Summary
Dr. Brandon Crawford answers frequently asked questions on photobiomodulation and how laser therapy can dramatically enhance brain function and overall well-being. It emphasizes key aspects such as dosage, cellular energy, and future personalized treatments, underlining the crucial role of these therapies in clinical practice and daily health applications.
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Longevity Formula, Dr. Brandon Crawford introduces listeners to photobiomodulation, or laser light therapy, sharing his passion for the modality and its transformative effects on healing and wellness. He recounts an anecdotal experience from his internship, where laser therapy significantly improved a child's brain development, sparking his interest in the field. Dr. Crawford outlines his plans to explore the science behind lasers, their interaction with the body at cellular, atomic, and subatomic levels, and answer common questions about the therapy's mechanisms, safety, and effectiveness.
He emphasizes the importance of evidence-based literature, the role of in vitro and animal studies, and the promising results of human clinical trials in supporting photobiomodulation's efficacy and safety. The episode also touches on the various benefits of laser therapy, including enhanced cellular energy, reduced inflammation, and improved healing processes, and addresses concerns about dosage and safety. Dr. Crawford aims to demystify laser therapy and encourage its broader acceptance and understanding.
What You’ll Learn
- An introduction to laser light therapy and its applications in treating various health conditions.
- How photobiomodulation works at the cellular level, enhancing mitochondrial activity for improved health.
- The importance of dosage in photobiomodulation therapy and how it can affect healing processes.
- How PBM can increase cellular energy, reduce inflammation, and enhance tissue regeneration.
- Practical insights on using photobiomodulation for chronic conditions and daily health maintenance.
- Potential side effects and safety considerations when using laser therapy.
- Strategies for selecting optimal treatment locations for targeted photobiomodulation therapy.
Ideas Worth Sharing
“We are enhancing this tissue regenerating effect, which has a huge implication with healing” — Dr. Brandon Crawford
“My discussion around the hormetic curve and the biphasic dose response curve is that we need to understand how to dose light appropriately for the person in front of us.” — Dr. Brandon Crawford
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