Author Topic: Tanning and Red Light Therapy (Read 3402 times)

Primemuscle · « **on:** June 18, 2016, 07:36:21 PM »

Recently, I entered into a contract with Tan Republic for ongoing tanning and red light therapy sessions. I've been accessing the red light therapy daily and tanning about twice a week. All that vitamin D is making me feel great. The red light therapy is supposed to help with pain issues caused by arthritis, etc. It is also said to help with acne, which I don't have. The cost is just under $80 a month, so it's pretty affordable.

If anyone has experience with Tan Republic and/or tanning and red light therapy, I'd appreciate knowing what you think of it.

El Diablo Blanco · « **Reply #1 on:** June 18, 2016, 08:21:43 PM »

If it helps with acne which you don't have then it means it's working.

calfzilla · « **Reply #2 on:** June 18, 2016, 08:25:16 PM »

I did some tanning there when they were under their old name, Roger want it was as it was over 15 years ago. Had friends that worked there. The tanning was fine but we didn't have that red light stuff back then. If it works and makes you feel good then great!

BodyMachine · « **Reply #3 on:** June 18, 2016, 08:43:14 PM »

any risk of skin cancer?

Coach is Back! · « **Reply #4 on:** June 18, 2016, 08:49:55 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on June 18, 2016, 07:36:21 PM

Recently, I entered into a contract with Tan Republic for ongoing tanning and red light therapy sessions. I've been accessing the red light therapy daily and tanning about twice a week. All that vitamin D is making me feel great. The red light therapy is supposed to help with pain issues caused by arthritis, etc. It is also said to help with acne, which I don't have. The cost is just under $80 a month, so it's pretty affordable.

If anyone has experience with Tan Republic and/or tanning and red light therapy, I'd appreciate knowing what you think of it.

You're like in your late 60's or 70. Why would you risk it? I'm going to be 54 in August, live on a beach and wouldn't even think of going out without at least an SPF 30 and it's usually spf 50.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #5 on:** June 19, 2016, 01:59:32 PM »

Quote from: BodyMachine on June 18, 2016, 08:43:14 PM

any risk of skin cancer?

I've been exposed to the sun/ultraviolet rays since I was an infant and my mom and I lived on Nantucket Island. 71 years later, I am still skin cancer free. I don't sunburn, never have. Red light therapy is actually used for folks with skin cancer. It's know as Photodynamic therapy. So I guess my answer is yes and no, depending on skin type and amount of exposure. I tan twice a week for now, but will likely cut back to once a week in the summer months.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #6 on:** June 19, 2016, 02:04:41 PM »

Quote from: Coach is Back! on June 18, 2016, 08:49:55 PM

You're like in your late 60's or 70. Why would you risk it? I'm going to be 54 in August, live on a beach and wouldn't even think of going out without at least an SPF 30 and it's usually spf 50.

My reasoning is that I will die of something somewhere in the next twenty years anyway. Tanning is a calculated risk worth taking, since it makes me feel better. We don't get as much sun here in Oregon as you do where you live. Vitamin D supplements only do so much. The main source of vitamin D is from the sun. Vitamin D is good for your health, both mental and physical.

HTexan · « **Reply #7 on:** June 19, 2016, 02:28:34 PM »

fuck tanning, i burn easy

Slik · « **Reply #8 on:** June 19, 2016, 03:54:47 PM »

Didn't red light therapy originate in Amsterdam?

I hear it works wonders.

Marty Champions · « **Reply #9 on:** June 19, 2016, 05:22:44 PM »

i posted about red light years ago for healing

specifically its the frequency of rapid pulses of red light stimulating blood

BodyMachine · « **Reply #10 on:** June 19, 2016, 09:45:54 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on June 19, 2016, 01:59:32 PM

I've been exposed to the sun/ultraviolet rays since I was an infant and my mom and I lived on Nantucket Island. 71 years later, I am still skin cancer free. I don't sunburn, never have. Red light therapy is actually used for folks with skin cancer. It's know as Photodynamic therapy. So I guess my answer is yes and no, depending on skin type and amount of exposure. I tan twice a week for now, but will likely cut back to once a week in the summer months.

Thanks for the explanation. Will check it out

falco · « **Reply #11 on:** June 20, 2016, 01:34:54 AM »

Tanning causes skin aging.

Primemuscle · « **Reply #12 on:** June 20, 2016, 02:09:54 AM »

Quote from: falco on June 20, 2016, 01:34:54 AM

Tanning causes skin aging.

Without a doubt.

Pasty skin is more sickly looking than tanned skin. It is a trade off.

falco · « **Reply #13 on:** June 20, 2016, 02:20:38 AM »

I consider tanning sessions overly agressive. It's a 10 minute ride from my home to the beach, so it's a much more interesting option.

Tapeworm · « **Reply #14 on:** June 20, 2016, 03:04:45 PM »

Quote from: falco on June 20, 2016, 02:20:38 AM

I consider tanning sessions overly agressive. It's a 10 minute ride from my home to the beach, so it's a much more interesting option.

U don't have a car?

deadz · « **Reply #15 on:** June 20, 2016, 03:09:28 PM »

Quote from: Primemuscle on June 18, 2016, 07:36:21 PM

Recently, I entered into a contract with Tan Republic for ongoing tanning and red light therapy sessions. I've been accessing the red light therapy daily and tanning about twice a week. All that vitamin D is making me feel great. The red light therapy is supposed to help with pain issues caused by arthritis, etc. It is also said to help with acne, which I don't have. The cost is just under $80 a month, so it's pretty affordable.

If anyone has experience with Tan Republic and/or tanning and red light therapy, I'd appreciate knowing what you think of it.

For an old man you really are dumb. Tanning is beyond stupid!

Primemuscle · « **Reply #16 on:** June 20, 2016, 03:10:13 PM »

Quote from: falco on June 20, 2016, 02:20:38 AM

I consider tanning sessions overly agressive. It's a 10 minute ride from my home to the beach, so it's a much more interesting option.

Portland is about 85 miles from the ocean. This is a long way to go to find out it is cloudy or raining. There are a few beaches on the Columbia and Willamette rivers....not quite the same thing as Seaside.