to rosacea, eczema, psoriasis.
Red Light Therapy is a 100% natural solution to your skin problems. Unlike other chemical solutions, the natural red light used in this therapy penetrates deeper into the skin and activates cellular activity. It also has several other health benefits besides targeting the skin and improving its overall look.

As the skin is the largest and one of the major organs of the body, people go through several kinds of medicinal and non-medicinal treatment to achieve glowing, healthier, and younger-looking skin. Red light therapy is used to help target several skin issues like wrinkles, scars, persistent wounds, and other health conditions. Nowadays this low-level laser therapy is getting more popular as people are using modern technology to get the edge in various health and wellness categories.

OPTIMIZES SLEEP

Red Light Therapy allows for the bodies circadian rhythm to adjust. The overstimulation we face from blue light (cellphones, tv, computers) hinder our ability to get deep, restful sleep. With Its low colour temperature and soothing effects on the body, Red Light Therapy promotes quality sleep. You can find a clinical study below. Refer to our Kala Glow Blog on sleep optimization below. Additional benefits include:

  • Promote your biological clock with balanced circadian rhythm.
  • Encourages deep sleep.
  • Alleviates over-stimulation from blue light.
  • Promotes melatonin production.

IMPROVES COGNITIVE PERFORMANCE

NIR Wavelengths from your Kala device might penetrate deep into the skin to provide therapeutic benefits at the cellular level. The red and near-infrared light photons penetrate through the skull and into brain cells and spur the mitochondria to produce more ATP. You can find a clinical study proving its benefits below. That can mean clearer, sharper thinking.
  • Stimulates brain cell function & mitochondria.
  • Improve mental acuity.
  • Clearer and sharper thinking.
  • Short-term memory.
  • Executive function.
  • Faster learning.
  • Reasoning skills.
  • More positive mood.
  • Slow down brain disorders.

ENHANCES ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE & MUSCLE RECOVERY

Whether you are an athlete or a fitness enthusiast, Red Light therapy can work wonders in speeding up muscle recovery from intense training and physical exercise. You can find a clinical study proving its benefits here. It also offers pain relief, as well as accelerates bone and connective tissue healing from fitness-related injuries.
  • Strength (leads to more reps, greater torque, and stronger grip).
  • Muscle (light therapy stimulates natural muscle growth for more bulk and size).
  • Speed (run faster times with more velocity).
  • Endurance (longer shifts with less of an oxygen deficit).
  • Soreness & muscle fatigue after demanding workouts.
  • Muscle recovery – improved blood flow & oxygen.
  • Efficient cellular energy synthesis.

REDUCES INFLAMMATION

Red light therapy has been shown to effectively reduce inflammation by stimulating cellular regeneration and enhancing blood circulation, leading to improved healing and reduced swelling. Additional benefits of red light therapy include accelerated wound healing, enhanced skin rejuvenation, reduced muscle soreness, and improved recovery from exercise or injury.Some other benefits include:
  • Enhances blood circulation, which helps to remove toxins and reduce swelling.
  • Reduces inflammation by promoting cellular repair and reducing oxidative stress.
  • Stimulates the production of collagen and fibroblasts, aiding in tissue repair and reducing inflammation.
  • Modulates the immune response, regulating inflammation and promoting a balanced immune system.

BOOSTS ENERGY LEVELS

One of the primary functions of Red Light Therapy is to efficiently increase energy production by strengthening the mitochondria. Some other benefits might include:
  • Improvement in Energy Levels.
  • More efficient cell ATP production.
  • Signs of improvement with nitric oxide & oxidative stress that slows us down.
  • May improve absorption of mitochondria cells

INCREASES LIBIDO

Red Light Therapy increases blood flow and has been proven to enhance fertility. According to recent studies, Red Light Therapy has the potential to improve sexual function and libido. A study proving its benefits can be found below.
With advanced technology, this therapy also helps with:
  • Boosting testosterone.
  • Less severe menopause and andropause.
  • Gives a boost in reviving sex life.
  • Enhance sexual performance and enjoyment.
  • Increased blood-flow.
  • Improve fertility and sexual performance.

STIMULATES HAIR GROWTH

Red Light Therapy is one of the most effective, painless, non-invasive solutions to hair loss problems. This process not only reduces hair loss but thickens and extends your hair's lifespan. Refer to our Kala Glow Blog on hair growth in the footer. A study proving its benefits can be found below.
Some of the major benefits are:
  • Helps to heal problems associated with thyroid disorders.
  • Stimulate hair growth.
  • Helps with resurrecting dead hair follicles.
  • Increases hair strength.
  • Gradually reduces hair loss.

Improve Well-being

Along with plenty of physical benefits, Red Light Therapy may have rapid effects on mental health as well. In a recent study, researchers found that red light therapy offers a promising treatment for major depressive disorder, suicidal ideation, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury. Red light therapy is also effective for dealing with day to day stress and anxiety. Studies proving its benefits can be found here. Other significant benefits include:
  • May help improve with depression.
  • May alleviate symptoms of chronic stress and anxiety.
  • May help improve symptoms of low energy and mood.
  • May improve mental health.

Red Light Therapy benefits cannot be overstated. After 1000's of scientific, non-biased, double blinded studies have proved just how therapeutic and beneficial Red Light Therapy truly is.

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