Tag: Neurons

The cells in the brain, neurons are finicky little devils, but they do seem to like red and near infrared light. Not only do they like it, their activity is stimulated by it, and their function and behaviour improve.

If you’ve had Parkinson’s disease for many years, will red lights help?

Three years ago, I would have said that if you have had PD for a long time, then using a red light hat may help a bit. That comment was based on two things: Continue reading “If you’ve had Parkinson’s disease for many years, will red lights help?”

How long do I use the red lights?

I’ve been having a great discussion with a blog-reader, who was keen for his head to spend a lot more time under red and near infrared lights.

There’s an awful lot we still don’t know about works best for each type of neurodegenerative disease. Continue reading “How long do I use the red lights?”

Eliza dosage – when and how long?

A few people have asked how long a light hat should be worn.

A previous post about the Goldilocks Effect is really important to read, as it describes the research on the odd effect of too much red light.

More red light is not better – it can make things worse. Neurones are finicky fellows and we must respect this.

So how long should you wear an Eliza light hat, or any kind of red/near infrared light on the head? As everyone’s light hat is different, it is impossible to give absolutely firm advice. But based on what I’ve observed over the time of making many and varied light hats, I’d suggest the following considerations.

Continue reading “Eliza dosage – when and how long?”