Whether you're rebounding from an illness, recuperating post-surgery, or feeling drained by the demands of daily life, we all know what it’s like to yearn for a swift recovery.
There are certain things your body needs during this time of renewal; ample sleep, nourishing food, and proper hydration. But is there anything that can help fast track the process?
Absolutely. It’s called Red Light Therapy and it’s a non-invasive low-level light treatment that promotes health, recovery, and vitality. In fact, the desire to share this holistic approach to healing with other New Zealanders is why we opened Gaia Wellness and Recovery in Papamoa in early 2024.
Here’s how Red Light Therapy boosts recovery by helping turn a ‘speedy recovery’ into a possibility.
1. Red Light Enhances Cellular Repair and Regeneration
Cellular regeneration is your body’s built-in repair system tasked with fixing damaged cells and replacing old ones. It replenishes your cells so your body can function effectively and heal quickly. It’s an ongoing system that really gets put to work when you’re bouncing back from an illness, injury, or even surgery.
What we love about Red Light Therapy is that even a short session in our panel or pod room will boost your body’s cellular activity and support the natural recovery process that exists in all of us.
2. Red Light Therapy Tackles Inflammation and Circulation
Inflammation is your immune system’s way of trying to fight off an injury or infection. It causes pain and swelling, which makes it really hard to get on with your day.
Infrared light targets inflammation at its source, so whether you’ve had an injury, illness, or are managing a chronic condition, you’ll feel less sore, more comfortable, and find it easier to move your body and get a good night’s sleep.
Circulation - you may have heard someone blame cold fingers or toes on poor circulation, but few of us appreciate how important this system really is.
Circulation is the flow of blood in our bodies and it works a bit like a courier, but instead of dropping off parcels it brings oxygen and nutrition to all the cells in your body.
Red Light Therapy supports the circulatory system by relaxing blood vessels and improving the flow of blood throughout the body. Tissues get what they need, muscles can repair quickly, and you feel like you just had an espresso, but without the caffeine crash.
3. It Helps Balance Out Your Hormones
We expect a lot from our hormones! They play a crucial role in regulating various bodily functions from mood, to sleep, to a smooth recovery journey. But it’s a delicate system, and when overloaded with stressors (both emotional and physical), things can get out of whack.
Managing stress is one of the best ways to foster hormonal equilibrium, but it’s not a one stop shop: you have to find what works for you.
If you’ve never tried Red Light Therapy, you might be surprised how utterly relaxing it is to recline in a red light pod or stretch next to a red light panel. In fact, from the short appointment slots to the soothing nature of our treatment rooms, Gaia Wellness and Recovery’s entire purpose is to help you carve out regular slices of calm in your daily life.
Ready to accelerate your recovery? Book a session today!
Are you on the path to recovery or want more spring in your step? Embrace the healing potential of Red Light Therapy with Gaia Wellness and Recovery.
Schedule your session in Papamoa today and embark on a journey of holistic health and recovery.
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