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intensity, irradiance, redlighttherapy - January 19, 2022

Twice the Intensity as Joovv? Think Again. – The Solar Power Lie Part 3

Have any Red Light Panels actually delivered double the intensity of Joovv? Or is it just another failed claim (like >100mW/cm^2 at 6 inches away) caused by using inaccurate solar power meters? We take another dive into the abyss of false advertising in the Red Light Therapy industry.

How Deep Does Red and Near-Infrared Light Penetrate into the Body? Marketing vs. Science

How deeply do Red and Near-Infrared wavelengths penetrate into the body? This is an important topic with much confusion around it. We dig deep into the science and see if we can truly understand the depth penetration, and bust a bunch of myths along the way!

Do Women Need Less Intensity in Red Light Therapy? Understanding Skin Optics for Better Dosing.

Do women need less intensity with Red Light Therapy? We review the optical window for photobiomodulation, and research how tissue optics differ from men to women. We learn that skin tissue optics, skin thickness, hair, and adipose tissue all can play a more important role in light penetration than wavelength!

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photobiomodulation, red light therapy, scam - October 8, 2021

Red Light Therapy Scams Explained! Where did we go wrong?

Is Red Light Therapy a Scam? LLLT and PBM are legitimately rooted in science and shown to be beneficial. Unfortunately, as in any industry, some companies may be crossing the line. Especially when it comes to false intensity measurements and medical claims. Is there still time for these companies to correct their ways?

Does Sunlight provide Red Light Therapy? Health Benefits of the Sun Explained.

Sunlight contains the full spectrum of wavelengths ranging from UV to Infrared! Obviously it contains Red and Near-Infrared (NIR) wavelengths too, so does that mean it offers the same benefits of Red Light Panels? We look into the research about the benefits of sunlight, and finally give a practical comparison of Sunlight versus Red Light Therapy panels.