While it is true that dark skin (with more melanin) requires longer times to produce vitamin D (this uses UV light), there isn’t evidence to suggest different dosage times for red light therapy
Could you please give some advice on how to work out for long and distance to place the device from the skin for fracture and tendon healing? Also I see some people talking about far infrared fir arthritis but then I also see to use near infrared. What would you recommend?
Hi Lisa, So the distance and time will depend on the specifications of the device. All the Mychondria devices come with specific guidelines which could tell you this based on fracture or tendon healing, but this may not apply to other devices. Far infrared light is great for increasing circulation, and giving you a “sauna” like effect, whereas near-infrared doesn’t use heat, but rather unregulated your mitochondrial activity. It is also well researched at helping arthritis. You can learn more about the differences between far and near infrared light here: ruclips.net/video/Rh8MyP67q34/видео.html
I've been doing red light cryotherapy and then red light again...from the video u said studies show cold to red light is inefficient...cite source please
More than likely your eyes adjusting to it. As a test, switch in the light and leave the room for a few minutes (where the light doesn’t enter). Then when we walk back in the room check if it looks red at first, then you’ll know it’s just as your eyes adjust
It may to a small extent, but the light would still penetrate and give you benefits, especially from the near-infrared which penetrates beyond skin level.
Face / skin should not have ointment or other topical solution on the skin when exposing it to RLGo to 4:01 of this therapy in the same way as sunlight contraindications on the medication PIL go to the 4:01 segment of this video
Greetings from Malibu, California. I just heard about red light treatment last week for the first time on the (not so nice) news here in the US. It was mentioned as a testosterone booster which brought me to your RUclips channel. I’m thinking about buying a light to see what it does for me. In your experience did you feel a testosterone boost? Did you develop a tolerance after using the light daily? If you didn’t use the light did you feel sluggish or low? Really cool hair by the way.
Hi Mark, Thank you for the great question, and hair compliment of course :D Yes, red light therapy has been shown to improve testosterone. There is a video we have on this channel that covers the research, but it sounds like you would like to hear more from people who have actually experienced these benefits. At the link below you can find testimonials from people who have gotten results using the Mychondria devices: mychondria.com/pages/results Although testosterone is mentioned a few times. if you scroll to the second video (under "what do health professionals have to say") you will find a great video of Ste Lane talking about his testosterone boosting effects he feels when using the Mychondria red light therapy devices. If there is anything else I can answer for you, just let me know.
The research showed that red light therapy after cold exposure negated benefits, but it would be safe to assume that the other way is true to some extent too. If these modalities must be timed closely in your day we’d suggest doing the cold exposure, then heating yourself up quickly (warm shower/dry clothes/layers/heater/sauna) and then doing your red light therapy.
@@jsjserber I’m actually struggling to find it now, I’m going to go through our older content to see if we referenced it there. I’ll get back to you when I have an answer 🙏🏼
Both have their place, depending on your goals and lifestyle. Of course, we always say Nature is your number one choice of light, but red light therapy becomes a way to supplement with the key frequencies which are the most beneficial to your mitochondria, in a short time period. This is useful when you are required to spend parts of your day indoors for whatever reason. We’ve made a video that dives into this a little further too: ruclips.net/video/qLPXTJn52sc/видео.html
@@mychondria I guess I should’ve rephrased the question. I’m wondering why I can’t seem to find anybody making the connection. Seems like the best way to understand why it works. If you google red light therapy, nobody mentions that the same reason it’s good to watch the sunrise is the same reason led light therapy works.
@@kadinhendrickson8968 oh yes! Totally agree that it's the logical way to explain it. This is covered in our "How Does Red Light Therapy Work?" video: ruclips.net/video/7Hc1tEiHTMQ/видео.html
We have seen studies with this, and it is likely that the added antioxidants from the green tea can be beneficial. We would suggest wiping the toner off just before the session still for best results.
I’ve got surgical scars I’m treating with red light. I do 2 x 20 minute sessions a day after building up the time. How lo g will it be before I start to see the scars improving?
Hi, that's going to depend on the scars (how long ago they were created, the amount of hypertrophy of the scarring, etc.). However, one study showed that there was significantly less scarring following a hernia surgery for those that used red light therapy, after 6 months: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19821701/ This of course could have been visible in less than this time, but 6 months is when the researchers decided to measure.
Do dark skinned people need a longer time in the light to get the same dose?
While it is true that dark skin (with more melanin) requires longer times to produce vitamin D (this uses UV light), there isn’t evidence to suggest different dosage times for red light therapy
Should I do my red light therapy in a dark room?
It doesn’t need to be completely dark, but not outside
How long after red light therapy should you wait to cold plunge??
Before a cold plunge is fine. It’s just best to warm up after your cold plunge before doing red light therapy 👍🏼
@@mychondria
Thank you for the clarification
Good info. Especially the distance to avoid emf.
Could you please give some advice on how to work out for long and distance to place the device from the skin for fracture and tendon healing?
Also I see some people talking about far infrared fir arthritis but then I also see to use near infrared. What would you recommend?
Hi Lisa,
So the distance and time will depend on the specifications of the device. All the Mychondria devices come with specific guidelines which could tell you this based on fracture or tendon healing, but this may not apply to other devices.
Far infrared light is great for increasing circulation, and giving you a “sauna” like effect, whereas near-infrared doesn’t use heat, but rather unregulated your mitochondrial activity. It is also well researched at helping arthritis.
You can learn more about the differences between far and near infrared light here:
ruclips.net/video/Rh8MyP67q34/видео.html
I've been doing red light cryotherapy and then red light again...from the video u said studies show cold to red light is inefficient...cite source please
Zinc Oxide based sunscreen, makeup or oil block negligible amount of red light, especially NIR.
When I turn on my machine for the first 2 seconds it's extremely red and bright but then the bulbs turn yellow?
Why?
More than likely your eyes adjusting to it. As a test, switch in the light and leave the room for a few minutes (where the light doesn’t enter). Then when we walk back in the room check if it looks red at first, then you’ll know it’s just as your eyes adjust
Would having a spray tan on (showered after initial application) affect the therapy for days after? Thanks
It may to a small extent, but the light would still penetrate and give you benefits, especially from the near-infrared which penetrates beyond skin level.
Does that include having just your daily face cream on? Or a completely clean face? Thank you 🙏
Face / skin should not have ointment or other topical solution on the skin when exposing it to RLGo to 4:01 of this therapy in the same way as sunlight contraindications on the medication PIL go to the 4:01 segment of this video
Good info! Thank you! What is your name? Did you say "Nick Cotia"? Sorry I am hard of hearing sometimes..
Nick Coetzee :) Thank you for the feedback 🙏🏼
Greetings from Malibu, California. I just heard about red light treatment last week for the first time on the (not so nice) news here in the US. It was mentioned as a testosterone booster which brought me to your RUclips channel. I’m thinking about buying a light to see what it does for me. In your experience did you feel a testosterone boost? Did you develop a tolerance after using the light daily? If you didn’t use the light did you feel sluggish or low? Really cool hair by the way.
Hi Mark,
Thank you for the great question, and hair compliment of course :D
Yes, red light therapy has been shown to improve testosterone. There is a video we have on this channel that covers the research, but it sounds like you would like to hear more from people who have actually experienced these benefits.
At the link below you can find testimonials from people who have gotten results using the Mychondria devices:
mychondria.com/pages/results
Although testosterone is mentioned a few times. if you scroll to the second video (under "what do health professionals have to say") you will find a great video of Ste Lane talking about his testosterone boosting effects he feels when using the Mychondria red light therapy devices.
If there is anything else I can answer for you, just let me know.
Many thanks for your great content. So taking a cold shower post red light therapy could negate the red light therapy benefits?
The research showed that red light therapy after cold exposure negated benefits, but it would be safe to assume that the other way is true to some extent too.
If these modalities must be timed closely in your day we’d suggest doing the cold exposure, then heating yourself up quickly (warm shower/dry clothes/layers/heater/sauna) and then doing your red light therapy.
Do you have a link that you can share from the research?
@@jsjserber I’m actually struggling to find it now, I’m going to go through our older content to see if we referenced it there. I’ll get back to you when I have an answer 🙏🏼
Couldn’t you just use this therapy the same as the red light from the sun? Morning, evening.
Both have their place, depending on your goals and lifestyle. Of course, we always say Nature is your number one choice of light, but red light therapy becomes a way to supplement with the key frequencies which are the most beneficial to your mitochondria, in a short time period. This is useful when you are required to spend parts of your day indoors for whatever reason.
We’ve made a video that dives into this a little further too:
ruclips.net/video/qLPXTJn52sc/видео.html
@@mychondria I guess I should’ve rephrased the question. I’m wondering why I can’t seem to find anybody making the connection. Seems like the best way to understand why it works. If you google red light therapy, nobody mentions that the same reason it’s good to watch the sunrise is the same reason led light therapy works.
@@mychondria and also, just seen your video on sun:) very informative!
@@kadinhendrickson8968 oh yes! Totally agree that it's the logical way to explain it. This is covered in our "How Does Red Light Therapy Work?" video:
ruclips.net/video/7Hc1tEiHTMQ/видео.html
Maybe a water based green tea-based toner sprayed on the face before the red light would help?
We have seen studies with this, and it is likely that the added antioxidants from the green tea can be beneficial. We would suggest wiping the toner off just before the session still for best results.
I’ve got surgical scars I’m treating with red light. I do 2 x 20 minute sessions a day after building up the time. How lo g will it be before I start to see the scars improving?
Hi, that's going to depend on the scars (how long ago they were created, the amount of hypertrophy of the scarring, etc.). However, one study showed that there was significantly less scarring following a hernia surgery for those that used red light therapy, after 6 months:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/19821701/
This of course could have been visible in less than this time, but 6 months is when the researchers decided to measure.
You might want to look into the ‘LightStim for Wrinkles’ device; has been recommended as a great way to treat scars post-surgery.