The LightStim LED Bed Has 4 Light Therapies That Include These Benefits:
- Increased collagen production
- Relief from joint, muscular and arthritic pain
- Sexual dysfunction
- High Blood Pressure,
- Seasonal Depression
- Increased blood circulation, resulting in increased healing
- And so much more!
All About LightStim
What follows is dedicated to general light therapy education that incorporates information derived from clinical studies, medical journals, and anecdotal sources and is in no way intended to be interpreted as manufacturer claims. The purpose of this information is to help further understanding of what studies show with respect to how light therapy works, its potential benefits, and applications for use.
Body & Light
The body can absorb light and use its energy for biological purposes:
- Many ancient civilizations used light for healing
- NASA began conducting successful studies on low level light therapy in the 1990s and continues to do so
- This prompted additional and ongoing research
- There are now hundreds of studies and thousands of papers devoted to the topic of light therapy
What is Light Therapy?
For decades, studies have shown certain wavelengths of light promote health and well being
Light therapy allows us to use beneficial colors or wavelengths of light to stimulate cells for higher function, healing and tissue repair – no UV
Photons, or packets of light, can be absorbed by light absorbing molecules in cells and tissues and used therapeutically
Why Do We Age?
Aging has everything to do with cellular health. There are two very important factors that affect the body’s cells over time:
Everyday wear & tear
Cumulative damage caused by the environment in which we live
Over time the body’s ability to heal, repair and maintain diminishes:
We may get sick more easily or take longer to recover from illness
Muscles, joints and bones are weaker and more easily damaged
Skin begins to wrinkle and lose its elasticity
How Can We Support Cellular Health?
Proper diet
Regular exercise
Adequate sleep
Stress management
Light therapy
Cells Absorb Light Energy
When cells throughout the body absorb certain beneficial wavelengths of light two very important things happen:
Cells produce more energy so
biological systems can perform more
efficiently
Important cellular signals are generated for growth, repair, healing, protection, performance and reduction of pain
Cellular Energy – ATP
- Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the body’s naturally produced fuel source – through a complex biochemical process, our cells make ATP from the food we eat and the air we breathe
Studies show that as we age, our ability to produce ATP declines significantly, hindering the body’s ability for optimal function
Light therapy helps generate ATP to fuel important biological processes for cellular efficiency, health, rejuvenation, and a more youthful appearance
Cell Signaling – Nitric Oxide
One of the ways in which light therapy influences cell signaling is through nitric oxide
Nitric oxide (NO) is a gas naturally produced by the body that helps cells signal each other
Communication between cells is critical to overall health and allows the body to regulate itself in a productive way
As we age, we make less and less NO
Loss of NO contributes to age related disease including high blood pressure, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and Alzheimer’s disease
Age to Nitric Oxide Levels:
- 20s: 100%
- 30s: 80%
- 40s: 50%
- 50s: 35%
- 60+: 15%
Cell Signaling – Inflammation
Inflammation we cannot see on the surface of the skin is often held by the body and contributes to chronic disease as well as the appearance of aging skin
This inflammation occurs as a result of both genetics and lifestyle
Light mediated cell signaling helps relieve inflammation so we can stay healthy and age better
Light Therapy & Blood Circulation
Proper blood circulation is critical to maintaining health and aging well:
Blood supplies oxygen to the brain, heart, and other vital organs
Helps the body to heal itself, and even promotes healthy skin function and appearance
Light therapy helps promote proper blood circulation via cell signaling mechanisms
Fitness & Performance Benefits
- Increased stamina
- Increased intramuscular microcirculation
- Decreased lactic acid production & muscle fatigue
- Prevention of exercise induced cell damage
- Improved muscle regeneration post- exercise recovery of strength & function
- Reduced pain
LightStim Therapy and the Skin, What Studies Show
Reduction in fine lines and wrinkles
Smoother, plumper, more firm appearance
Increased blood circulation & oxygenation
Improved skin tone & texture
Increased vibrancy
Reduced redness
