Infrared Light Therapy Delivering Safer Healing Methods

By Lucia Weeks


Infrared is an electromagnetic ray outside of the visible light spectrum. Research into infrared light therapy has shown some usefulness to the human body. Since the beginning of studies into the usefulness of this invisible rays or light in medicine a few decades ago, some promising results have been achieved. Most objects at room temperature emit this in the form of thermal radiations.

This invisible ray has been proven to treat a lot of ailments, from very common ones to terminal illnesses. Because of the longer wavelengths, infrared waves are able to penetrate the human body to the depth of about 10mm. It is therefore more effective in treating ailments close to the surface of the skin such as wounds, skin rashes, scars and burns. Infections close to the skin surface can also be effectively treated with infrared technology.

Therapeutic use of the technology can help improve the transport system of a person. Nitric acid is an important gas in the human body responsible for most of the pathological and physiological activities of cells. This invisible rays stimulates the breakdown of this gas by the cells. This increases blood flow to the cells. This increased blood flow also leads to the formation of more capillaries for blood flow. This reduces the risk factors for cardiovascular problems such as stroke and hypertension.

Muscle contraction problems resulting from stroke can also be improved using this treatment. More adenosine-triphosphate, a chemical that delivers most of the energy to the muscle cells is produced by the body under the influence of this technology. This chemical also regulates contraction and also most of the activities of the muscle cells. The procedure also makes more oxygen available to the cells because of the increase in blood flow.

Injuries can also be treated with the technology. It provides quick and safe healing of the injured cells and tissues. The process stimulates blood circulation around the area of the body it is shone on. The increased circulation brings in a lot of oxygen and other nutrients needed by the tissues to heal. This invisible ray can safely be used to treat wounds, acupuncture points and scars.

The effects of brain damage can be lessened with this treatment. During a stroke, brain cells close to the clot locations are deprived of oxygen and die within a few hours. Electromagnetic radiation can be delivered to the brain cells, without cutting into the skull. The rays increase the rate of blood flow in the body, increasing the probability of oxygen reaching brain cells in areas near blood clots. This prevents these cells from complete damage and hence reduces the risk of brain damage. A special headgear is used to direct infrared rays to the brain.

Positive results have been obtained in experiments to treat nervous system disorders with infrared technology. The infrared rays kindle the regeneration of the cells of the nervous system. This leads to the healing of injured nerves and replacement of damaged ones. Though a lot of testing is still ongoing in this area, it is being used at a few medical centers to treat serious injuries to the spine.

Light therapy has also shown positive signs of treating depression and sleep associated problems. This technology is able to relax the body and minimize the effects of depression faster than any anti-depressant medication. People with insomnia who received light therapy are able to sleep better.




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