May. 09, 2024
Before delving deeper into enhancing the immune system, it is important to understand how the immune system operates, so that you can understand how red light therapy supports different aspects of the immune system.
How does the immune system work?
The immune system is our body's defense system, which recognizes and eliminates foreign pathogens such as viruses and bacteria, thereby protecting us from various diseases.
The core of this process lies in the differentiation between normal and healthy cells ("self") and other harmful cells. Once harmful cells are identified, the body will activate the immune system's warrior - white blood cells to eliminate them.
The immune system begins with white blood cells
White blood cells keep the body healthy and eliminate disease by attacking hostile and foreign pathogens in the body. Some of the most critical types include:
Ø NK cells inject proteins into tumor cells and viruses to completely eliminate them;
Ø B cells produce antibodies that bind to antigens (any toxic substances in the body) and send destructive signals to other immune cells;
Ø T cells, capable of actively eliminating foreign or damaged cells;
Ø Neutrophils are the most abundant type of white blood cells, capable of phagocytosing and digesting pathogens and cell debris;
Ø Macrophages attack foreign substances, cancer cells, and infectious microorganisms. These cells together build a strong barrier to resist any disease or threat from within the body.
The other parts of the immune system, such as the thymus, spleen, lymphatic system, etc., support the body by assisting white blood cells to perform their best function.
Therefore, in order to keep your immune system strong, your body must remain healthy at the cellular level. Although using red light therapy is a good way to support cells, it is important to start from the basics and ensure that your lifestyle can support positive changes.
There are many things that can enhance your immune system, such as a healthy lifestyle, a regular diet or exercise.
Overall, it’s important to make sure your body has everything it needs to stay healthy so your cells can maintain optimal function. Once you have this solid base in place, consider giving your immune system a boost using cutting edge technology, such as red light therapy.
One of the best ways to enhance the immune system is to use red light therapy
The body's response to red light is beneficial as it generates more energy at the cellular level, similar to the photosynthesis of plants. Red light therapy, also known as low-level phototherapy, RLT and phototherapy, uses high-power LEDs to fill the body with specific wavelengths of light between 630 and 700nm
The wavelength you use is important because each wavelength penetrates your body to varying degrees. For example, green or blue light can only penetrate the surface of the skin, while infrared can reach the internal organs all the way
Red light therapy (RLT) can penetrate 8-10 millimeters (approximately 1/3 inch) of the skin and interact with mitochondria within cells. Mitochondria are like power plants within our cells. This interaction will trigger a series of reactions, bringing many benefits to the body.
l It can stimulate the body to produce more adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is an energy molecule. Usually, mitochondria provide energy by converting food molecules into ATP, but red light can enhance this efficiency, allowing cells to work better, replicate successfully, and effectively resist various infections.
l In addition, red light can promote the generation of new capillaries and improve blood circulation throughout the body. This helps to transport nutrients to cells and eliminate waste that is harmful to cells.
l Not only that, red light therapy can also reduce cell apoptosis (a form of cell death), promote cell proliferation and migration. This means that more cells can participate in the training of the immune system, actually helping the immune system distinguish between "itself" and "external enemies".
l Meanwhile, red light therapy can also improve thyroid health. Thyroid hormones, especially T3 and T4, play an important role in regulating immune responses. If the thyroid function is abnormal, it will have an adverse effect on the activity of immune cells, and red light can help restore normal thyroid function.
l For the liver, red light also has a regenerative effect, which can help the liver "classify" nutrients and waste, and determine which ones should be absorbed or eliminated.
l Red light can also stimulate the lymphatic system, which is crucial for a strong immune system. It can also activate stem cells, making them more active in the immune response.
More importantly, red light therapy can reduce inflammation, which is the main cause of many autoimmune diseases. It can also increase the secretion of melatonin, which helps stabilize sleep.
The red light treatment panel is an ideal choice for home use, which is both economical and can naturally enhance the immune system, prevent diseases and infections. It can also enhance our emotions, as depression, anxiety, and stress are all associated with low immune responses.
