WHAT IS PHOTOBIOMODULATION?
Photobiomodulation is using light to help heal and improve the body. Our bodies need light to work properly, just like plants need sunlight to grow. There are special lights called LEDs that can shine certain colors of light onto the skin. The light energy gets absorbed by cells underneath the skin. This helps wake up the cells and makes them work better. It's like giving the cells a healthy boost of energy!
Here at Bio Wellness Center, we use photobiomodulation lights to help treat things like pain, inflammation, and injuries. The light energy can reduce swelling, ease aches, and speed up healing. It's a very gentle treatment that doesn't hurt at all. The lights are shone right onto the skin for a few minutes at a time. Some people describe it as feeling pleasantly warm and tingly.
Photobiomodulation is kind of like photosynthesis for the body! Just as plants use sunlight to grow strong, the cells in our body can use specific colors of light to grow healthier too. The light gives our cells more energy to do their jobs and mend damage. So photobiomodulation helps recharge and repair the body in a natural way.
WHY YOU NEED IT
Your body is amazing and can heal itself from many things! But sometimes your cells need a little extra boost to speed up the process. Photobiomodulation therapy is like giving your body a superpower to heal faster!
Here are some reasons we might suggest you try photobiomodulation:
You have pain that won't go away - The light therapy can reduce aches and pains by calming down inflammation.
You have an injury that is healing slowly - The lights deliver energy to help repair damaged tissues and nerves.
You have a rash or infection - The light can help clear up skin conditions by killing bacteria.
You feel tired and sluggish - The therapy re-energizes cells to reduce fatigue.
You have swollen joints - The light decreases inflammation that causes joint swelling.
You have nerve damage - The lights help regenerate nerves.
You have a weakened immune system - The therapy gives immune cells a boost.
The photobiomodulation light is gentle but powerful. It supercharges your cells so your body can heal itself faster than on its own. The light provides energy that allows your body to repair damage and recover from illness or injury.
This safe, drug-free therapy can give you an extra healing edge! It's like charging a phone battery - your cells get re-powered to work better. Give us a call today to see if photobiomodulation is right for you.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The machine we use for photobiomodulation is called the “Firefly” and it looks kind of like a laser gun from a sci-fi movie. But don't worry, it doesn't shoot any lasers. It's just delivering helpful light to your body.
The machine has a handheld wand attached that the doctor points at the area of your body needing treatment. The tip of the wand has bright, colorful LED lights inside. These lights shine directly onto your skin.
When the doctor turns on the machine, you'll feel a gentle beam of warm, red or near-infrared light. It doesn't hurt at all - in fact, most people say it feels soothing, like the warmth of the sun.
The doctor will hold the wand a few inches from your body and slowly move it around. They are aiming the light over the entire area that needs healing. This usually only takes a few minutes.
As the light shines on your skin, it is sending energy into your cells right below the surface. Imagine the light beams charging up your cells like a video game power-up. This helps wake up your cells and get them working better.
You might start feeling some tingling or heat as your cells absorb the light energy. This means the therapy is working! Photobiomodulation is triggering your body's natural healing systems.
The session is quick, painless, and drug-free. We may have you do several sessions per week until your condition improves. After getting "charged up" with these lights, your body will be stronger and better able to heal itself!
Conditions Treated with Firefly Therapy
- Auto-Immune Disorders
- Alzheimer’s Disease
- Back Pain
- Bell’s Palsy
- Carpal Tunnel
- Diabetes Complications
- Fungal Infections
- Gut Issues/Parasites
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Severe Menstrual Cramps
- Neuropathies
- Osteoarthritis
- Parkinson’s Disease
- Plantar Fascitis
- Traumatic Brain Injury and Stroke
- Wound Healing
What Happens During a Typical Treatment Session?
The patient is interviewed, and based on their complaint, treated with Firefly multi-spectrum light therapy for 5-20 minutes in the appropriate areas. Moderate pain relief is often achieved after only one treatment; however, a series of treatments is often prescribed to limit recurrence of pain.
What are the Advantages Compared To Other Therapies?
Faster healing: Accelerates cell development in damaged tissue as well as stimulating bone and cartilage regeneration
Anti-inflammatory action: Reduces swelling and accelerates healing times of soft tissue injuries
Increased vascular activity: Results in an increase of microcirculation of lymphatic system and small blood vessels in injured tissue
Stimulates nerve function: Accelerates the regeneration of damaged nerves.
Fast: Typical treatment is between 10 and 20 minutes
Nonpharmalogical: No hidden side effects
Safe:
Emits pure, non-ionizing light
Non-invasive:
Unlike painful injections, the skin is not physically penetrated
Economical: Costs less than other therapy and offers greater benefits
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Is There Any Radiation Danger or Potential to be Burned or Shocked?
Photon Therapy does not emit any x-ray (ionizing) radiation. It only emits pure light. Unlike a laser’s focused light, light emitted by this therapy diffuses and reduces the risk of burn.
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Is Photon Therapy Safe for Children and Senior Citizens?
Yes. Because the treatment is so comfortable, children and seniors welcome its beneficial effects. There are also no worries about applying therapy over many types of implanted medical devices.
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How Many Treatments Are Needed?
This varies based on many factors, including chronicity of disease, strength of immune system, frequency of treatments, and much more. A series of 4 treatments is usually administered to evaluate effectiveness and determine the appropriate number of additional sessions.