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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
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Photodynamic Therapy (PDT)
Photodynamic therapy (PDT), is a form of phototherapy involving light and a photosensitizing chemical substance, used in conjunction with molecular oxygen to elicit cell death (phototoxicity). PDT has proven ability to kill microbial cells, including bacteria, fungi and viruses. PDT is popularly used in treating acne. It is used clinically to treat a wide range of medical conditions, including wet age-related macular degeneration, psoriasis, atherosclerosis and has shown some efficacy in anti-viral treatments, including herpes. It also treats malignant cancers including head and neck, lung, bladder and particular skin. The technology has also been tested for treatment of prostate cancer, both in a dog model and in human prostate cancer patients.
It is recognised as a treatment strategy that is both minimally invasive and minimally toxic. Other light-based and laser therapies such as laser wound healing and rejuvenation, or intense pulsed light hair removal do not require a photosensitizer. Photosensitisers have been employed to sterilise blood plasma and water in order to remove blood-borne viruses and microbes and have been considered for agricultural uses, including herbicides and insecticides.
Photodynamic therapy’s advantages lessen the need for delicate surgery and lengthy recuperation and minimal formation of scar tissue and disfigurement.
How Does Pdt Actually Work?
PhotoDynamic therapy (PDT) has been studied and tested across hundreds of peer-reviewed clinical trials, with overwhelmingly positive results for skin health, collagen production, physical performance & muscle recovery, sleep, joint pain, inflammation, and a lot more. And that’s without drugs, chemicals, UV rays, invasive procedures, or other common side effects.
NFL stars, NBA teams, Olympians, world-class trainers, natural health leaders, and leading clinics & gyms are using PDT every day for these natural health benefits.
Basics
of a PDT
A high-quality PDT device uses medical-grade LEDs to deliver concentrated wavelengths of natural light to your skin and cells, without dangerous UV rays or excess heat. All you have to do is sit or stand near a device for 10-15 minutes a day to charge your cells. The more surface area of your body you can cover, the more your cells absorb natural light, and the more full-body benefits you can expect to see with consistent use.
Natural Light
Powers Your Cells
All living things need to make adenosine triphosphate (ATP) cellular energy to function and survive, and nearly all living things rely on natural light to power this process in our cells every day. Red and near infrared wavelengths of natural light stimulate the mitochondria in your cells, the powerhouses responsible for taking light, oxygen, and the food we eat—and turning it into usable energy for our bodies through the process of cellular respiration.
What is Adenosine
Triphosphate (ATP)?
ATP is a high-energy molecule whose sole function is to create and store energy in our cells. Our body uses it to do pretty much everything. Some cells (like muscle cells) require a lot more ATP than others because of the intense demands placed on them. Interestingly, humans recycle their own body weight equivalent in ATP every single day.
Health Benefits Of Photodynamic Therapy (Pdt)
PDT feels so rejuvenating because it stimulates the production of collagen, which gives skin its elasticity, hair its strength, and connective tissue its ability to hold everything together.
Numerous studies and trials have found light therapy improves skin tone & complexion, diminishes signs of aging, and speeds the healing of wounds and scars.
Most people are exposed to a lot of unhealthy artificial light that disrupts your circadian rhythm and makes it harder to sleep. Red and near infrared does the exact opposite and helps protect your internal clock. Clinical studies show light therapy also increases natural melatonin production for healthier sleep.
Bulletproof founder Dave Asprey swears by PDT for healthy sleep, and even devoted a chapter of his book on sleep, Game Changers, to using PDT for a better circadian rhythm instead of unhealthy blue light.
Elite trainers and athletes are using PDT for muscle growth and recovery benefits. The late great strength trainer Charles Poliquin even told us that some in the sports world wondered if PDT was an unfair competitive advantage, even though it’s completely natural.
NFL stars like Patrick Peterson and elite fighters like UFC champion TJ Dillashaw swear by PDT for recovery after demanding workouts. Numerous trials and studies have found that light therapy helps your body produce more cellular energy and reduces oxidative stress, which helps tired & damaged muscle tissue repair and regenerate faster.
Recent 2016 research published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation shows that the application of light therapy also promotes the growth of healthy muscle tissue, naturally increasing muscle size and bulk—as well as strength.
PDT with both red and near infrared wavelengths, aren’t just safe for eyes. They’re also a proven way to help heal eye injuries, reduce inflammation, and protect against vision loss, as shown in numerous peer-reviewed clinical studies. PDT has shown especially positive results for people with glaucoma and age-related macular degeneration.
One of the primary responses to PDT is a pronounced reduction in inflammation and oxidative stress, with significantly lowered joint pain. Dr. Sarah Ballantyne, aka Paleo Mom, suffered from chronic pain for years from fibromyalgia, but says she hasn’t been symptomatic since she started using PDT.
The more efficiently your cells create ATP energy through cellular respiration, the better your body feels and performs. Red and NIR light stimulates mitochondria and works against nitric oxide & oxidative stress that weakens our cells and slows us down.