Sleep is an extremely important part of our lives that we often don’t pay enough attention to. By now, most of us know that sleep is crucial to the body and we need at least 8-9 hours of it in order to function normally and give our internal clock energy.

But even with all the information available to us and the science to support it, we still push sleep to the side. In America alone, 50-70 million people suffer from some type of sleep-related problem. Roughly 70% of Americans have difficulties falling asleep once or more a month, while a staggering 11% struggle every night.

These numbers have been shown to be steadily increasing over the years and more people are becoming at risk of living a sleep-deprived life. Even though science cannot quite explain exactly how sleep works, everyone can agree that without it, we’re in big trouble.

What is blue light?

You may be wondering, with numbers that high, what could possibly be the reason why so many people are losing sleep on a regular basis? Well, one of the main reasons besides late nights out is the rise of screen technology and the blue light it emits.

The blue light that can be found in cell phones, televisions, fluorescent lights, LED’s, computer screens and so on all affect our sleeping habits negatively. This type of light is invisible to the naked eye, but once it enters us from our electronic devices, it has an influence on our brain that can produce certain hormones, which in turn, make us more alert. But to fight this effect, there is a solution that involves a different form of light to counter the blue’s side effects, this is red light therapy.

What is red light therapy?

Red light therapy, as you probably already guessed, is red-colored light. However, this light uses a combination of low-wavelength light and heat that can promote healing inside the body and out. It has numerous benefits not just for sleeping but also for skin problems such as wrinkles, scars, acne, cold sores, inflammation, arthritis, and so on.

This specific form of light positively affects the body on a cellular level, helping the cells recover and rejuvenate faster and naturally. It’s a completely safe and effective method to solve a wide variety of problems you may be experiencing without any medication or surgical intervention.

How it works to treat sleep conditions

So you may be wondering just how does red-colored light affect my sleeping positively? Does the color of light really matter that much? The answer is yes, different colored light has shown to have different effects on the body, but red light therapy has proven to be the most useful when it comes to sleep.

The red light wavelengths emitted produce melatonin, a hormone created to promote sleep inside the body. Using a red light therapy device for the first 30 minutes of sleeping can improve sleep quality after a few days of use. Within a few days, your body will be reaping the benefits of red light therapy.

Luckily, Kaiyan Medical produces MDSAP-certified and FDA-approved light therapy products and devices for your own at-home treatment or even for your patients. We've worked hard to provide solutions for both patients and healthcare practitioners, catering to various needs. Whether you're looking to private label your own light therapy devices or for home use, contact our team, as we would love to help you through your light therapy journey.

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Rosacea is a common inflammatory skin condition affecting approximately 5% of the world population. Therapeutic approaches to rosacea are focused on symptom suppression employing anti-inflammatory agents. Photodynamic therapy, especially light-emitting diodes, has been introduced as a valid alternative to conventional therapy.

Because of rosacea's potential complexity, it has been classified into subtypes according to signs and symptoms that often occur together. Patients may have characteristics of more than one subtype at the same time. Although the cause of rosacea is unknown, several possibilities are currently being studied, including flushing, inflammatory pathways, and Demodex mites. Simultaneously, a growing range of therapies is available to address rosacea's signs and symptoms. While your doctor will tailor medical therapy to your individual case, treatment options may often be keyed to standard subtypes and level of severity.1

As with any medical therapy, outcomes of rosacea treatment may vary from case to case. Compliance with therapy — using your medication as your doctor prescribes — is an important key to success. Please consult a dermatologist or other physician to determine the appropriate therapy for your individual case.

Subtype 1: Facial Redness

Subtype 1 (erythematotelangiectatic) rosacea is characterized by flushing and persistent facial redness. Visible blood vessels may also be present, and facial discomfort is common.

Research into the physical processes involved in rosacea has recently led to new prescription therapy to relieve facial redness. It may also be important for you to identify and avoid lifestyle and environmental factors that trigger flushing or irritating your skin. The most common factors are covered in Rosacea Triggers, and a Rosacea Diary is available to help you identify and avoid those factors that affect your individual case.

The appearance of flushing, redness, and visible blood vessels may also be concealed with cosmetics, and facial discomfort may benefit from appropriate skincare, both discussed under Skin Care & Cosmetics.

Visible blood vessels and severe background redness may be reduced with lasers or intense pulsed light therapy. Several sessions are typically required for satisfactory results, and touch-up sessions may later be needed as the underlying disease process is still present.

In specific cases, extensive flushing may be moderated somewhat through the use of certain drugs.

Subtype 2: Bumps and Pimples

Subtype 2 (papulopustular) rosacea is characterized by persistent facial redness and acne-like bumps and pimples and is often seen after or at the same time as subtype 1. Fortunately, however, several medications have been extensively studied and approved for this common form of rosacea and may also be used on a long-term basis to prevent symptoms recurrence.

In mild to moderate cases, doctors often prescribe oral and topical rosacea therapy to bring the condition under immediate control, followed by long-term use of topical therapy alone to maintain remission. A version of oral therapy with less risk of microbial resistance has also been developed specifically for rosacea and is safe for long-term use.

Higher doses of oral antibiotics may be prescribed, and other drugs may be used for patients who are unresponsive to conventional treatments.

Subtype 3: Skin Thickening

Subtype 3 (phymatous) rosacea is characterized by skin thickening and enlargement, most frequently around the nose. This condition develops primarily in men. Although mild cases may be treated with medications, moderate to severe manifestations, typically require surgery.

A wide range of surgical options is available, including cryosurgery, radiofrequency ablation, electrosurgery tangential excision combined with scissor sculpturing, and skin grafting. A surgical laser may be used as a bloodless scalpel to remove excess tissue and recontour the nose, often followed by dermabrasion.

Subtype 4: Eye Irritation

Subtype 4 (ocular) rosacea is characterized by any one of many eye symptoms, including a watery or bloodshot appearance, foreign body sensation, burning or stinging, dryness, itching, light sensitivity, and blurred vision. A history of having styles is a strong indication and has “dry eye” or blepharitis.

Treatment for mild to moderate ocular rosacea may include artificial tears, oral antibiotics, and the eyelashes' daily cleansing with baby shampoo on a wet washcloth. More severe cases should be examined by an eye specialist, who may prescribe ophthalmic treatments, as potential corneal complications may involve visual acuity loss.

Treatment and Conditions

Currently, there are two traditional treating methods, such as medications and physical treatment. Doctors can prescribe medications. Usually, the medications are antibiotics. The thing is, however, there are side effects from the antibiotics. Additionally, there is no proof that Rosacea is a bacterial condition. So the effectiveness of treatment could remain uncertain. Plus, going to see a doctor can be time-consuming & money consuming.

Physical treatment can be soup or gel to help better improve the skin. However, people have different skin types. Usually, it is super expensive to diagnose the skin condition in great detail; people have different skin types. The wrong usage of beauty products could lead to worsen skin problems or increase sensitivity.

Several therapeutic approaches are currently available for treating rosacea, and they are mainly aimed at controlling disease symptoms. The therapeutic plan has to be adapted to the rosacea subtype and tailored according to the patient's dominant manifestations. In general, the reduction of oral therapy in favor of topical or physical therapy is desirable to reduce side effects for patients and increase the treatment's safety.

The therapeutic approach has blue (480 nm ± 15 nm) and red (650 ± 15 nm) LED light-based therapy in patients affected by rosacea. Previous research reported the efficacy of red and blue light coupled with mild to moderate acne lesions. Blue light (400–470 nm), due to its lower penetration, is useful in such skin conditions related to the skin's epidermis layer; therefore, it can also interfere with human sebocyte proliferation. On the other hand, red light (630 nm) is reported to affect sebum production significantly. The benefits deriving from PDT using LEDs are not limited to its efficacy but are also related to its safety and tolerance by patients; therefore, its advantages can be extended to a broad range of dermatological conditions.

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Kolontaja-Zauber, I., Ināra Ančupāne, Andra Dērveniece, Aija Žileviča, & Ilze Ķikuste. (, 2018). Impact of intense pulsed light therapy on the quality of life of rosacea patients. Proceedings of the Latvian Academy of ences Section B Natural Exact and Applied sciences, 72(1), 9–15.

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Before you read anything about 'spider veins,' don't freak out over the name; it has nothing to do with actual spiders, we promise.

Spider veins, also known as telangiectasias in the scientific community, are blood vessels that are highly visible underneath the skin. Usually, they occur underneath the skin of our limbs, but it's been known to appear more or less anywhere on the body in a web-like fashion, similar to a spider's web.

If you think it's just visibly unpleasant and nothing to worry about, think again. More than 40 million people in the United States alone suffer from this problem. Almost half of all women are at risk of developing spider or varicose veins (a very similar and related disease), and it's highly likely to be passed down genetically. Read further, and we'll explain to you all the dangers and causes of spider veins and how you can tackle this problem safely and effectively.

Symptoms and Causes

As mentioned before, spider veins can steam from something called varicose veins, which is a similar type of vein disease. Varicose veins are swollen veins that become apparent just underneath the skin's surface. Disruptions and irregularities in blood pressure throughout the body can cause some veins to enlarge. All this built-up blood and pressure can lead the way to further problems and the development of spider veins.

Know that varicose veins can lead to spider veins and not the other way around. Apart from making the skin look lumpy and twisted, it can also cause irritated skin, swollen parts of the body, aching, and muscle cramps. So, needless to say, it's not just a cosmetic problem that many people feel insecure about, but something that can affect a regular, active lifestyle.

Currently, not much progress has been made in the medical field to tackle spider or varicose veins, other than the recommendation of wearing compression stockings or clothing to help reduce swelling. The only area making huge hurdles in helping people overcome this vein disorder is light therapy.

What is blue light therapy and how to treat it

Light therapy, specifically blue light therapy, uses low-wavelength blue-colored light with a combination of heat to help various surface skin and internal body issues. Shining the non-UV light on the problematic body area for 10 minutes a day has been proven to positively affect issues such as acne, skin texture, sun damage, enlarged skin glands, scarring, and of course, vein disorders, to name a few.

So how does blue light therapy work? The light promotes blood circulation and helps it deliver oxygen and other nutrients to various parts of the body. This is key to helping battle spider veins or varicose, seeing that the main problem is irregular blood flow.

The light will, over time, reduce the swelling and blood build-up and naturally reduce their appearance underneath the skin, eventually dissolving them completely. It's a non-invasive and non-pharmacological method, so you can use blue light therapy freely. Whatever stage of vein disorder you may be experiencing, try blue light therapy to get your life back on track.

Luckily, Kaiyan Medical produces MDSAP-certified and FDA-approved light therapy products and devices for your own at-home treatment or even for your patients. We've worked hard to provide solutions for both patients and healthcare practitioners, catering to various needs. Whether you're looking to private label your own light therapy devices or for home use, contact our team, as we would love to help you through your light therapy journey.

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What is so great about Red Light Therapy, and why should I use it to help your child sleep?

1. Melatonin production:

Red light is the safest, 100% natural way to get your body to produce melatonin — the hormone needed for us to fall asleep and stay asleep. Do you know how adults sometimes take melatonin supplements to combat sleeplessness? Well — red light is more effective in helping your body naturally produce melatonin. Turning on the red light on Kaiyan Medical devices when it is time for your child to sleep will help them produce the melatonin they need for a quality night’s sleep while still allowing them to feel the comfort of a night light.

2. It regulates circadian rhythm:

Our circadian rhythm is what controls our bodies and the way we naturally sleep and wake up. This rhythm guides the way we naturally feel tired, and it can sometimes be affected by seasonal time changes and jet lag. Our circadian rhythm exists from birth but doesn’t fully develop until we are 12 months old

3. Combats fear of the dark:

Children may start to feel afraid of the dark as early as 18 months, which is why so many parents have incorporated nightlights into their children’s bedrooms. The problem is that some night lights actually keep your child awake and interfere with natural melatonin production. Using a red light night light not only helps your child stay asleep but also eliminates the chance for your child to wake up and become fearful of the dark. If you find your child waking up, especially from night terrors or with a fear of the dark, red light therapy may be beneficial to your child. Studies have shown that Red Light Therapy can assist our bodies in establishing a strong circadian rhythm, especially when it is out of sync — because it helps us produce melatonin.

4. Combats the blue light:

We all know that blue light is bad for us. Some people even turn to blue-light-blocking glasses to keep the effects of blue light to a minimum. No matter what brightness, blue, white, or green light can detriment our sleep cycle because stimulants signal the body to be awake. Countless studies have shown that these color lights boost attention and reaction times, interrupting melatonin production by tricking the brain into believing it is still daylight. Our children are exposed to plenty of blue light throughout the day and evening, so having something to combat this blue light exposure is key to helping them sleep. Red light is at a higher wavelength, and since it helps our bodies produce melatonin, it can reverse the negative effects of blue light.

5. Mimics the sunset:

The Red Light Therapy devices were built to mimic the red light frequency of the sunset. The reason for this is that the sunset signals our bodies that it’s time to sleep as it eliminates the light from the world around us, and our bodies begin to produce melatonin. Not all red light therapy is created equally, and different shades can have different effects. We have engineered our Red Light hue to be the exact color needed to maximize melatonin production to ensure a good night’s sleep.

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You want your baby to start living healthy and happy. However, things happen, and your baby can potentially become sick. Jaundice is one of the most common conditions that affect newborn babies, and it’s estimated 6 out of every 10 babies develop jaundice. 

Jaundice is usually a harmless condition in newborns that causes yellowing of the skin and the whites of the eyes. This condition occurs when there’s a build-up of bilirubin in the blood. Biliburn is a yellow substance produced during the normal breakdown process of the red blood cells. The liver removes bilirubin from the blood in children and adults, passing it through the bowels and exiting the body.

However, a newborn baby’s liver cannot remove bilirubin as easily as an adult. This can create a build-up of bilirubin if the newborn has problems processing it and passing it through the body.

While most jaundice cases go away on their own, some newborns need help to lower bilirubin levels in the body.

What Causes Jaundice?

Jaundice can occur in a newborn for different reasons:

• Physiological jaundice: the most common reason for jaundice in newborns is due to an immature liver. Jaundice usually occurs 2 to 3 days of age, disappears one week or two, and is harmless.
• Breastfeeding jaundice: breastfeeding jaundice can occur when the newborn doesn’t consume enough breastmilk. It occurs in 5-10% of newborns.
• Breast-milk jaundice: breast-milk jaundice occurs in 1-2% of breast-fed babies. It happens when some mothers produce a specific substance in their breastmilk. This substance causes the newborn’s intestines to absorb the bilirubin back into the body. This usually occurs within the first week of birth and goes away within two weeks - it’s not harmful.
• Blood group incompatibility (Rh or ABO problems): if the newborn and mother have different blood types, the mother can produce antibodies that can destroy the newborn’s red blood cells. It causes an immediate buildup of bilirubin in the newborn’s body, occurring during the first 24-hours of life. It’s a severe form of jaundice.

How Is Jaundice Diagnosed?

Doctors can easily spot a baby with jaundice based on the yellowing of the skin and the whites of their eyes. Typically, newborns are checked for jaundice prior to leaving the hospital.

Babies who contract jaundice undergo blood tests to check for bilirubin levels. High levels of bilirubin have the potential to become serious.

Treatments for Jaundice

Most cases of jaundice disappear within a week or two of treatment. However, some cases are quite serious and need to undergo treatment.

Light treatment aids with eliminating bilirubin in the blood. The baby’s skin absorbs the wavelengths, altering bilirubin which can pass easily through their bowels.

Phototherapy treatment has long been used to treat jaundice, with a row of lights or a spotlight directed at the undressed newborn from a healthy distance. Two soft eye patches are applied over the eyes for protection. Luckily, today’s technology of phototherapy can deliver effective treatment without any of the former inconveniences.

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