The MANY Full-Body Benefits of Red Light & Infrared Light Therapy - Embodied Wellness Co. | Episode 22

EPISODE 22 – The MANY Full-Body Benefits of Red Light & Infrared Light Therapy| By Embodied Wellness Co.

We've always been interested in optimizing our body and minds, and are open to exploring all forms of biohacking to support our development. Eventually we purchased the Orion Pro900 Red Light Therapy device for Denon's birthday.  After daily testing and enjoying the benefits, we decided to bring on Matt Liao & Sandra Lee from Orion RLT join Denon to cover a super interesting new form of full-body therapy using red light therapy & infrared light.

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Depression & Mental Health Research - Red Light and Near Infrared Science:

• Significant Improvement in Cognition in Mild to Moderately Severe Dementia Cases Treated with Transcranial Plus Intranasal Photobiomodulation: Case Series Report: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28186867/ 

• Transcranial Photobiomodulation for the Treatment of Major Depressive Disorder: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30346890/ 
• Study on photobiomodulation for the management of depression: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31819453/
• Transcranial and systemic photobiomodulation for major depressive disorder: A systematic review of efficacy, tolerability and biological mechanisms: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30248638/ 
• Transcranial infrared laser stimulation produces beneficial cognitive and emotional effects in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23200785/ 
• Photobiomodulation with Near Infrared Light Helmet in a Pilot, Placebo Controlled Clinical Trial in Dementia Patients Testing Memory and Cognition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28593105/
• Near-Infrared Transcranial Radiation for Major Depressive Disorder: Proof of Concept Study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4556873/ 
• Shining light on the head: Photobiomodulation for brain disorders: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5066074/ 
• Photobiomodulation with a 660-Nanometer Light-Emitting Diode Promotes Cell Proliferation in Astrocyte Culture: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8307591/ 
• The potential of transcranial photobiomodulation therapy for treatment of major depressive disorder https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28231069/ 

Sexual Health - Red Light and Near Infrared Science:

• Effects of transcranial photobiomodulation with near-infrared light on sexual dysfunction: https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1002/lsm.23011 
• Lack of interest in sex successfully treated by exposure to bright light: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2016/09/160918214443.htm 
• Sperm motility is enhanced by Low Level Laser and Light Emitting Diode photobiomodulation with a dose-dependent response and differential effects in fresh and frozen samples: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Sperm-motility-is-enhanced-by-Low-Level-Laser-and-a-Gabel-Carroll/6fc997a05968252b0be0e48de147329449d60ead

Skin, Hair & Cellulite - Red Light and Near Infrared Science:

• A controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near-infrared light treatment in patient satisfaction, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density increase: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24286286/ 

• Study on Psoriasis: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19764893/
• Red Light & Scarring Study: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10103-018-2572-z 
• Reduction in thigh circumference and improvement in the appearance of cellulite with dual-wavelength, low-level laser energy and massage: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21275531/ 
• Reduction of subcutaneous fat and improvement in cellulite appearance by dual-wavelength, low-level laser energy combined with vacuum and massage: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19093288/ 
• The growth of human scalp hair mediated by visible red light laser and LED sources in males: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24078483/ 
• The growth of human scalp hair in females using visible red light laser and LED sources: http://bjp.sagepub.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/25124964/The_growth_of_human_scalp_hair_in_females_using_visible_red_light_laser_and_LED_sources_ 
• Comparative effectiveness of low-level laser therapy for adult androgenic alopecia: a system review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30706177/ 

• Photobiomodulation Therapy for Wound Care: A Potent, Noninvasive, Photoceutical Approach: https://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2019/04000/Photobiomodulation_Therapy_for_Wound_Care__A.3.aspx 

• Effect of Low-Power Laser (LPL) and Light-Emitting Diode (LED) on Inflammatory Response in Burn Wound Healing: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27206919/ 

Muscle and Performance - Red Light and Near Infrared Science:

• Light-emitting diode therapy increases collagen deposition during the repair process of skeletal muscle: https://www.semanticscholar.org/paper/Light-emitting-diode-therapy-increases-collagen-the-Melo-Alves/c4e007fd02d9959869f882ee5f842519d6344ea1 

• Use of low-level laser therapy (808 nm) to muscle fatigue resistance: a randomized double-blind crossover trial: https://safeaccess.unboundmedicine.com/medline/citation/25496083/Use_of_low_level_laser_therapy__808_nm__to_muscle_fatigue_resistance:_a_randomized_double_blind_crossover_trial_

• Red (660 nm) and infrared (830 nm) low-level laser therapy in skeletal muscle fatigue in humans: what is better? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21814736/

• Effect of low-level phototherapy on delayed onset muscle soreness: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007%2Fs10103-015-1832-4

• Effects of low level laser therapy (808 nm) on physical strength training in humans: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21086010/

•  Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) on muscle tissue: performance, fatigue and repair benefited by the power of light: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23626925/ 

• Photobiomodulation in human muscle tissue: an advantage in sports performance? https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27874264/

• Effects of Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) in the Development of Exercise-Induced Skeletal Muscle Fatigue and Changes in Biochemical Markers Related to Postexercise Recovery: https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2010.3294 

• Effect of phototherapy (low-level laser therapy and light-emitting diode therapy) on exercise performance and markers of exercise recovery: a systematic review with meta-analysis. https://www.jospt.org/doi/full/10.2519/jospt.2010.3294 

•  Effect of 808 nm low-level laser therapy in exercise-induced skeletal muscle fatigue in elderly women: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10103-012-1246-5 

• What is the ideal dose and power output of low-level laser therapy (810 nm) on muscle performance and post-exercise recovery? study protocol for a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. https://journals.lww.com/aswcjournal/Fulltext/2019/04000/Photobiomodulation_Therapy_for_Wound_Care__A.3.aspx 

More Red Light and Infrared Light science on many general health topics:

• The Potential of Phototherapy to Reduce Body Fat, Insulin Resistance and ``Metabolic Inflexibility'' Related to Obesity in Women Undergoing Weight Loss Treatment: https://bv.fapesp.br/pt/publicacao/113238/the-potential-of-phototherapy-to-reduce-body-fat-insulin-re/ 

• Testosterone in Rats: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/287248836_The_effects_of_low_level_laser_therapy_LLLT_on_the_testis_in_elevating_serum_testosterone_level_in_rats
• Skin Healing Study: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24049929/
• Low-Level Laser (Light) Therapy for Fat Layer Reduction: https://europepmc.org/article/PMC/3769994
• A systematic review of low level laser therapy with location-specific doses for pain from chronic joint disorders: https://portal.research.lu.se/en/publications/a-systematic-review-of-low-level-laser-therapy-with-location-spec 
• Low level laser therapy for osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis: a meta-analysis. The Journal of Rheumatology: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/10955339/ 
• Efficacy of low-level laser therapy for body contouring and spot fat reduction: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/20393809/
• Mechanisms and applications of the anti-inflammatory effects of photobiomodulation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28748217/ 
• Low-level laser in the treatment of patients with hypothyroidism induced by chronic autoimmune thyroiditis: a randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22718472/ 
• Low-Level Laser Therapy Accelerates Collateral Circulation and Enhances Microcirculation: https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/10.1089/pho.2005.23.289 
• Various Wavelengths of Light-Emitting Diode Light Regulate the Proliferation of Human Dermal Papilla Cells and Hair Follicles: https://pesquisa.bvsalud.org/gim/resource/pt/wpr-225296
• Effects of radiofrequency, electroacupuncture, and low-level laser therapy on the wrinkles and moisture content of the forehead, eyes, and cheek: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28265160/ 
• Five-year follow-up of low-level laser therapy (LLLT) in patients with age-related macular degeneration (AMD): https://iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1088/1742-6596/992/1/012061 

For DOZENS more studies, check out and feel free to google the studies referenced in the Orion reference page list HERE

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