I've now had my unit for a month, and it's part of my daily regimen first thing. I'm so encouraged by its effects, and convinced by the growing body of scientific evidence behind it, that I've now bought a second unit for my partner. She has specific health issues emanating from inflammation and oxidative stress, and I expect routine exposure will help her. She received it this week.
It's worth pointing out that the research summarised by Professor Glen Jeffery of the University of London indicates that mitochondria only respond to near infrared light exposure in the early morning hours. Later in the day (or evening) and there's virtually no effect. It's not yet understood why this is the case. He speculates that mitochondria 'wake up' just before perceived sunrise when, for reasons of evolutionary biology, they're attuned to expect exposure to the reds of early morning light. After that, much less so.
Professor Jeffery goes on to say that exposure doesn't work in dosage terms. In other words, more doesn't mean better. Animal trials indicate that IR light exposure works like a switch: only a few short minutes is enough to activate mitochondrial energy production closer to optimal levels. In other words, 3-5 minutes should usually be enough.
Finally, I want to thank Dan for his excellent help throughout the purchase process. Much appreciated.
I’ve only had my red light a week. First impressions are really good. It arrived really quick.
It's a lot bigger than I thought which is good as I can target different areas. It is very easy to use. I can wait to see if it helps with recovery and my fine lines.
Quick delivery, excellent size and offer fab light. Only had a few days so far and things look positive. Looking forward to seeing the difference in a month.
I bought this device because I had read fairly extensively about the benefits of red light therapy. I thought I’d give it a go. I researched the various suppliers and chose this because it was British based and seemed to tick all the right boxes re wavelengths, construction etc. I wasn’t disappointed with the device, it is well made, substantial and has some useful additional items like a pulley for hanging the device on a wall or door. All good quality.
I hung the device from a door and used it from 18” away for 14 minutes a night before bed. I reckon that gave me a good dose of therapy but not too much.
I have been having problems with my lower back, hips, upper thighs and knees. All brought about through abusing the said body parts by building a garden room over the Summer, including a fair bit of kneeling and some heavy lifting. (I forget sometimes that I am now 72 years of age and not quite as strong or flexible as I was when I was 40). In one week of therapy I noticed quite a difference in the areas I was experiencing discomfort. The pain went away in my back, my muscles didn’t seem sore and my knees were much better. I was actually able to run upstairs again, which I’ve not been able to do for quite a while. Is it the red light therapy, or is it psychosomatic? I don’t know, but I aim a lot better. If it works do I care?
As an experiment I loaned the device to a neighbour who has a congenital foot problem which means he is in pain all the time. I admire the way he deals with it, and has dealt with it most of his life. He used it ever day for 10 minutes on his foot (18” away). He reports that the pain is much less and that there is a little more flexibility in his foot. Is it real or is it psychosomatic? He also reports sleeping better.
Incidentally, I seems to be having much more vivid dreams since starting this treatment. I always sleep well so no improvement there.
That’s my review. I’m cautiously optimistic that the therapy works, time will tell. I am pleased with the 600w device I purchased and think it is everything that it promised to be. If you want to try out the therapy this seems a good place to start.
I was promised a £10 refund to write this review, but this has not influenced the content of what I have written or the genuine reflections I have made. It did encourage me to spend the time putting my thoughts down, which is fair enough. I'm used to being paid for writing!
If you buy one of these I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised, possibly even excited as I am. I wish you well, and good health.
My name is Jed, I am a retired journalist, and I believe in truth and facts.
I was really excited about getting a red light therapy device, and after extensive research and reading reviews, red light therapy UK came tops. I ordered and received in 2 days. After just my first use, I slept like a baby that night. Even when I had to get up, I dozed off straight away when I put my head back down. I'm using it for some shoulder pain I've had for a while, and even though it's early day's, I have a good feeling it'll improve. Also have to say that this is the most competitively priced red ight device I saw. I would highly recommend using red light therapy uk if you looking for quality red light devices.