Reclaiming the Light We’ve Lost – The Importance of Red and NIR Light Therapy in Today’s World

Light is not just illumination — it’s information, nourishment, and medicine.

From the perspective of both modern photobiology and ancient healing traditions, natural sunlight plays a vital role in regulating the human body and mind. Of particular importance are the red and near-infrared (NIR) frequencies of light, which penetrate deeply into tissues, stimulating mitochondrial activity, reducing inflammation, and restoring cellular communication. In Colorpuncture and Esogetic Holistic Medicine, light is understood not only as energy but as a language that the body understands — a biophotonic signal that can reset deeply embedded stress patterns and promote coherence in the body-mind field.

🌥 But What Happens When We Block the Sun?

In recent years, there has been growing global concern over climate modification efforts, also known as geoengineering, which include solar radiation management (SRM) programs aimed at reflecting sunlight back into space. According to data and satellite imaging studies compiled by GeoEngineeringWatch.org, these programs are contributing to a significant reduction in the amount of sunlight reaching Earth’s surface — estimated at up to 80% in some regions due to atmospheric aerosols, reflective particulates, and cloud-altering technologies. Our human systems have evolved and were developed for a millennia to use the benefits of these light frequencies, and in a few short years things have changed.

“We were designed to thrive in light, not under chemical skies.” — Adapted from environmental research and holistic theory

Among the most impacted wavelengths are those in the red and infrared spectrum, especially those responsible for thermoregulation and deep biological repair. This means that humans — and all living systems — may be experiencing an emerging deficiency in natural red and NIR light, a form of “invisible malnutrition” affecting cellular vitality, immunity, hormone balance, and more.

A Modern Necessity: Therapeutic Light as Nutrient & Signal

I remember the first time I stepped into a Red Light Therapy machine, it was like my cells came alive again. I then remembered laying out in the sun as a child in the 1980’s and early 90’s, and how good that sunlight felt on my body, and how this felt similiar. — SchaOn Blodgett, CCP, BTAT, Traditional Naturopath

As our access to full-spectrum sunlight diminishes, Red Light Therapy and Colorpuncture have taken on a new level of importance. These tools allow us to restore balance using specific wavelengths of light to stimulate natural healing processes. Whether using LED-based red light panels, infrared lasers, or precision frequency devices in Esogetics, we are essentially “feeding the body” a language it remembers — the light it evolved with, now filtered or diminished in the modern world.

This article explores the healing potential of red, infrared, green, blue, and ultraviolet light in both clinical and at-home settings, and how different frequencies can be used to rebalance the biofield, relieve pain, aid in tissue regeneration, and address psycho-emotional blockages. In a future article, we’ll dive deeper into Yellow, Orange, and Violet — colors that support digestion, creativity, and spiritual transformation.

Esogetics & Colorpuncture: The Language of Light

Esogetic Holistic Medicine, developed by German naturopath and researcher Peter Mandel, is a system of energetic healing that merges principles from traditional Chinese medicine, quantum physics, biophotonics, and neurophysiology. At its core is the understanding that light is information, and when applied correctly to acupuncture or marma points, it can help restore coherence to the body’s communication networks.

🧠 The Science Behind Color & Light Communication

Dr. Fritz-Albert Popp, a pioneering German biophysicist, introduced the concept that cells emit light in the form of biophotons, which regulate essential biological processes. His studies showed that healthy cells emit more coherent light, while diseased cells emit chaotic or diminished photon patterns. This research underpins Esogetics’ assertion that color-light therapies can help reestablish cellular harmony.

“Biophoton emission is the regulating force of life.” — F.-A. Popp, International Institute of Biophysics

Colorpuncture uses precise frequencies of colored light directed at specific points to influence emotional patterns, organ regulation, hormone balance, and trauma resolution.

The Esogetics System in Practice

Some common modalities include:

• Colorpuncture Therapy – Application of visible color light at targeted zones or reflex points
• Transmitter Relays – Protocols for systemic clearing of inherited or past-life trauma blocks
• Conflict Resolution Zones – Targeting deeply embedded psychosomatic stress patterns
• IR Pain Therapies – Use of infrared light for somatic and autonomic pain relief
• Synapsis Brainwave Therapy – utilizes brainwave frequency modulations (Beta, Delta, Alpha, Theta, Gamma) to help remind of a healthy brainwave oscillation

Client outcome data has been largely compiled through clinical case studies by the Mandel Institute in Germany, including:

• Improved sleep in children with ASD-spectrum behaviors
• Fibroid symptom relief via 950 nm IR sessions combined with mental field color protocols
• Emotional trauma release using ultraviolet (UV) with Esogetic tools

(See: Esogetics Colorpuncture at Psinergy)

Frequency Assignments in Red Light Therapy and Esogetics

Light isn’t just wavelength — it’s one of the most ancient forms of intelligence. In both Esogetics Colorpuncture and modern Red Light Therapy (RLT), each frequency has a specific therapeutic function, influencing both physical systems and psycho-emotional states.

The following are some key wavelengths commonly used in both clinical Red/NIR therapy and Esogetic protocols, along with their physical and energetic associations. These insights draw from this Color Frequencies Spreadsheet and published biophoton research.

🔴 Visible Red Light (620–700 nm)

These frequencies target superficial to mid-depth tissues and are often used for cosmetic, skin, and circulatory conditions. Energetically, they correspond to activation, repair, and energizing the body’s “yang” systems.

In biophotonic research, red light increases cytochrome c oxidase activity, boosting ATP production (source).

🌫️ Near-Infrared (NIR) Light (700–1100 nm)

Near-infrared penetrates deeper into the body — through fat, fascia, muscle, and even bone. In clinical therapy, multiple frequencies are used, but in Esogetics, only 950 nm is employed due to its precision resonance with the cell nucleus and pain regulatory systems.

🧬 950 nm is especially noteworthy: it reaches deeper cellular layers — including the nucleus — and has been shown to increase cellular energy (ATP) and support DNA/RNA function, making it highly effective in regenerative and Esogetics pain therapies.

Integrative Use in Practice

• Red (630–680 nm): for surface tissue, emotions tied to action, skin, blood, and organs like the liver.
• NIR (810–950 nm): for deep trauma, subconscious imprints, hormonal repair, and regenerative mitochondrial work.

Therapeutic layering of red + NIR in one session can enhance both immediate symptom relief and long-term systemic regulation.

Red Light Therapy (RLT) vs Colorpuncture: What’s the Difference?

While both Red Light Therapy (RLT) and Colorpuncture harness the power of light for healing, their application methods and the way they transmit information to the body differ significantly, leading to distinct therapeutic experiences.

Red Light Therapy (RLT): Broad Application & Systemic Absorption RLT typically involves exposing a larger area of the body to red and near-infrared light from LED panels or devices. This broad application allows the light to penetrate tissues and cells across the treated region, stimulating mitochondria and promoting systemic benefits like reduced inflammation, improved circulation, and enhanced cellular repair. For the body’s systems to fully take on and integrate this information, RLT sessions generally last 15 minutes or more.

Colorpuncture: Precise Points & Rapid Information Transfer In contrast, Colorpuncture utilizes a much more focused and precise approach. Specific frequencies of colored light are applied to designated acupuncture or marma points, often using a pen-like device. This targeted application delivers highly specific biophotonic information to the body’s energetic pathways. Because of this precision and the nature of energetic communication, the system can receive and begin to process the information from a Colorpuncture treatment in less than 30 seconds per point. This makes Colorpuncture an incredibly efficient method for addressing specific imbalances, emotional patterns, or trauma at a deeper, more refined level.

Understanding these differences allows for a more informed choice in selecting the most appropriate light therapy modality for your specific health goals, or how they might complement each other in an integrative approach.

🌿 Green, Blue & Ultraviolet: Light Beyond the Red Spectrum

While red and infrared are known for their regenerative properties, other colors of light play equally vital — though often less understood — roles in psycho-emotional balance, detoxification, neurological clarity, and consciousness exploration.

🟢 Green Light (495–570 nm)

Green sits at the center of the visible light spectrum and is often associated with balance, heart coherence, and the parasympathetic nervous system. It helps calm overstimulated states and supports liver/gallbladder detox pathways. There are also benefits when it comes to diabetes and blood glucose management. Beyond direct light application, studies also suggest that spending time in natural green spaces (forest bathing, etc.) can significantly reduce stress hormones and improve overall well-being.

🔵 Blue Light (450–495 nm)

Blue light is cooling and antimicrobial. It is often used to target bacterial skin conditions and calm hyperactive minds. While general blue light supports circadian rhythm, a more specific frequency like Dark Turquoise is associated with thyroid function and energy regulation.

💜 Ultraviolet Light (UV-A ~365 nm)

In Esogetics, ultraviolet light is not used for sterilization — rather, it is an analysis and awakening tool. Specifically, UV-A at 365 nm helps bring subconscious information into conscious awareness, asking the question “Why?” to unresolved life patterns and trauma.

In clinical practice, UV may be used with highly sensitive individuals when deeper soul-level inquiry or karmic resolution is sought — but always with respect to the individual’s readiness.

🌞 Looking Ahead, Taking Action

The diminishing presence of natural full-spectrum light calls us to recognize the profound therapeutic value of targeted light interventions. By understanding the specific ‘language’ of red, NIR, green, blue, and even ultraviolet light, we gain powerful tools to combat cellular ‘malnutrition,’ rebalance our systems, and unlock deeper healing. We invite you to explore how these therapies can support your health journey and help you reclaim the vibrant light within. Discover more about Red Light Therapy and Esogetics Colorpuncture at Psinergy Health.