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Concussion, Traumatic Brain Injury & Neurological Conditions

Photobiomodulation (PBM) Light Therapy for the Brain

Most of us have someone close to us who has been diagnosed with a neurological condition. Or maybe you are suffering with one yourself.  You know how challenging and often  devastating it can be for the one diagnosed along with their close family and friends.


Here at Aurora Wellness Parksville , we have witnessed  some amazing results treating concussion & neurological conditions . 

In fact the main reason I started this business was for my mom, who was diagnosed with dementia at age 70. Our struggles with the doctors and the drugs were painful, so I sought out alternative holistic health measures, PBM being one, to help!  I loved being able to see my mom smile, walk, and talk (the odd word) again!

PBM is Non Invasive and No Side Effects

 

Before PBM, there were very few treatments for concussion & neurological conditions, traumatic brain injury and none readily available that could slow down, or reverse the damage. There are many  pharmaceutical drugs that have been developed to slow and mask the symptoms and pain, but these usually come with many serious side effects.
Today there is hope fo
r our loved ones and for ourselves!

PBM can treat many of these conditions and diseases:
Parkinson's
Alzheimer's
Dementia  
Traumatic Brain Injuries

Concussions

Stroke

PBM Heals Damaged Brain Cells

We now know that mitochondrial dysfunction and oxidative stress contribute  to nearly all types of neurodegenerative brain disorders, concussion & neurological conditions and interferes with the healing from traumatic brain injury (TBI) and stroke.

Unlike medications that simply mask the symptoms, Photobiomodulation (PBM) works from the inside out at the cellular level.  PBM has the capacity to heal damaged cells by reducing  oxidative stress which allows necessary oxygen to enter the cell’s  Mitochondria and produce energy (ATP) at optimal levels.


Clinical studies have proven  that PBM reduces inflammation, promotes healing of damaged cells and  tissue while improving cognitive & motor function.  Photobiomodulation Light Therapy benefits your brain in so many ways:

  • Reducing oxidative stress and inflammation (linked to concussions and neurodegenerative disorders) 
  • Improving cellular metabolic functioning (increasing production of cellular energy (ATP) necessary for cell survival
  • Stimulating cerebral blood flow to increase brain oxygenation and remove waste products
  • Red light is a powerful neuroprotector, meaning it helps protect neurons (brain cells) from damage or degeneration
  • Stimulating production of stem cells in response to injury or other causes of cell death or dysfunction
  • Activating neurogenesis (the growth of neurons  and new nerve tissue) and synaptogenesis (formation of new synapses).  also called neuroplasticity.* 

PBM Results

Photobiomodulation, using medical grade LED  and Laser light in the red and near infra-red spectrums, can repair  damaged brain cells and stimulate healing.  This results in a reduction and/ or relief of symptoms.  

Common clinical results: 

  • Increased physical and cognitive energy
  • Improved motor function
  • Improved mental sharpness, memory, ability to learn & read along with innovative thinking, 
  • Improved task completion and goal setting
  • Improved ability to focus attention and coordinate sequences of actions
  • Greater ability to emotionally self-regulate and control impulses
  • Improved sleep, less anxiety, and  better moods.

*One of the most notable and potentially significant effects of PBM  on the brain discovered to date is its ability to promote synaptogenesis  (formation of new synapses called neuroplasticity). Neuroplasticity is  vitally important for treating many brain conditions, concussion & neurological conditions including traumatic brain injury ,  stroke and neurodegenerative diseases. All of these conditions can be  linked (in part or in full) to poor or aberrant neuronal connections in  certain regions of the brain. Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6041198/

PBM & Concussions

Promising Treatment

Before PBM the standard concussion treatment consisted of rest, change of lifestyle and medications (which have unwanted side effects).  Many people continue to experience symptoms which can greatly impact  their quality of life even after their concussion & neurological conditions have ‘healed.’ Ongoing  symptoms often lead to depression and anxiety.  Now, whether you have an acute concussion or have suffered multiple concussions over the years, PBM is one of the most promising treatments to get you back to feeling like  yourself again! 

PBM Articles & Studies

Quote from Dr. Michael Hamblin, PhD., Associate Professor, Harvard Medical School: dementia articles, concussion & neurological conditions , traumatic brain injury 


“Near infrared light can penetrate quite deep into the  body. So if you shine it on your head, it goes through your skull and  quite a lot of it is absorbed by your brain. Once you understand this,  it’s amazing to think of the various diseases of the brain that need  regeneration and healing, which could potentially be treated with light  therapy.” 
 

See below a Video with Dr. Hamblin!


Articles and Clinical Studies on the BRAIN and Photobiomodulation

Brain Photobiomodulation Therapy:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6041198/
Photobiomodulation for Brain Disorders:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5066074/
PBM for TBI & Stroke:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5803455/
Concussions: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5916588/
Alzheimer’s: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6664299/

Video

LED for Traumatic Brain Injury

Margaret A. Naeser, Ph.D. talks about new treatment for traumatic brain injury.

PBM for: Concussions, Autism, PTSD, 

Light & Sound Waves for Dementia

MIT neuroscientists in the lab of Professor Li-Huei Tsai at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory, working with the labs of Professors Emery N. Brown and Ed Boyden, are studying whether sensory stimulation -- light and/or sound -- can reduce Alzheimer's disease pathology and improve memory by increasing the power of gamma rhythms in the brain. Two papers in 2019 reported encouraging results in multiple mouse models of the disease. Research is getting underway with human volunteers. 

The Benefits of PBM

Dr. Michael Hamblin, researcher who is widely regarded as the world's top expert on the benefits of Red Light Therapy PBM.  Dr. Michael Hamblin, Ph.D., is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School. He's a member of the affiliated faculty of the Harvard MIT Division of Health, Science, and Technology and has published more than 400 peer-reviewed papers. Dr. Hamblin will be sharing his knowledge about the science on the amazing benefits of red light therapy.  


In this podcast, Dr. Hamblin will cover  The astounding benefits of red light therapy for neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer’s and Parkinson's) What red and near-infrared light therapy (photobiomodulation) is.

 How Hashimoto’s patients can treat hypothyroidism with red light therapy. Why photobiomodulation is a popular research topic. 

How to use photobiomodulation for fat loss, and strength gain.

 Why photobiomodulation can help during cancer treatment .


 The Science on Red Light Therapy Benefits with Dr. Michael Hamblin – 

Show Notes  What is near-infrared and red light therapy? (4:12) 

Why there is so much research done on photobiomodulation (9:49) 

Why red light therapy benefits aren’t well known in conventional medicine (12:17) 

The conditions that photobiomodulation is particularly useful for (17:19) Treatment of autoimmune conditions with near-infrared and red light therapy (24:22) 

Red light therapy benefits – fat loss and building muscle (27:09) 

How photobiomodulaton can be used to treat cancer therapy side effects (35:17) Are there any areas where manufacturers falsely claim red light therapy benefits? (42:17) 

The mechanisms of red light therapy (43:43) 

Comparing LED devices to laser devices (58:29) 

Treatment frequencies – how often should you get treatment to get red light therapy benefits? (1:16:57) 

Why some get affected by red light therapy and others don’t (19:20) 

Sunlight – is it as effective as targeted red light therapy? (1:22:20)

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