Red Light Therapy
Summary: Modern life means we can spend up to 95-97% of our time indoors. Replace the blue with red to gain back what the sun offers humans to be healthier, more active, and more motivated.
Red light activates the Mitochondria.
Cleveland Clinic - Function of Red Blood Cells
The research suggests that the benefits come from the body reacting to certain light frequencies on the surface and deeper into the body. Up to 14% more activation inside the red blood cell. What can be good is using the time to replenish and reflect while absorbing red light. Before suggesting, I am using red light as a daily treatment with and without exercise on that day.
References:
Medical News Today - The Structure of Mitochondria
Forbes - Red Light Therapy: Benefits, Side Effects And Uses
Everyday Health - What Is Red Light Therapy? A Detailed Beginner’s Guide
Very Well Health - What Is Red Light Therapy?
WebMd - What Is Red Light Therapy?
Heathline - What Is Red Light Therapy and How Does It Work?
Cleveland Clinic - Red Light Therapy
NASA Research Illuminates Medical Uses of Light
Health - 7 Benefits of Red Light Therapy
NIH - A Controlled Trial to Determine the Efficacy of Red and Near-Infrared Light Treatment