Red light is a wavelength in the visible spectrum that ranges from about 620 to 750 nanometers. In nature, we often encounter red light, for example, sunlight at sunrise and sunset carries a high red light component. Red light therapy, on the other hand, is a method of treating the human body using specific wavelengths of red light.
Principles of Red Light Therapy
Red light therapy is a non-invasive treatment that utilizes specific wavelengths of red light to act directly on the surface of the skin or body tissues to promote cell growth and repair. The principle of this treatment is based on the theory of photobiology, which states that living organisms have the ability to respond to and absorb specific wavelengths of light.
In red light therapy, photons of red light wavelengths penetrate deep into the skin and react with the mitochondria within the cells to produce cellular energy (ATP). This energy-generating process stimulates cellular metabolism and promotes cell growth, division and repair, thereby accelerating the body's natural healing process.
The role of red light therapy
Promotes Blood Circulation: Red light penetrates the skin and enters the blood vessels and tissues to promote blood circulation. This helps improve oxygen and nutrient delivery and speeds up the body's metabolism.
Reduces Inflammation: Red light has anti-inflammatory properties that reduce inflammatory reactions and relieve pain and swelling.
Promotes Tissue Repair and Healing: Red light stimulates the mitochondria within cells to produce more energy (ATP), which promotes cell growth, division and repair, accelerating the process of wound healing and tissue repair.
Improve skin quality: Red light therapy is widely used in the field of cosmetology to improve skin quality, reduce wrinkles, blemishes and acne, and enhance skin elasticity.
Relieve muscle pain and tension: Red light therapy can gently penetrate into muscle tissues to improve blood circulation and reduce muscle pain and tension.