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If you’re struggling to get out of bed in the morning, unable to concentrate at work, or generally enjoy life, your mental health might be unconsciously taking a hit.
According to John Hopkins Medicine, around 1 in 10 adult Americans suffer from a form of health disorder each year. While approaches involving an antidepressant medication certainly help, the side effects they bring when engaged in unhealthy combinations and overuse is a common cause for concern.
Luckily, there’s an alternative treatment option becoming popular with wellness enthusiasts today: red light therapy.
At Rojo Light Therapy, we are committed to providing valuable insights and resources for everyone interested in improving their well-being. This article, in particular, will serve as your gateway to the benefits of red light therapy for your mental health.
Also known as photobiomodulation and low-level laser therapy (LLLT), red light therapy (RLT) uses LED lights to emit the same wavelength (red and near-infrared) the sun emits. However, unlike the sun, RLT’s wavelengths do not generate heat, nor is it harmful to your body.
Red light therapy can generally help improve the following problems:
In particular, red light therapy can help promote mental clarity, enhance mood, boost self-confidence, and potentially help fight off a variety of major depressive disorder (MDD) types such as seasonal depression (SAD).
Sunlight has been an important part of keeping our bodily function in check since time immemorial. Aside from getting our daily dose of Vitamin D for our bodies to work properly, light plays a huge part in our mood and sleep regulation.
However, as we spend more and more time indoors for longer periods, we get less and less sunlight in return. When we don’t get enough natural light, our bodies produce less serotonin and dopamine – our body’s ‘feel-good’ hormones – leading to compromised mental health.
Also known as Seasonal Affective Disorder, SAD is a type of depression that typically occurs during the colder months of the year. It is estimated that around 5% of adults in the US experience the winter blues.
SAD happens due to a biochemical imbalance in the brain, possibly due to shorter daylight hours and less time to intake natural sunlight. In turn, our circadian rhythm is disrupted, negatively affecting our sleep cycles, digestion, and hormones.
Red light therapy is a safe and non-harmful substitute for getting your daily dose of sunlight, enabling you to improve your mood without catching harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays. A study conducted in 2017 found that a one-hour light therapy session can improve the mental well-being of patients with seasonal affective disorder.
Unlike antidepressants that take weeks to work, red light therapy delivers faster results. Oftentimes, you’ll feel the difference after one session or two, with increasing improvements over several weeks as your body gets used to the light.
Moreover, red light therapy is safer and easier to use for people of all ages. It’s a consensus that taking antidepressants can cause various unwanted side effects such as insomnia, weight gain, increased fatigue, headaches, allergic reactions, and reduced libido.
By using red light therapy instead, you are undergoing a safe and non-invasive form of treatment with minimal side effects. This makes RLT well-suited for pregnant women, those with mobility issues, and seniors since they can use RLT as a substitute for antidepressant medications.
However, take note: While you can reap a plethora of benefits with a red light therapy device, it can never stand as a complete replacement for your mental health professional’s prescribed treatment.
Sunlight is a core component of a healthy mental state, and not getting enough of it ( or the lack thereof) can be detrimental to a lot of our bodily functions.
For people spending more of their time indoors or don’t have the time, patience, or opportunity to bask in the sunlight, a red light therapy device can be a healthy substitute.
Our models, in particular, are safe, easy to operate, and have built-in ultra-low EMF and ELF flicker-free technology to maximize your health and wellness benefits for only 10 minutes of your time. Contact us today, and let us help you get started.
