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The Best NIR Therapy 250 Watt Incandescent Heat Lamps for Pain and DIY Saunas!

What is the best 250 Watt Near-Infrared Incandescent Heat Lamp? NIR Heat Lamps are a very affordable form of Red Light Therapy that have been used therapeutically for many years! But which brand stands out as the best? As always, we need to test them out to be sure. Although we can call 250W Heat Lamps a form of Red Light Therapy, it does NOT fit the definition of Photobiomodulation. Where PBM is strictly defined to be a non-thermal interaction of wavelengths and biology. It is important to recognize the tremendous amount of heat produced by these 250W heat lamps,...

How Far Away Should You Be From Your Red Light Panel? A History Lesson.

How far away should I be from my red light therapy panel? This blog we dive into one of the most common questions around the red light panel industry, how far away should you be from your light panel?! Most companies talk about being 6 inches away from their panel. But more recently some companies say 4 inches, others use narrow beam angles and might say 12 inches. When Dr. Hamblin was asked "How close do you want to stand or be near one of these devices?" His answer would surprise most people who have been brainwashed by the current...

What are the Actual Watts of my LEDs in my Red Light Therapy Panel?

Confused by the extravagantly high wattage of LED Panel claims? Or maybe someone is trying to tell you that they have "superior" 5 Watt LED bulbs compared to standard 3 Watt bulbs? Check out this post where we deconstruct and measure the ACTUAL LED watts, and we aren't particularly impressed with the result.

Alibaba Red Light Therapy Panel Review - SAIDI Light

Can you find a high-quality red light panel on Alibaba? We have been searching high-and low, and are constantly disappointed with quality. This light panel shows some promise by being low flicker and low EMF!

Keeping Cool with Red Light Therapy: Why We Don’t Mix Light and Heat

Is it beneficial to mix heat and light? Can we improve the safety and effectiveness of Photobiomodulation by keeping the tissue cool? We explore how it could be advantageous to avoid too much tissue heating during photobiomodulation. And in fact cooling the tissue beforehand can improve penetration and effectiveness!

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The Best NIR Therapy 250 Watt Incandescent Heat Lamps for Pain and DIY Saunas!

How Far Away Should You Be From Your Red Light Panel? A History Lesson.

What are the Actual Watts of my LEDs in my Red Light Therapy Panel?

Alibaba Red Light Therapy Panel Review - SAIDI Light

Keeping Cool with Red Light Therapy: Why We Don’t Mix Light and Heat

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