Steve Marchese, the CEO of LightStim, the largest LED Medical Device Manufacturer in the US, shares insights, truths, and myths regarding the benefits of true "light stimulation". Steve Marchese joins Dr. Haley to discuss how what people call "red light therapy" is more than just one color. It also includes blue and infrared, which are crucial for seeing full benefits. Listen to the full podcast to learn more about these alternative therapies.

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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 Intro Snip

00:33 Coupon Announcement for use at Lightstim.com

02:38 Introduce Steve Marchese CEO of Lightstim

04:02 Why "light therapy" should be called "light stimulation"

04:33 What is light therapy and light stimulation used for?

07:52 Do you treat just the injury with light stimulation or the whole body when there is an injury?

11:22 How can you tell if you are buying a quality light therapy device and if it does what it is supposed to do?

13:48 What is the difference between FDA Registered and FDA Cleared or FDA Approved?

15:25 How can we use multiple wavelengths at the same time without cancelling out the wavelengths?

18:00 How close should you be to the LED light source for efficacy?

20:10 What happens when you use an acrylic layer for the patient to lay on?

21:58 What is the FDA's test for efficacy?

26:00 What did the FTC warn the health and wellness industry about red light therapy?

27:22 What did a law firm do recently regarding an FDA "EXEMPTION" in January of 2021?

28:25 What did the "FDA Exemption" actually require?

30:00 What were the 2 additional requirements to qualify for the exemption?

33:16 What is the difference between red laser treatment and red led treatments?

35:20 What makes red light the right color and wavelength?

37:17 What do the infared radiators in the sauna tent do?

40:40 Does insurance pay for light stimulation?

41:10 How does light stimulation affect blood pressure?

43:04 Where can we go to try one of the red light stimulation beds?

44:24 Us there a difference in the output between battery and corded handheld units?

46:31 Where are the LightStim products manufactured?

49:15 Where should people go for more information?

50:15 What are some of the myths of red light therapy?

52:25 What are the general principles between using red, blue, and amber?

56:40 How to use an aloe vera leaf for anti-aging

57:25 How to use a lightstim unit to improve the performance of skin products