Benefits of Light Therapy

• Increase vascularity (circulation): Light therapy assist in replacement and new formation of capillaries to dramatically improve circulation. New and repaired capillaries speed up the healing process by carrying more oxygen and increasing nutrients needed for healing and enhancing the removal of waste by-products.
• Stimulate the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP): ATP is the major carrier of energy to all cells. ATP stimulation also increases the energy level in the cell. This improves cellular functions and their ability to accept nutrients faster and remove waste by-products more quickly.
• Increase phagocytosis: This is an important function for the purpose of clean up and the infection-fighting process. Destruction of the infection and clean up must occur before the healing process can take place.
• Increase lymphatic system activity: Research has shown that the lymph vessel diameter and the flow of the lymph system can be doubled with the use of light therapy. The venous diameter and the arterial diameters can also be increased. This means that both parts of edema (liquid and protein) can be removed at a much faster rate to relieve swelling.
• Reduce the excitability of nervous tissue: The photons of light energy enter the body as negative ions. This calls upon the body to send positive ions, like calcium and others, to the areas being treated. These ions assist in firing the nerves, thereby relieving pain.
• Stimulate tissue granulation and connective tissue projections: This is part of the healing process of wounds, ulcers, or inflamed tissues.
• Stimulate acetylcholine release: Acetylcholine causes cardiac inhibition, vasodilation, gastrointestinal peristalsis, and other parasympathetic effects