The
Powerful Therapeutic Benefits of Light Therapy
By
Dr. Brindusa Vanta, B.Sc, M.D (Euro)
 Light
therapy has been shown in over 40 years of research
worldwide to deliver powerful therapeutic benefits to
living tissues and organisms. However there is not too
much information available on how light therapy works.
So:
What
does light therapy actually do?
1) Increases circulation, which speeds
up the healing process by carrying more oxygen and nutrients
needed for healing.
2) Stimulates the production of collagen,
which is the essential protein used to repair damaged
tissue and to replace old tissue.
3) Stimulates the release of ATP, the
major carrier of energy to all cells. ATP provides the
chemical energy that drives the chemical reaction of
the cell.
4) Increases lymphatic system activity,
reducing edema (the swelling or natural splinting process
of the body).
5) Increases RNA and DNA synthesis.
This helps damaged cells to be replaced more promptly.
6) Stimulates fibroblastic activity
which aids in the repair process. Fibroblasts are present
in connective tissue and are capable of forming collagen
fibers.
7) Increases phagocytosis, which is
an important part of the infection fighting process.
8) Stimulates tissue granulation and
connective tissue formation, which are part of the healing
process of wounds, ulcers or inflamed tissue.
Therefore, the main indications
of light therapy are:
Pain treatment: Light
therapy is successfully used in all forms of arthritis
because it decreases pain and inflammation, increases
walking distance, and speeds the regenerative processes.
Sport
medicine: Light therapy used in cases of contusions,
dislocations, strains and sprains to decrease muscle
and joint pain, improves range of active/passive movements.
Assists
in quicker recovery of muscular, tendon and joint
inflammation.
Aesthetic therapy:
Any type of skin complaint may benefit from light therapy,
from leg ulcers to acne,
rosacea or psoriasis.
General benefits include: Support
of immune system, stimulates regenerative/reparative
processes, promotes wound healing and relief of
pain.
Light therapy used in conjunction with
color therapy has many other indications including sleep
and mood issues,
digestive complaints, and hormonal imbalances.
Please call us
at 905.465.4595
for more information
and to book
your appointment.
Greetings
from Skin Care for Health Holistic Facial Treatments
By
Shahla
Dieroff, Holistic Esthetician & Therapeutic Touch
RP
A short questionnaire for you
1.
Is your skin ready for the intense hot, humid weather
being forecast for the next few months?
2. Have you had a facial in the last 2 months?
3. Do you diligently protect the sensitive areas of
your Face, Throat and Chest with a good sunscreen SPF
20 or 30, 1/2 hr before getting into your car to go
to work?
4. Do you protect your shoulders, arms and legs with
the right SPF? The more fair the higher the SPF - The
darker the skin, the lower the SPF. Darker skins have
more of the natural protection factor in the skin called
Melanin, so they need little, or in the case of very
dark skins no SPF. Vit D will then penetrate.
5. Did you know that the best time to go out into the
sun (without sunscreen) to get your dose of Vit D is
between the hours of 8am to 11am and 4:30 pm on?
6. Did you know that there is a large increase in Skin
Melanoma, due to exposure to the sun without protection,
especially on the face, in young people?
7. Do you wear sunglasses with good protective lenses
when you are out walking or in your car?
8. Did you know that skin renews itself every 28 days
and having the right facial for your skin type on a
monthly basis keeps your skin exfoliated, hydrated,
balanced and healthy, warding off costly invasive skin
treatments at a later date?
How did you do?
If you answered "YES" to all the questions,
you are extremely well informed and probably have beautiful
skin which you have looked after. Chances are you have
facials on a regular basis.
If you answered "No" to any one or more of
the questions, it is not too late. I would love to answer
any questions you might have and give you a FREE SKIN
ANALYSIS, consultation and samples to use at home.
IN ADDITION
A SPECIAL OFFER FOR
THE MONTH OF JUNE
TO ALL CLIENTS
Introduce a friend to a Holistic
Essential Facial and
as a Thank You receive your next facial at
50% OFF.
All bookings must be made by the end of June.
High bookings anticipated, so don't be disappointed.
Call to book your appointment: 905.815.9474 |
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