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Can LIGHT prevent kids from needing glasses? What risk factors can parents help their children avoid?
In this episode, Jason Rountree, DC, CMLSO, explores new research on this exciting topic!
Links to the studies referenced in this episode are below.
Studies:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086781/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10086781/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/37890098/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23383553/
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24674576/
Main source: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/38378527/
Here is some general information:What is myopia?
Nearsightedness is a common vision condition in which close objects look clear but far objects look blurry. It progresses through childhood and this is why many kids 8-14 end up needing glasses.
Why does it happen?
“Myopia is most frequently characterized by an increase in the axial length of the eyeball” and can be brought on by both environmental [9] and hereditary causes.
Oxidative stress and inflammation may be responsible for the altered regulatory pathways in myopia.
The primary characteristic of high myopia-related irreversible vision loss is choroidal thinning. The choroid is the vascular middle layer of the wall of the eye.
Living in the city and individuals with higher levels of education is a consequence of intensive visual near work, especially in reading, writing, and visual work at the computer. This dependence may be associated with changes in the shape of the cornea or accommodation.
The factors predicting faster myopic progression were parents' myopia and less time spent on sports and outdoor activities at childhood. Time spent on reading and close work in childhood was related to myopic progression during the first 3 years but did not predict adulthood myopia. Myopia throughout follow-up was higher among those who watched television <3 hr daily than those who spent more time watching television.
Several techniques have already been proven to be efficient preventative elements for the growth of myopia in children. Increased exposure to bright light outdoors [3, 17] is used with myopia. Increased time outdoors has been shown to prevent or delay myopia onset in several studies. Furthermore, increased outdoor time has been shown to have a protective effect.
Does red light therapy prevent it?
This analysis found 152 studies and selected the top 5 for their review. Repeated low-level red-light intervention was needed twice daily, 3 minutes per session, five days per week -- Safe levels of light were given, not just any laser.
***DO NOT START SHINING LASERS OR ANY BRIGHT LIGHTS INTO YOUR EYES OR YOUR KIDS EYES***
Red light prevented axial lengthening and improved choroid thickness.
Our results showed that RLRL can better control axial length (AL) elongation, spherical equivalence refraction (SER), and subfoveal choroidal thickness (SFCT) better than single vision spectacles (SVS) within 3, 6, 12 months when compared to wearing single-vision glasses.
It has slowed down and reversed the myopia progression in a large proportion of children. RLRL therapy is an effective new alternative treatment for myopia control with good user acceptability and no documented functional or structural damage. However, the effect of long-term RLRL treatment and the rebound effect after cessation requires further investigation.
***DO NOT START SHINING LASERS OR ANY BRIGHT LIGHTS INTO YOUR EYES OR YOUR KIDS EYES***
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Alzheimer's Disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, is becoming the most prominent age-related dementia in the world. If you have loved ones who are affected or know someone who is, listen in as Dr. Rountree, DC, CMLSO, discusses the latest research on light therapy for improving the symptoms of Alzheimer's Disease.
Here is the study mentioned in this episode.
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PATIENTS! WE ARE BACK! After a long break in fresh podcasts, we are excited to bring back our live episodes! Listen in as we tell you why we have been off the air for 8 months -- a personal story of terrible injury and incredible recovery.
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Do you suffer from a constant ringing in your ears? It is possible you are experiencing what is called Tinnitus, which is a symptom with no specific cause and no FDA-approved drugs for treatment. In this podcast, Dr. Rountree discusses a study that 'investigated the outcome of potential alternative and complementary treatment modalities' for tinnitus.
**Spoiler Alert...Laser Therapy is a possible option!
Here is the full study!
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Dealing with low back pain is difficult. Disc herniations, bulges, and protrusions all create significant disability, often with sciatic pain that goes down the leg. Is surgery required? Is PT enough? Learn what new research is saying about PT exercises plus laser therapy in this LIVE research breakdown!
Read the full research paper in this episode.
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Have you ever wondered if an infrared sauna can produce health benefits like laser therapy does? What about those wearable patches that claim to have photobiomodulation and stem cell benefits?
Join us as we review the research to sort through the confusing light therapy options!
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Are you suffering from neuropathy pain? Research shows amazing benefits from laser therapy and PRP injections for those suffering from diabetic neuropathy. Listen in to hear a plain-language breakdown of three new studies!
Want to read more? Here are the studies mentioned in this episode:
Perineural Platelet-Rich Plasma for Diabetic Neuropathic Pain, Could It Make a Difference?Efficacy of low-level laser therapy in nerve injury repair-a new era in therapeutic agents and regenerative treatmentsEffect of low level laser therapy on neurovascular function of diabetic peripheral neuropathy
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Whether you are a high-level athlete, a "weekend warrior," simply trying to stay in shape, or you are exercising to increase your fitness and strength, you'll want to know about this research! In this episode, Dr. Rountree discusses a recent meta-analysis on how laser therapy can enhance performance and recovery without any concerns about medication use or side effects.
Read the study referenced in this episode.
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Chances are, if you're joining us as a healthcare consumer interested in laser therapy, you're wanting to know more about how to support your body's natural healing processes. Laser therapy does just that- supports your own mechanisms of healing. But we also know that diet and exercise are the two biggest tools you can use to help your body function at a higher level. The problem is, when it comes to diet and supplements, how do you know what's best? There are so many people promoting different supplements and multi-level marketing programs, how do you know what really works? The answer to that is of course science! So today I'm pleased to welcome a scientist from the Reynolds Institute on Aging. Dr. Robert Wolfe is a former Harvard Medical School faculty member who has published over 452 peer-reviewed research articles, 126 review articles, three books, and has 5 patents. He is also the lead scientist and co-founder of "The Amino Company," and is joining us today to talk about using nutrition to maximize healing and recovery.
Dr. Wolfe's studies have been conducted with support from competitive research grants from the National Institutes of Health, National Space Biomedical Institute, US Department of Defense, The US Department of Agriculture, as well as the US Olympic Committee, and the International Olympic Committee.
Amino Co’s research, first funded by NASA, was developed by Dr. Robert R Wolfe, director of the Center of Translational Research in Aging and Longevity at the Reynolds Institute on Aging, and Professor of Geriatrics at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences.
Fun Fact: Co-founder Dr. Robert Wolfe was a competitive marathon runner who set national age-group records. Distance running: completed 62 marathons under 2:30; set age group world record in 30 K (45-49y), won over 100 local road races. Still running and fueling his body with amino acids at age 75.
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Studies mentioned today:
"Essential amino acid supplementation in patients following total knee arthroplasty"
"Essential amino acid and carbohydrate supplementation ameliorates muscle protein loss in humans during 28 days bedrest"
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Bell's Palsy is paralysis of one side of the face, often confused for stroke symptoms. It can be a temporary or chronic condition, but laser therapy has been shown to help! What kind of laser performs the best? Listen in as we discuss a study that compares high-intensity and low-level lasers and how they help resolve this condition!
Read the study mentioned in this episode.
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New research is showing that light therapy "causes major improvements" for patients suffering from hypothyroid conditions. Learn more about this exciting new research in this episode of Healing at the Speed of Light!
Read the study mentioned in this episode here.
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Red light therapy has been around for decades but is really getting a lot of attention lately. Does it work? Is it all hype? Listen in to hear what the latest research is saying!
Read the full study and see the pictures referenced in this episode here.
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Standard medical treatment is limited and can have major side effects, but laser therapy might help!
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Dr. Rountree summarizes new research showing "promise in improving cognitive function and regional cerebral blood flow several years after TBI" in veterans with head injuries.
If you want more details, here is the study mentioned in this episode.
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Dr. Rountree discusses new research that states "The combination of laser therapy with high-intensity electromagnetic stimulation seems promising in the treatment of chest pain and anxiety symptoms in long COVID patients." Find out what this means in this episode of Healing at the Speed of Light.
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Research states that understanding post-surgical nerve pain helps reduce the intensity of the pain. That means that listening to today's episode might start to help your pain! Understanding the perioperative process is a great step in preventing and resolving nerve pain; what else can help to address this common surgical pain problem?
For those who want more technical information, here is the study referenced on the show today:
Surgically induced neuropathic pain: understanding the perioperative process
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On this week's episode of Healing at the Speed of Light Podcast, Dr. Rountree discusses research about foot and heel pain, including bone spurs, and how laser therapy can help with this painful condition.
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In this episode of the patient-focused Healing at the Speed of Light Podcast, Dr. Roundree discusses a new study showing how light therapy promotes the regeneration of damaged nerves.
The study mentioned in this episode:
Efficacy of low‑level laser therapy in nerve injury repair—a new era in therapeutic agents and regenerative treatments
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Join us to learn more about safe, painless laser treatment that has been shown to improve neuropathy pain and the neurovascular function of the feet for diabetic patients.
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Dr. Jason Rountree shares that new research has shown that safe, non-invasive lasers can be used to increase healing speed after Oberlin nerve transplant procedures. Find out how this simple procedure might help nerve pain and disability!
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