Pulsing & Red Light Therapy - What You Need To Know

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Here are all the products I mention in my red light therapy pulsing video: ✅ Vielight - use code ALEX10 for a discount and this link: vielight.com/ ✅ The LightpathLED Multiwave Pulsed panels with 1 - 9,9999 Hz pulsing - code ALEX saves 5% and make sure to use this link: aferg.co/lightpathled ✅ The Infraredi Flex panels with 1 - 9,999 Hz pulsing - code ALEX saves 10% while using this link: aferg.co/infraredi ✅ Interested in getting a Joovv Mini 3.0? Click here - no discount available: aferg.co/joovvbca0 And before I take a deep dive into red light therapy pulsing, check out these resources on the topic: ✅ My epic Facebook group on red light therapy and more: aferg.co/fb-group ✅ My red light therapy pulsing blog: www.alexfergus.com/blog/red-light-therapy-pulsing ✅ The blue light therapy blog on my website: aferg.co/blue-light-therapy ✅ Full playlist of my 2022 body panel red light therapy comparison series with all episodes: aferg.co/RLT-2021-playlist - check the summary towards the end if you're short on time ✅ My excel sheet for comparing different panels to their competition: aferg.co/rlt-data ✅ For my red light therapy buyer's guide blog, follow this link: aferg.co/RLTguide ✅ My red light testing methodology video: aferg.co/rlt-testing-method ✅ My Infraredi Flex Mini review: aferg.co/flex-mini-review ✅ The Infrared Flex Max review: aferg.co/infraredi-flex-max-review ✅ The LightpathLED Large Multiwave Pulsed: aferg.co/lightpathled ✅ My Vielight review on my blog: aferg.co/6ac

[@phantpwr]

Just want to comment on your format. So glad there isn’t some egregious intro with whoosh sounds etc lol. Great stuff, right to the point.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Thank you. We've worked hard on our format and editing for 2023. If you look at some of my older videos you will see it wasn't always like this :)

[@SAOSIN987]

pulsating is actually very important to limit inhibition by the mitochondria, but also because there is another process that only happens when the light stimulus is off and the mitochondria is no longer getting that energy source. I read a study on this, but I can't remember where.

[@SAOSIN987]

I remember now, it was a study on rats tissue repair, they tested with pulsating and different rates and continuous exposure. The pulsating healed a lot faster, the lower the pulse the better. They tested 100hz 10hz 1hz. Feel free to search the internet with that info.

[@PatrickMC]

@@SAOSIN987 sorry not familiar With those measurements, are they decimals or is 1hz tho lowest and 100hz the highest?

[@SAOSIN987]

@@PatrickMC several studies use hz, search for effects of pulsing in low-level light therapy or photobiomodulation with pulsed and continuous wave. The conclusion is that the slower the better.

[@PatrickMC]

@@SAOSIN987 I see so 1hz would be the slowest?

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Thanks for your feedback. Here's another article on pulsing on my website:www.lighttherapyinsiders.com/red-light-therapy-pulsing/

[@sylvie5894]

Right, but its not ONLY about HAVING MORE LIGHT- its also about understanding the neurobiochemistry of RLT and how the effects on the mitochondria and oxidative stress only occurs with pulsing... just learning about this but I wish you could cover this aspect of pulsing.

[@GG-fv2kk]

Exactly, totally want to learn more on this before I commit to a panel

[@davemTX2023]

@@GG-fv2kk Although I understand you may be able to get the same effect by using shorter exposure times to the panel

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

I will revisit pulling, but I feel at the moment it is a controversial subject, just like dosing. Have you seen the article Bart wrote on my website:www.lighttherapyinsiders.com/red-light-therapy-pulsing/

[@cynthiasierra3353]

Really appreciate the research and testing that you do. You are the best on PBM on KZbin for me. Thank you!

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Wow, thank you!

[@golgibella]

It's interesting the things we are learning about the body and how it relates to nature. We used to run around naked under the sun so its interesting to see how or bodies symbiotic relationship with rhe natural structure of the world functions together. I definitely wanto to kniw more about pulsing and uts relation to our cells! Thanks for sharing!

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Thanks! Yes still lots to learn,

[@loriwysocki4203]

Biophotas has been around for about 12 years. I have been using and talking about the advantages of pulsing since buying the Celluma in 2016.

[@jhowell7680]

How has the Celluma worked fir you? How long and how many days do you use ?

[@loriwysocki4203]

@@jhowell7680 The Celluma has been my most used light therapy device. It’s great for targeted treatments and for anti-aging. It’s not as powerful as the panels, which is actually better, so sessions are 30 minutes. The amount of days depends on what you’re using it for. Pain and overall health use it everyday, up to twice a day as long as you wait 6-8hrs in between sessions. For anti-aging and wound healing I recommend 3 -4 times a week leaving a day between treatments. I hope this helps?! 😊

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Hey Lori! Oh thank you for the clarification here. I should have clarified that I was focusing more on the panels.Curious - what pulsing rates do you use/recommend? Is it the frequencies around the brain states, or have you found use in other frequencies?

[@loriwysocki4203]

@@LightTherapyInsiders Hi Alex! So the Celluma uses a pulsing algorithm that is proprietary, the wavelengths and frequencies are set. It uses a combination of blue, red and near-infrared depending on the setting which are acne, wrinkles/wounds and pain. It’s a very simple and effective device. The frequency I use most with my other equipment is 146Hz as it’s considered the universal frequency. The following frequencies are what I was taught to use, however, other practitioners may use different frequencies. Main Therapeutic Frequencies Frequency A | 292Hz Ectodermal tissue - skin, glands, nerves, eyes, ears, teeth, brain and spinal cord. Frequency A is a universal frequency that can be tried to any condition. Frequency B | 584 Hz Endoderm tissue -intestinal tract, lungs, bladder, urethra, and the auditory tube. Used for circulatory problems, edema, and lymph problems, neuropathy. Frequency C | 1,168Hz Mesoderm tissue - ligaments, tendons, cartilage, muscle, bone, heart, blood and lymph vessels, kidneys, ovaries, testes, spleen. Used for muscle, skeletal and myofascial pain. Frequency D | 2,336 Hz Chronic conditions, helps to balance the two sides of the brain. Used for disorders of laterality, circulation, lymphatics. Frequency E | 4,672Hz Spinal and skin disorders and for pain control. Reduces excess calcification such as bone spurs and arthritic joints. Frequency F | 73 Hz - Endocrine System, hormones, muscle spasms, headaches, depression non-healing bone fractures. Frequency G | 146Hz - Brain, memory, psychological disorders, inflammation and scar tissue, edema and improves gums. Frequency G is a universal frequency that can be tried for any condition.

[@davemTX2023]

@@loriwysocki4203 I looked at Celluma but decided I could buy twp premium panels for that. I do have a theraface mask that seems to work pretty well - it had 600 LEDs

[@davemTX2023]

I saw Bev Masong on a video stating that a Dr told her that pulsing is better for the face because it reduces the number of free radicals. Have you heard that?

[@GG-fv2kk]

Yes, I’ve been watching her videos and the science behind pulsing effects

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Yeah, i have seen this. But I haven't seen any research to support the claims so I'm a little confused by it all.

[@shay5025]

Someone else was mentioning that pulsing swells and shrinks the cells which causes them to cycle nutrients and cellular debris in and out of their cell walls faster. And it also reduces the accumulation of ROS oxidants from the increased ATP production.

[@davemTX2023]

That is what I saw a Dr talking about on youtube

[@davemTX2023]

The Kineon move pro + works miracles on my tendoitis - it pulses and uses lasers in addition. I was using a panel before and not seeing the results I am with the move pro +. More concentrated - pulsing - I started to see relief aftwr my fiorst use. That was after weeks trying with the panel.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

More research is needed in this area.

[@susanweiner6029]

Very helpful video. Thanks, Alex! For me personally, suffering from a vestibular disorder, pulsing would definitely be problematic so regardless of the science, probably much better for me personally to stay away from.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Oh sorry to hear about your condition :(

[@carlosmarin2121]

DO you have a video on the use for the eyes?

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Coming soon.

[@philw9120]

Good review Alex. You might want to have Scott Kennedy back on for an interview, and look at the new Lightpath XL line. I have the big one and it is a nice panel. Also, I have had Vielight products over the years and find them very cumbersome and uncomfortable. I recently got an interesting helmet called the Neuradiant that actually uses 1070 nm pulsed light, and I like it way better than the Vielight. Much more comfortable and has a neat touch screen interface that allows you to select the programs. Also, they have a higher purchase tier that comes with consultation which addresses your concern of not knowing where to start with pulsed therapy.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Hey yes that is the plan for this year. Once I have a play with his new panel I'll be sure to tee up a call. I have the Neuradiant 1070 at the moment! I"m doing a call with Marvin (their CEO) this month (that will be out next month) and yes I agree it's easier to use than the Vielight. I just wish it was battery powered and maybe used a phone app instead of the control panel (that would also bring down the cost a lot). How are you finding the device? If you have any questions for Marvin let me know :)

[@philw9120]

@@LightTherapyInsiders I like it, wish it had more programs. Perhaps that is a good question, if they will have an upgrade path, a way to add more programs in the future.

[@gailfuqua3061]

Yes, the vielight intranasal light I have hurts my nose after a few minutes of putting the clip on. I don't use it anymore because of that and also it's hard to tell if it helped anything. The head gear also looks uncomfortable to use.

[@aleenr4425]

Thx for the info!

[@keristurges177]

thank you for the info

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

You bet!

[@oldschoolrock4evr]

Love ur channel, have you heard about a company mitolight? I bought a panell cause im from europd and that was the only option....you might look into the european market if you plan to distribute in the future therd is basically 0 competiton here

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Hey yes I recently heard about this company (Not to be confused with the USA based 'Mito RED Light'). I will see if I can review one of their products :)

[@siddiqasurti3874]

I don’t understand why on one side we are trying to avoid flickering and on the other side prefer pulsing… aren’t they pretty much the same thing only that one is just labelled as a product problem and the other a feature?

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

We do recommend you wear protective glasses during pulsing! That's not necessarily the case with non-flickering panels...

[@barnonnee]

Could you do a in-depth review on Kala please

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Coming soon :)

[@pattihanco7786]

Alex can you please review the Kala red light from Toronto Canada? Thanks

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Hey yes I'll look into this. There is my review of their handheld device here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZnPdJaegKlsp6c

[@metatronmen2431]

Beware: Photosensitive seizures are triggered by flashing or flickering lights. A very small percentage of people may experience a seizure when exposed to certain visual images, including FLASHING LIGHTS or patterns that may appear also in some video games.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Yes very true!

[@shannonkk2903]

Have you found any research papers that have what the different pulse hz and what benefits are for different pulse hz? Or any websites that might go over this data? I have found sites on microcurrent and sound but nothing on pulse light

[@HeatherVella]

Anyone managed to find studies on specific pulsing hz for repair or any tissues? Eg bone , or any cellular repair?

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Ask this in my Facebook group. It seems some members have been looking into the research.facebook.com/groups/lighttherapyinsiders

[@lpvessell]

I was watching nerve doctor, who suggested that for neuropathy posting is better because the nerve endings don’t see though steady flow of light constant flow of light he says well shut off the nerves from healing. Any thoughts, anybody

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

You might like this research article: www.lighttherapyinsiders.com/red-light-therapy-for-neuropathy/

[@travv88]

I find low frequency pulsing annoying but higher frequency you cannot really notice, though if you're looking at your hands moving in front of it it does give this weird visual effect.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Yeah the strobe effect is trippy!

[@johntaylor625]

Is this a good alternative to Stemcells? I ask cuz Stemcells are expensive out of pocket. 25k American

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

I honestly don't know!

[@TheBeabaldridge]

On the Nerve Doctors on youtube, they say you need 800-1100 in wave length, 2500-3000 joules, twice the infrared light to red light. Which ones match this criteria? Thanks.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

2500-3000 joules is a lot. You can use my shopping tool to find a panel with the ratio of wavelengths you are interested in. Also, I have attached an article on my website regarding dosing.www.lighttherapyinsiders.com/red-light-therapy-dosing/products.lighttherapyinsiders.com/

[@At2069-j9y]

I just received my 2 Platinum 900 panels and stand. Thank you for the 5% discount on the 2 panels. QUESTION: How do I know what distance I should stay away from these panels? 9” 12” etc… I thank you in advance for your response.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Hey thanks for the support. I am working on a video/blog that will cover dosing protocols in a lot more detail. In the mean time this may help - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rmfUnKSarqmAfrM It's hard to give exact recommendations as there are so many variables (panel wavelengths, power output, distance from body etc). But typically 5-10mins on an area (assuming a distance of around 6 inches) 4-6x a week works well :)

[@dena1775]

Want deep penation for hip problems on a horse , while ones were being used in the picture of the horse and red light? Can't find what I need . I'm in the US.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Check this out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aYHEnq2jjZ2WbZY

[@roxyiconoclast]

Thanks for this review. And I was excited to see you had a written review of the Vielight brain treatment device. It would be great if those of us trying such devices had a simple cognitive test to track any changes. May I ask whether the pulsing is visible when wearing Vielight devices? I have dizziness and nausea when I encounter flickering lights and my doctor said he thinks I may have a mild seizure disorder. Maybe I could avoid the problem by wearing light protection goggles though. Thanks for your work!

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

My Vielight review - www.alexfergus.com/blog/vielight-review-does-red-light-on-the-brain-up-the-nose-improves-cognitive-function - is a little old. I have learnt a lot more about brain health and RLT since then, so there will be more content coming out. I don't believe the pulsing is noticable with the Vielight. It's not noticeable with the Neuraradiant 1070 that I'm reviewing (that will be out soon) as it's only NIR light that is pulsed. But if pulsing is triggering discomfort - I would stay away from any pulsed light in visible (red) wavelengths.

[@davemTX2023]

When the vielight is on your head, you cannot see the pulsating light unless you sit in a dark room in front of a mirror. Otherwise you wouldn't know its pulsing.

[@roxyiconoclast]

@@davemTX2023 thanks, great to hear.

[@roxyiconoclast]

@@davemTX2023 Also, I’m less concerned than when I posted that question a year ago, because I started using a flashing device for dementia and have been able to adjust to it. It is called the Beacon40, which flashes light at 40 Hz, which I believe is one of the flashing rates used in the Vielight device. The Beacon40 is based on research at MIT and other universities, which also used a sound component. There’s a spin-off company doing clinical testing of a device based on that research, but unfortunately it’s not available outside the study. Even though the Beacon40 lacks the pulsing sound, it does seem to help with my mild cognitive impairment. At first I felt nauseated and had to decrease the light intensity and time period, but now I can use it for an hour at top intensity. It costs only $274, so I’m using it until I can afford the Vielight Duo.

[@BillyRayV]

Check out FSM by Carolyn McMakin to know more about dual frequency pulsing effects on the body.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

Thanks!

[@doublesatisfaction6566]

I didn't know that Andrew Tate also reviews red light panels.

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

The former kick boxer? Me neither. Thanks for sharing!

[@ezzovonachalm9815]

Please take off Your cap and trye to pronounce clearly enough to be understandable for any dude who is not born in Texas !

[@LightTherapyInsiders]

I like my cap :) I'm from New Zealand. A VERY long way from Texas.

[@yo_stephen]

You think his accent is Texan lmao. Not too bright my guy

[@Jade_902]

I had to chuckle at this comment 🤭 Having lived in Texas 😂

[@ocheltree1]

Turn on the closed caption. Should every youtuber change their manner of speaking to suit you? Or, wear a cap or not, depending on your taste? Btw, TRY is spelled T. R. Y. no E on the end, I don't like that, can you please spell correctly? 😆