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September 2, 2022

Advanced Intensity Analysis for Red Light Panels: Beam Angle, Coverage Area, and Isoirradiance Plots

What is the real intensity of a red light panel? How does Beam Angle really relate to the intensity distribution and coverage area? Of course we can't talk about intensity without acknowledging the scam that most red light panel manufacturers are lying about intensity with cheap solar power meters. But lets, just for this blog, imagine a world where manufacturers aren't lying about intensity. That we are all seeking the common goal of scientifically analyzing these panels so we can offer the most evidence-based understanding of these products. How would we truly quantify the intensity output from a red light...

The Best Pulsed Red Light Therapy Panels on Alibaba: The Next Trend in Photobiomodulation?

The next generation of red light therapy panels have arrived! The signature feature of the next-next-gen red light panels is the inclusion of pulsing! And handles on the back apparently. As predicted in our previous blog on pulsing, the advent of Joovv incorporating a pulsed mode in their panels has led the way for copycat brands to start incorporating the same features. The shameless "Equate" or "Kirkland" generic type brands of this industry like RedTherapyCo (RedRush) and infraredi are the first major brands to add pulsed features to their panels, and they will be generous enough to offer it at...

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August 16, 2022

DIY Red Light Therapy Panel Wheeled Upright Stand Guide

Most red light therapy full-body panels come with door-hanging accessories to set them up in the home. Hanging red light panels on doors is what made them such a viral "hack" for getting affordable full-body red light therapy. It is cheap, simple to set up, and can get you doing full-body red light therapy in just minutes. However, we often notice that doors aren't always the best place to hang a red light therapy panel. Sometimes there aren't any convenient doors to put it on, the outlet isn't nearby, the cord causes a trip hazard, or the panel can flop...

How Many Wavelengths do you Need for Red Light Therapy? Optimal Nanometer Ranges Reviewed.

How many wavelengths do you need for red light therapy? Is it always better to have more wavelengths? Or just stick to the popular ones? A big decision for science-minded consumers is which wavelengths to get in a red light therapy device. The wavelengths are considered the “active ingredient” for red light therapy. Where other parameters like intensity, time, and energy are considered the “dose” – we want to make sure we have the correct “active ingredient” or wavelength to treat the condition that we want. The Standard Wavelengths vs New Wavelengths: The “standard formula” of 660nm (Red) and 850nm...

Budget Intensity Measurements for Red Light Therapy Part 1 of 3: Tenmars TM-206

How can we measure intensity from red light therapy panels without spending a fortune on professional-grade power meters and 3rd party labs? Is there a way to get cheap intensity measurements at home to help determine proper dosage protocols? For Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation), knowing the intensity is important to make sure it is not too high that could cause eye or skin damage. And of course, we don’t the intensity too low that the light therapy device has no effect. Knowing the correct intensity allows you to properly calculate your dosage or exposure time especially if you are trying...