Since the beginning of studies into the characteristics of light, it has been thought that certain rays in the light spectrum are beneficial to the body. The discovery of infrared light therapy a few decades ago has confirmed most of the thoughts of earlier scientists. Infrared is an electromagnetic radiation that has a wavelength longer than visible light. It is the form in which most thermal radiations are emitted by bodies at room temperature.
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.
Therapies with the use of infrared technology can be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and strokes. Directing this rays on part of the body increases the metabolism of nitric acid by the cells and thus increasing the rate of blood flow to the cells of the body. This can help clear clogged blood vessels and help build more blood capillaries and hence reducing the pressure at which blood moves in the body.
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.
Research into using this technlogy to treat nervous system problems are showing positive signs. This invisible ray is able to penetrate the body into the nerves without any cut on the body. The rays stimulates regeneration of the nerve cells, leading to healing. Though the research is not fully conclusive, some medical facilities are testing the technology on their patients.
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.
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.
Therapies with the use of infrared technology can be used to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as hypertension and strokes. Directing this rays on part of the body increases the metabolism of nitric acid by the cells and thus increasing the rate of blood flow to the cells of the body. This can help clear clogged blood vessels and help build more blood capillaries and hence reducing the pressure at which blood moves in the body.
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.
Research into using this technlogy to treat nervous system problems are showing positive signs. This invisible ray is able to penetrate the body into the nerves without any cut on the body. The rays stimulates regeneration of the nerve cells, leading to healing. Though the research is not fully conclusive, some medical facilities are testing the technology on their patients.
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.