Comments on: The Benefits of Red Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation)

By: Natasha

Natasha — Sun, 04 May 2025 13:03:26 +0000

Hi, you mentioned that while you were at a natural medicine clinic in Switzerland, you used a red light therapy device on your neck to benefit your thyroid. Do you remember what brand of device this was, and do you know if it is available for purchase? Thanks.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Sat, 05 Apr 2025 05:37:12 +0000

In reply to Alicia.

Katie just did a podcast episode with an update on her thyroid health! https://wellnessmama.com/podcast/923/

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:53:57 +0000

In reply to Anahid. Yes, this article discusses using it for acne.

By: Anahid

Anahid — Mon, 17 Mar 2025 07:47:07 +0000

Does red light therapy work for facial acne and acne scars?

By: Alicia

Alicia — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 20:48:31 +0000

I’ve been using a Mito Red Light for Hashimoto’s with great results, for 4 months now. The first month I only used the light for 2-3 minute sessions, 4 days a week-mornings (8 inches away from the light). The second month I slowly worked up to 6-7 minutes, 4 times a week. The 3rd month, I slowly worked up to 10 minute sessions, every other day. It seems like 10 minutes is too much. My doctor has been gradually reducing thyroid meds every 4 weeks. So far, I’ve gone from 90/15 down to 50/12.5. Did you stick with 5 minutes daily as you were reducing your meds or did you eventually work up to longer sessions? I hope it worked out for you to titrate down to a low dose or to discontinue the meds completely. Can you share how you continued with your sessions and how it worked out for you?

By: Blaire

Blaire — Tue, 14 Jan 2025 17:46:37 +0000

I use Sauna Space which is a NIR infrared lighting so it is like the sun but without the UV. Same benefits as far infrared lights but penetrates deeper past the water jn your body to the cellular level. I love it because it DOES heat your body directly but not the air around you like a dry or wet sauna would. More tolerable especially for children. I say it is cozy like the womb, the perfect amount of warmth.

By: Jamie Larrison

Jamie Larrison — Tue, 29 Oct 2024 12:46:15 +0000

In reply to Elle. It may overheat the red light unit since a sauna gets to such high temperatures. You can check with the manufacturer of your red light though to be sure.

By: Elle

Elle — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 21:32:19 +0000

Can I put one in my sauna?

By: Priscilla

Priscilla — Thu, 29 Aug 2024 00:42:18 +0000

Thanks for this informative post! Red light therapy is such a fascinating topic, and I appreciate how you broke down the benefits and science behind it. It’s great to see natural therapies gaining more recognition for their potential to support health and wellness. Looking forward to exploring more of your content!

By: Wendy Porter

Wendy Porter — Sun, 14 Apr 2024 16:13:37 +0000

I’ve been using red light since Dec. 2024 and I love it. I go to health spa and use their bed for 20 min. 3 times a week. I could go every day if I had the time. It looks like the old tanning beds. I’ve been dealing with situational depression and it has really helped. When I leave I am so relaxed and sleep much better. Also, my body and skin, look and feel better. They also have a red light sauna.

By: Kelly

Kelly — Sun, 21 Jan 2024 02:28:12 +0000

Does red light therapy help with actinic keratoses, aka pre-cancerous skin lesions?

By: Peggy Davenport

Peggy Davenport — Mon, 30 Oct 2023 15:52:05 +0000

Katie,
Do you use a green tea serum before red light therapy?

By: Mary Blackett

Mary Blackett — Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:41:34 +0000

In reply to Meghan. I bought a Mito Red Light since they use 5watt bulbs for higher irradiance. Most other manufacturers use 2 and 3w. They are also more affordable.

By: Monica

Monica — Thu, 23 Feb 2023 05:13:52 +0000

In reply to Darko. Darko, would this be the same concept with Saunas?

By: Carisa

Carisa — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 21:08:13 +0000

In reply to Selkaen. I'd be interested to know if you think there's any truth to using oils as a combo with RLT enhancing its benefits? I saw an article about that, but not sure if the research really supports that idea.

By: Ann

Ann — Wed, 09 Mar 2022 20:37:12 +0000

I am taking photo therapy for eczema. I have a uv light at home which am not using during therapy. The home light helped but didnot get rid of eczema and itch. Seeing results in 2nd week.

By: Alison Myburgh

Alison Myburgh — Thu, 03 Mar 2022 08:58:52 +0000

In reply to Selkaen. Can I just buy a bulb, and put it into a light-socket in my home? Perhaps a lamp or bathroom light fitting, to use when I bagh or relax kn a couch.

By: Liz O'connell

Liz O'connell — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:31:11 +0000

In reply to Rissy.

Hi Rissy,

I’ve been through the drill before buying my device. They make such a big deal about the EMFs on red light therapy devices.

But it isn’t anything to worry about. Electric radiation under 2 volts per meter is safe and magnetic radiation under 50 volts per meter is safe.

Almost all devices available in the market don’t even come close to those levels.

While the best EMF absorption level is zero, biologists and other scientists have determined that certain levels of EMF exposure pose little to no threat of harmful health effects.

In our homes we are surrounded by more EMF than that with normal light bulbs, our phones and what not. Don’t worry about it, but I would still check that the manufacturer has the EMF levels clearly mentioned. Go for 0 EMF if possible, but anything under 20 is medically safe.

By: Katie Wells

Katie Wells — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 20:54:56 +0000

In reply to Clarissa. I did personally use it while pregnant, but I would definitely ask your doc or midwife to make sure!

By: Clarissa

Clarissa — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 22:11:43 +0000

Hi Katie, did you use RLT while pregnant? Is RLT ok to use while pregnant? I’ve read many articles online that RLT is safe during pregnancy. I have recently bought a Joovv light and cannot wait to start my treatment as I too was diagnosed with Hashimotos. My only concern is the new Joovv model has Red Light therapy and now also has Infared Light Therapy which penetrates deeper so wonder if that’s ok for pregnancy.