“If red light therapy could be put into a pill, it would be a billion-dollar blockbuster drug. Here’s the crazy part: That drug exists. But it’s not a pill. It’s red and near-infrared light.” In this episode, I pick my buddy Ari Whitten’s brain about red light therapy, and how it differs from other light-based medical technologies.
Discussed during this episode:
- Is there science backing up the efficacy of red light therapy?
- The difference between red light therapy, using tanning lamps or a tanning bed, blue light therapy, and other light-based technologies
- Can you overdo red light therapy? What is the right dosage?
- A few brands of red light therapy devices that Ari recommends checking out
- The many applications for red light therapy — from fat loss to muscle gains to anti-aging to thyroid function, and everything in-between…
Links Mentioned:
- The Energy Blueprint
- The Energy Blueprint – How To Use Red Light Therapy At Home
- The Energy Blueprint – A Breakthrough For COVID-19? With Dr. Scott Antoine
- Free Download: The Ultimate Guide to Science-Backed Supplements For Energy Enhancement
- My first interview with Ari Whitten on The Energy Blueprint Podcast
- My second interview with Ari Whitten on The Energy Blueprint Podcast
- The Ultimate Guide To Red Light Therapy By Ari Whitten
- Red and Infrared LED Light Therapy Devices
- Red Light Therapy – RedRush 360 Body Light (660nm Red and 850nm NIR Combo)
- PlatinumLED Therapy Lights
- Red Light Rising UK | Ultra Red Light Therapy | Performance & Recovery
NOTE: This content is based on Nick’s opinion and is provided solely for entertainment purposes. You should do your own research when searching for information regarding health issues and always review the information carefully with your professional health care provider before using any of the protocols or recommendations presented on this podcast. The information provided is not intended to replace medical advice offered by a physician or other licensed health care provider.
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Ari mentioned how beneficial sunlight is. Does red light therapy take the place of the need for sunlight? Also, Nick, I typed in your site´s name on securityheaders.com and it came back with an F grade. :(
Hi Kalit, red light therapy definitely does not replace the need for sunlight, especially considering the need for UV radiation which triggers your body’s production of vitamin D.
I was not aware of securityheaders.com — sent this to my tech team and we’ll work on it. Thanks!
Interesting interview. I wonder if you know the name/brand of the small red light he was showing for spot treatment? I read his book and bought the smallest one he recommends but he doesn’t mentioned the hand held type which is good for spot treatment. I see some on Amazon but they look different. I like red light and also PEMF.
I have a small PEMF machine from a Canadian company, Sota, great for pain. I was born in Montreal a long time ago and admire your work.
Hey Micheline, I don’t know about the handheld device, sorry. I do have Ari’s book and he doesn’t seem to mention it. He also features other products on his site, but no mention of a handheld one: https://www.theenergyblueprint.com/the-best-red-light-therapy-devices/
Thanks for the nice words. I’ve heard great things from SOTA products.
Can you tell me what red light would help with cold sores. I have a terrible case of cold sores all over my face.
Thank u for any help u can suggest.
Hey Sandra, the science suggests that any red light unit with a sufficient power density will do the trick. I recommend the Hooga for the most portable solution: https://hoogahealth.com/products/hooga-charge-red-light-therapy-device?rfsn=4596407.f6f7fb
I also like the Sauna Space Photon light (combination of infrared/heat/red light), and do use the EMR Tek Firewave on a regular basis.
Reason for not using the Firewave on a regular basis???
Hey Cory, not sure what your question is. Daily use of a red light therapy device may be okay, depending on the amount of Joules you’re getting. I suggest following guidelines in Ari’s book.
My brother is a self-experimenter and has found that with his whole body red light therapy panel, every other day seem to work best.
Nick