Why I Use Red Light Therapy For My Thyroid Health
Red Light Therapy or scientifically known as photobiomodulation is backed by research that uses wavelengths of red and infrared light that penetrates directly to your skin and cells.
It’s an amazing healing tool to add to your Hashimotos healing toolkit because of all the amazing benefits.
Here are just a few of it’s amazing benefits:
Supports skin health
Reduces inflammation
Reduces pain
Improves immunity
Improves sleep
Supports mood
Can improve thyroid health
Supports oral health
…and so much more!
What does the research say when it comes to Hashimotos?
“In a 2013 study, patients who received red light therapy had dramatic improvement in their thyroid function and also saw a reduction of thyroid TPO antibodies.” — Read more about the research and studies done with red light therapy on thyroid health here.
I’ve personally been using red light therapy for almost 2 years now and have noticed significant changes in my skin and complexion. As someone who has battled cystic acne, I felt embarrassed of all the scars left on my face.
Within a few months of consistently using red light therapy daily for 10-20 minutes, my acne scars disappeared. My skin started to look the healthiest its looked in years! Today, when I feel a pimple come on, I immediately reach for my red light, and shine it in the area of the pimple and within a day or two, it fades away.
I also use red light therapy when I have a headache, a flare-up of symptoms, or feel a cold coming on to give my immune system a boost.
Lastly, I love using it during the winter months when I’m not getting as much exposure to the sun.
FAQ:
What’s the difference between the infrared sauna and red light therapy?
Both have similar and benefits, but use different modalities. Infrared saunas rely on heat to excrete toxins from the body through sweating where red light therapy uses wavelengths of light to penetrate directly to your skin and cells promoting growth and regeneration. Check out more info on infrared saunas here.
How long do you do it for?
My recommendation for starting anything new is slow and steady wins the race. We all react differently to different things and depending on how toxic our bodies are, we may need to ease our way into it. I recommend starting with a few minutes daily and tapering up your time each day. I personally have worked up to 20 minutes a day and it’s a part of my morning routine before I get out of bed and start my day. I sometimes also add in an extra 10 minutes before I go to bed at night.
How far away do I hold or stand in front of the device?
The distance will look different for everyone with what feels comfortable. I generally hold my Lumebox about 6 inches in front of my face and keep my eyes closed. Lumebox does come with protective eye wear you can use to cover your eyes while you shine the device on your face. I personally choose to close my eyes when using mine, but it’s nice to have the eyewear as an option. I like to make sure the light is covering my face and my neck (for thyroid support).
Are all red light devices created equal?
While there are cheaper devices out there, this often comes at a cost. Red light devices use EMF (electromagnetic frequencies)— invisible toxins that technology gives off that can add more toxicity to the body. Unfortunately not all devices are low in EMF and can contribute to added toxicity to the body when using them. I feel safe using Lumebox because their devices are low in EMF (Electromagnetic frequencies).
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All in all, red light therapy is an amazing tool to have in your Hashimotos toolbox! Many with Hashimotos have also reported that their TPO antibodies have lowered with consistent use.
Your thyroid, immune system, and skin, love you for shining the light on them!
Sending you so much love, healing and HOPE!
Allison
