A positive lifestyle choice is a personal and conscious decision to perform an action that protects your health and well-being. Healthy lifestyle choices in our everyday lives can benefit us both physically and mentally. Choosing healthier habits will lead to a longer, happier life, plus it will lower the risk of chronic illness.
Disease and disability are affected by environmental factors, genetic predisposition, disease agents, and lifestyle choices, and are dynamic processes that begin before individuals realize they are affected. Therefore, disease prevention relies on anticipatory actions and a clear health maintenance plan.
Preventive healthcare is especially important given the worldwide rise in the prevalence of chronic diseases. There are many methods to address prevention of disease. One of them is Photobiomodulation also known as biostimulation or infrared light therapy. It is a non-invasive intervention that uses low-wavelength infrared light frequencies to stimulate and encourage a natural state of healing.
Not all infrared light therapies are equal, those backed up by science and clinical trials show promising outcomes. The research and safety of photobiomodulation has been well documented, well tested and successfully applied in clinical settings for over two decades with reputable researchers and doctors such as Dr. Michael Hamblin, PhD at Harvard using photobiomodulation to address a wide variety of debilitating conditions.
Relevant case studies can be referenced on this link here. We support the science as we witness the results in our patients, which is why we have adopted systemic photobiomodulation interventions with all our health rehabilitation programs to address conditions associated with metabolic disorders.
Do you suffer from any Neurodegenerative disorders? Depression and/or anxiety? Autoimmune disorders? Delayed healing? Reduced joint function or pain? Lack of energy? Thyroid imbalances? Poor sleep? Among others?
Chances are you have one or more of the conditions listed above. In fact, we can almost guarantee it. Systemic photobiomodulation therapy beneficially impacts all of the above,
and is a very powerful and natural way for the body to recover to its optimum state of health. Multimorbidity disorders will benefit from systemic photobiomodulation interventions as it addresses the underlying causes of chronic inflammation and degenerative diseases.
Here’s how it works:
It enhances the metabolic capacity of neurons and stimulates anti-inflammatory, anti-apoptotic, and antioxidant responses, as well as neurogenesis and synaptogenesis. The therapeutic intervention of systemic photobiomodulation offers promise as an effective rehabilitation treatment for chronic inflammation.
At Health Rehab Clinic, systemic photobiomodulation therapy is used as an adjuvant intervention for multimorbidity disorders such as cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, neurological diseases, autoimmune diseases, pulmonary diseases, and various types of cancers. It is also used successfully to rehabilitate from stroke, brain trauma, and depression amongst others. At a cellular level it addresses the root cause of chronic inflammation and metabolic dysfunction.
Mitochondrial Activation: When light energy (photons) emitted by a photobiomodulation device enters your body, it is absorbed by the mitochondria within your cells. Mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of the cell, responsible for producing adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which is essential for cellular energy. Increased mitochondrial function results in cells to function more efficiently, repair damage and rejuvenate themselves by restoring health at the cellular level
Increased ATP Production: The absorbed light triggers the production of ATP, leading to an increase in energy production inside the body. This process helps improve cell metabolism and overall cellular function.
Reduced Inflammation: In addition to enhancing energy production, infrared light therapy has anti-inflammatory effects. It can help reduce inflammation at the cellular level, which may be beneficial for various health conditions.
Near-infrared (NIR) Systemic Photobiomodulation Therapy:
Systemic Photobiomodulation Therapy stimulates the vagus nerve which plays a pivotal role in regulating fundamental bodily functions. Its direct link between the brain and the gut makes it a key player in our physiological balance, improving the brain-gut connection while regulating a number of systemic outcomes such as adenosine triphosphate and nitric oxide release. It is able to stimulate complex IV of the mitochondrial respiratory chain (cytochrome c oxidase) and increase ATP synthesis. Moreover, light absorption by ion channels results in release of Ca2+ and leads to activation of transcription factors and gene expression. Furthermore it:
Stimulates DNA and RNA synthesis
Activates the lymphatic system
Increases blood flow, circulation and thereby better oxygenation and delivery of nutrients to your cells and tissues
Stimulates formation of new intranasal capillaries to regulate cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function
Improves vision and prevents cataract
Improves and boosts natural production of collagen and fibroblasts
Restores and repairs damaged soft connective tissue
Improves quality of life, decreases pain, muscle spasms and stiffness
Supports Hashimoto by destroying autoantibodies, supporting regeneration of damaged tissues
Supports the endocrine system and improves thyroid function
Supports pulmonary disorders and recovery from viral infections
Reduces oxidative stress levels and free radical damage
Increases melatonin production, thus improving sleep quality
Improves in cognitive performance by improved cellular repair of damaged neurons, protection of neurons and decreases brain inflammation
The outcome of systemic photobiomodulation is the down-regulation of pro-inflammatory processes, up-regulation of anti-inflammatory mechanisms, and restoration of physiology with photobiomodulation therapy.
Intranasal Photobiomodulation Therapy (i-PMBT)
The nasal cavity is saturated with blood capillaries of which connect to five major artery pathways that regulate cardiovascular and cerebrovascular function, The application of photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT) for neuronal stimulation has shown to improve cerebral metabolic activity and blood flow, for the treatment of neurodegenerative conditions.
Nostril-based i-PBMT devices, using either lasers or light emitting diodes (LEDs), can be applied either alone or in combination to transcranial devices (the latter applied directly to the scalp) to treat a wide range of brain conditions such as mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s disease, Parkinson’s disease, cerebrovascular diseases, depression and anxiety as well as insomnia.
Why intranasal photobiomodulation therapy?
i-PBMT improves oxygenation and leads to increased adenosine triphosphate (ATP) levels in various tissues.
Near-Infrared light energy absorbed by blood through the PBM process leads to an increase in nitric oxide (NO) release.
Nitric oxide is one of the most important factors affecting microcirculation. This leads to increases in vasodilation which contributes to improved oxygen delivery to tissues, which is important for maintenance and preventative care.
Far-infrared (FIR) Photobiomodulation Therapy for chronic inflammation
Increasing evidence suggests that convenient and non-invasive far-infrared (FIR) rays, a vital type of physiotherapy, improve the health of patients with cardiovascular disease, diabetes mellitus, and chronic kidney disease. Studies have shown that non-thermal FIR and NIR photobiomodulation is more effective in increasing artery blood flow and peripheral blood circulation, improving endothelial function, alleviating fatigue and pain, reducing blood pressure, and promoting capillary dilatation.
Inflammation is a double-edged sword. Controlled inflammation is necessary for maintaining physiologic homeostasis and is critical to the natural healing process. However, unchecked inflammation leads to the accumulation of oxidative and nitrosative stress in the body, compromising the structure and function of proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids. By modifying these important macromolecules with PBM, a wide variety of disease pathologies related to inflammation can be managed and even avoided.
Chronic inflammation compromises the central nervous system (CNS). Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, MA, MLS, MSA, OCD, ADHD, Autism, Insomnia, depression, anxiety and even cancers are brought about by chronic inflammation in the CNS. Recent data suggest that neurodegenerative disorders develop in two parts: an initial autoimmune stage, and a sub sequent neurodegenerative episode characterized by ongoing nitrosative and oxidative stress. Current therapies target the immune response and slow disease progression, but they do not prevent it, probably because of a lack of protection against the ongoing neurodegeneration.
Effective interventions for neurodegenerative disorders rely on the development of neuroprotective strategies that target the nitrosative and oxidative stress responsible for chronic inflammation.
In summary, Systemic Photobiomodulation Therapy shows promise in managing multimorbidity disorders via Vagus Nerve Stimulation while improving overall cellular function. It offers a non-invasive and beneficial approach as an adjuvant intervention for chronic inflammation and preventative healthcare.
Always consult with a healthcare professional before starting any new therapy or treatment.
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