Light Therapy works on human tissue at the cellular level, transferring energy to the mitochondria, which function as microscopic power plants, helping the body repair itself. It can also speed up or slow down certain chemical processes in cells. [Learn more: In Light Wellness Systems LED Animation (4:10]

By placing the LED pads directly to the area of concern, light therapy stimulates the release of nitric oxide. Releasing nitric oxide from hemoglobin in the blood has an anti-inflammatory effect on the body that can regenerate tissue, reduce pain, and increase circulation. More specifically, light therapy has been known to:

Increase circulation/vascularity: Increase the formation of new capillaries, which are additional blood vessels that replace damaged ones. New capillaries speed up the healing process by carrying more oxygen as well as more nutrients needed for healing, and they can also carry more waste products away.

Stimulate the production of collagen: Collagen is the most common protein found in the body. It is the essential protein used to repair damaged tissue and to replace old tissue.

Stimulate the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP): ATP is the major carrier of energy to all cells. Increases in ATP allow cells to accept nutrients faster and get rid of waste products faster by increasing the energy level in the cell. All food turns into ATP before the cells utilize it. ATP provides the chemical energy that drives the chemical reaction of the cell.

Increase lymphatic system activity: Edema, which is the swelling of the body, has two major components: the liquid part, which can be evacuated by the blood system; the second is comprised of the proteins that have to be evacuated by the lymph system. Research has shown that the lymph vessel diameter and the flow of the lymph system can be doubled with the use of Light Therapy, which means that both parts of edema (liquid and protein) can be evacuated at a much faster rate to relieve swelling.

Reduce the excitability of nervous tissue: The photons of light energy enter the body as negative ions. This calls upon the body to send positive ions, like calcium among others, to go to the area being treated. These ions assist in firing the nerves, thereby relieving pain.

Stimulate fibroblastic activity that aids in the repair process: Fibroblast are present in connective tissue and are capable of forming collagen fibers.

Increase phagocytosis: The process of scavenging for and ingesting dead or degenerated cells by phagocyte cells for the purpose of clean up. This is an important part of the infection fighting process. Destruction of the infection and clean up must occur before the healing process can take place.

Induce a thermal like effect in the tissue: The light raises the temperature of the cells through a photochemical reaction.

Stimulate tissue granulation and connective tissue projections: Part of the healing process of wounds, ulcers or inflamed tissues.

Stimulate acetylcholine release: Acetylcholine causes cardiac inhibition, vasodilation, gastrointestinal peristalsis and other parasympathetic effects.