Introduction. We are beings of light
Light is the origin of life and the essential component of everything around us. It is photonic energy; that is why talking about light is the same as talking about energy.
Each of our cells depends on light to perform its function properly and even to communicate with other cells. Although the population, in general, identifies food or water more with our physical health, light is more indispensable.
In this article I would like to share with you how indispensable light is, and by extension body temperature, and what is the best alternative when we do not have enough sunlight.
The history of the use of light
Ancient people knew it; anyone who lives close to the earth and nature, and who is in tune with their body, recognizes the benefits of natural light in combination with heat. That is why spas and steam saunas have been used since ancient times by ancient peoples such as the Romans, the Finns or the peoples of Central Europe. They knew the benefits they experienced when they combined natural light with heat therapy: cleansing of the skin, detoxification of the body, strengthening of the circulatory system, and raising of body temperature.
Body temperature is the key to our health
Maintaining body temperature is essential to maintain health, and raising it is essential to recover it. The body begins to die when its temperature drops. Disease appears first, and if the temperature drops further, death occurs. On the other hand, cancer cells die at a certain temperature. Heat causes their cell walls to burst. Cancer cells literally burst like balloons when we prick them with a needle. This is why sunlight, and in its absence, infrared light, is essential to maintain our health and recover it when we lose it.
What are the benefits of increasing body temperature?
- The elimination of bacteria, fungi, parasites and viruses, responsible for almost all infections.
- It is the best detox treatment there is.
- It increases the number of white blood cells naturally and simultaneously attacks cancer cells.
- In combination with oxygen, they promote health and reduce the generation of tumor cells.
- It helps wound healing, cell regeneration and supports all metabolic processes.
What is infrared lamp therapy?
Natural light feeds your cells, and all living things depend on light. The infrared lamp emits safe, natural electromagnetic heat waves just like the sun, without the dangerous UV rays or excess heat. These healthy waves stimulate the mitochondria, which are responsible for capturing light, oxygen and nutrients to convert them into usable energy.
The best infrared bulbs use the 600 nanometer range, and near infrared light over 800, which gently warms the body from within, facilitating detoxification and healing of the body. These are called Near-Infrared Red (NIR) bulbs. These bulbs are able to penetrate 7 cm into our body.
Most light bulbs manufactured and used around the world are Far-Infrared Red (FIR). Although they generate heat, they do not penetrate as deeply into the body and are not as healthy as near-infrared bulbs . It is important to distinguish between the two so that you don't think there is only one type of infrared bulb. (Later I will tell you about the best bulb on the market.)
What benefits does infrared light therapy bring to your health?
Near-infrared therapy offers very positive results for overall health by reducing oxidative stress and stimulating cellular energy production. This helps the body to strengthen, regenerate, heal faster, and reduce pain and inflammation in the joints.
Here are some benefits of infrared light:
- Delivers safe, concentrated wavelengths of natural light to the skin and cells.
- Chemicals, UV rays and excessive heat are avoided.
- It stimulates mitochondria in cells in a similar way to natural sunlight.
- Generates more energy (ATP): Infrared light helps the body work more efficiently, with more energy and better circulation, as it increases ATP.
This leads to a wide range of improvements in physical performance, as shown in hundreds of clinical trials.
- Reduces oxidative stress; helps promote the production of antioxidants, which plays a very important role in reducing oxidative stress associated with cell injury, muscle fatigue, joint pain and inflammation…
- It increases circulation, so the body can produce more central energy to fuel itself.
- It increases the natural production of collagen, which is the most abundant protein in our body, and is essential for the health of the skin, joints and bones.
- The near infrared bulb is an effective natural pain reliever for pain and inflammation in all types of post-operative settings, including plastic surgery.
- It helps the development of new blood vessels and stimulates the increase of fibroblasts.
Detoxification
The skin is the largest organ in the body and an important channel of elimination. In most people, it is inactive, congested and toxic. The process of sweating facilitates detoxification through the skin, eliminating toxins , removing heavy metals and relieving the burden on the kidneys and liver . It also promotes a decreased risk of dementia, Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
Skin rejuvenation
Skin elasticity increases fivefold with the near-infrared lamp . The result is improved skin and a more youthful appearance.
This therapy is one of the safest and most effective natural skin treatments.
When a combination of near and far infrared is used, circulation is improved, which means that tissues receive more oxygen and nutrients important for regeneration and healing.
As a person ages, the epidermis shrinks and loses elasticity through a process called elastosis. When this happens, signs of aging such as wrinkles appear.
Red light therapy restores cellular function by increasing collagen production; it is a natural anti-inflammatory and effective against wrinkles, acne, eczema, psoriasis, cold sores and vitiligo. It also accelerates the healing process of burns, wounds, surgical incisions and scars.
Eczema and Psoriasis
Eczema refers to a variety of skin-related conditions, while psoriasis is actually a different, complex autoimmune disease. But they are often grouped together because they both cause inflammation, itchy skin that is difficult to treat.
Infrared lamp can reduce itching and redness, improve the appearance of rashes and peeling, and reduce inflammation without any side effects.
Stimulates collagen synthesis
Collagen makes up 30% of the total protein in the body and 70% of the protein in the skin. It is beneficial for the entire body and for skin rejuvenation.
It is the most abundant protein in the body and crucial for skin health. It is responsible for giving skin elasticity, hair strength, and the ability of connective tissue to hold everything in place. Thanks to infrared bulbs, collagen production is increased.
Reduces the risk of heart attacks
Sweat helps release fluids and toxins through the skin and therefore reduces high blood pressure and improves the elasticity of the arteries. When you use the infrared lamp and sweat, you get this effect.
Decongests internal organs
Tumors do not tolerate heat , therefore, raising the body temperature favors the death of cancer cells.
Reduce body fat and cellulite
Researchers believe that infrared therapy helps the body eliminate fat cells, and may also help it lose fluid to enhance weight loss and body fat loss.
It also works on cellulite . In a 2011 study on red light therapy and cellulite reduction, a group of women aged 25 to 55 were divided into two groups: some did treadmill exercise and infrared lamp therapy twice a week, while the other group only did treadmill exercise.
The researchers presented thermographic photographs of changes in thigh circumference and cellulite to demonstrate that infrared light therapy and exercise were more effective than exercise alone.
Increase energy
The near-infrared bulb activates certain heat-sensitive receptors that can reach a depth of 23 centimeters, stimulating energy processes in the cells.
Improves muscles and increases strength
When body temperature increases, more growth hormone is released and this hormone increases muscle mass. Red and near-infrared light activates your muscles as it has a positive effect on controlling creatine kinase activity. This is a parameter commonly used in blood tests to assess muscle damage.
Infrared therapy also prevents muscle soreness, and speeds up recovery after exercise.
Athletes use it for three main reasons:
- Improve your performance
- They have less pain
- They recover more quickly from their injuries
Reduces joint pain and inflammation and relieves rheumatoid arthritis
Near-infrared therapy is natural , non-invasive and drug-free. It delivers safe, concentrated wavelengths of therapeutic natural light to the skin and cells, reducing oxidative stress and stimulating cellular energy production. This helps the body to power itself, regenerate and heal faster, and reduce pain and inflammation in the joints.
Positive effects of infrared lamp on arthritis, joint pain and inflammation.
Infrared bulb therapy can increase the growth of new nerve tissue and synapses in damaged brain cells and improve cognitive performance in patients with traumatic brain injury and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy.
Inflammation is not only a symptom, but also your body's response to danger. It is the first alarm that the immune system activates against infections, germs, irritation and cellular damage.
Inflammation can be caused by many reasons such as: injuries, bruises, burns, infection from germs, chemicals, toxins, and alcohol among others.
Natural near infrared lamp therapy relieves chronic inflammation by increasing blood flow to damaged tissues , and even increasing the body's antioxidant defenses. It is very effective in post-operative cases, pain relief, and also in orthodontics and dental surgeries.
The positive effects of red light therapy on arthritis , joint pain and inflammation have been well documented in hundreds of clinical trials over the past three decades.
Photomedicine researchers in Brazil published a study in late 2018 in which they concluded: “Light therapy may change the inflammatory course of arthritis, accelerating its resolution through photostimulation of immune cells.”
Eyes and vision
Natural light stimulates the mitochondria in your cells to produce more energy (ATP). It helps your eye cells work efficiently and produce energy, thus promoting:
- Increased visual acuity
- Significantly reduces edema and hemorrhages, fewer broken blood vessels
- Reduces eye inflammation
- Improving the treatment of retinitis pigmentosa, a degenerative disease that is the most common cause of hereditary blindness
Promotes brain function and cognitive performance such as memory and learning
“Near-infrared light can penetrate very deeply into the body. If you shine it on your head, it will penetrate your skull and much of it will be absorbed by your brain. Once you understand this, it is amazing to think of the various brain diseases that need regeneration and healing, and that could be treated with light therapy.”
Dr. Michael HamblinHow does infrared light affect the brain and cognitive function?
When applied directly to the head, phototherapy uses red and near-infrared wavelengths to stimulate, preserve, and regenerate brain cells and tissue . It sends photons of light through the skull, stimulating the mitochondria of brain cells to produce more metabolic energy by increasing cerebral blood flow. This increases the availability, consumption of oxygen, and increased production of ATP energy through increased mitochondrial activity.
These are the benefits on cognitive performance
If light therapy is directed at the brain:
- Improves Memory
- Promotes more positive moods
- Improve executive function
- Cognitive enhancement
- Improves reaction time
- Combats age-related cognitive decline
- Alzheimer's and dementia Shows significant improvements in executive function, clock, immediate recall, memory, visual attention and task switching of patients
Healthier sleep
Infrared therapy increases melatonin and balances your circadian rhythm . Melatonin is a natural hormone our body produces to regulate sleep.
Exposure to artificial light after dark inhibits the body's ability to release melatonin. Using a high-quality red light device during the day, on the other hand, has been shown to increase our natural melatonin production, helping us fall asleep and stay asleep longer.
How does infrared light help you sleep better?
Red light helps you sleep better , and it is the ideal light in the evening/night because it has a low color temperature, lower than normal sunlight, and therefore improves sleep quality. Natural melatonin production is increased with red light. If you use this red light before going to bed, you will produce more melatonin.
Sleeping problems are very common in adults because
The light we perceive plays a key role in our sleep cycle and some types of light can benefit us while others, such as blue light at night, can cause many disorders.
Blue light harms our rest
Blue light keeps you awake at night , it has a high color temperature so our body reacts to it as it does to bright daylight. This light is concentrated in electronic devices and the negative consequences of poor sleep contribute, in the long run, to many other physical health problems:
- Weight gain, type II diabetes, and decreased leptin, a hormone vital for suppressing appetite
- Sleeping too little or sleeping too much can also cause inflammation.
- Lack of sleep leads to slower response times, decreased alertness, and increased variability in performance
Male fertility
Infrared therapy shows promise for performance and treatment of male infertility , low sexual desire and sexual performance naturally.
More Testosterone : It's clear that more testosterone generally translates to increased sex drive, more energy, and more sexual satisfaction for men and their partners. Exposure to natural light can boost male testosterone levels quite significantly.
Hair loss
Thyroid
The thyroid is a small endocrine gland in the neck whose main job is to secrete hormones responsible for metabolism and protein synthesis.
Given the known side effects and dependency issues with traditional treatments like Synthroid, many people with thyroid conditions are looking for natural alternatives.
Infrared lamp treatments help hypothyroid patients produce more natural thyroid hormone.
Back pain
The combination of red light therapy and stretching exercises reduces spinal pain.
How to use the near infrared bulb and lamp
- Before using the lamp, check that the bulb is not dirty or stained.
- In that case, clean it with a little water and wait for it to dry before using it.
- Do 10-15 minute sessions
- Receives enough heat to warm the treated area
- Change position when the heat becomes unpleasant
- Use the lamp on different areas of the body
- Never look directly into the infrared bulb
I hope this information can help you understand how important sunlight is, and failing that, near-infrared light. If you use it, it will improve your health considerably. It is a way to biohack the sun when we cannot take advantage of it.
What is the best bulb for infrared therapy?
As I said above, there are a wide variety of far infrared (FIR) bulbs on the market and very few near infrared (NIR) bulbs, which have the greatest penetration capacity. In addition, most bulbs are made of various toxic materials such as lead, Teflon and mercury, and in this case, the metals are irradiated through the bulb.
On the other hand, infrared bulbs emit electromagnetic fields that affect the health of those who use them, so it is best to never use one of these.
The best near-infrared light bulb (the one that penetrates the deepest into the body and the healthiest) is made by Therabulb. It is the only light bulb I know of that is made without the presence of heavy metals, and that does NOT emit harmful electromagnetic fields.
I have been using this light bulb for several months and it is one of the most pleasant sensations I know. In cold weather it warms my whole body and saves me from having to use heating. In a warm environment it promotes sweating.
I contacted this manufacturer who ships worldwide and asked for a discount for followers of my website and YouTube channel , and he told me that anyone who uses the code “JLREFER10” can purchase the bulbs for 10% off.
BEFORE PURCHASING USE CODE: JLREFER10 for 10% off.
Pay attention to the power and voltage of the bulbs, as they are available for several continents. The most powerful and effective bulb is the 300 watt one. (220-240 volts in Europe)
What lamp should be used for the Therabulb infrared bulb?
Infrared bulbs cannot be used in any lamp you have. The power and size of the bulb makes it essential to use an infrared lamp to take advantage of all the benefits of the near infrared bulb.
If you get one of these bulbs, avoid the temptation to use them in any lamp because you could break the lamp socket, as almost happened to me.
After having tested it in several lamps, I recommend that you only use this bulb in lamps made for that use. This is the one I have and recommend.
Comments (3)
Quise comprar dos de las bombilla que usted aconseja HERABULB NIR el precio es de 349,76 $ en Amazon no la tienen y el Ebay vale ese precio. Hay posibilidad de comprar en España alguna otra bombilla con esas características. Pues el precio en euros es de 331 lo considero caro y no viable. Gracias por su atención.
Hola, vivo en Cantabria (España) y al intentar comprar la bombilla THERABULB NIR el precio es de 349,76 $
por dos unidades.
Es correcto ? Hay posibilidad de comprarlo mas económico?
Gracias.
Vivo en Méxicoz ¿A través de qué empresa podría llegarme? ¿Qué costo tiene bombilla y por de lámpara?