Thursday, December 11, 2014

Infrared Light Therapy Delivering Safer Healing Methods

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.

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.

Muscles also benefit a great deal from this rays. The improvement is circulation means more oxygen is made available to the muscles for energy production. This increases the energy levels of the muscle cells, especially during activity. Exposing the muscles to infrared also encourages the production of adenosine tri-phosphate. This is the main energy used in muscle contraction and maintaining all activities of cells. The technology can cure muscle contraction issues such as those as a result of stroke.

Healing of injured muscles with the technology has also proven successful. The improvement in the rate of blood flow when this invisible ray is thrown on a part of the body means more oxygen reaches injured tissue cells more quickly. More nutrients and chemicals needed for the repair of the injured cells are also delivered at a faster rate. This leads to the quick healing of scars, wounds and acupuncture points.

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.

Studies are also ongoing in the area of treating sleep disorders with this technology. Infrared has proven to relax the body and relieve pain. This can lead to better sleep patterns and can be helpful especially to those suffering from insomnia. Depression can also be treated using this treatment.




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