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Red Light Therapy for Thyroid Health: Guidelines and Recommendations
This chapter explores how red light therapy can benefit thyroid health, specifically for those with Hashimoto's disease. It covers ideal treatment wavelengths, FDA-approved devices, usage guidelines, and compares its safety and efficacy to other treatment options.
An exciting new study has found that red light therapy can help in reversing Hashimoto's! 30-50% of patients could stop their thyroid medication. In this episode, I’ll explain how the thyroid is affected by red light therapy, and the best protocol to follow for healing. Learn more!
Recommended devices:
PlatinumLED Therapy Lights: BIOMAX Series
https://platinumtherapylights.com/products/biomax-rlt
Mini Red Light Therapy Device:
https://us.boncharge.com/products/mini-red-light_device
Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
01:16 How red light therapy works
06:25 Proven benefits for Hashimoto’s
11:58 Other benefits
13:46 Device recommendations
16:16 Red light therapy protocol
20:56 Efficacy of LEDs vs. lasers
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Featured Studies📉The nuts and bolts of low-level laser (light) therapy:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22045511/
📉The Mechanisms and Efficacy of Photobiomodulation Therapy for Arthritis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37762594/
📉Impact of Photobiomodulation on T3/T4 Ratio and Quality of Life in Hashimoto Thyroiditis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32186976/
📉Efficacy of Combined Photobiomodulation Therapy with Supplements versus Supplements alone in Restoring Thyroid Gland Homeostasis in Hashimoto Thyroiditis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37623524/
📉Low-level laser in the treatment of patients with hypothyroidism induced by chronic autoimmune thyroiditis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22718472/
📉Safety and Efficacy of Low-Level Laser Therapy in Autoimmune Thyroiditis:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30532779/
📉Effectiveness of photobiomodulation therapy and exercise training in the fibromyalgia treatment:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29170901/
📉The Use of a Light-Emitting Diode Device for Neck Rejuvenation and Its Safety on Thyroid Glands:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33921839/
📉Light-emitting diodes in dermatology:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29356026/
📉Photobiomodulation Therapy With Different Wavebands for Hair Loss:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35510860/
📉Transcranial and systemic photobiomodulation for major depressive disorder:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30248638/
📉Application of red light therapy for moderate-to-severe acne vulgaris:
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34363730/
📉Photobiomodulation: https://www.aslms.org/for-the-public/treatments-using-lasers-and-energy-based-devices/photobiomodulation#:~:text=For%20example%2C%20if%20there%20are,the%20results%20to%20become%20evident.
📉Photobiomodulation at Different Wavelengths Boosts Mitochondrial Redox Metabolism and Hemoglobin Oxygenation: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35208178/
📉Photobiomodulation: lasers vs. light emitting diodes?: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/30044464/
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DISCLAIMER: The information on this site is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider before starting any new treatment or discontinuing an existing treatment.
Music featured in this video: "Modern Technology" by Andrew G, https://audiojungle.net/user/andrew_g
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