Why Light Therapy?
Before the time of rubber soled shoes and concrete dwellings, we were more
connected to our natural environment, specifically light. Because light surrounds us
everyday,
it’s easy to take for granted. Yet, what we perceive as light is
actually a
form
of energy that behaves as a wave and as a stream of particles called
photons.
Photons are tiny packets of energy our bodies can utilize for healing.
What is light therapy?
Light
Therapy has been shown in over fifty years of independent research
worldwide
to deliver powerful therapeutic benefits to living tissues and organisms. Both visible
red,
blue and ‘invisible’ infrared light effect at least 24 positive changes
at the
cellular
level. Light Therapy causes biological effects because different
wavelengths
are
absorbed by specific proteins. Light Emitting Diodes (LEDs) disperse
light (red, blue,
or infrared) over a large surface area. Pulsed light is the most profound, non-invasive way to ‘enlighten’ your cells.
How does it Increase circulation or Reduce Pain?
The infrared photo energy stimulates nitric oxide from the hemoglobin and possibly surrounding tissue. Nitric oxide is a signaling molecule that is known to relax smooth muscle cells found in the arteries, veins, capillaries, and lymph vessels. When these muscles relax, they dilate blood vessels, thus allowing increased circulation.Nitric oxide has also been shown to be essential for wound healing, even if chronic or traumatic.
Who Has Studied LED Therapy?
Previously, this technology was used by physicians, NASA, and the Navy SEALs for muscle regeneration and the healing of wounds. In addition, many universities, clinics, and hospitals have used LEDs for various healing benefits.
What Should I Expect?
All of the sessions are pleasant, completely safe, non-invasive, and produce dramatic results, most in a very short period of time. Photo-Therapeutic treatments have been cleared by the FDA and are classified as completely safe and present no harmful overexposure. It is recommended to receive six sessions over a span of two to four weeks for optimum results. Each session lasts twenty minutes.
WHAT SHOULD I DO DURING TREATMENT?
Relax! Clients have reported feeling like they are in a “cocoon” of light regenerating their energy and spirit. “In these ground-breaking therapies, light-emitting diodes, or LEDs, most often are used to apply concentrated doses of light to patients.
SOME BENEFITS INCLUDE:
-Increases circulation, blood flow and range of motion
-Promotes cell regeneration
speeding up healing process
-Relieves nerve pain
-Detoxification-supports elimination of toxins:
heavy metals, free radicals, chemicals, etc.
-Increases nitric oxide creating “Feel Good” effect
-Stimulates collagen creating anti-aging effect
-Increases Lymphatic activity/drainage
-Reduces pain, inflammation, and swelling
-Stress reduction, balancing and calming
-Improves relaxation and sleep
-Stimulates
release of ATP (a form of energy that cells utilize for
regeneration)
-Stimulates endorphin and serotonin levels
-Some diabetic patients experience increase in sensation and circulation.
