LIGHT SPECTRUM FAQs
Have questions, let us answer them
What are other names for light therapy?
Light therapy is also called phototherapy, photobiomodulation (PBM), red light therapy (RLT), and LED therapy.
Are there any Hospitals utilizing Light Therapy?
1. Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH): MGH, located in Boston, Massachusetts, is one of the leading hospitals in the country. It has been at the forefront of integrating PBM into its clinical practices. The hospital has employed PBM for various applications, including wound healing, pain management, and neurological conditions.
2. Cleveland Clinic: Cleveland Clinic, based in Cleveland, Ohio, is renowned for its advanced medical treatments. It has embraced PBM as a non-invasive therapy option for pain management and wound healing. The clinic utilizes PBM devices in certain departments and research initiatives.
3. Mayo Clinic: Mayo Clinic, with its campuses in several states, including Minnesota, Arizona, and Florida, is another prestigious medical institution using PBM. Mayo Clinic incorporates PBM into its pain management programs, particularly for conditions such as fibromyalgia, chronic headaches, and musculoskeletal pain.
4. Stanford Medicine: Stanford Medicine, associated with Stanford University, is highly regarded for its cutting-edge research and clinical care. It has incorporated PBM into its pain management strategies and has explored its potential for treating conditions like peripheral neuropathy and chronic musculoskeletal pain.
Is Light Spectrum Therapy Safe?
Yes, light therapy has been tested and analyzed in thousands of peer-reviewed trials. The consensus among medical researchers and the clinical community is that natural light treatments are safe, well-tolerated, and produce little to no side effects. Research teams have concluded this in study after study. Dermatology researchers from Harvard Medical School conducted a review of red light therapy in 2013 and praised its “noninvasive nature and almost complete absence of side effects.”
Does light therapy have UV rays?
No, light therapy treatments do not contain UV rays like sunlight does.
How many sessions are needed?
1. For the best results, do your light therapy treatments every day, or at least 5+ times per week
2. LED treatments are most beneficial when conducted in a series of six to eight treatments, done one to two times a week
3. Each LED light therapy treatment lasts about 20 minutes, and you’ll likely need up to 10 treatments total, depending on the results you’re looking to achieve
4. For skin wounds, stretch marks, and mild scars, a good treatment program is 10- to 20-minute red light sessions three to five times per week at 6” to 12” for a period of one to four months
What do I wear in the Light Bed?
It is important that your skin be exposed to as much light as possible, that being said we do appreciate you leaving your undergarments on for hygiene purposes even though the bed is cleaned after each session.
How long does it take for effects of Light Spectrum Therapy?
Everyone’s body is different. Many people using light therapy experience acute benefits, like a boost in energy, focus, or mood. People treating skin conditions like cold sores may see improvements within a few days. For longer-lasting benefits like reduced inflammation, improved skin health, or better sleep, it usually takes a few weeks of consistent light therapy sessions to see results.