Are you on a mission to improve your health and wellness and unsure of the benefits/differences between red light therapy and infrared saunas? At VIVA Wellness, our infrared sauna features red light therapy, and we believe in the power of combining both to improve your overall health and wellness.
There are a few key differences between the two, so we created this article to show you the clear distinction and why combining the two can be extremely beneficial to your health and wellness.
How Red Light Therapy Works
Red light therapy (RLT) exposes the skin to low red and near-infrared light levels. These specific wavelengths of light, typically ranging from 600 to 850 nanometers, penetrate the skin to varying depths. Here’s a closer look at how it works:
- Penetration and Absorption: Red light and near-infrared light penetrate the skin and are absorbed by the mitochondria within cells.
- Cellular Energy Boost: The light energy absorbed by mitochondria stimulates them to produce more ATP. This increased energy production enhances cellular functions and accelerates the body’s natural repair processes.
- Pain Reduction: Red light therapy has demonstrated analgesic effects, potentially alleviating pain and discomfort across various conditions.
- Accelerated Wound Healing: Red light therapy boosts cellular energy and improves circulation, supporting faster tissue repair and wound healing.
- Low-Level-Laser-Therapy: Modulates cellular activity through light exposure.
- Reduced Inflammation: RLT therapy can help decrease inflammation by suppressing inflammatory cytokines and fostering anti-inflammatory processes.
- Healing + Regeneration Red light therapy boosts cellular energy and promotes efficient repair, supporting overall tissue health and regeneration.
How An Infrared Sauna Works
An infrared sauna, such as ours at VIVA Wellness, utilizes infrared heaters to emit radiant heat, similar to the beneficial infrared heat produced by the sun. This heat penetrates the skin and raises your internal core temperature, leading to several physiological effects:
- Penetration and Heating: The infrared heat penetrates deeply into the joints, muscles, and tissues, increasing their thermal energy without heating the air around you. This direct heating method helps elevate your core temperature more efficiently.
- Detoxification: By raising your core temperature, an infrared sauna speeds up the body’s natural detoxification processes. Increased sweating helps to flush out toxins and impurities, supporting your overall health and well-being.
- Safe Infrared Waves: Unlike the harmful ultraviolet rays from the sun, infrared waves used in saunas are safe and beneficial.
Key Benefits of Infrared Saunas
- Enhanced Detoxification: Increasing core temperature and deep sweating helps flush out toxins and impurities, aiding the body’s natural detox processes.
- Improved Skin Health: Boosted circulation from the infrared heat can lead to clearer, healthier skin and reduce the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.
- Pain and Stiffness Relief: Infrared heat’s thermal energy can ease muscle soreness and joint stiffness, providing relief from chronic pain and discomfort.
- Boosted Circulation: Raising your core temperature improves blood flow, supporting cardiovascular health and helping muscles recover more quickly.
- Stress Reduction and Relaxation: The soothing heat promotes relaxation and helps reduce stress, contributing to overall mental well-being.
- Support for Chronic Conditions: Infrared saunas can be a valuable addition to a healthy lifestyle, offering potential benefits for managing chronic diseases or conditions.
- Safe and Effective: Infrared saunas deliver therapeutic heat without the harmful ultraviolet rays found in sunlight, making them a safer and more effective option for long-term use.
Differences Between RLT & Infrared Saunas
Below you will find the key differences between RLT and infrared saunas.
Heat vs. Light
- Infrared Saunas: Use infrared heaters to warm your body directly, causing sweating and raising your core temperature. This process aids in detoxification, muscle relaxation, and improved circulation.
- Red Light Therapy: Utilizes red and near-infrared light to penetrate the skin without heating the body. It focuses on boosting cellular energy and supporting skin health and healing.
Mechanism
- Infrared Saunas: Increase body temperature through heat, promoting detoxification and relaxation.
- Red Light Therapy: Uses light to stimulate cells, enhancing energy production and reducing inflammation.
Temperature
- Infrared Saunas: Operate at 120°F to 140°F (49°C to 60°C) with a warming sensation and sweating.
- Red Light Therapy: Conducted at room temperature and produces no heat/sweating.
Convenience
- Infrared Saunas: They require more space and are typically found in wellness centers or larger home installations.
- Red Light Therapy: More portable and can be used at home with compact, easy-to-store devices.
Ready to Try Our Red Light Therapy & Infrared Sauna?
By choosing VIVA Wellness, you can experience the incredible benefits of red light therapy in a setting designed for your ultimate comfort and safety. Whether you’re looking for skin improvements, faster muscle recovery, or overall wellness, our state-of-the-art infrared sauna combined with red light therapy can help you achieve your goals.
Are you curious to learn more or ready to book a session? Contact us today to schedule your infrared sauna appointment.