Let There Be Light: the therapeutic use of red and infrared light in the oncology setting with Lindsay Adrian, ND, FABNO
In the realm of integrative oncology, we are constantly seeking to add low risk high impact tools to our arsenal. Light has long been known to have therapeutic benefit, and when it was discovered that our body makes vitamin D from the interaction between sunlight and the cholesterol in our skin many thought that was the source. Over the last couple of decades our understanding of how various wavelengths of light interact with our biology and the benefits therein have grown.
This presentation seeks to highlight the benefits of local topical applications of red and infrared (IR) light. Also termed photobiomodulation, therapeutic use of red/IR light has been shown to interact directly with cytochrome C inside the mitochondria to promote Krebs cycle activity. It has been shown to induce vasodilation, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (among other nerve growth factors), promote wound healing and have anti-inflammatory activity.
Photobiomodulation is an innovative, inexpensive, and simple to implement tool that will improve outcomes for our patients. I will highlight a combination of case examples and research that show benefits in the management of surgical wounds, mucositis, neuropathy, bone pain, arthritis, and brain fog. Photobiomodulation is also highly synergistic with most of the other tools used to manage these conditions and examples will be given to support this. I will also provide a demonstration of the tools and techniques used so practitioners can fully appreciate the ease of implementation this modality offers.
Learning Objectives
understand the ways that red and IR light interact with our physiology
understand the pathologies that can be treated/managed with photobiomodulation
understand how photobiomodulation can be integrated into our larger treatment plans for patients
Be able to add this therapeutic tool into practice immediately if desired
In the realm of integrative oncology, we are constantly seeking to add low risk high impact tools to our arsenal. Light has long been known to have therapeutic benefit, and when it was discovered that our body makes vitamin D from the interaction between sunlight and the cholesterol in our skin many thought that was the source. Over the last couple of decades our understanding of how various wavelengths of light interact with our biology and the benefits therein have grown.
This presentation seeks to highlight the benefits of local topical applications of red and infrared (IR) light. Also termed photobiomodulation, therapeutic use of red/IR light has been shown to interact directly with cytochrome C inside the mitochondria to promote Krebs cycle activity. It has been shown to induce vasodilation, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (among other nerve growth factors), promote wound healing and have anti-inflammatory activity.
Photobiomodulation is an innovative, inexpensive, and simple to implement tool that will improve outcomes for our patients. I will highlight a combination of case examples and research that show benefits in the management of surgical wounds, mucositis, neuropathy, bone pain, arthritis, and brain fog. Photobiomodulation is also highly synergistic with most of the other tools used to manage these conditions and examples will be given to support this. I will also provide a demonstration of the tools and techniques used so practitioners can fully appreciate the ease of implementation this modality offers.
Learning Objectives
understand the ways that red and IR light interact with our physiology
understand the pathologies that can be treated/managed with photobiomodulation
understand how photobiomodulation can be integrated into our larger treatment plans for patients
Be able to add this therapeutic tool into practice immediately if desired
In the realm of integrative oncology, we are constantly seeking to add low risk high impact tools to our arsenal. Light has long been known to have therapeutic benefit, and when it was discovered that our body makes vitamin D from the interaction between sunlight and the cholesterol in our skin many thought that was the source. Over the last couple of decades our understanding of how various wavelengths of light interact with our biology and the benefits therein have grown.
This presentation seeks to highlight the benefits of local topical applications of red and infrared (IR) light. Also termed photobiomodulation, therapeutic use of red/IR light has been shown to interact directly with cytochrome C inside the mitochondria to promote Krebs cycle activity. It has been shown to induce vasodilation, Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (among other nerve growth factors), promote wound healing and have anti-inflammatory activity.
Photobiomodulation is an innovative, inexpensive, and simple to implement tool that will improve outcomes for our patients. I will highlight a combination of case examples and research that show benefits in the management of surgical wounds, mucositis, neuropathy, bone pain, arthritis, and brain fog. Photobiomodulation is also highly synergistic with most of the other tools used to manage these conditions and examples will be given to support this. I will also provide a demonstration of the tools and techniques used so practitioners can fully appreciate the ease of implementation this modality offers.
Learning Objectives
understand the ways that red and IR light interact with our physiology
understand the pathologies that can be treated/managed with photobiomodulation
understand how photobiomodulation can be integrated into our larger treatment plans for patients
Be able to add this therapeutic tool into practice immediately if desired