Photobiomodulation (PBM) describes the use of red or near-infrared light to stimulate, heal, regenerate, and protect tissue that has either been injured, is degenerating, or else is at risk of dying. One of the organ systems of the human body that is most necessary to life, and whose optimum functioning is most worried about by humankind in general, is the brain. The brain suffers from many different disorders that can be classified into three broad groupings: traumatic events (stroke, traumatic brain injury, and global ischemia), degenerative disease (Dementia, Alzheimer’s, and Parkinson’s), and psycho-physiological disorders (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder). There is evidence that all these seemingly diverse conditions can be beneficially affected by applying light to the head. There is even the possibility that PBM could be used for cognitive enhancement in normal healthy people.
Effects of PhotoBioModulation
- Improve cellular function in the cortex (brain) and increases mitochondria activity (the energy drivers) reducing fatigue and brain fog.
- It ‘cleans up’ the brain by fractionating ‘debris’ which has been ‘parked’ in the brain probably glial cells. The debris can come from a number of sources – including Closed Head Injury, toxins, viruses, substances, damaged blood vessels. Once fractionated, the debris can be passed through the brain/blood barrier and excreted via the liver and kidneys.
- Improves blood flow in the brain, particularly small vessel.
- Repairs myelin sheath – the fatty protective coating that surrounds nerve fibres. When the myelin sheath is healthy the signals travel up to speeds of 268 mph. In nerve cells without myelin the speed the message travels at can drop to 1 mph. (Brain and Body).
- PBM can improve neuro- degenerative diseases such as Multiple Sclerosis, Dementia and Parkinson’s Disease.
At Brainhealth we use the Weber Medical Infrared LED Helmet as part of our portfolio of treatment strategies. The Helmet is placed on the head and the low levels of infrared light generated by the Light Emitting Diodes placed inside the helmet penetrate the skull. This penetration is also referred to as Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation operating at a wavelength of 810nm. One of the benefits of using this Helmet is an increase in oxygen saturation enabling the neurons to operate more effectively.
For further information and treatment strategies please contact:
Dr Lesley Parkinson C.Psycol, C.Sci;
Austen Southcott, Alan Parkinson
10 Harley Street
London W1G 9PF
Tel: 0207 467 8300
Appointments Contact: Alexandra Cawte-McDermid .Tel 0795819821. email pa.brainhealthclinic@outlook.com
Dr Lesley Parkinson, Brainhealth April 2024.