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Photonic
Therapy ® |
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is
a new way of using
an age-old Chinese acupuncture treatment method
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to
restore healthy tissue, relieve pain and rejuvenate
muscles after strain and stress. |
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| How
does Acupuncture relate to Western Medicine? |
| Acupuncture
is the chinese medical art of inserting fine needles
into predetermined points of the body to produce physiological
changes and healing. As a treatment system, acupunctures
is as effective as, or in some cases more effective
than western medicine, particularly when treating horses.
Until recently, the modes of action was not fully understood
and could only be explained in terms of ancient, non-scientific,
conceptual terms. |
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that acupuncture's efficacy can be explained in scientific
terms, it may be described as a form of applied neuro-physiology.
With understanding of neuro-physiological responses
in the body system, a better, non-invasive treatment
can be instituted for pain-free, sterile, safe and effective
results. |
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using photonic energy from infra-red light waves it
is possible to provide the exact stimulation needed,
much akin to traditional acupuncture processes, but
without the application of invasive needles, providing
a much safer and sterile environment in which to work. |
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| Why
stimulate the skin? |
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The
skin is the largest organ of the body, and comprises
about 16% of the body's weight. The skin has two main
functions, which are protection and sensation. Underneath
the skin is connective tissues which converts any stimulation
such as pressure, temperature changes or certain forms
of light into electrical impulses. When the skin is
stimulated, the information is conveyed to the brain
electrically by the nerve cells. |
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an acupuncture point is stimulated, it has increased
electrical conductivity. By stimulating acupuncture
points in a given combination, the brain can be stimulated
to release various neuro-chemicals which cause the body
to heal. This neuro-stimulation re-opens healing channels
the body masks in response to prolonged pain that, without
neuro-stimulation, generally leads to chronic conditions.
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| Why
use light? |
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is composed of various wavelengths. Different wavelengths
associated with certain light colors or bands have the
ability to trigger photo-chemical reactions in various
tissue. |
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infra-red band has the ability to penetrate skin and
stimulate classic acupuncture points in much the same
way that an acupuncture needle works. As the infra-red
light passes through the skins its wavelength is altered,
creating the stimulating effect upon body tissue through
photonic stimulation at the cellular level. It
is this photonic stimulation, or "Photonic Therapy®"
that triggers the re-opening of healing processes.
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