How to incorporate red light therapy into your daily wellness routine

In our fast-paced world, we're all looking for quick, effective ways to feel better, look great, and live healthier lives. What if I told you there's a simple, science-backed tool that can help you achieve all that—right from the comfort of your home? Enter: Red Light Therapy.

What is red light therapy (RLT)?

Red light therapy (RLT) uses low-level wavelengths of light to penetrate your skin, energize your cells, and promote healing. Think of it as charging your body’s battery, helping you recover faster, feel more energized, and even improve your skin.

Light is absolutely vital for our health and cellular function, just like water, sleep, and nutrients from food. Our bodies are naturally designed to thrive with plenty of natural sunlight. However, the reality is that most people spend over 90% of their time indoors, limiting their exposure to natural sunlight that their bodies need. And if you live in Southern Ontario, like myself, the winter months can be absolutely brutal. In 2022, Ontario went through one of the darkest winters in more than 80 years - click here to see the full article.

I've been using the Kala Red Light Mini for over 3 years and one of the main reasons I use RLT daily is to improve my circadian rhythm. The circadian rhythm is our bodies internal clock that regulates the sleep-wake cycle (along with many other processes). Limited exposure to natural light often disrupts this rhythm which can lead to poor sleep, low energy and hormonal imbalances.

Health benefits of red light:

• improves circadian rhythm & deep sleep

• increases collagen production, brightens & tightens skin

• reduces pain

• stimulates hair and tissue growth

• reduces inflammation

• helps to balance hormones

• counteracts blue light disruption

• improves mood

• boosts energy levels

• promotes weight loss

• improves cognitive performance

• enhances muscle recovery

• improves overall well-being

Why it's my favourite lifestyle hack and how to incorporate RLT daily

A portable red light device offers a simple, accessible, and convenient way to achieve your desired results. Whether you're promoting skin health, easing sore muscles or enhancing your quality of sleep - all you need is 10-15 minutes a day to see improvements in your overall well-being.

How I incorporate RLT daily:

Morning boost: 15-20 minutes upon waking to energize your cells and reset your circadian rhythm

Post-workout: for quicker muscle recovery

Before bed: to enhance melatonin production for better sleep

Here are some clinical studies on the specific benefits of RLT

Promotes skin health

Muscle recovery

Improves mood

Circadian rhythm

My favourite RLT device is the Kala Red Light Mini - it's portable so you can take it anywhere. Kala is a Canadian company that provides medically grade quality products for at home use and their devices emit 0 EMF's. Since using the device 3 years ago, I've noticed a HUGE difference in the health of my skin, the quality of my sleep and an increase in my energy.

If you're ready to hack your wellness routine use this code for 15% off your first Kala device and experience the benefits for yourself!