I bought this red/NIR light panel to treat arthritis in my left knee caused by a severe injury. Then, a relative began using it to thicken hair. I must say, it's worked very well in both instances. The knee pain I was suffering has greatly diminished, as has the lack of flexibility. The stiffness in back of my knee has also improved. I've been able to reduce the pain relievers I take, which is great.
My relative, whose hair was thinning in one spot, has seen a lot of new growth, which is also great and the texture is even better. I'm going to start using it as part of a program to keep my own hair thick and healthy.
This panel is very well built and sturdy, and it's so easy to use. Just plug it in and flip a switch or two. The company recommends placing the device about six inches away from the area you're treating. Flip both switches on, the red and the NIR. If you're treating a superficial area, like the skin on your face, let the light shine on your face (with eyes closed or wearing the goggles that come with the panel) for 3-5 minutes. No more. If you're treating a deeper area, like I treat my knees, let the light shine on that area for up to 10 minutes. You should start at the lower end and work up. And don't make the mistake of thinking more is better. It definitely isn't where red/NIR light is concerned. If you overdo, you could end up with the opposite of what you want.
The key to success with red/NIR light therapy is proper dosing plus consistency. We can take a multi-vitamin irregularly and still maintain our health, but if you want to see results from red/NIR light therapy, you must use the panel every day. Consistency is a must, and give it 90 days to see results.
I don't feel much warmth from this panel, but that's okay. That's normal. After I use it on my knees, however, I do feel a tingling in my knees (also normal) that lets me know it's working. I don't particularly like tingly feelings - actually I hate them - but it doesn't last long.
This panel comes with the hardware to hang it on your bedroom or bathroom door if you choose to do so. I didn't do that because I have a brand new house with beautiful doors, so I've gone with another option (a mask) for treating my face. If you do want to use this for your face, I'm sure it would work wonderfully, however.
I recommend anyone who's serious about red/NIR light therapy, also buy the book THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO RED LIGHT THERAPY by Ari Whitten. That book will tell you more than you probably need to know, and you can buy it right here, on Amazon. You can ever treat the heart and the brain with red/NIR light therapy. All-in-all, there isn't much red/NIR light therapy can't do.
I really enjoy my red/NIR light panel, and I've derived tremendous benefits from it. I think you can, too. I hope so.
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