Light therapy is an effective way to treat health conditions using artificial light. Sometimes called phototherapy, light therapy is appropriate for individuals struggling with Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), other forms of depression, and even adjusting to nighttime work schedules.
Our bodies were designed to absorb and process light every day. Individuals suffering from SAD will quickly point out how much better they feel in the Spring and Summer once the depression brought on by the dark winter days is gone. Light therapy has been used for thousands of years to treat skin disease, depression, and other conditions.
Different light wavelengths provide different health benefits. The longer the wavelength, the deeper the penetration, bringing health and healing to different cells in your body. Your medical team at Rising Health will recommend the best light therapy and experience tailored to you to bring you a healthier life.
Near-infrared wavelengths (NIR) fall into the invisible part of the light spectrum between 700 and 1200 nm. We provide the optimal NIR therapy by using LEDs, which allows us to control the surface temperature of light hitting your body. Using LED near-infrared also does not damage tissue or have any risk to the eyes since it is a gentler and faster treatment.
Near-infrared therapy penetrates the mitochondria of cells and can trigger increased cell metabolism, protein synthesis (including collagen), and antioxidant activity. Patients will find NIR will lead to improved:
Far-Infrared rays are the longest wavelengths (between 3,000 nm to 1 mm) and are also completely invisible. As they penetrate the skin, the far-infrared rays gently raise the body’s surface temperature to 107.6F and above allowing body systems to activate.
The ancient Chinese, Romans, Egyptians, and Indigenous peoples have used different methods to emit far-infrared heat and energy to heal their people, and in recent history, doctors have harnessed several technologies to replicate this heating process.
The benefits include (but are not limited to) improved:
More detailed information can be found at Oriental Remedies Group.
Unlike infrared light, red light is visible. It is between 630-700 nm on the electromagnetic scale and is used to treat the surface of the skin and muscle tissue. Similar to the heat of near-infrared, you can feel red light. It is also called low-level laser therapy (LLLT), low-power laser therapy (LPLT), and photobiomodulation (PBM).
While studies are limited, red light therapy has been proven to improve:
Your experienced medical team at Rising Health Specialty Clinic will spend the time listening to your medical history and considering what is the best course of treatment for you. Light therapy will transform your body’s healing process without using additional prescriptions and invasive procedures.
We are ready to meet with you to discuss how red light, near-infrared, or far-infrared light will benefit your overall health.
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Rising Health Specialty Clinic
1660 E Murray Holladay Rd
Holladay, UT 84117
