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Healing at the Speed of Light

Addiction, Depression, Anxiety

Sep 25, 2020
This podcast discusses the use of dual brain psychology and light therapy to reduce addiction, depression, and anxiety. It explores hypotheses about brain hemisphere specialization in emotional responses and the impact of head traumas and strokes. Researchers use specialized glasses to determine the dominant side of the brain in patients with addiction, depression, and anxiety. A study shows promising results of using light therapy to treat opioid addiction with reductions in cravings and improved mental health scores.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding which side of the brain is dominant in addictive behaviors can help in developing effective treatments.
  • Light therapy, particularly near-infrared light, shows potential in reducing addiction, depression, and anxiety through improved ATP formation in mitochondria, increased neurotrophic factors, enhanced blood flow, and decreased inflammation.

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Dual Brain Psychology

Dual brain psychology explores the idea that one hemisphere of the brain tends to be more mature and healthy, while the other hemisphere may be affected by past traumas, leading to destructive behaviors and beliefs. This concept challenges the traditional association of negative emotions with the right hemisphere. By using special glasses to stimulate one eye at a time, researchers can determine which side of the brain is more affected. The visual field that is less symptomatic is considered positive. Understanding which side of the brain is dominant in addictive behaviors can help in developing effective treatments.

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