(WFSB) – Red Light Therapy is one of the newest treatments out there, and everybody is buzzing about the health benefits. Celebrities and professional athletes post about its healing powers, so of course, we had to check it out for ourselves. <\/p>\n
Dr. Jennifer Stagg, a Naturopathic Doctor at Whole Health Wellness Center in Farmington, gave us exclusive access to one of the only FDA-approved, full-grade Red Light machines in Connecticut. She compares Red Light Therapy to flipping on the body\u2019s healing switch. The light energizes your cells, and the benefits don\u2019t stop at the skin. We\u2019re talking faster healing, pain relief, and even hair growth. <\/p>\n
\u201cYou\u2019ve got that increased blood flow, you have your immune system kicking in, doing a lot of repairs. It\u2019s anti-inflammatory; those types of things are all happening in your body,\u201d Stagg said.<\/p>\n
Dr. Stagg\u2019s been ahead of the curve, using Red Light Therapy at Whole Health Wellness for 5 years. And now, she says everyone else is catching on.<\/p>\n
\u201cPeople sleep better. They have reduced stress,\u201d Stagg mentioned as some of the benefits. \u201cPeople love it because you feel better all around.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stagg walked our cameras through the process.<\/p>\n
\u201cA patient will get undressed down to their underwear. They just put on a little eye cover, and then they\u2019ll lie down on the bed and pull the cover over them. The Red Light Therapy session typically lasts for about 15 minutes, during which the patient can relax or meditate.\u201d Stagg described.<\/p>\n
Power on the TheraLight 360, and instantly, that red light goes to work, stimulating your cells.<\/p>\n
\u201cYou feel a pleasant warmth, but a lot is happening cellularly and in the tissue during that session.\u201d<\/p>\n
This medical-grade, FDA-approved machine is not only effective but also safe. The light penetrates, but it doesn\u2019t burn. What it does, studies show, is boost your circulation, rev up your energy, and even improve your mood.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt reduces pain, and it helps with mood, especially depression, but also anxiety. We\u2019ve seen a really great response with that,\u201d Stagg said.<\/p>\n
Dr. Stagg says this type of light therapy is a ray of wellness, helping reduce inflammation, ease pain, and speed up muscle recovery. <\/p>\n
In just 15-minute sessions, those activated cells can fight hair loss and even rejuvenate your skin.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have patients who use it regularly, just from that wellness standpoint and for the anti-aging effects,\u201d Stagg said.<\/p>\n
Jennifer Bucari from West Hartford swears by her regular Red Light treatments.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe light helps with collagen, wrinkles, and it\u2019s not bad for you,\u201d Bucari said.<\/p>\n
52-year-old Bucari says it improves how she feels every day.<\/p>\n
\u201cI have Type 2 Diabetes. That\u2019s one of the big reasons I wanted to try red light for inflammation. And my endocrinologist was thrilled with the results. After 10 sessions, my blood inflammation level marker went from a nine to a two. So, it was significant,\u201d Bucari said.<\/p>\n
The results vary by person and by machine. But a top-tier red light bed has 45 thousand tiny lights that Stagg says can help your body heal faster.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn just a minor injury. It could take a couple of weeks off that recovery time for sure,\u201d said Stagg.<\/p>\n
But be cautious, Dr. Stagg says those at-home masks and wands don\u2019t come close to this kind of power.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere are a wide range of devices out there, and some, the vast majority, are not FDA cleared and have minimal, if any, therapeutic benefit.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Stagg says the low-level devices you see online can\u2019t deliver those same results. It works best in a medical office, and it will cost you at least $40 a session because insurance doesn\u2019t cover it. However, some wellness centers or spas may offer package deals or discounts for multiple sessions, making it more affordable for regular users.<\/p>\n
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