Infrared Light Therapy Benefits
Infrared radiation is a type of electromagnetic radiation, as are radio waves, ultraviolet radiation, X-rays and microwaves. Infrared (IR) light is the part of the EM spectrum that people encounter most in everyday life, although much of it goes unnoticed. It is invisible to human eyes, but people can feel it as heat. Infrared light therapy harnesses the healing power of infrared wavelengths of light. When infrared energy is delivered to injury sites and other painful areas, it dramatically increases circulation, reduces inflammation and promotes healing.
Through the subtle heating, Infrared boosts your immune system, increasing the amount of white blood cells and killer T-cells. Infrared light is an excellent therapy for promoting healing, reducing muscle soreness, muscle spasms and relief for rheumatoid arthritis.
The infrared light helps stimulate healing, which can treat acne scars, rosacea, age spots and blemishes caused by broken capillaries. Infrared therapy is often used treat wrinkles and other problems caused by poor skin support, such as translucent skin or coarse skin.
Top Benefits of Infrared Light Therapy
- Increased Immunity and Reduced Side Effects of Cancer Treatments.
- Wound Healing and Tissue Repair.
- Anti-Aging Effects for Skin and Hair Loss.
- Improved Joint and Musculoskeletal Health.
- Reduced Depression and Fatigue.
- Promotes relaxation and a sense of calm energy
- Reduces anxiety and irritability
- Helps you fall asleep and get a deeper, more restful night’s sleep
- Soothes inflamed tissues
- Great for: Headaches, Sinus pain and pressure, Nasal congestion, Sore throats, Ear aches, Coughing
- Can be applied over the skin, muscles, and joints to reduce swelling or pain
- Accelerates wound healing of the skin
- Generally promotes youthful, healthy skin
HOW TO USE INFRARED LIGHT BULB THERAPY:
WARNING FOR ADULTS: DO NOT USE IF PREGNANT
Place lamp with infrared light bulb 12”-30” from treatment area.
On face: do not use longer than 5 minutes of direct exposure per day.
For the rest of the body for injury or pain: About a 30 minute treatment is recommended for injured or painful areas 1 to 6 times a day for consecutive days until injury or pain is healed.
***Wait 3-5 days after injury to begin treatment to allow inflammation to decrease.
For overall body health: 5- 30 minute treatment daily recommended for health benefits.
TREATING SPECIFIC AILMENTS WITH INFRARED LIGHT THERAPY
Fungal Infections: Immune Booster and Treatment of Infections: general treatment that is very effective is to place the infrared lamp bulb as close to the Thymus gland without burning the body. The thymus gland is located a between the nipples and is responsible for regulating the immune system. Treat for 20 minutes and repeat up to 4 times a day for severe infections.
Eyes, Ears, Teeth Treatment: Ailments of the eyes, ears, and teeth can be treated with sessions up to 5 minutes since on the head. The treatment can be repeated more than once a day if wait at least 2 hours before session. Keep eyes closed whenever performing treatment on head.
Sinus Infections: Without the use of antibiotics shine light on sinuses 5-10 minutes four times a day for 5-7 days until infection is completely eliminated.
Baby and Children Treatments: Lamp can help baby’s colic, constipation, anxiety, irritability, skin problems, umbilical cord healing. Lamp bulb should be 2 feet from baby and shine light on abdomen, legs, feet. DO NOT SHINE LIGHT IN BABY’S EYES OR ON BABY’S HEAD. For baby’s older than 1 week and younger than 1 year treatment should be 1 minute per day for health benefits. After 1 year old up to 8 minutes a day for treatment. Children 5 and over can have up to 10 minutes of treatment each day.
Teen Treatments: Acne, skin blemishes, skin rashes, and other skin conditions respond well to infrared light therapy. Treatment is 5-15 minutes per day.
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Licensed Massage Therapist Kim Crinella
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I am Licensed Massage Therapist Kim Crinella and I specialize in helping people reduce pain and improve the quality of life using natural holistic wellness modalities. In person therapy services are available on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. Reiki and crystal therapy services are available anywhere in the World.
I specialize in working with people with injury, recovering from surgery, or has their life negatively impacted by pain in their neck, shoulders, rotator cuffs, arms, wrists, elbows, hands, back, hips, glutes, legs, knees, ankles, and/or feet. I also work with people suffering from peripheral neuropathy, carpel tunnel, frequent headaches/migraines and athletes wanting to increase endurance, improve performance and reduce recovery time from training and competitions.