How Red Light Therapy Helps with Seasonal & General Depression

“I used to feel tired and unmotivated waking up before the sun. Now I sit in front of my red light therapy device for 10-minutes in the morning and it gives me the energy to start my day. It’s like a sunshine supplement”

If you’re like most people, you start your day with a quick routine to get out the door for work or school. But what if there was a way to improve your mornings and boost your mood naturally?

Red light therapy for seasonal depression can be a game-changer, helping to combat the winter blues by supporting your mental well-being and energy levels. In this blog post, we’ll explore how incorporating red light therapy into your morning routine can enhance both your mind and body.

What is Red Light Therapy?

Nowadays, red light therapy is (almost) considered a mainstream, standard practice for elite professional athletes, world-class training centers, and the leading medical experts.

The 101 on red light therapy is this: Red light therapy, also known as photobiomodulation or low level laser therapy, involves shining red and near-infrared light onto the skin and tissues. This type of light has been shown to improve cellular function and stimulate the production of ATP (energy) in the mitochondria of our cells.

The key point: You may need a refresher from high-school biology class— your overall health depends on your mitochondria— they are called the “powerhouse of the cell” for a reason. Your mitochondria make up 90% of the energy in your body. And when your mitochondria are stimulated with red light therapy, they are able to work more effectively and boost your overall energy levels.

Why use Red Light Therapy?

We need sunlight to be healthy. You already know that. But with the days getting shorter, it is hard for most people to get enough natural light to not only be healthy, but thrive. This is where red light therapy comes into play. Red light therapy harnesses two specific wavelengths of the sun, red and near-infrared light. You can think of it as a “sunshine supplement”. With red light therapy, you get a predictable dose of natural light anytime, anywhere, even if you were living in a small New York City apartment. This leads to some pretty amazing benefits.

What Are the Benefits?

Red light therapy has been shown to improve skin health, increase muscle recovery and athletic performance, enhance mood and cognitive function, reduce pain and inflammation, improve sleep quality, and much more.

Muscle Recovery & Performance
Cognitive Function
Pain & Inflammation
Hair Loss
Stress, Anxiety, Depression
Sleep
T-Production (men)
Weight Loss
Skin and anti-aging