🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 01:09 *🔆 Red light therapy affects circadian rhythm due to its impact on light environment.* 02:34 *🌃 Red and infrared light exposure at night doesn't signal daytime to our brains, unlike blue light.* 04:11 *💡 Red light therapy may stimulate the brain if used close to bedtime, impacting sleep.* 05:08 *🛌 Timing red light therapy can optimize specific benefits, such as muscle recovery or improved sleep quality.* 05:51 *⏰ Consistency in red light therapy sessions is crucial for optimal results, regardless of the time of day.* Made with HARPA AI
Yes we’ve heard this from a few people. The bright light can be quite stimulating in the brain, even if your eyes are closed. Targeting other areas like you have been is still great for your sleep 👍🏼
Short version, timing isn’t too important since the type of light that has a circadian effect is the shorter wavelengths (especially blue light). There are however some benefits covered in the video which would be better when done at a specific day, but ultimately the best time of day is when you will be able to be consistent with your sessions, as this yields the best results.
The time will very much depend on the device you’re using. With our devices you can see benefits in as little as 5 minutes per day, done 3 or more times a week. If you have a different device you’ll need to ask the manufacturer
Regarding the sleep issue, where red light can stimulate some if done at night before bed time, is the stimulation avoided if the light is NOT directed at the face (closed eyes) then? Or does simply using the red/IR on body also cause stimulation at night due to light sensors in our skin?
On the body is actually great, because it helps you to release more melatonin. The eyes is personal preference, and some people don't actually experience the stimulation. It would be best to try it for yourself and see.
Hi I'm really concerned since my dose is only 4 mins but I've already done 40 mins in two days. This is because I read 20mins in one of the article. I'm freaking out a bit. Can you please tell me if I should not use the device for a month.
Hi Mandy, The good news is that red light therapy has an extremely low chance of any side effects. In fact, the main concern would only be that you might see less of a positive result. With that said, what device are you using? Time periods can vary a lot according to the device.
Hi there. I'm using the device with 108mW/cm2. I have already done a dose calculation based on the device. This is when I realized that I had overdosed myself. I want to see the benefits this month and so would really appreciate a way forward.
@@mandyi51 so if you did only one session per day (20 minutes each) then it would be around 130 J/cm2, which is quite high. With our devices we don’t recommend exceeding 60 J/cm2 per day, especially in the beginning. With that said, you did divide it up into 4 minute sessions which would have helped. For greater results you could consider dropping it to 8-10 minutes per day in total. Lastly, have you seen our video on the topic of overdosing on red light therapy? This may put your mind at ease on this topic
It will depend on the devices you’d like to compare. Both companies offer high powered, flicker free, and low to zero EMF treatments. If there’s anything else we can assist with, please email info@mychondria.com
As described in the video, red light therapy does not stimulate your circadian rhythm, so the most important time is when works best for your schedule. The only exceptions mentioned are specific benefits like sleep quality (evening) or muscle recovery (post workout)
