Sunday, December 14, 2014

Infrared Light Therapy As A New Wave Of Medicine

By Lucia Weeks


Scientific studies into the properties of light has shown signs of its benefits to the body. Infrared light, a ray outside the visible light spectrum over the past few decades has proven usability in medicine as infrared light therapy. This ray cannot be seen by most people and is radiated by most bodies at room temperature in the form of thermal radiation.

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.

The technology can be used therapeutically to improve a person's cardiovascular system. Subjecting the body to infrared waves improves nitric oxide metabolism in the cells. This increases the flow of blood through the blood vessels. Improved circulation reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases. This treatment also helps the production of more blood capillaries, hence reducing the risk of 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.

The improvement in blood circulation brought about by exposing the body to this invisible rays also means more nutrients are delivered to the cells. These nutrients are used in the repair of worn out tissues and for replacement of completely damaged ones. This delivers quick healing of injuries to the body. Electromagnetic radiation therapy is thus safe for the treatment of scars, acupuncture points and wounds. The process of healing is also faster with infrared than with medications.

Treatment using this technology has been proven to minimize the effects of brain damage. This is considered a safer treatment since it does not involve surgery. A special headgear, made to emit light rays is put on the head of the patient to deliver rays near the infrared wavelength to the brain cells. This improves the oxygen supply to the cells close to the clot areas. This prevents the death of those cells and stimulates the recovery of injured ones.

Some nervous system problems are also treatable with the help of this technology. Nerve cells have been shown to regenerate when subjected to this treatment. Injured nerve tissues also heal quickly when this invisible ray is directed on them. This is a safer alternative treatment because it requires no surgery. Though the research into this area is not conclusive, it is being used by some medical practitioners.

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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