I can see there will be lots of questions regarding specifics, so please leave them below and I will address them in a follow-up article. Had to leave out a lot of technical details for the sake of length of this first article.
Remnant Doc, your articles are fascinating and well-edited, I might add. This is not intended as any kind of sales pitch but are you familiar with Lifewave patches? Somehow they harness light for all manner of benefits that I think relate to what you are reporting. Dr.Stillman, who writes here on Substack discusses their use. I am just curious as I am seeing more and more authors discussing the benefits of various light therapies. Dr. Marik includes PBM on this cancer protocols.
I understand your skepticism. That being said, a well-respected clinic whose docs and NPs treat vaccine injured folks, have recommended them. That is why I have looked into them. If you do decide to explore this technology I would be very interested in your conclusions.
I thought it was interesting that you used RLT for alopecia areata on your face. I am an RN and was married to a derm doc for over 20 yrs and worked in his office. Since alopecia is considered an autoimmune issue, it makes sense that RLT would be of benefit.
Keep up the great work! You are my first stop on Substack!
It's my understanding that red light doesn't penetrate clothing (or hair), and so I wouldn't think red light would penetrate the cloth used to apply the tea. Thoughts?
red end of the spectrum penetrates more than just hair and clothing. Even bone.
Penetrate isn't the precise term, but it makes it through by combination of pass thru, refraction and red amplification by the tissue itself, since it is mostly red itself.
Methods: After 2 months of extreme oxidative stress, green tea–filled cotton pads were placed once per day for 20 minutes onto the skin before treatment with an array of light-emitting diodes (central wavelength 670 nm, dermal dose 4 J/cm2). Results: Rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkle levels, and juvenile complexion, previously realized in 10 months of light treatment alone were realized in 1 month. Conclusion: The accelerated skin rejuvenation based on the interplay of the physicochemical and biological effects of light with the reactive oxygen species scavenging capacity of green tea extends the action spectrum of phototherapy. The duo opens the gate to a multitude of possible biomedical light applications and cosmetic formulas, including reversal of topical deterioration related to excess reactive oxygen species, such as graying of hair.
I have Gastritis which I'm trying to heal. I use a Hooga Red light, just the bulb. It says: Hooga HG24 delivers a powerful blend of 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared (NIR) therapy. I put it about 5 inches away from abdomen for about 10min. Should I be doing it for longer? And should I be putting it directly on my stomach? I tend to do it every other day as well. I haven't noticed a difference in my stomach yet.
I am mostly interested in controlling blood pressure with light. My numbers are usually 135-140/85-90. I do not want to take pills as they upset my stomach. I would love a protocol for this purpose
Blood pressure is a more systemic application and simply using a bulb or panel for this purpose is sub-optimal. I use a more comprehensive protocol for blood pressure and cardiovascular health that involves more than light, and does not use prescription drugs.
What protocol would you recommend for rheumatoid arthritis? I have just started going to a red light pod at a local spa. Would a panel at home be better? Thank you.
For the cardiovascular benefits, does it need to be full body illumination or would it work to say have a box in your living room while watching TV (or better probably reading a book so we’re not flooded with the light from the TV or other screen)?
like most benefits, you want to get as deep/close penetration to the organ/area of interest as you can. cardiovascular disease tends to manifest mostly at the heart and key junctions of the arterial tree (e.g. aorta - deep in the abdomen, carotid arteries - in the neck).
Which item would you recommend specifically for your protocol? And for the eye wrinkle one? And do you know if there will be more stocks of the sold out items? Thanks!
I hope this works for you, but from my understanding depending on the severity and time since tinnitus started, RLT may be an insufficient protocol. Let me know how it works for you.
Beyond 30 minutes may be counter productive, so try to stay within that timeframe, as there are diminishing and contrary results from too much exposure.
Even without direct skin contact IR/NIR light wavelengths can have a vastly positive effect on circadian rhythms. My wife and I have used a gemba red panel for over 3 years now, nightly, to illuminate our bedroom for 30-60 mins before sleep. Hugely helpful in unwinding from our screen / blue light dominated world.
Direct skin contact has also been very anecdotally effective at relieving breathing symptoms while under the weather. And reducing inflammation in sore musculoskeletal symptoms. As I said this is anecdotal but from a user of this light product for 5 years personally and 3 years for my wife.
My wife also found relief in soreness symptoms during her pregnancy - and in relief in the delivery room to allow detox from medical interventions.. Whole different story there and I'm starting to sound like a shill. I paid full price for the gembared panel which has seen hundreds of hours of use and has been money well spent.
I found your article to be well written and well researched - helpful to explain why we have seen so many positive effects from ir/nir daily use.
Definitely have found this spectrum of light to be a biohack that actually holds up not only to our own testing but also scientific analysis.
I use the HOOGA lamp everyday and I travel with it. I think most people would benefit in investing in a light or a panel and committing to using it every day.
I can see there will be lots of questions regarding specifics, so please leave them below and I will address them in a follow-up article. Had to leave out a lot of technical details for the sake of length of this first article.
Thanks! Do you dab the area with the green-tea-soaked cotton (or teabag)? Or slap it on and leave it while using the light?
cloth-soaked tea on skin + red light
BTW, I responded at protonmail to your "experimental" group query on March 9. Will you be letting us know that the messages are received? Thank you.
Did not receive it. DM me your email.
Thank you for this information. I ordered one of the Gemba units over the weekend.
I wonder about the face mask lights that offer different color lights for skin health. Have you ever used those?
Remnant Doc, your articles are fascinating and well-edited, I might add. This is not intended as any kind of sales pitch but are you familiar with Lifewave patches? Somehow they harness light for all manner of benefits that I think relate to what you are reporting. Dr.Stillman, who writes here on Substack discusses their use. I am just curious as I am seeing more and more authors discussing the benefits of various light therapies. Dr. Marik includes PBM on this cancer protocols.
Thank you, Hillary.
I've heard of them, and read some of Dr. Stillman's work, but have not yet evaluated Lifewave thoroughly.
On the surface, no pun intended, it seems unconvincing.
I understand your skepticism. That being said, a well-respected clinic whose docs and NPs treat vaccine injured folks, have recommended them. That is why I have looked into them. If you do decide to explore this technology I would be very interested in your conclusions.
I thought it was interesting that you used RLT for alopecia areata on your face. I am an RN and was married to a derm doc for over 20 yrs and worked in his office. Since alopecia is considered an autoimmune issue, it makes sense that RLT would be of benefit.
Keep up the great work! You are my first stop on Substack!
It's my understanding that red light doesn't penetrate clothing (or hair), and so I wouldn't think red light would penetrate the cloth used to apply the tea. Thoughts?
red end of the spectrum penetrates more than just hair and clothing. Even bone.
Penetrate isn't the precise term, but it makes it through by combination of pass thru, refraction and red amplification by the tissue itself, since it is mostly red itself.
From the linked study:
Methods: After 2 months of extreme oxidative stress, green tea–filled cotton pads were placed once per day for 20 minutes onto the skin before treatment with an array of light-emitting diodes (central wavelength 670 nm, dermal dose 4 J/cm2). Results: Rejuvenated skin, reduced wrinkle levels, and juvenile complexion, previously realized in 10 months of light treatment alone were realized in 1 month. Conclusion: The accelerated skin rejuvenation based on the interplay of the physicochemical and biological effects of light with the reactive oxygen species scavenging capacity of green tea extends the action spectrum of phototherapy. The duo opens the gate to a multitude of possible biomedical light applications and cosmetic formulas, including reversal of topical deterioration related to excess reactive oxygen species, such as graying of hair.
I have Gastritis which I'm trying to heal. I use a Hooga Red light, just the bulb. It says: Hooga HG24 delivers a powerful blend of 660nm red light and 850nm near-infrared (NIR) therapy. I put it about 5 inches away from abdomen for about 10min. Should I be doing it for longer? And should I be putting it directly on my stomach? I tend to do it every other day as well. I haven't noticed a difference in my stomach yet.
What type of lightbulbs do you use in your lamps? I am looking at the Chromalux bulbs. Any tips for other brands or type of bulbs to look for?
I am mostly interested in controlling blood pressure with light. My numbers are usually 135-140/85-90. I do not want to take pills as they upset my stomach. I would love a protocol for this purpose
Blood pressure is a more systemic application and simply using a bulb or panel for this purpose is sub-optimal. I use a more comprehensive protocol for blood pressure and cardiovascular health that involves more than light, and does not use prescription drugs.
That sounds ideal. Is your protocol available on your substack or would I need to formally see you as a patient to access it?
I'll be offering online consultation services in the near future, that would be the ideal manner to discuss.
I will keep my eye out for that. Many thanks for the reply
What protocol would you recommend for rheumatoid arthritis? I have just started going to a red light pod at a local spa. Would a panel at home be better? Thank you.
I would invest in a panel. It can be used by other members of your family. Everyone can benefit from using it.
Is being in a red light lit room beneficial or does red light need to be directed to have benefits?
For the cardiovascular benefits, does it need to be full body illumination or would it work to say have a box in your living room while watching TV (or better probably reading a book so we’re not flooded with the light from the TV or other screen)?
like most benefits, you want to get as deep/close penetration to the organ/area of interest as you can. cardiovascular disease tends to manifest mostly at the heart and key junctions of the arterial tree (e.g. aorta - deep in the abdomen, carotid arteries - in the neck).
Which item would you recommend specifically for your protocol? And for the eye wrinkle one? And do you know if there will be more stocks of the sold out items? Thanks!
Just started red light therapy in my ears to hopefully help tinnitus. Trying the Laser Irradiator. Instructions say to start with 30 min. 2x daily.
I hope this works for you, but from my understanding depending on the severity and time since tinnitus started, RLT may be an insufficient protocol. Let me know how it works for you.
Beyond 30 minutes may be counter productive, so try to stay within that timeframe, as there are diminishing and contrary results from too much exposure.
Suuuuuper interesting. Looking forward to specifics.
Even without direct skin contact IR/NIR light wavelengths can have a vastly positive effect on circadian rhythms. My wife and I have used a gemba red panel for over 3 years now, nightly, to illuminate our bedroom for 30-60 mins before sleep. Hugely helpful in unwinding from our screen / blue light dominated world.
Direct skin contact has also been very anecdotally effective at relieving breathing symptoms while under the weather. And reducing inflammation in sore musculoskeletal symptoms. As I said this is anecdotal but from a user of this light product for 5 years personally and 3 years for my wife.
My wife also found relief in soreness symptoms during her pregnancy - and in relief in the delivery room to allow detox from medical interventions.. Whole different story there and I'm starting to sound like a shill. I paid full price for the gembared panel which has seen hundreds of hours of use and has been money well spent.
I found your article to be well written and well researched - helpful to explain why we have seen so many positive effects from ir/nir daily use.
Definitely have found this spectrum of light to be a biohack that actually holds up not only to our own testing but also scientific analysis.
Wonderful to hear, JB.
There are certainly patterns emerging from use.
I use the HOOGA lamp everyday and I travel with it. I think most people would benefit in investing in a light or a panel and committing to using it every day.