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Most red light panel brands are stating something like “no EMFs at 6 inches away.” Or “zero EMF exposure at treatment distance”. Why is that statement there? What are EMFs, and why do nearly all brands mention it? What happens if you ARE exposed to those EMFs?   EMFs are Electromagnetic Frequencies, which we defined in a previous blog about what they are and how they are generated in red light panels. In this blog, we dig up the original reasons why many brands still talk about EMF, and look into the scientific literature to see if there is any...

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Is Red Light Therapy Safe to Use at home? This is a very common question we get about our products and Red Light Therapy. So it might be time to explore the safety profile for red light therapy, how safe is it, where there may be contraindications, and how side effects are produced and tips to avoid issues. In this blog we have compiled one of the most complete list of references for the safety profile for Red Light Therapy or Photobiomodulation. So we highly encourage after reading our summary, to read some of these references yourself. Disclaimer: As always,...

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distance, dose, far away, hamblin, intensity, nir, photobiomodulation, red, red light panel, red light therapy, safety -

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...

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damage, eye, health, infrared, intensity, irradiance, photobiomodulation, red light therapy, safety, sun, sunlight, wavelength -

Red and Near-Infrared (NIR) can be helpful or harmful for the eyes - it all depends on the intensity and context! Read our analysis of industry guidelines for eye safety, and take extra care to protect your eyes!

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