NASA sheds light on healing with light energy..
"The pain is gone - I can't believe it!" That is what Jack had to say when his pain suddenly disappeared after two decades of unrelenting pain from diabetic neuropathy and a treatment program that profoundly interfered with his quality of life and led to an addiction to a myriad of pharmaceutical drugs. It was just that fast –2 x 30 minute treatments with light and his pain disappeared. Incredible! No more medicines. He began feeling like his old self - he could think clearly and his zest for life returned. Jack's family thinks it was a miracle. Yet diabetic neuropathy is only one of many health conditions that can be eliminated using red and near infrared light - also known as photonic stimulation.
"I can feel my feet for the first time in five years" said Jimwho had been given red light therapy for a diabetic ulcerated toe. The treatmentused on Jim was Bioptron Light Therapy that encompasses all the wavelengths of the visible spectrum in one single beam and also isolates each wavelength with seven different spectrum lenses. The lensfor photonic stimulationuses red and near infra redwavelengths (650-780nm).
The Bioptron units come in different sizes. ConcordHospital, Sydney uses theB2 unit in their burns unit headed byProfessor Peter Maitz;physiotherapists and laser clinics use the Pro1 unit and homeusers use the Compact unit. All units have a white lens (emits every colour of the spectrum from a single beam). Both the Pro1 and Compact units also have 7 individual wavelengths- red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo and violet.
The Bioptron red lens covers the red andnear infrared spectrum (650-780nm) - for photonic stimulation . Other similar light units and LED's use wavelengths measuringapprox.650-670nm. However,the broader wavelengths found in the Bioptron allow deeper penetration and a broader spectrum of influence. The Bioptronis based on polychromatic (many coloured), polarised light waves. It has been researched by scientists all over the world to clinically prove its depth of penetration (25mm), faster healing power, ATP productionand cell biostimulation.
The medical team involved in its design wanted a light system that could beused directly on the eyes as most of the rays are absorbed via the 137 million photo receptorswhere ittriggers hormone production that influences thebody's complex biochemistry.This was a major step forwardasalmost all other forms of light therapy are unsuitable for use on the eyeswhich must be protected from the light rays fro both the operator and the client. By directing the light rays directly on the eyes, quicker and more far reaching effects can be achieved. For more info on Bioptrongo to
Photonic stimulation is like "Star Trek" medicine - something out of the future that sounds too far-fetched to exist in today's world. However,healing with red and nearinfrared photonsis a realityand is poised to become mainstream in medical practice. This powerful, effective, safe, and affordable technology is revolutionizing medical treatment for pain, many neurological disorders, and a wide variety of musculoskeletal and soft tissue maladies. Many health problems that had previously been notoriously difficult or even impossible to successfully manage can now benefit from photonic stimulation.
How does photonic stimulation work?
Scientists believe that the mechanism of action of photonic stimulation is related to its ability to cause biostimulationwithin the energy producing mitochondria of cells in injured tissues. Thisenables cells to increase production of ATP and thereby stimulate the return of more normal cellular physiology. ATP (Adenosine triphosphate) is the powerhouse of every cell and is essential for normal cell function. Accompanying this isregulation of the autonomic nervous system, which in turnregulates blood flow to injured tissues, relieves pain, and promotes faster healing.
The U.S. Air Force may soon use light therapy to treat battlefield wounds using Photonic Stimulationand it mayreplace the treatment normally used to repair skin wounds.It uses the wavelengths from 630-670 nm - in the red light spectrum. Similar to the Bioptron but with lessnear infrared
Doctors are now examining how light wave technology helps hard-to-heal wounds, such as diabetic skin ulcers, serious burns, and severe oral sores caused by chemotherapy and radiation. The project includes laboratory and human trials, approved by the FDA and funded by a NASA.
"So far, what we've seen in patients and also laboratory cell cultures, all point to one conclusion," said Dr. Harry Whelan, director of hyperbaric medicine at the Medical College of Wisconsin. "The near-infrared light emitted by the light therapy units seems to be perfect for increasing energy inside cells (also known as biostimulation of cells) to accelerate healing." The NASA-funded research has already seen remarkable results to promote healing of painful mouth ulcers caused by cancer therapies such as radiation and chemotherapy. The treatment is fast, efficientand painless.
We have used Light Therapy for over twenty years. First training with the eminent Professor Freidrich Plog in Low Level Laser therapy using helium neon lasers with wavelengths of 632nm. Then in the 90's we were introduced to Bioptron Polychromatic Polarised Light Therapy. We were one of the first Australian clinics to introducethis type of light therapy into our practise when little was known about it. Our previous training with Prof Plog had provided us with the necessary knowledge needed to assess the possibilities this type of treatment could offer - Drug free; Non-invasive; fast healing; no known side effects and can treat the eyes.
It is not something for the future - it is here now to be used for the benefit of all....