Elevate Your Mental Wellness with the Power of Light: Introducing Light Therapy

In a world that constantly demands our attention and energy, finding effective ways to manage stress and promote mental clarity is more important than ever. At EOS Health Center, we are excited to introduce a groundbreaking new service: Light Therapy, powered by the Regenisis3 Photonic Stimulator!

This non-invasive therapy harnesses the natural power of light to help you achieve a deeper state of relaxation and support your mental well-being.

This is the actual Regenisis3 Photonic Stimulator used at Eos--(Also check out my awesome editing job to remove the background!)

The Science Behind the Light

You might be wondering how simply applying light to your skin can make a difference. The answer lies in the fundamental processes of your cells. Low-level light therapy (LLLT), also known as photobiomodulation (PBM), is the use of non-destructive, non-thermal, monochromatic or quasimonochromatic light from lasers or LEDs in the red-to-near-infrared wavelengths to modulate a neurobiological function or induce a neurotherapeutic effect.

The primary mechanism involves a key enzyme in your cells' mitochondria called cytochrome oxidase (CCO). This enzyme absorbs the light photons, which "jump-starts" your cells and leads to a boost in their metabolic energy. This process is analogous to converting nutrients into metabolic energy, but with light providing the source for ATP-based metabolic energy. The result is that your cells are energized, allowing them to function better and more efficiently.

This is a well-established scientific principle with roots in NASA's own research, where LED technology was developed to promote wound healing in space due to its ability to stimulate the basic energy processes in the mitochondria.

How It Benefits Your Mental Health

By enhancing cellular function and energy production, Light Therapy offers a direct path to improving your mental state. Here's how it can help:

• Reduces Depression and Anxiety: In a clinical pilot study, a single transcranial light therapy treatment to the forehead produced a significant beneficial effect in patients with major depression and anxiety. Patients experienced significant reductions in both depression and anxiety rating scores two and four weeks after treatment. At two weeks, six out of ten patients had a remission on the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale, and seven out of ten achieved this on the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale.

  
  
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  Boosts Cognitive Function: Transcranial laser stimulation has been shown to improve frontal cortex functions related to sustained attention, working memory, and affective state. Studies have demonstrated that LLLT improved reaction time in psychomotor vigilance tasks and enhanced memory retrieval latency and correct trials in memory tasks.

  
  
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  Eases Stress and Pain: LLLT is a promising non-pharmacological alternative for improving cognitive function. It is FDA-approved for pain relief in cases of head and neck pain, arthritis, and carpal tunnel syndrome. It reduces proinflammatory cytokines in the sciatic nerve and spinal cord, which contribute to the development of pain. In a study, light therapy was found to reduce post-thrombophlebetic edema and leg ulceration, and the reduction of edema would be expected to reduce pain.

  
  

The Regenisis3 Photonic Stimulator: Your Path to Enhanced Wellness

The Regenisis3 Photonic Stimulator is a safe, non-invasive, and effective tool for achieving these benefits. The FDA has approved human trials for NASA LEDs , and light-emitting diodes have achieved non-significant risk status for human trials by the FDA. No adverse side effects were found in a study of patients with major depression and anxiety, either immediately or four weeks after treatment.

This therapy is a perfect add-on to your wellness routine. By incorporating a pre- and post-session Light Therapy treatment, you can "jump-start" the cellular activity needed for a more effective and relaxing session. The non-invasive nature of the treatment, applied to the forehead or other parts of the body, ensures a comfortable experience with no downtime.

Experience the future of mental well-being. Ask us about the Regenisis3 Photonic Stimulator as your new pre- or post-session add-on and discover a brighter, more relaxed you.

References:

• Askalsky, P., & Iosifescu, D. V. (2019). Transcranial Photobiomodulation For The Management Of Depression: Current Perspectives. Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment, 15, 3255–3272. https://doi.org/10.2147/NDT.S188906

• Kerppers, F.K., dos Santos, K.M.M.G., Cordeiro, M.E.R. et al. Study of transcranial photobiomodulation at 945-nm wavelength: anxiety and depression. Lasers Med Sci 35, 1945–1954 (2020). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10103-020-02983-7

• Pinto, Ana Paula BPTa; Guimarães, Carolina Lobo BPTa; Souza, Gabriela Aparecida da Silveira BPTa; Leonardo, Patrícia Sardinha PhDa; Neves, Marcele Florêncio das PhDa; Lima, Fernanda Pupio Silva PhDa; Lima, Mário Oliveira PhDa; Lopes-Martins, Rodrigo Alvaro Brandão PhDa,b,∗. Sensory-motor and cardiorespiratory sensory rehabilitation associated with transcranial photobiomodulation in patients with central nervous system injury: Trial protocol for a single-center, randomized, double-blind, and controlled clinical trial. Medicine 98(25):p e15851, June 2019. | DOI: 10.1097/MD.0000000000015851