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Red Light Therapy isn’t Just for Beauty—it’s for Healing
Season 4 Episode 116
Discover how Red & Near-Infrared Light Therapy can speed recovery, boost circulation, ease pain, and even support cancer care. In this episode, holistic aesthetician Ida Fanelli shares science-backed benefits, real-life success stories, and tips for choosing the right device. From wound healing to eczema relief, eye health, and post-surgery recovery, learn how light can transform your health—inside and out.
Beyond Beauty: How Red Light & Near-Infrared Therapy Accelerate Healing
Most people think red light therapy is just for anti-aging and skin rejuvenation—but what if it could heal wounds faster, reduce pain, boost circulation, and even support cancer recovery?
In this episode of Where Science Meets Self-Care, I, Ida Fanelli—holistic aesthetician, reflexologist, IPL technician, energy healer, and former medical laboratory technologist—uncover the life-changing power of Red-Light Therapy (RLT) and Near-Infrared (NIR) Therapy beyond beauty.
From severe leg injuries to eczema relief, eye health improvement, and post-surgery recovery, I’ll share real-life success stories, cutting-edge research, and science-backed strategies you can use at home. Whether you’re an athlete, someone with poor circulation, a cancer patient seeking supportive care, or simply interested in holistic healing, this deep dive will show you how red and near-infrared light can transform your health.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
How RLT & NIR speed up wound healing and tissue repair
Real-life recovery stories—from bike crashes to eczema
How light therapy supports circulation, lymphatic health, and scar prevention
The science of photobiomodulation and mitochondrial activation
Red light for eye health, oral care, and even pet healing
The role of RLT in cancer care, managing chemo/radiation side effects, and boosting immunity
Choosing the right device—what wavelengths work best, safety tips, and must-know buying advice
Differences between IPL hair reduction and LLLT hair regrowth
How light therapy interacts with your biofield and energy systems for deeper healing
This is not just about looking younger—it’s about healing faster, living healthier, and tapping into the body’s natural repair systems.
Related Reading & Resources:
How Light Therapy Can Help → https://medium.com/@idalfanelli/how-light-therapy-can-help-62dfd7ff36a0
Light Therapy for Teeth & Gums → https://medium.com/@idalfanelli/how-to-use-light-therapy-for-teeth-3183c2550ad
Photosensitive Foods & Drugs to Know → https://medium.com/@idalfanelli/photosensitive-foods-and-drugs-7d9daac63882
Pain Relief with Green Light Therapy → https://www.brainzmagazine.com/post/green-light-therapy-achieve-pain-relief-for-the-brain-and-body
Red /Nir Lights
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