More research about the benefits of Light Therapy (a.k.a. photobiomodulation) for Alzheimer's! "Treatments with light provide additional benefits: less medication is needed than other drug treatments, and there are fewer side effects. When developed, photodynamic therapy will be used widely for this reason. Professor Park said, 'This work has significance as it was the first case to use light and photosensitizers to stop deposits of beta-amyloids. We plan to carry the research further by … [Read more...] about Using Light to Treat Alzheimer’s Disease
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Infrared Helmet to Stave Off Alzheimer’s
More research about the benefits of Light Therapy (a.k.a. photobiomodulation) for Alzheimer's! "Dr Dougal claims that only ten minutes under the hat a day is enough to have an effect. 'Currently all you can do with dementia is to slow down the rate of decay – this new process will not only stop that rate of decay but partially reverse it,' he said. Low level infra-red red is thought to stimulate the growth of cells of all types of tissue and encourage their repair. It is able to … [Read more...] about Infrared Helmet to Stave Off Alzheimer’s
Dementia Patient makes ‘amazing’ progress after using infra-red helmet.
More research about the benefits of Light Therapy (a.k.a. photobiomodulation) for Dementia! "In desperation, his family agreed to try a revolutionary new treatment - a bizarrelooking, experimental helmet devised by a British GP that bathes the brain in infra-red light twice a day. To their astonishment, Mr Fennel began to make an astonishing recovery in just three weeks. Dr Gordon Dougal, a GP from County Durham, treated dementia patient Clem Fennell with his infra-red device."My husband, … [Read more...] about Dementia Patient makes ‘amazing’ progress after using infra-red helmet.
Alzheimer’s sufferers search for a ray of hope
More research about the benefits of Light Therapy (a.k.a. photobiomodulation) for Alzheimer's! "Despite these measures, there was no noticeable improvement in Taylor’s dementia and Dr Jeffery recommended she try another alternative treatment: red-light therapy. It has been known for some time that controlled exposure to red and near-infra-red light can improve wound healing and reduce inflammation through a process known as photobiomodulation — the term for light’s ability to affect key … [Read more...] about Alzheimer’s sufferers search for a ray of hope
Turning on Lights to Stop Neurodegeneration
More research about the benefits of Light Therapy (a.k.a. photobiomodulation) for Alzheimer's and Dementia! CONCLUSIONS AND IMPLICATIONS OF FUTURE THERAPY "Although in its infancy, with the bulk of results still at the pre-clinical “proof of concept” stage, NIr therapy has the potential to develop into a safe and effective neuroprotective treatment for patients with Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s disease (and presumably other neurodegenerative diseases such multiple sclerosis and amyotrophic … [Read more...] about Turning on Lights to Stop Neurodegeneration
Light Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
When I first began hearing about the benefits of Light Therapy (Photobiomodulation – PBM) for brain health, I needed to see the science. As a Light Therapist, I knew Light Therapy had a ton of benefits for humans and animals alike. However, even I was skeptical about it helping people with brain disorders. Light going through the skull seemed a bit much. My skepticism was put to rest within a few years of becoming a Light Therapist. It turns out near infrared light (NIR) does penetrate … [Read more...] about Light Therapy for Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBI)
Near Infrared Light Therapy
The picture below shows where on the spectrum of light Near Infrared Light is found. It should be noted that Near Infrared Light is not visible to the human eye. Near infrared light is known to have a penetration depth of 20-100mm. That's up to almost four inches! The average male skull is .25 of an inch thick and an average female skull is .28 of an inch thick. See the picture below. So Near Infrared Light penetrates through the skull and the protective layers between the skull … [Read more...] about Near Infrared Light Therapy
Light Therapy & Nitric Oxide “The Miracle Molecule”
In order to understand how Light Therapy affects the body on a biological level, you need to know about Nitric Oxide (NO). In 1998 the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded to Robert F. Furchgott, Louis J. Ignarro and Ferid Murad "for their discoveries concerning Nitric Oxide as a signalling molecule in the cardiovascular system." They discovered that the NO molecule influences every physiological activity of the body and that it is absolutely essential for improving … [Read more...] about Light Therapy & Nitric Oxide “The Miracle Molecule”
