RLTology: exploring red light therapy

The Legacy Continues Fast forward to 1998, when NASA faced a serious problem of its own. Astronauts returning from space missions looked like they’d aged years in just months. Their muscles were weak, bones brittle, and healing from cuts or bruises was painfully slow. Some astronauts were even struggling with devastating side effects from bone…

The Crisis and Initial Problem Deep beneath the ocean’s surface in the early 1990s, U.S. Navy submarines faced an unexpected challenge. Crews were returning from long deployments with troubling symptoms – weakened muscles, fragile bones, slow-healing wounds, and declining mental health. The complete absence of natural sunlight was taking its toll, forcing the Navy to…

Research is revealing some amazing benefits of RLT, particularly when it comes to enhancing athletic performance. Let’s dive into how RLT can help improve sprint times, increase muscle thickness, and boost strength. 1. Sprint Performance:Two key studies have examined RLT’s effect on sprinting: Leal-Junior and colleagues (2015) worked with 22 professional footballers over three weeks.…

1960s – The Laser Breakthrough 💡 Hungarian physician Endre Mester accidentally discovered: NASA’s Space Garden 🚀

The Basic Process (Think of it like a Plant) Just like plants use sunlight to make energy (photosynthesis), our cells can use red light to create energy. How it works Step 1: Light Absorption Step 2: The Energy Boost Step 3: The Domino Effect What Makes it Special? Summary In summary, red light therapy is…

Red light therapy (RLT) is gaining attention for its potential benefits in enhancing health and wellness. I stumbled upon red light therapy (RLT) while browsing a Reddit thread, and I was amazed by the before-and-after photos people were sharing. This blog chronicles my journey of discovering red light therapy—how it works, its various benefits, practical…