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#redlighttherapy, brain, near-infrared, penetration, photobiomodulation, red - December 2, 2021

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.

The Best Full Body Red Light Therapy Panels on Alibaba! SGROW, SAIDI, Butterfly Island Tested!

We have gathered some of best full body red light therapy panels available on Alibaba! Not only do they offer some of the lowest prices on the market (because they are literally factory-direct prices), but these full-body panels are high intensity and even have “next generation” features that many expensive brands are promoting recently. We understand some hesitation from ordering on Alibaba, but Alibaba is just a marketplace that connects manufacturers to customers and businesses. People are likely more comfortable with Amazon, even though Amazon just another marketplace that has been flooded with clever marketing of rebranded products. These manufacturers...