10% off any GembaRed product, discount code for listeners: VANESSA10 - available for U.S. customers. Website: https://gembared.com/Get ready, because this episode literally covers EVERYTHING you need to know about Red Light Therapy, AKA photo biomodulation. With all the marketing tactics and an overabundance of voices out there, I asked the trusted founder and owner of GembaRed, Andrew LaTour, to educate us all and help set the record straight. In this insanely comprehensive discussion, we cover the following and more: The basics of RLT (photo biomodulation)Different wavelengths of light and why red is importantNear infrared, far infrared, and red differencesHow RLT affects our mitochondrial/cellular healthStudied benefits of RLT (inflammation, pain, recovery, skin, neuro-protective, etc.)Using RLT for acute and chronic concernsRLT and EMF concernsWhy flicker is an important considerationHow to determine the appropriate dose for your body and goalsCan we overdo using RLT?Are devices supposed to give off heat?How far away should we be from our devices?Targeted versus whole body usageDo we need to wear protective glasses?Are there contraindications or parts of the body we should avoid?What about people with cancer, metal implants, breast implants, tattoos, etc.?Can we use for wounds, post-surgery, with/without medications?How should we approach using RLT for skin health?Do red light bulbs/heat lamps produce the same effect?Why so many issues with honesty in the RLT industry?How is informed consent being compromised?Does price of devices indicate quality? Please refer to these resources: GembaRed Website: https://gembared.com/  (discount code above)GembaRed Learning Center (collection of educational blogs): https://shorturl.at/qDF12GembaRed Product Shopping Guide: https://shorturl.at/fANQWRLT Dosing Calculator: https://shorturl.at/efil7EMF info for RLT: https://shorturl.at/qyCX2Flicker Info: https://tinyurl.com/34d79t4xGembaRed Vector Model that Vanessa currently uses: https://tinyurl.com/ychvheuhGembaRed on IG: https://www.instagram.com/gembared/ GembaRed on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gembaredllc9115Podcast/social media links: Podcast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/well.with.vanessa/Vanessa Lopez on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thegiftofgoods/Podcast on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@IntentionallyWellPodcastPodcast on TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@well.with.vanessaVanessa's Link Site (all discount links, etc.): https://linktr.ee/thegiftofgoodsEmail: [email protected] Support the show This episode is for informational purposes only. Please consult a trusted health practitioner for individual concerns.