Have you heard about Red Light Therapy yet? The natural treatment creating ripples in the world of holistic health, beauty, and sports performance?
Perhaps you’ve stumbled upon its fascinating origins, stemming from research at NASA (we’ll get into this another day!) Maybe you’ve caught wind of celebrities like Chrissy Teigen using it for glowing skin, or elite athletes who want to speed up recovery.
While its popularity is building in New Zealand, it’s been hard to find Red Light Therapy outside the biggest cities – until now. Gaia Wellness and Recovery in Papamoa brings Red Light Therapy to Tauranga and the Bay of Plenty.
If it has piqued your curiosity and you’re eager to learn more, this blog breaks down our five favourite benefits of Red Light Therapy!
1. Red Light Therapy will bring you a sense of calm
This one is close to my heart: I discovered Red Light Therapy after experiencing burnout, when I desperately needed to soothe my nervous system. I know how hard it can be to slow down and find a moment of calm in our busy lives. Luckily, spending just 20 minutes in the glow of red and near-infrared light can help.
Red Light Therapy stimulates the production of serotonin – the ‘happy hormone’ – leaving you with a lasting sense of relaxation. The calming effect is amplified by our sanctuary’s serene environment. From the meditative music to the tranquil treatment rooms, your pace will slow as soon as you walk through the doors.
2. Red Light Therapy accelerates healing and muscle recovery
While Red Light Therapy is often associated with athletes’ speedy recovery between matches, we can all benefit from the treatment’s ability to promote healing.
Whether you ache from strenuous exercise, post-viral recovery, or chronic illness, Red Light Therapy increases blood flow and oxygen delivery to your muscles. It hits the fast-forward button on your body’s natural healing process.
3. Red Light Therapy and pain relief
Red Light Therapy targets the root cause of your pain: inflammation. When the
red and near-infrared light wavelengths are absorbed by your skin, they create energy, which promotes regeneration, reducing inflammation at a cellular level.
Red Light Therapy isn’t only an important tool for athletes after a gruelling workout; it’s invaluable for everyday people looking for relief from acute or chronic pain.
4. It supports sleep and mood
Originally embraced for physical healing and recovery, you might be impressed to walk out of a Red Light Therapy treatment and discover the benefits don’t end there. A better mood can follow you into your day, and improved sleep is a common outcome.
These perks aren’t all that surprising. We mentioned that Red Light Therapy stimulates serotonin, which helps with both mood and sleep, and the relaxing nature of treatment and the nurturing power of spending some time on yourself helps too.
5. Red Light Therapy rejuvenates your skin
Now for the benefit brandished by the likes of Bella Hadid and Kaley Cuoco – stunning skin! Red Light Therapy is a natural and non-invasive therapy that stimulates collagen production and improves skin elasticity, leaving you with a radiant glow.
And it’s not just about beauty – Red Light Therapy also helps treat and relieve skin conditions like eczema, psoriasis, and rosacea. To learn more, we have an entire blog dedicated to the topic!
Unlock the potential of Red Light Therapy in Papamoa
Ready to discover the benefits first-hand? Book a Red Light Therapy treatment at Gaia Wellness and Recovery today.
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