Has anyone had experience with red light/near light therapy to combat PD? It sounds very promising from the articles I have seen.

[Spudrock]

I think the trials to date have been small scale, but a trial with mice showed how effective it could be.

[WinnieThePoo]

Yes. It's popular here. Try a search

[Propertytyphoon]

Hi, there are two presentations here, one by the Australian retired Dr. Catherine Hamilton who's Co offers the Coronet wellred.com.au and the other by Dr Lim who is CEO of vielight.com

youtube.com/channel/UCN2A0v...

Hope it helps

[Spudrock in reply to Propertytyphoon]

Thanks for the quick response. Much appreciated.

[Spudrock in reply to Propertytyphoon]

Thank you. Your links were very useful.

[Zella23]

If you search my posts you ll find lots of information about using a red light hat.

[gregorio in reply to Zella23]

Here is my take on it if you click my name

[Spudrock in reply to Zella23]

Cheers. Will do.

[jimcaster]

I believe it has helped me. Use the search function and you will find several posts regarding red light therapy. Good luck!

[kaypeeoh]

So frustrating. I'm reading Red Light Therapy by Ari Whitten. On Amazon there's dozens of red light devices, all saying what you'd expect. Who to believe? Vielight appeals the most but is the most expensive by far.

[PDbeater]

I started using the red light device from wellred in Australia in July last year after a suggestion from the neurological physiotherapist I consult with on line and also a conversation I had with her and with the founder Catherine Hamilton. I'm not sure how much of a difference it has made but based on the science I believe that it has and I will definitely continue with it. I use it once daily although twice daily is recommended. I think their product is reasonably priced.

[sthjyq in reply to PDbeater]

I also purchased the Duo Coronet red light device from 'wellred' in Australia. Being an Aussie, it was great to support something made in our country. I have used it twice a day without fail for 6 weeks and I can honestly say that I feel a difference. There is less 'fog' in my brain. I do feel more alert; my facial expression is improving. I feel like I have more energy and my sleep has improved (now getting five to six hours uninterrupted). My wife feels I am more alert and more engaged in life, and yes, I do feel a lot better. Some of my friends who may only see me once a week or fortnightly have commented on the improvement in me. Let me state that, it is not a cure, but, combined with my B1 intake, some vitamins, and a lot of training (running, golf, boxing, surfing) I believe it can delay and possibly stabilise this disease.I should say I was diagnosed 7 years ago. I am 60 years young, and my main PD impact was on my left side, slight tremor and an arm that didn't want to swing plus I went from a person who needed 8 hours sleep to one who was only able to get 4 hours sleep. My brain felt 'foggy', and I was regularly feeling tired and rundown. Over the seven years I have regularly seen my neurologist every 3 months and he has been tracking my progress. The only thing that the Coronet has not been able to address yet is 'dystonia'. It is annoying as it impacts my running.

I have also been placing the Duo Coronet on my stomach and running the sequence once a day. I am hoping that it will have help the gut issues that PD folk seem to have.

My next trick is working out how to take it with me when we begin to resume our overseas holiday travels. I am now reliant on this device.

[kaypeeoh]

I just watched Dr Hamilton's webinar video. What struck me the most was her assertion that red light helped to counteract apathy. One of the major non-motor PD signs is apathy. I'm wondering if apathy has been my problem for quite a while.

When I had to be tested for driving ability I think I failed the test because I didn't have any will to answer the questions. I remember thinking, "This is bullshit. I'm done with this crap." Definitely apathetic.

So I'm convinced. I'm going with the Vielight because the of the intranasal device. This puts red light closest to the basal ganglia, I believe. Her assertion, like many others, is that PD is due to weak mitochondria. Red light energy gets the membrane-bound cells working better.

[Propertytyphoon in reply to kaypeeoh]

I understand that wellred/ Catherine Hamilton are working on the nasal probe now to add soon, which would edge it for me I think

[pdkid]

hihi! what about red light therapy if you have dbs? is it ok to still keep going with it?

[robinson621]

I Have used red light treatment on my back for nearly a week, i have noticed that my movement and balance has improved, and i walk and turn around a little faster now. Please let us know about your experience with PD red light treatment

[rhyspeace12]

My husband used the Vielight 810 red lite therapy. it helped him a lot with his dementia. He was able to play chess again.