How to do RLT

It’s easy to incorporate red light therapy into your lifestyle because it’s a passive activity. For example, you can sit, stand or lie in front of your panel while working at your computer, doing yoga, meditating or even streaming shows.

Below are simple step by step instructions for both panels and direct on skin devices to help you get started:

Panels

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Step 1

Find a a comfortable position where your Hero Series panel is 30-60cm away from the area you wish to treat (this provides appropriate irradiance for 5-10 minutes and gives the beams enough distance to overlap)

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Step 2

Ensure nothing will obstruct the light i.e. don't wear clothes!

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Step 3

Use the “TIME+” and “TIME-” buttons to set the timer to between 5 and 10 minutes depending on what you feel comfortable with and the panel distance (if closer to 30cm then 5 minutes will do, if closer to 60cm 10 minutes is better)

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Step 4

While many studies show red light therapy can improve vision and a major scientific review analysing over 6,000 studies found no evidence of harm, this is a sensitive area and medical views are not unanimous. For this reason we provide protective goggles so you can make an informed decision with guidance from your healthcare provider as of whether to wear the goggles or not³

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Step 5

Press the "RED" and "NIR" buttons to turn on all 5 wavelengths

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Step 6

Relax and enjoy the warmth and good vibes - the panel will automatically turn off after the timer you set finishes

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Tip: Don’t forget to treat your back, sides and other hard-to-reacch parts of your body!

Direct on Skin Devices

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Step 1

Remove any clothes from the area you are looking to treat

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Step 2

Wrap, place or otherwise position your HeroBelt, HeroHat, HeroMask or other device directly on your skin

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Step 3

Use any straps to gently affix the device so it does not become loose and fall off

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Step 4

Ensure the device is connected to an appropriate power supply (controller, power bank or wall socket - varies from product to product)

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Step 5

Turn the device on and select your desired mode

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Step 6

Relax and enjoy the warmth and good vibes - the default timer settings for direct on skin devices provide appropriate energy exposure so there is no need to adjust this - once the timer is finished you have completed your session and can remove the device

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Tip: Doing red light therapy at the same time as another regular routine will make it much easier to do consistently e.g. wear your HeroMask Elite each time you do your daily meditation

You could try red light therapy while you:

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    Work

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while lying in bed

    Rest in bed

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while stretching

    Stretch

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while meditating

    Meditate

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while lifting weights or training

    Lift weights

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while reading

    Read

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while running on treadmill

    Do cardio

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while yoga

    Practice yoga

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while streaming shows

    Stream shows

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while sitting

    Relax in a chair

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while eating

    Eat

  • Graphic by Red Light Hero showing you can do red light therapy while lying on floor

    Use acupressure mats

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Should you choose a panel or a direct on skin device?

Both panels and direct on skin devices can be effective red light therapy products. Which is best for you depends on your goals, budget and what will most smoothly integrate into your lifestyle.

Discover the best device for you by following our 6 Step process for choosing a red light therapy device.

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