Website for the Kineon Move+: www.kineon.io Discount code to use for the Kineon Move+ device: BOWLERMED (approx $600 with discount)
Website for Flexbeam: www.recharge.health Discount code for Flexbeam: BOWLERMED (approx $690 CAD with discount)
Both companies do run sales from time to time, and discount codes still apply.
Website for Flexbeam: www.recharge.health Discount code for Flexbeam: BOWLERMED (approx $690 CAD with discount)
Both companies do run sales from time to time, and discount codes still apply.
Red Light FAQ
What is red light?
Red light, otherwise known as photobiomodulation, or the older term low level laser therapy, is a form of treatment using the red (visible) spectrum of light as well as the near-infrared (invisible) spectrum of light. These wavelengths are 600 -700, and 800 – 900 or higher, respectively, but often devices have even narrower wavelengths that this.
How does red light work?
Red and near-infrared (NIR) lights work differently.
Red light works well on the skin, improving collagen formation and reducing fine lines and some wrinkles.
Near-infrared light (NIR) works on deeper tissues below the skin, helping to heal muscles and joints.
Using a combination of both red and NIR light can be very helpful, and many devices deliver both kinds of red light.
Tell me more about the Kineon Move+ (featured in the above photo)
This device has excellent reviews for pain relief, on third party platforms ie. not on the company website. It is well-powered, and uses a combination of red light and class one laser to produce the necessary wavelengths for healing. It can be wrapped closely around joints or muscles to effectively target deeper structures. Unlike the Flexbeam it is not as bulky.
Are there any studies showing it works?
Yes! There have been 11,000 studies in the last decade alone. This is a well-researched topic and it can help many different conditions.
Is it safe?
Yes. There have been thousands of studies and no ill-effects have been reported. The NIR light is invisible to the eye. Unlike a laser, you are not going to damage your eyes by its use, and it may even be helpful for conditions like macular degeneration, but for comfort you may choose to wear goggles if the light is near your face.
How exactly does it work?
The immediate effect is that an enzyme which can absorb colour does so when exposed to the light. This is the cytochrome c oxidase enzyme and it separates nitric oxide from the tissues, resulting in better blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This is a trigger for energy production from ATP, and suddenly the mitochondria (“batteries” or energy source of the cell) start working very efficiently to reduce inflammation in the body and enhance healing.
What time of day should I use red and NIR light?
It is generally recommended you use red and NIR light in the mornings or evenings (mimicking nature’s own red lights of sunrise and sunsets)
How long should I use red and NIR light?
This depends on the condition. For minor injuries like a muscle sprain or soreness after exercise, it might only take a few days to improve. For more chronic conditions like arthritis, it is advisable to use the device daily for several weeks at a time, or longer. And for conditions like dementia, you will need to use the light indefinitely on most days to improve the condition.
What conditions can be treated with red and NIR light?
How long do I need to be under the light?
This depends on the condition. But in general, 10 – 20 minutes daily is sufficient. 25 minutes max for brain problems. More is not better: if you use the light for too long at any one time, you can actually lose the benefit – this is called the biphasic response.
What kind of devices are available for use?
We recommend the Kineon Move+ or the Flexbeam for targeted joint or muscle pain.
We also recommend the Vielight or the Auragen for neurodegenerative/brain conditions, especially Alzheimer’s, and there are studies on their use. A glial cell (brain clean-up crew and neuronal support cell) study was done on mice at Stanford university with the Auragen, and showed benefit to its use.
There are numerous light panels which can be used in the home to treat the whole body. PlatinumLED and JOOV are two such reputable makes.
Other brands may not be as effective either because they are not powerful enough, or because they have too much electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMF).
Tell me more about the Vielight.
The Vielight is a clever, unique device consisting of a headset and a nasal applicator.
Vielight is a company providing a therapy for brain health. The headset is placed over the head and the nasal applicator is gently attached to the nostril. The device has been designed with Alpha (10Hz) and Gamma (40 Hz) wavelengths of NIR light, matching the wavelength of some of the brainwaves we have. The light stimulates the brain, and the nasal applicator allows light to be delivered to the capillaries and thus gains easy access to the circulation, and can travel to the whole body including the brain. The lymphatics are also stimulated, helping the brain clean up debris which collects in Alzheimer patients. It has also been used in Parkinson’s, concussion and PTSD.
Tell me more about the Flexbeam. (See image below)
The Flexbeam is unique in that it is powerful, portable and can be wrapped around body parts for treatment at all angles. It is also more affordable than the big light panels which treat the whole body. It has been designed to put on directly on the skin, and only released in 2020, it has been enthusiastically embraced by athletes and others looking for relief from muscular pain and injuries and well as to enhance performance by having less “down time”. One caveat we have found is the rechargeable battery runs down over time. It may be if it were regularly recharged, even when not being used for a while, it would prevent this happening.
Why are some devices better than others?
Largely because of care reducing EMF radiation and care producing enough power – you need to know the “dose” of light which can be worked out by calculating the Joules of energy. For deeper structures of the body, you need good power from the light device. Different conditions have different doses.
What is red light?
Red light, otherwise known as photobiomodulation, or the older term low level laser therapy, is a form of treatment using the red (visible) spectrum of light as well as the near-infrared (invisible) spectrum of light. These wavelengths are 600 -700, and 800 – 900 or higher, respectively, but often devices have even narrower wavelengths that this.
How does red light work?
Red and near-infrared (NIR) lights work differently.
Red light works well on the skin, improving collagen formation and reducing fine lines and some wrinkles.
Near-infrared light (NIR) works on deeper tissues below the skin, helping to heal muscles and joints.
Using a combination of both red and NIR light can be very helpful, and many devices deliver both kinds of red light.
Tell me more about the Kineon Move+ (featured in the above photo)
This device has excellent reviews for pain relief, on third party platforms ie. not on the company website. It is well-powered, and uses a combination of red light and class one laser to produce the necessary wavelengths for healing. It can be wrapped closely around joints or muscles to effectively target deeper structures. Unlike the Flexbeam it is not as bulky.
Are there any studies showing it works?
Yes! There have been 11,000 studies in the last decade alone. This is a well-researched topic and it can help many different conditions.
Is it safe?
Yes. There have been thousands of studies and no ill-effects have been reported. The NIR light is invisible to the eye. Unlike a laser, you are not going to damage your eyes by its use, and it may even be helpful for conditions like macular degeneration, but for comfort you may choose to wear goggles if the light is near your face.
How exactly does it work?
The immediate effect is that an enzyme which can absorb colour does so when exposed to the light. This is the cytochrome c oxidase enzyme and it separates nitric oxide from the tissues, resulting in better blood flow and lymphatic drainage. This is a trigger for energy production from ATP, and suddenly the mitochondria (“batteries” or energy source of the cell) start working very efficiently to reduce inflammation in the body and enhance healing.
What time of day should I use red and NIR light?
It is generally recommended you use red and NIR light in the mornings or evenings (mimicking nature’s own red lights of sunrise and sunsets)
How long should I use red and NIR light?
This depends on the condition. For minor injuries like a muscle sprain or soreness after exercise, it might only take a few days to improve. For more chronic conditions like arthritis, it is advisable to use the device daily for several weeks at a time, or longer. And for conditions like dementia, you will need to use the light indefinitely on most days to improve the condition.
What conditions can be treated with red and NIR light?
- skin, anti-aging
- musculoskeletal pain – rotator cuff, knee arthritis etc
- recovery from exercise soreness
- fat loss
- brain: stroke, concussion, dementia, Parkinson’s, addictions
- some endocrine and hormonal problems
- wound healing, ulcers
- dental and oral conditions
- cancer treatment side effects
How long do I need to be under the light?
This depends on the condition. But in general, 10 – 20 minutes daily is sufficient. 25 minutes max for brain problems. More is not better: if you use the light for too long at any one time, you can actually lose the benefit – this is called the biphasic response.
What kind of devices are available for use?
We recommend the Kineon Move+ or the Flexbeam for targeted joint or muscle pain.
We also recommend the Vielight or the Auragen for neurodegenerative/brain conditions, especially Alzheimer’s, and there are studies on their use. A glial cell (brain clean-up crew and neuronal support cell) study was done on mice at Stanford university with the Auragen, and showed benefit to its use.
There are numerous light panels which can be used in the home to treat the whole body. PlatinumLED and JOOV are two such reputable makes.
Other brands may not be as effective either because they are not powerful enough, or because they have too much electromagnetic frequency radiation (EMF).
Tell me more about the Vielight.
The Vielight is a clever, unique device consisting of a headset and a nasal applicator.
Vielight is a company providing a therapy for brain health. The headset is placed over the head and the nasal applicator is gently attached to the nostril. The device has been designed with Alpha (10Hz) and Gamma (40 Hz) wavelengths of NIR light, matching the wavelength of some of the brainwaves we have. The light stimulates the brain, and the nasal applicator allows light to be delivered to the capillaries and thus gains easy access to the circulation, and can travel to the whole body including the brain. The lymphatics are also stimulated, helping the brain clean up debris which collects in Alzheimer patients. It has also been used in Parkinson’s, concussion and PTSD.
Tell me more about the Flexbeam. (See image below)
The Flexbeam is unique in that it is powerful, portable and can be wrapped around body parts for treatment at all angles. It is also more affordable than the big light panels which treat the whole body. It has been designed to put on directly on the skin, and only released in 2020, it has been enthusiastically embraced by athletes and others looking for relief from muscular pain and injuries and well as to enhance performance by having less “down time”. One caveat we have found is the rechargeable battery runs down over time. It may be if it were regularly recharged, even when not being used for a while, it would prevent this happening.
Why are some devices better than others?
Largely because of care reducing EMF radiation and care producing enough power – you need to know the “dose” of light which can be worked out by calculating the Joules of energy. For deeper structures of the body, you need good power from the light device. Different conditions have different doses.
