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A revolutionary non-invasive brain treatment invokes a powerful restorative impact on TBI, the latest science published this month demonstrates. This new science harnesses the power of light - near-infrared light. High powered or multi-watt coherent infrared light, or "neuro-laser" safely reaches into the brain and activates numerous brain reparative processes, including the production of brain-derived neurotrophic factor, the brain's own repair system.
Theodore Henderson, MD, PhD, authored the study Multi-watt near-infrared light therapy as a neuroregenerative treatment for traumatic brain injury, which was published May 3, 2016 in the Neural Regeneration Research, and is cited in the National Library of Congress (Pubmed).
"Only multi-watt
neuro-laser has sufficient energy to penetrate skin and skull, reaching
the deep parts of the brain where injuries are, with no irritation to
the skin or other side effects," said Dr. Henderson, who has co-authored
five related studies in the last year outlining the efficacy of the
procedure and the biological mechanisms of the light (see 5 Recent Studies Show NILT Helps TBI).
"The patients are responding very positively, and our data is
consistently showing robust responses. This treatment is really helping
turn lives around. The stories we're hearing are amazing."
The new treatment is spearheaded by Drs. Henderson and Larry Morries,
co-Founders of the Neuro-Laser Foundation. They are on the forefront of
studying the effectiveness of treating TBI patients with a specialized
method referred to as NILT.
With millions of TBI
survivors, and various other possible applications for NILT, this is one
of the hottest topics in neuro-science today, according to Dr.
Henderson. Their recent work has also revealed NILT may have promise for
treating depression.
Former police officer Jennifer Fortezzo
is one example. After retiring from the police force due to injury, the
after-effects of numerous traumatic brain injuries began taking a
serious toll on her life. Beleaguered with daily suicidal thoughts, she
sought solutions to what is largely considered to be an "untreatable"
condition. She began NILT treatments with Dr. Henderson in March. Just a
few months later, today Fortezzo has joined the "Say Goodbye TBI"
campaign and reports, "It's been very freeing for me. I felt for so
many years like I was in bondage. And this is the first time I feel
free."
"The need is
tremendous. We suspect there are many other ways NILT could help the
brain heal," said Dr. Morries, who together with Dr. Henderson, is
seeking $2.5 million through the "Say Goodbye TBI" campaign for research and for financial aid to provide treatment for military veterans and first-responders.
The study also
highlighted that the required equipment and low number of applications
shown to be effective point to potential for wide dissemination, as it
has also been found to be safe in the hands of properly trained
professionals. The method, currently in the patent process, utilizes
unique infrared laser instruments developed to Drs. Morries and
Henderson's specifications.
The Neuro-Laser Foundation (NLF) is a non-profit organization, based in Denver, Colorado,
dedicated to transforming lives of those distraught with various
psychiatric and neurological conditions, some resulting from traumatic
brain injury (TBI). Building on more than 30 years of studying the
effects of near-infrared light on cells and tissues, the Foundation is
advancing technology and treatment approaches that will increase quality
of life factors for people impacted by traumatic brain injury.
More information is available at TBI.care or calling (720) 493-1101.
Media Contact: David Jahr, (949) 874-2667, Email
SOURCE Neuro-Laser Foundation
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