Thyroid Awareness: The Thermostat For Your Body

January is Thyroid Awareness Month and, since we focus on hormonal health, we think there is a lot to be aware of when it comes to your thyroid! Learn more in this post on

🌟 Hypothyroidism & Hashimoto's Thyroiditis

🌟 Why only testing TSH is not enough

🌟 Nutrients that can support your thyroid function

🌟 Research on acupuncture and thyroid function

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ASHMI for Asthma

In Traditional East Asian Medicine (TEAM), Autumn is associated with the Lung organ. For asthma sufferers, Fall can be a particularly difficult time, with a mix of colder weather and allergy-inducing pollen aggravating asthma symptoms. Luckily, acupuncture and TEAM herbal medicine can offer a lot of relief for asthma sufferers!

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LED Light Therapy at Six Branches

 

Celluma (LED) Light Therapy FOR ANTI-AGING & PAIN

You may have noticed (or experienced) our new LED Light therapy devices from Celluma.  We've had great success with these devices for patient aches and pains, and have also been using them to help with painful periods and fertility support.


What is Light Therapy?

Celluma LED Light Therapy

Celluma LED Light Therapy

Light Emitting Diode (LED) phototherapy is the application of light energy to tissue to obtain therapeutic benefits.  The energy is used to improve cellular performance.  Phototherapy is known for its healing and anti-inflammatory properties and has a variety of applications across many medical fields.  

 

Research has shown that phototherapy can: 

  • Increase circulation

  • Accelerate tissue repair

  • Decrease wrinkles

  • Decrease inflammation

  • Improve skin tone and wrinkles, texture and clarity

  • Ease muscle and joint pain, stiffness, spasm and arthritis

How Does Light Energy work?

Specific wavelengths of light energy, when properly absorbed, up-regulates compromised cells. The light (photons) energy is absorbed by photoreceptors in the mitochondria and used to create adenosine triphosphate (ATP), the energy your cells need to perform all of their functions. The ATP produced then stimulates various metabolic processes which can result in the repair and regeneration of cell and tissue components. 

In an article, “Therapeutic Light” - by Chukuku S. Enwemeka, PT, PhD, FACSM, he wrote “other reported mechanisms of light-induced beneficial effects include modulation of prostaglandin levels, alteration of somatosensory evoked potential and nerve conduction velocity, and hyperemia of treated tissues. The resultant clinical benefits include pain relief in conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, bursitis, tendonitis, ankle sprain, and temporomandibular joint dysfunction, shoulder and neck pain, arthritis, and post-herpetic neuralgia, as well as tissue repair in cases of diabetic ulcer, venous ulcer, mouth ulcer, fractures, tendon rupture, ligamentous, tear, torn cartilage, and nerve injury.”

What is Celluma?

Celluma is unique and quite unlike any other low-level light therapy device available today. Based on NASA research, Celluma delivers blue, red and near-infrared light energy simultaneously to safely treat a wide variety of conditions. Each wavelength is absorbed by different molecules that act as a signaling mechanism for different cellular processes. For example, some reduce inflammation and some kill bacteria, while others enhance localized circulation.  

Curious if our Celluma devices could be helpful for you? Ask us at your next appointment!