The Power Couple 🚨 Red Light Therapy: 4 things to know
Feb 5, 2026
A lively dive into the history of light therapy from ancient heliotherapy to modern clinics. Clear comparisons of near, mid and far infrared technologies and how different emitters work. Practical talk about infrared saunas, panel options, and shopping tips. Safety, session timing and dosage basics are explored without heavy technical jargon.
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Long History Of Sun-Based Healing
- Ancient cultures used heliotherapy and documented sun exposure for healing physical and mental ailments.
- Niels Finsen's Nobel-winning phototherapy work laid the scientific foundation for modern light therapy treatments.
The Swiss 'Sun Doctor' Example
- Roman described Auguste Rolier, the Swiss "sun doctor," who ran heliotherapy clinics in the Alps.
- Rolier combined sunbathing with cold air and high-altitude climate treatment for skeletal tuberculosis.
Kellogg's Light Baths And Legacy
- Roman and Bodana referenced John Harvey Kellogg's incandescent light baths and their adoption in Europe.
- Kellogg even installed his horizontal light bath on the Titanic and influenced modern sauna designs.
