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The red 660nm LED's (Light Emitting Diodes) work best for painful areas (cuts, sores, etc) on or near the surface, as the light penetrates only about 1/2 to 3/4 inches. It affects the cell's mitochondria and causes an increase in the production of ATP, booting energy and speeding up healing.
The near infrared 880nm LED's penetrate 2-3" and have different effects on the cells. It seems to increase circulation and make the body release nitric oxide to increase blood flow in the area soothing and sore muscles and joints. One should probably not use the 880 LED's over the thyroid area to avoid over-stimulation. Also avoid shining the light into the eyes, even with them closed, as the 880 LED's may damage them. Since our eyes cannot see 880nm, there is a red pilot light on the side of the unit next to the on/off switch that indicates when the 880nm LED's are on.
Place the array against the skin or slightly above the skin in those locations. Some people use it on their arteries at the wrist or navel to energize the blood.
On limbs, legs, shoulders, etc., we do not know of any time limitations, but you should probably not go longer than 10-20 minutes on one place on torso and head. Avoid shining the 880nm LED's at the eyes, thyroid or skull.
Some Background Information
"Low-energy photon irradiation by light in the ar-red to near-IR spectral range with low-energy lasers or LED arrays has been found to modulate various biological processes in the cell culture and animals models. This phenomenon of photo-biomodulation has been applied clinically in the treatment of soft tissue injuries and the acceleration of wound healing. The mechanism of photo-biomodulation by far-red to near-IR light at the cellular level has been ascribed to the activation of mitochondrial respiratory chain components, results in initiation of a signaling cascade that promotes cellular proliferation and cytoprotection."
“A growing body of evidence suggests that cytochrome oxidase is a key photo-acceptor of light in the far-red to near-IR spectral range.” Dr. Harry Whelan (NASA)
“Cytochrome oxidase is an integral membrane protein that contains four redox active metal centers and has a strong absorbance in the far-red to near-IR spectral range detectable in vivo by near-IR spectroscopy.”
“Moreover, 660-680 nm of irradiation has been shown to increase electron transfer in purified cytochrome oxidase, increase mitochondrial respiration and ATP synthesis in isolated mitochondria, and up-regulate cytochrome oxidase activity in cultured neuronal cells.”
“LED photo-stimulation induces a cascade of signaling events initiated by the initial absorption of light by cytochrome oxidase. These signaling events may include the activation of immediate early genes, transcription factors, cytochrome oxidase subunit gene expression, and a host of other enzymes and pathways related to increased oxidative metabolism.”
“In addition to increased oxidative metabolism, red to near-IR light stimulation of mitochondrial electron transfer is known to increase the generation of reactive oxygen species. These mitochondrially generated reactive oxygen species may function as signaling molecules to provide communication between mitochondria and the cytosol and nucleus.”
Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences USA 2003 Mar 18;100(6):3439-44.
NASA photo-biomodulation research with LED’s published here http://garm.dyndns.orglwhelan lab/1
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Important Cautions
Do not fall asleep using the LED unit. Do not leave it running unattended. Do not cover it with blankets or clothing and leave it running as it may over heat and create a potential hazard. Do not use in the bathtub. Always shut unit off when done using it.
!! When running 880 Infrared limit the time to 25 minutes then let it cool. !!
Our eyes cannot see 880nm infrared so I have added a red pilot light on one end that indicates when it is on. |
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