Why are there only three wavelengths used?
Research that has been done on light therapy has shown benefits with red, blue, and infrared lights.
Research that has been done on light therapy has shown benefits with red, blue, and infrared lights.
You can watch a short animated video HERE that explains how light therapy affects the body.
Polychromatic light therapy means that more than one (1) light wavelength, or color, is used simultaneously. In Light Wellness Systems™ uses at least least two (2) different light wavelengths in every pad.
Blue light has a penetrating depth of 2-3mm, red light has a penetrating depth of 8-10mm, and infrared light has a penetrating depth of 20-100mm.