09/06/2026
“Why can’t I just buy one of those red lights they use for chickens?”
Because… you’re not a chicken.
But there’s actually a real reason why a cheap red bulb and a purpose-built red light therapy system are not the same thing.
The biggest difference comes down to distance and intensity.
Think of red light like a pressure washer.
Right at the nozzle, the stream is powerful.
Move farther away, and that pressure drops fast.
Light behaves similarly.
The farther you are from the source, the less intensity reaches you.
That’s why with many wall-mounted panels, you’re instructed to stand several inches away from the device.
With the BodyBalance System, your body is positioned much closer to the light source, allowing the system to deliver a more concentrated, consistent exposure across the body.
So yes…
A red bulb technically produces red light.
But that doesn’t mean it delivers the same wavelengths, irradiance, coverage, or experience as a system specifically engineered for red light therapy.
Buying based on the color of the bulb is like buying a garden hose because it looks like a pressure washer.
Similar idea.
Very different output.
Would you trust the chicken light or the system actually designed for people?