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Red Light Therapy for Healthy Aging

As we get older, we tend to focus on the visible signs of aging like gray hair, liver spots, and frown lines. However, we rarely pause to think about what is happening to our body at the cellular level. In this article, we take a closer look at the root cause of aging and how red light therapy can help you live a longer, healthier life.

Why Do We Age?

Our body consists of more than 37 trillion cells1. When one of these cells dies or is damaged, it is replaced through a process called cell division. Unfortunately, our cells become less adept at replication over time. Some of these old cells die (a process called apoptosis) while others live on. Those that live on are referred to as senescent cells.

Compared to normal cells, senescent cells contain more fatty acids in their membranes. This affects their ability to absorb nutrients2. These cells also struggle to break down waste, process protein, and, most importantly, multiply3.

The reduced functionality of senescent cells causes disease, muscle and memory loss, reduced cardiovascular function, wrinkling, and other tell-tale signs of aging.

How Mitochondria Affect Our Cells

Mitochondria are referred to as the “powerhouse of the cell” because they generate adenosine triphosphate (ATP)—the energy that cells need to function. When cells are young and healthy, mitochondria produce ATP very efficiently4.

However, as we age, mitochondria become sluggish. During ATP synthesis, they begin to release more and more free radicals (a type of unstable molecule). These free radicals damage other molecules, like DNA and proteins, which contributes to aging5.

How Does ENVY Support Our Mitochondria?

Mitochondrial dysfunction is associated with numerous pathologies, from cancer to cardiovascular disease6. Fortunately, there is a simple solution that supports mitochondrial health while helping you live a longer, healthier life: ENVY red light therapy.

The first whole-body light therapy treatment of its kind, the ENVY Light Capsule works by exposing tissue to red and near-infrared low-level light. This exposure improves mitochondrial function by reversing oxidative stress caused by free radicals7. It also improves cellular signaling. As a result, you will look and feel more youthful.

Benefits of ENVY Red Light Therapy for Healthy Aging

The benefits of red light therapy are backed by numerous peer-reviewed studies. In one such study, Dr. Michael Hamblin of Harvard Medical School raves about the “remarkable range of medical benefits” provided by red light therapy, also referred to as photobiomodulation8.

“Chronic diseases of the modern age involving systemic inflammation such as type II diabetes, obesity, Alzheimer’s disease, cardiovascular disease, and endothelial dysfunction are again worth investigating in the context of photobiomodulation.”  — Dr. Michael Hamblin, Harvard Medical School

Blood Flow and Circulation

Poor blood circulation can deprive the body of oxygen, causing issues like sore muscles, pale skin pigmentation, numbness, and even blood clots9. Red light therapy can mitigate these problems by substantially increasing blood flow after treatment sessions. This ensures that all of your tissues are properly oxygenated.

Inflammation and Pain Relief

Nearly 20 percent of Americans live with chronic pain—a condition that can severely compromise quality of life10. Fortunately, ENVY red light therapy is scientifically proven to alleviate chronic inflammation and pain. In fact, according to one study, the most profound benefit of red light therapy is “anti-inflammatory action8.”

Muscle Recovery

After an intense workout, your muscle cells require loads of energy to recover. You can speed the process along by improving mitochondrial function with ENVY red light therapy. When you utilize our clinically-proven technology, you will reduce inflammation and muscle soreness while boosting future performance11.

Hormonal Support

Hormones are your body’s chemical messengers. Produced in your endocrine glands, they affect a range of the body’s functions. When these hormones are imbalanced, you may experience any number of conditions, from hypothyroidism to diabetes. Luckily, scientific studies show that light-emitting diodes can improve hormone balance12.

Skin Health

Red light therapy can give your skin a healthy, youthful glow by promoting collagen and elastin formation. This reduces stubborn wrinkles like forehead lines, crow’s feet, and bunnies. ENVY red light therapy can also restore skin tone and texture. As a result, you will look younger, healthier, and happier for years to come.

Conclusion: ENVY Can Help You Feel Better and Look Younger

You cannot slow the aging process with topical creams or serums. Instead, you must address it at its source: cellular deterioration. ENVY red light therapy can help you do just that by improving mitochondrial functioning, allowing your cells to function at an entirely different caliber.

To see how ENVY red light therapy has transformed the lives of other men and women, view our results photos.

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The Lighter Side of Aging: Anti-Aging Technology Red & Infrared LED Light

LIGHTWAVE therapy is a safe and non-invasive way to take years off of your appearance. It is also an effective tool to enhance many of the other skin treatment procedures available to treat flaccid skin, discoloration, scars, burns, and more. LIGHTWAVE technology is behind our popular topical light infusion, red light therapy, and Envy Light Capsule treatments.

How is LIGHTWAVE Different from Traditional Treatments?

Our treatments are designed to make your body do most of the work for you by activating your body’s ability to heal itself. We can do this by using photobiomodulation to stimulate the cells beneath your skin to produce collagen and elastin, restoring your skin to a more youthful appearance and tightening sagging skin. Whether you are looking to reduce wrinkles and fine lines, or to treat injuries and common skin conditions, these treatments allow us to target specific areas or apply a broader treatment across your entire body.

How Safe are LIGHTWAVE Procedures?

Since procedures such as our red light therapy and Envy Light Capsule treatments use LED diodes to deliver light waves beneath the surface of your skin, they are minimally invasive and require very little downtime. We do not use lasers or intense light, so there is very little risk that you will suffer from burns, scarring, or severe pain. In fact, we are able to make the entire procedure comfortable and soothing so that it is like a day in the spa.

Our treatments are compatible with all skin types and there is little risk of blotching or uneven skin coloring that can occur with alternative forms of treatment. Some people can notice changes after their first treatment that continue to develop over time. Most people will notice more significant changes if they commit to eight to ten treatments.

LIGHTWAVE Works Well With Other Treatments

Procedures such as our topical light infusion can be paired with other skin treatments, such as chemical peels, micro-abrasion, and topical creams. LIGHTWAVE therapy is an effective way to activate the cells underneath your skin so that other forms of therapy penetrate deeper into the skin and allow your body’s natural healing cycle to assist in delivering superior results. You can discuss your concerns and goals with one of our skincare specialists to find a range of treatment options that are tailored to your specific needs.

Our Envy Light capsule also allows you to be able to target multiple areas of your body at the same time. This means that you can arrange for multiple treatment options in the same visit. This can save you money and time.

Learn What We Can Do For You

We provide topical light infusion, red light therapy, and Envy Light Capsule treatments via 1,200 licensed providers across the United States. Our treatments are quick, safe, and cost-effective. To learn more about how our LIGHTWAVE technology can help you meet your skincare goals, call us at 866-999-6954 or fill out our online contact form.

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How Light Therapy Can Help Aging and Damaged Skin

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The skin care community is constantly making advancements in the products they use to help individuals fight the visible effects of aging and reverse damages to the skin from sun exposure and more, which can speed up the aging process. Light therapy is one of the latest advances to use the power of light to help you achieve the younger look you want. This aesthetic therapy promotes health and healing in the skin so you can stay looking younger.

How Does Light Therapy Work?

Light therapy uses photostimulation to apply pure, beneficial red or infra-red light directly to the skin, using a low powered LED light. It won’t damage the skin or cause a thermal increase, like laser therapy and intense pulsed light. Your skin cells convert this light, which falls outside the damaging UV spectrum, into cellular energy your skin can use to heal faster and more effectively. This energy stimulates collagen and elastin production, increases blood flow, improves cellular nutrient intake and removes excess fluids and waste from the cells themselves. Treatments typically take around 20 minutes and are non-invasive.

Red Light Therapy

Red light therapy is primarily responsible for boosting collagen and elastin production in your skin cells to revitalized aging skin, greatly reducing fine lines and wrinkles that can make you look older. This process is completed by improving hydration in the cells, stimulating blood flow to the treated area and removing toxins that may be trapped between the layers of your skin. It naturally improves the skin’s tone and texture for younger, healthier looking skin. It has also been found to repair problems areas like sun spots and other sun damage that can have an aging effect on the skin. In addition, red light therapy stimulates lymphatic drainage to restore skin tone and give you a more youthful appearance.

Infra-Red Light Therapy

Infra-red light therapy is a more intense treatment, though it is still safe and doesn’t damage the skin. This treatment goes deeper into the skin, providing you with additional healing elements that can help reverse the signs of aging. It increases cell permeability, which stimulates cellular pH equilibrium, improves nutrient absorption and eliminates waste byproducts. It reduces inflammation and promotes better healing.

Infuse Your Skin with Nutrients

In order to maximize the positive effects of light therapy for your skin, many offices use the treatment in combination with a topical ointment to infuse your skin with the nutrients it needs to fight the signs of aging. The skin’s primary job is to protect the organs in your body from the outside elements, but as a barrier, it can often be its own worst enemy when it comes to getting the proper nutrients. Using over-the-counter skin care ointments and other treatments often sit on the surface of the skin and don’t permeate deep enough to have a lasting effect. While the surface of your skin may be smoother and younger-looking, the layers deeper down don’t see the same benefits. However, when using the right topical treatment in conjunction with light therapy, you introduce these same beneficial ingredients deeper into the skin for a better overall effect. Even ingredients with larger molecule sizes effectively reach the deeper layers so you can enjoy younger looking skin for longer.

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