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Near Infrared Light Therapy: a Magic Pill for Better Health

Image of woman using Red Light Therapy

Article at a Glance: 

 

  • Near-infrared (NIR) light therapy is similar to red light therapy, except it is invisible to the human eye, and it has a deeper penetration level.
  • This form of treatment is especially helpful with improving cellular energy (ATP) production, which can have a wide range of potential health benefits, including but not limited to cardiovascular health, pain and inflammation, detoxification, faster wound healing, improved thyroid function, and immune health.
  • 850nm is considered the most effective wavelength for traveling through skin and muscle tissue to prompt deep tissue and wound healing.
  • LED light therapy treatments may have even greater efficacy when NIR is paired with red and yellow (or amber) light.
  • Why Near Infrared LED Light Therapy is Like a Magic Pill for Better Health

How does near-infrared light therapy work?

 

The basic premise is that long-wavelength lights stimulate cellular energy metabolism and energy production.  Near-infrared (NIR) light therapy is similar to red light therapy, except infrared energy is invisible, and it reaches even deeper into the body — into soft tissues, muscles, joints, and bone. Three major photo acceptor molecules in mammalian tissues are known to absorb light in the NIR range: hemoglobin, myoglobin, and cytochrome c oxidase. Of the three, cytochrome c oxidase may be the most important mechanism of photobiomodulation (or low-level laser therapy, LLLT) and is associated with improved cellular energy (ATP) production.

diagram showing how light interacts with skin

What are the benefits of near-infrared light therapy?

The key characteristic of (near) infrared light is its ability to penetrate not only deep layers of the skin, but also your body’s muscles and other tissues, and even down to the bone. This can provide faster healing and better pain relief. Infrared light is also incredibly safe, non-invasive, and painless with no known side effects. (It is widely used in the fields of medicine, dentistry, and veterinary medicine.) That’s why NIR is somewhat of a “magic pill” that may be able to aid in cardiovascular health, pain and inflammation, detoxification, muscular injuries, and more.

Key Benefits:

  • Increases ATP production
  • Increases antioxidant defenses
  • Promotes anti-aging and anti-inflammatory effects(1)(2)
  • Helps repair muscle tissues(3)
  • Promotes faster bone and wound healing, as well as pain relief(4)
  • Improves thyroid, hormone, and immune function
  • Increases fertility

Man using a TrueLight LED light therapy device

Which wavelengths of near-infrared light are the most effective?

 

NIR wavelengths are closest to red light within the visible light spectrum, with wavelengths ranging from approximately 700nm – to 1,100nm. Similar to red light, not all wavelengths within this range are equally effective with respect to healing: research suggests that wavelengths between 800-880 nm offer the greatest therapeutic benefits. With that said, 850nm is the most effective wavelength for traveling through the skin and muscle tissue to prompt deep tissue and wound healing.

Want to take your healing even further? Studies have shown that pairing near-infrared (850nm) with red light (630nm and 660nm) can have greater efficacy than if you were to only use one wavelength at a time to target the body. (5) More recent studies have also illustrated the potential skin healing benefits associated with yellow or amber light therapy (580nm). (6,7) 

TrueLight® LED light therapy devices use a patent-pending combination of deep red, red, NIR, and yellow light to help heal the body from the surface of the skin all the way down to the bone. They also have steady and pulsing modes, where steady light can help reduce pain, and pulsing light can help body tissues heal more rapidly.

References

 

 

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5364001/
  2. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6188498/
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3635110/
  4. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28935484
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4291816/
  6. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4479368/
  7. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27663159/
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5 Easy Ways to Stop Junk Light at Home

Light bulbs on concrete with one illuminated

Article at a Glance: Junk light is everywhere around us.

  • If you want to stop junk light, you need to sleep in complete darkness by stopping external light from coming into your bedroom.
  • If you want to stop junk light throughout your house, change all of your bulbs.

When the day is done and you’re starting to feel like you badly need to rest, now’s when you’re hoping for a good night’s sleep. But in this day and age, it’s surprisingly hard to fall asleep as soon as your head hits the pillow. And we have junk light to thank for that.

The main culprit of problems like insomnia and poor sleep quality is junk light: man-made light with blue and green hues that tells your body it’s a different time of day than it actually is.

And junk light is everywhere around us today: we stare at the TV or smartphone screen while in bed, there’s street light coming through the windows, and of course, there are bright bulbs in our bathrooms that shake us awake when we want to be winding down.

So what can you do to stop junk lights at your home, and make sure you’re getting the sleep you need?

Start from the bedroom

If you want to stop junk light at your home, you need to sleep in complete darkness. This means you’ll have to stop all external light from leaking into your room.

There are a few easy ways to do that:

Use blackout curtains to stop junk light

Blackout curtains are great for stopping street lights or other external lights from seeping into your bedroom. If you’ve got external light coming in from the rest of the house, you can close the door, and put a rolled-up towel or pillow at its base.

Digital clocks and smoke detector lights

You may have light-proofed your bedroom from all outside influences, but you should pay attention to other light sources within the room. Usually, these are smoke detectors and alarm clocks. Since you can’t shut a smoke detector off, you can cover the space where the light is.

If you can avoid sleeping with an alarm clock, that’s the ideal solution. However, if you can’t, get an alarm clock that has red numbers and that’s manually dimmable.

That way, you can keep it dimmed to avoid bright light, and you’ll be less sensitive to red numbers than you will be to blue or green.

Use a lamp

Similarly, if you have a lamp (or any standard light bulb) in your room, use the TrueLight® Luna Red® Sunset bulb. This bulb allows your lighting to dim from natural sunlight to red “sunset” light to help signal your body to start winding down so you sleep like a baby.

Beautiful Bathroom

Stop junk light in your bathroom

Even though the bathroom is not as crucial as the bedroom is when it comes to getting good rest, it is the place where you take a shower and brush your teeth before bed. It’s important to keep junk light in check so your internal clock can sense that it’s bedtime.

You can try a red bulb in the bathroom. This can be a red bulb in one of your light sockets, which you’ll use at night.

If you only have one light in your bathroom, make sure it’s a halogen or incandescent. There are options to block blue and green spectrum lights (the ones that are impairing your sleep) by using TrueDark® Twilights™ glasses as you get ready for bed.

Kitchen and living area

Even beyond famous junk light emitters like TV and computers, you’d be surprised at how many little bright lights there are on various appliances. If you want to check, just turn off all the lights and see what glows.

Most lights (microwave clock, oven, coffee maker) and bright blue or green, and are the worst junk lights you’ll find in your living area. They’re not bad during the day, but you don’t want them shining into your eyes while you’re getting ready to hit the hay.

Even if you don’t notice it, your eyes are taking in that light – and your body is telling your brain it’s daytime, and that you should put the PJs away.

The ideal solution is either to have appliances with red lights or block them out with solid tape.

Since you most likely want to be able to see your microwave clock or other appliance settings, try using TrueDark® Dots. They’re stickers that include black block-out and red transparent stickers which will adjust the light your appliances broadcast.

Woman replacing light bulb at home.

Bonus junk light tip

If you want to stop junk light throughout your house, change all of your bulbs.

Get rid of all fluorescent light bulbs, including the “CFLs,” the little pigtail bulbs, and other bulbs that say fluorescent or CFL on the packaging. If you have LED lights, avoid “bright white.”

Make sure you read labels before you buy bulbs, and choose halogen or incandescent since they have a lower blue spectrum and don’t have a great blue junk light risk.

Stop junk light at your home

These changes are simple and easy, and you don’t even have to call your electrician. Just switch bulbs and opt for artificial light-blocking solutions like TrueLight® products.

If you do want to tackle a more complex junk light project, an electrician can install dimmer switches throughout your house.

Then, as nighttime approaches, just dim your lights to mimic the sun going down. That’ll encourage your body to start preparing for sleep, ensuring that you won’t have any trouble.

And if you really can’t stay away from Instagram and reading the news before bed, try TrueDark® Twilights™ glasses. They’ll block out the artificial light, get your body ready for sleep, and you won’t even have to give up reading the latest updates from your friends.

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The Best Bulbs for Better Sleep

Luna Red™ Bulb in Lamp

Article at a glance:

  • Home lighting solutions have seen a huge transformation over the past several decades, the biggest shift being the adoption of LEDs. 
  • Many studies have shown that blue light suppresses melatonin production, which means that keeping the lights on and/or using digital devices with LED screens at night can make it more difficult to fall and stay asleep. 
  • Conversely, red and amber light bulbs provide a much healthier option for those that want the ability to move around their home or do other nightly activities in the evening without disrupting their internal clock. 
  • The new TrueLight® Luna Red® Sunset Sleep Light Bulb, inspired by TrueDark® Twilights™ Sunset eyewear, primarily emits red wavelengths of light and offers dimming capabilities to allow users to customize their space effectively before bedtime.

Over the years, advances in technology have led to one of the fastest shifts in human history: the adoption of light-emitting diode (LED) bulbs. Sharp cost reductions, improvements in performance, and policy support have been driving forces for this revolution.  In fact, reports claim that LED bulbs can conserve more than 85% more energy than incandescent bulbs. (1)  With that said, energy efficiency does not account for the health impacts of artificial junk light on the mind and body.

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Photo Source: Delfi Carmona
 

Why Conventional Light Bulbs are Problematic for Sleep

Conventional light bulbs, including LEDs and fluorescents, emit large amounts of artificial blue light. There are a couple of key facts to remember here: 

  • Not all blue light is bad, but artificial blue light – especially too much of it – can throw off your body’s circadian rhythm.
  • Many studies have shown that blue light boosts alertness, which is great for daytime, but counterproductive at night.
  • Conventional light bulbs typically emit melatonin-suppressing blue-light that tricks your body into thinking it’s daytime when it’s not, which makes it more difficult for the body to wind down at night.

This means that you could have the most luxurious mattress, the fluffiest pillows, and the softest sheets – and it still may not be enough to induce sleep. The lighting in your bedroom and throughout your home is arguably the most influential factor in the quality of your slumber. (2)

Young Lady sleeping with the TrueLight Luna Red light in nigh mode How Red Light Bulbs Promote Better Sleep

Studies show that red wavelengths of light are most conducive for better sleep. (3) The main reason for this is that the red-light spectrum consists of low color temperature, which is similar to what you’d experience while watching a sunrise or sunset — often even lower!  Unlike conventional light bulbs that emit melatonin-suppressing blue-green light, red light bulbs won’t alter your internal clock and inhibit your sleep.  This means that in the hours leading up to bedtime, you could immerse yourself in red light — while doing the dishes, reading in bed, or following your nighttime skincare routine — without impacting your melatonin production or delaying sleep onset.

Red is a color often associated with passion, power, aggression, anger, even fear. Not so, when it comes to your health in body and mind. Scientific research suggests that bathing your body in red light at night could help you sleep better, and reduce your risk of chronic disease. – Marika Sboros(4) 

Note that while red light bulbs are the most conducive for better sleep, they can look a bit dramatic for some tastes, especially if you’re new to the world of red light. One way to offset the redness throughout your bedroom and/or home is to use white lampshades to diffuse the light. This will help calm the space and make it appear a bit more mellow.

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Why TrueLight® Luna Red® Sleep Lights are the Best Light Bulbs for Better Sleep

The TrueLight® Luna Red® Sunset Sleep Light Bulb is designed to help people fall and stay asleep faster, naturally, at nighttime.  This calming bulb has adjustable color temperature settings between 3000K (equivalent to evening dusk), and 1000K (a warm red for late at night).  This specific color range, combined with built-in dimming, provides ideal light exposure for regulating circadian rhythms and helping the body wind down at night. Unlike conventional lighting solutions that emit junk light and negatively impact melatonin production, this special late-night spectrum does not emit wavelengths that negatively impact sleep quality.  In fact, this new bulb is uniquely inspired by the patent-pending sunset gradient lenses used in select TrueDark® Twilights™ blue light blocking eyewear. It simulates natural, relaxing light from sources like candles and fireplaces, which helps induce relaxation and sleep onset. Added Bonus: this new bulb also includes a nightlight mode that provides enough illumination so that you can move around without tripping in your bedroom or hallway without shocking your body and disrupting your circadian rhythm!
 
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Why Red Light Therapy is One of the Best Healing Tools

Woman using Baton Rouge while a man using energy square in bed

Article at a Glance: 

  • Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation or LED light therapy, is considered a safe, painless, non-invasive, and drug-free form of treatment for healing the skin and body.
  • Red light can penetrate the body 8-10 millimeters into the skin — reaching deep into tissues, muscles, and bone.
  • Many studies indicate that red light therapy has numerous potential health benefits, including but not limited to: improved mitochondrial function, improved blood circulation, muscle recovery, and collagen production, as well as decreased pain and radiant skin.
  • Red Light therapy also has anti-inflammatory effects that may help heal a wide range of issues from the surface of the skin all the way down to the bone.
  • TrueLight® LED light therapy products to use a patent-pending combination of light within the 625nm – 900nm range, which are the most effective for healing wounds and various skin conditions.

How does red light therapy work?

Red light is bioactive and can have profound effects on your body by increasing mitochondrial function – the ability to produce cellular energy. The more cellular energy production, the better the body functions as a whole. Red light is especially powerful because it can penetrate 8-10 millimeters into the skin, reaching below the dermis layer and into the subcutaneous fatty layer, which stimulates collagen and elastin production, and accelerates healing. Note that this type of treatment is extremely safe, non-invasive, and drug-free.

diagram showing how light interacts with skin

What are the benefits of red light therapy?

NASA initially developed red light therapy for plant growth experiments. Over the years, NASA researchers were able to take this space technology and adapt it for medical applications, such as healing tumors, skin ulcers, serious burns, and oral mucositis. Astronauts also found a lot of success using red light therapy to reduce pain, accelerate wound healing, and prevent muscle or bone atrophy. (1) There are now over 3,000 peer-reviewed studies that illustrate red light therapy’s seemingly magical ability to heal the skin and body. (2)

Key Benefits:

  •  Enhanced blood circulation
  •  Anti-inflammatory effects(3)
  •  Increased muscle recovery
  •  Increased collagen production
  •  Radiant skin
  •  Reduces scars, wrinkles, & fine lines
  •  Speeds wound healing
  •  Enhanced fertility
  •  Increased testosterone
  •  Decreases pain

Which wavelengths of red light are the most effective?

Resounding research over the past 40+ years has shown that wavelengths between 625nm and 900nm are the most effective for healing wounds and other skin conditions. At the lower end of this spectrum, 630 and 660nm have the greatest efficacy because your mitochondria can absorb these red wavelengths easily. This is also where the absorption of cytochrome c oxidase peaks, which is one of the key mechanisms of red light therapy.

660nm is believed to be the best single wavelength for the stimulation and healing of damaged or abnormal human cell tissue. This is because of its compatibility with cells in the body. Healthy cells emit wavelengths between 600nm and 725nm, on average, whereas unhealthy cells emit a shorter wavelength. 660nm is the midpoint and appears to be closer to the resonant frequency of cell tissue. (4)

Woman using a TrueLight LED light therapy device on her face

Choosing the Best Red Light Therapy Device

Fortunately, you no longer have to pay for expensive red light therapy sessions at salons or medical offices; this form of treatment is now accessible for at-home use or on the go.  Given the wide variety of red light and near-infrared devices that are on the market, the most important factor to consider is the wavelength(s) of light emitted. In order to reach the mitochondria, you want to make sure that you invest in a red light therapy device that emits light in the 630-660nm range.

Want to take your healing even further? Polychromatic light therapy allows you to use multiple wavelengths of light at the same time to heal the body. In addition to 630 and 660nm (red light), devices that also emit 850 (near-infrared) can help you reach deeper into soft tissues, muscles, joints, and bones. 580nm (yellow or amber light therapy) can also be used to specifically target the surface of your skin. (5,6)  For full skin-to-bone healing, consider using a TrueLight® LED light therapy device.

References

  1. http://epublications.marquette.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1249&context=dentistry_fac
  2. https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1ZKl5Me4XwPj4YgJCBes3VSCJjiVO4XI0tIR0rbMBj08/edit#gid=0
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4126803/
  4. https://ledsforhealth.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/led-reference-manual-october.pdf
  5. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4479368/
  6. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27663159/
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How to Get Your Light Right While Spending More Time at Home

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Article at a Glance: 

  • We’re now living in the “Indoor Era” as people are spending more time indoors than ever before.
  • More time at home means more time under artificial light sources and in front of digital devices with LED screens.
  • Conventional lighting is unhealthy and can negatively impact your circadian rhythm, energy, mood, focus, and more.
  • There is a clear need for healthier lighting that supports the body’s natural circadian rhythms.
  • TrueLight® is circadian-friendly light bulbs empower people to make the most of their time at home and live in harmony with modern technology.

The type of lighting you’re exposed to can affect how your body interprets what time of day (or night) it is.  It can also directly impact your mental and physical health, as well as performance. As technology continues to push society indoors, and more people begin working from home, it’s more important than ever to find a lighting solution that supports human health and that is conducive to modern lifestyles. That is the premise behind TrueLight® Luna Red® Lighting.

Why Getting the Right Light at Home Matters

All living things have internal clocks that tell the body when to carry out important tasks, such as when to wake up, when to eat, and when to sleep.  These clocks largely depend on our exposure to light and darkness. While the evolution of lighting technology has been revolutionary, standard lighting does not have the circadian benefits of natural sunlight — such as promoting alertness, improving cognitive function, and regulating circadian rhythms.

The truth is that conventional LEDs and fluorescents are like the high-fructose corn syrup of lighting because they do not emit the sun’s full spectrum of light.  And while not all blue light is bad, these light sources primarily emit hazardous blue wavelengths that have been linked to retinal photodamage and degenerative diseases such as macular degeneration. (1) Overexposure to artificial junk light makes it nearly impossible for the body to know what time of day it is, which can, in turn, inhibit productivity during the daytime and sleep at night.

Light exposure in the evenings, or lack thereof, is important too because the human body requires timely oscillations between light and dark to keep circadian rhythms on track. When the eyes detect darkness, the pineal gland inside of the brain produces melatonin to help induce sleep. But under the glow of today’s artificial lights, the eyes don’t get enough darkness to know when it should prepare to rest. It’s no wonder that many people go to bed feeling “wired and tired”, and then struggle to wake up and perform their best the next day.

Couple wearing TrueDark glasses while turning off TrueLight Luna Red Lighting

Get Your Light Right With TrueLight® Luna Red® Lighting

Unlike conventional light bulbs, TrueLight® Luna Red® Light Bulbs are more effective because they offer day-to-night functionality with adjustable color temperature settings from 1000K to 3000K. In other words, they emit the right amount of healthy, signaling blue light that stimulates circadian responses during the daytime. And at night, they emit red light only to mimic what you would otherwise see while watching a sunset. The warmer, redder wavelengths of light, and the lack of blue light at night, help alert your body that it’s time to wind down and start preparing for bed. TrueLight® Luna Red® Light bulbs are also dimmable for convenience and comfort.

Here are a few quick tips for managing your light exposure at home:

  • Stick to a daily routine where you wake up and go to bed at the same times every day.
  • Getting a healthy dose of natural sunlight first thing in the morning can help jump-start your circadian rhythm and give you a boost of energy to start your day.
  • Avoid windowless areas in your home where you don’t get any natural sunlight, especially while you’re working in front of digital screens for extended periods of time.
  • If you need to turn the lights on in your home, TrueLight® Luna Red® Light Bulbs are a great alternative to conventional light bulbs because they help support energy and focus without bombarding you with intense, toxic wavelengths of light.
  • Wearing clear or yellow-lensed blue-light-blocking glasses can also help reduce digital eye strain throughout the day.
  • Be sure to take regular breaks from staring at the screen, go for short walks outside to get some natural sunlight.
  • As it gets later in the evening, you can adjust the color temperature of the TrueLight® Luna Red® Light Bulb to create a suitable environment. At night time, you would turn the temperature down to 1000K to create a soothing sleep sanctuary that promotes melatonin production.

References

  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5854379/
  2. https://www.techrepublic.com/article/how-remote-work-rose-by-400-in-the-past-decade/
  3. https://www.ies.org/fires/simplifying-melanopsin-metrology/
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Space Day: LED Light Therapy & Blue Blockers Started With Space Exploration

Image of the Earth from space

Article at a Glance:

  • National Space Day was first created in the 1990s to commemorate all of the achievements associated with space research and exploration, and to encourage youth to take interest in this field.
  • Many of today’s most commonly used products and tools were initially created for space exploration — some of which may surprise you!
  • Blue light blocking technology and LED light therapy are among the long list of innovations that started in space.
  • TrueDark® glasses have expanded upon the initial research around blue light blocking technology; they provide a true 24-hour solution to help support natural circadian rhythms.
  • TrueLight® LED light therapy devices use the same “bioactive” technology to power and heal the body — from the surface of the skin all the way down to the bone. And while this technology used to be difficult to come by, not you can use it at your convenience from the comfort of home, or on the go!

What is National Space Day?

Space Day is a cause awareness event (created in 1997) that recognizes the extraordinary achievements, benefits, and opportunities in the exploration and use of space. This observance day aims to promote math, science, technology, and engineering education in young people — to inspire them to pursue a career in science, especially a career in space-related jobs. While we’ve only been exploring space for less than 60 years, we continue to learn so much.  And many inventions that we use daily today started with space exploration. Just a few examples include:

  • DustBusters
  • Water filtration systems
  • LASIK
  • Wireless headsets
  • Memory foam
  • Blue light blocking and scratch-resistant lens technology which is typically used in prescription glasses and sunglasses

TrueDark® and TrueLight® products are specially designed, building off from the lessons learned during NASA’s original research and product development.

How Space Exploration Influenced TrueDark® Blue Light Blocking Eyewear

You may remember the original “blue blockers” from the 80s. Astronauts wore these big clunky orange things to protect their eyes from the strong (UV) radiation and toxic blue light. These glasses may have been appropriate for astronauts at the time, but they weren’t really designed to meet today’s demand for on-the-go and screen-lit lifestyles.

Since the launch of the original blue blockers, many studies have shown orange lenses block TOO MUCH (signaling) blue light during the day and NOT ENOUGH blue light at nighttime. The thing is, your body needs different amounts of light throughout the day and NO light at nighttime. So, having daytime and nighttime glasses that block the right amount of the right types of light during an approximate 24-hour period is the most effective way to support your body’s natural circadian rhythms.

TrueDark® glasses incorporate NASA’s research surrounding what we call junk light (or artificial light). They are unique because they provide a true 24-hour solution with daytime and nighttime glasses to help people live in harmony with technology. TrueDark® Daylights™ (daytime glasses) are available with clear or yellow lenses that block 40% and 75% of blue light, respectively. Some of the daytime styles also have transition lenses that literally darken and function as sunglasses when exposed to sunlight outdoors. TrueDark® sleep-hacking glasses, aka Twilights™, use distinct red glasses and proprietary technology to go beyond blocking just blue light, and also block green and violet light to help your body produce more melatonin naturally.

Couple Using TrueLight Energy Square and TrueLight Baton Rouge Light Therapy Devices

How Space Exploration Influenced TrueLight® LED Light Therapy

When it comes to light and health, blocking junk light is just one side of the equation. NASA’s research has also shown us that emitting certain wavelengths of healthy light can have profound potential health benefits – and a LONG list of them! NASA decided to start using LEDs to promote plant growth in space because they “provide[d] high-energy efficiency and virtually no heat, despite releasing waves of light 10 times brighter than the Sun.” This meant that the astronauts could grow nutritious food efficiently versus eating freeze-dried “space food”. NASA researchers found that red and NIR were the most effective wavelengths – not only for food but also for promoting greater human health. They noticed that these “bioactive” wavelengths helped with muscle atrophy, scar and wound healing, and immune health. Today, there are now thousands of studies illustrating the healing, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of red and NIR light, which have deep penetration levels into the body and can help with things like:

  • Blood circulation
  • Muscle recovery
  • Anti-aging (reduced wrinkles and fine lines)
  • Faster wound healing
  • Hair growth
  • Energy
  • Sleep
  • And MUCH more…

More recent studies around LED light therapy have also shown that yellow (or amber) light may complement the healing properties of red light and NIR. Yellow light is a bit different from the other two ranges of light because it has a shallow skin penetration. This makes it most effective for skin issues involving redness, such as spider veins or rosacea. Though it is not typically used for tissue healing or collagen/elastin production, yellow light does excel in the assistance of aiding problems such as sun damage. It is often considered to be an ideal therapy solution for sensitive skin with calming and soothing benefits.

TrueLight Combo

TrueLight® LED light therapy devices are unique in that they deliver a patent-pending combination of deep red (660nm), red (630nm), NIR (850nm), and yellow light (580nm) to help you heal your body from the surface of your skin all the way down to the bone. Not only is the technology incredibly powerful, but these devices are also affordable and easily transportable – so you can power your body at home or on the go!

There really is so much that we can learn from all of those who have led research and product development for space exploration! We hope you’ll join us in celebrating Space Day and find gratitude in all of the tools at your disposal because of these great explorers!