Angela Foster Performance Podcasts - Episode 34

EP 34 – Red Light Roundup

In response to 2 recent episodes that have been extremely popular Angela is bringing together the information from her guests Dr Amy Killen and CEO of Red Light Rising James Strong about the benefits of red light and near red light therapy

She discusses the effects of red light therapy on skin health and hair growth and the profound impact red light therapy has on cellulite – estimated to affect 90% of women.

This is an informative episode that brings together pertinent information about both the benefits and the most effective protocol to put in place for red light therapy at home.

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Red Light Roundup

She discusses the effects of red light therapy on skin health and hair growth and the profound impact red light therapy has on cellulite – estimated to affect 90% of women.

This is an informative episode that brings together pertinent information about both the benefits and the most effective protocol to put in place for red light therapy at home.

Key Takeaways

Skin

Red light therapy causes the mitochondria in your cells to be able to make more ATP
It benefits your hair and skin and can be part of your routine at home
It will improve the texture, tone and brightness of your skin over time.
Red light and near red light therapy helps to build the mitochondria in our cells which can then produce more energy, decrease inflammation, help to build the cell defences and increase resilience.
Red light therapy is a non-invasive and effective way to rejuvenate the skin and help slow the process of ageing.
It stimulates both collagen and elastin production and reduces the appearance of fine lines, scarring and veins.
Red light therapy has been shown to lessen the signs of damage to the skin including sun damage and that of UV light, reduces wrinkles and enhances the production of collagen

Using red light to enhance skin health

When you are standing in front of the light and have full body coverage a treatment time of 15 minutes is the optimum time to enhance skin health.
The farther away you are (50 to 100cm) the longer the treatment time required.
Consistency is very important you should use the light a minimum of 3 times a week with the optimum being 5 to 6 times a week for 15 minutes
The red light encourages nutrient delivery to the area where the light is shining
Using a derma roller and red light together is a positive and effective protocol to have in place.

Cellulite

Red light therapy has been shown to have a profound effect on cellulite
Red light therapy combats cellulite in 3 different ways:
Bolsters the production of collagen and elastin and support the fibrous support network that surrounds the cells.
Improves blood circulation and blood vessel health in the area
Causes fat cells to release their fat into the blood which can then be burnt off.

Hair growth

Red light can be used to enhance hair growth and has also been shown to help with the regrowth of hair.
Red light therapy helps hair stay in the growth phase.
The more direct the light to your head the better.
It enhances energy within the hair cells and it prolongs hair life cycles, it promotes your hair to grow more quickly.
For hair, there have been several studies that show red light therapy is effective in slowing hair loss and promoting hair growth.
The red light needs to be able to get to the scalp to make a difference.
Using it consistently is the key to achieving the optimum results.

Best Moments

‘I do a meditation with the red light on my face – it’s one of my favourite things’

‘It’s upsetting for women when they lose their hair’

‘Within days you will notice the difference in your skin and in 2 weeks you will see younger-looking skin’

‘Putting vitamin treatments onto the skin prior to the red light therapy will enhance further the positive effects’

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About the Host

Angela Foster

Angela is a Nutritionist, Health and Performance Coach. She is also the Founder and CEO of My DNA Edge, an Exclusive Private Membership Site giving individuals the tools and bio hacks needed to optimise their genetic expression for optimal health and performance.

After recovering from a serious illness in 2014, Angela left the world of Corporate Law with a single mission in mind:

To inspire and educate others to live an energetic, healthful and limitless life.

Angela believes that we can truly have it all and has spent the last 5 years researching the habits and routines of high performers, uncovering age-old secrets, time-honoured holistic practices and modern science to create a blueprint for Optimal Human Performance.

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