What's That Rash? Infrared, ultraviolet and LED therapy – can lights cure us?
Dec 17, 2024
Dive into the colorful world of light therapy! Discover how red, blue, and ultraviolet lights are not just for futuristic gadgets but have real health benefits. Explore the surprising effectiveness of blue light against acne and learn how bright white light can brighten our moods for seasonal affective disorder. The conversation also shines a light on infrared's role in cancer treatment and the risks associated with UV therapy. With humor and science, this discussion illuminates the possibilities and myths of treating our ailments with light.
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Visible Light Spectrum
- Visible light sits in the middle of the electromagnetic spectrum, between ultraviolet and infrared.
- White light is a combination of all visible colors, splittable into a rainbow.
NASA and Light Therapy
- NASA scientists noticed that cuts healed faster under red and blue light used for potato plants in space.
- This observation led to claims about these lights' skin-healing properties.
Red Light Therapy
- Red light therapy claims to stimulate collagen production via fibroblasts.
- Evidence is limited, consider cheaper alternatives before investing heavily.