Last updated: September 2026
Infrared-Light-Therapy.com is owned and edited by Meital James.
The purpose of this Editorial & Review Policy is to explain how content is researched, written, reviewed, updated, and corrected, and how products are selected and evaluated.
The goal of this website is to help readers better understand red and infrared light therapy products, compare available options, evaluate health-related claims, and make more informed purchasing decisions.
Our Editorial Standards
Accuracy, transparency, and usefulness are the main priorities when creating and updating content on Infrared-Light-Therapy.com.
Health and product information is reviewed using sources appropriate to the subject, which may include scientific studies, regulatory databases, manufacturer documentation, product manuals, warranty and return policies, retailer information, and other relevant sources.
When evidence is limited, preliminary, conflicting, or relates only to a broader technology rather than a specific product, I aim to make that distinction clear.
I do not intentionally present marketing claims as established scientific facts.
Who Creates the Content
Infrared-Light-Therapy.com is written and edited by Meital James.
I have been writing about health, wellness, and natural approaches since 2008 and studied Naturopathy for two years at Reidman College in Israel.
I also have extensive experience researching and using red light, infrared, heating, sauna, massage, and other home wellness products.
I am not a physician.
Unless an article specifically states otherwise, content on this website has not been medically reviewed by a physician or other licensed healthcare professional.
The information on this website is intended for educational purposes and should not replace individualized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
How Products Are Selected
Products are not included simply because they are popular or because an affiliate commission is available.
Depending on the product category, I may evaluate factors such as:
• Wavelengths and light source
• Treatment area and coverage
• Treatment time and recommended frequency
• Irradiance or power information when meaningful and available
• Number and type of LEDs or lasers
• Intended use
• FDA or other regulatory status where relevant
• Safety features
• Ease of use and comfort
• Portability
• Warranty
• Return policy
• Price and overall value
• Available scientific evidence
• Manufacturer documentation
• Customer feedback and recurring complaints
• How the product compares with competing options
The criteria are adapted to the product category.
For example, a laser cap for hair growth should not be evaluated using exactly the same criteria as an infrared heating pad, LED face mask, red light therapy panel, or home sauna.
Personal Testing vs. Research-Based Reviews
Not every product featured on Infrared-Light-Therapy.com has been personally tested by me.
When I have personally used or tested a product, I aim to make that clear.
First-hand observations may include factors such as comfort, ease of use, setup, controls, portability, build quality, treatment experience, or other characteristics that can reasonably be assessed through use.
When I have not personally tested a product, the review or recommendation is based on research.
That research may include manufacturer specifications, product manuals, regulatory information, scientific literature, warranty and return policies, retailer information, customer feedback, and comparison with competing products.
Personal experience is not presented as scientific proof of effectiveness.
How Product Specifications Are Verified
Product specifications can change over time, and manufacturers sometimes publish inconsistent information across product pages, manuals, retailer listings, and older marketing materials.
When an important specification affects a recommendation, I aim to verify it using the most authoritative available source.
This may include:
• Official manufacturer documentation
• Product manuals
• FDA databases
• Published technical specifications
• Direct manufacturer information
• Current retailer listings when appropriate
When different sources conflict, I try to identify the most current and reliable information rather than automatically repeating the first specification found online.
How Health and Medical Claims Are Evaluated
Health-related claims require a higher level of caution than ordinary product specifications.
When evaluating a health claim, I look for evidence from sources such as peer-reviewed studies, medical or academic publications, regulatory information, and other credible scientific sources.
I also distinguish between different levels of evidence.
A study involving a specific device is not the same as a study involving a similar wavelength or technology.
Likewise, evidence showing that a wavelength has a biological effect does not automatically prove that every consumer product using that wavelength will produce the same clinical outcome.
Animal studies, laboratory studies, small pilot studies, and human clinical trials can provide different levels and types of evidence.
Where that distinction matters, I aim to explain it rather than treating all studies as equivalent.
Scientific Research and Sources
Scientific research is used to provide context for health-related topics and to evaluate whether product claims are supported by evidence.
Whenever practical, I prefer original research, peer-reviewed publications, government sources, medical institutions, and academic sources over summaries published by commercial websites.
A study being cited on the website does not necessarily mean that it proves the effectiveness of a particular product.
Research may support the broader treatment method, wavelength, mechanism, or intended use without having tested the exact product being discussed.
FDA Clearance, Approval, Registration and Listing
FDA terminology is used carefully because terms such as FDA cleared, FDA approved, FDA authorized, FDA registered, and FDA listed do not mean the same thing.
When a product is described as FDA cleared or approved, I aim to verify the relevant regulatory information rather than relying solely on marketing language.
FDA establishment registration or device listing does not by itself mean that a product has been FDA approved, cleared, or authorized.
I do not treat the phrase “FDA registered” as evidence that the FDA has evaluated or endorsed the effectiveness of a product.
When available and relevant, I may link to an FDA database entry, clearance number, or other regulatory documentation.
FDA clearance also should not be interpreted as proof that a product will work for every individual or produce results beyond its cleared intended use.
How “Best” Products Are Chosen
Terms such as “best,” “best overall,” “best value,” or “best for” are comparative editorial judgments, not guarantees that one product is objectively best for every person.
A top recommendation is based on the factors that matter most for that particular product category.
For one category, treatment time and regulatory clearance may carry significant weight. For another, coverage, comfort, portability, warranty, price, or ease of use may matter more.
When possible, I also identify which type of reader or use case each product may be best suited for rather than presenting one option as universally superior.
Customer Reviews and User Feedback
Customer reviews can provide useful information about recurring experiences such as comfort, durability, customer service, sizing, ease of use, or common complaints.
However, customer reviews are not treated as medical evidence.
Individual reviews may also be incomplete, inaccurate, incentivized, or unrepresentative.
For that reason, customer feedback is considered alongside product specifications, documentation, research, and other evidence rather than used as the sole basis for a recommendation.
Prices, Availability, Warranties and Return Policies
Prices, promotions, availability, warranties, guarantees, return policies, and product specifications can change without notice.
I aim to keep important buying information current, but readers should confirm current details with the manufacturer or retailer before purchasing.
Where a warranty, money-back guarantee, return fee, treatment schedule, or other purchasing condition materially affects a recommendation, I try to include it in the comparison.
Affiliate Relationships and Editorial Independence
Infrared-Light-Therapy.com contains affiliate links.
If you purchase through one of these links, I may receive a commission at no additional cost to you.
Affiliate relationships do not determine which products are included, which product is ranked first, or whether a product receives a positive or negative assessment.
A product may be recommended even when no affiliate relationship exists, and an affiliate product may be excluded or criticized when I believe there are better alternatives.
For full information, please read the Affiliate Disclosure.
Sponsored Products and Free Samples
If a manufacturer provides a free product, payment, sponsorship, or another material benefit connected with coverage on the website, that relationship should be disclosed in the relevant content.
Receiving a free sample does not guarantee positive coverage or inclusion in a “best” list.
If content is sponsored, it should be clearly identified as sponsored content.
How Content Is Updated
Product markets change quickly.
Models are discontinued, specifications change, prices fluctuate, new research is published, regulatory status can change, and better products may become available.
Older articles are therefore reviewed and updated when appropriate.
An update may include changes to:
• Product selections
• Specifications
• Prices or availability
• Scientific evidence
• Regulatory information
• Warranty or return information
• Safety information
• Links and sources
• Recommendations or rankings
The modified date shown on an article reflects an actual update to the content rather than a routine attempt to make an old article appear new.
Corrections
If I discover a factual error, outdated specification, incorrect regulatory statement, broken source, or other meaningful problem, I aim to correct it.
Readers, manufacturers, researchers, and healthcare professionals are welcome to point out possible errors.
A request for correction does not guarantee that content will be changed. Claims are reviewed against the available evidence before an editorial change is made.
If you believe something on the website is inaccurate, please contact me through the Contact page and include the URL and the information you believe should be reviewed.
Use of AI and Digital Tools
Digital tools, including artificial intelligence, may be used to assist with tasks such as organizing information, editing, formatting, comparing data, or identifying areas that require further research.
AI-generated information is not treated as an authoritative source for medical claims, regulatory status, scientific evidence, or product specifications.
Important factual claims are reviewed against appropriate sources before publication or during the editing process.
The final editorial responsibility for content published on Infrared-Light-Therapy.com remains with Meital James.
Medical and Safety Information
Infrared-Light-Therapy.com provides general educational information.
Content is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent disease and should not replace advice from a qualified healthcare professional.
Safety considerations can vary depending on the device, intended use, medical condition, medication, pregnancy status, photosensitivity, implanted medical devices, and other individual factors.
Readers should follow the manufacturer’s current instructions and seek appropriate professional advice when needed.
Our Purpose
The purpose of Infrared-Light-Therapy.com is to make complicated product and health information easier to understand.
The goal is not to recommend the product that generates the highest commission or to present every new wellness technology as effective.
The goal is to help readers understand what is known, what is uncertain, how products differ, and which factors matter before making a decision.
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If you have questions about this Editorial & Review Policy or would like to suggest a correction, please contact me through the Contact page.
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Founder & Editor
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