skin contact
Red light therapy is most effective on bare skin, so we recommend not wearing any clothing, towels or makeup. (Light, thin textiles are also OK.)
eye protection
Contact lenses should be removed if possible. The LEDs are very bright, so we recommend using the safety glasses provided, especially if your eyes are very sensitive to bright light, or if you suffer from an eye disease. This is especially true when near infrared (NIR) is active, as this is invisible to the naked eye.
frequency of use for newcomers
We recommend starting with short sessions, especially when treating more sensitive areas of the body.
For newcomers, we recommend starting with 2-3 minute sessions per area. Over the course of 2-3 weeks, you can slowly work up to a 10 minute session per treatment area. Give your body time to adjust to the Helsi™ red light therapy.
standard application frequency
We recommend not spending more than 15 minutes (per treatment area) in one session. It is best to keep a distance of 15 - 30 cm from your Helsi™ red light therapy lamp. The distance to the device depends on the number of LEDs in the device and their irradiance.
We recommend a minimum of 3 sessions per week to feel the positive effects of the therapy. If more than one session per day is desired, the sessions should be spaced at least 6 hours apart. If you are short on time, it is more beneficial to have one shorter session per day than none at all.
light distance
The closer you are to the light during therapy sessions, the shorter your session should be as only smaller areas of the body can be covered. If you stand further away to cover a larger area of the body, you will need more time.
For skin problems:
The skin needs 3 to 15 joules of red light (660 nm) per session, which you can achieve as follows:
- 15 cm distance from the light for 30 seconds to 2.5 minutes
- 30 cm Distance from the light for 1 minute to 3.5 minutes
- 45 cm Distance from the light for 1.5 minutes to 5 minutes
- 60 cm Distance from the light for 2 minutes to 7 minutes
- 90 cm Distance from the light for 3 minutes to 14 minutes
For profound complaints:
To treat problems in the muscles, brain, bones, tendons, glands, fat and joints, you will need between 10 and 40 joules of near infrared light (850 nm). In this case, we recommend moving closer to the light. Here are some guidelines to consider:
- 15 cm from the light for 2 to 7 minutes
- 30 cm from the light for 5 to 10 minutes
time of treatment
The timing of the treatment depends on your personal needs. Perform the red light therapy at the time of day that suits you best. Treatments in the morning, afternoon and evening are equally effective. If you do a red light therapy session in the morning immediately after getting up, you will start the day with more energy. In the evening, on the other hand, a treatment helps you fall asleep faster and enables you to sleep restfully.