Infrared light therapy could help people living with dementia, scientists say

[Michel0220]

Interesting article published yesterday. Clearly, the device that is exhibited is unafordable but it is encouraging news for the technology itself (and there are cheaper devices on the market).

news.sky.com/story/infrared...

[Thal]

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[Michel0220 in reply to Thal]

I agree. Sunlight is critical too ( but a rare commodity if you live in the UK 😀).

[kaypeeoh]

This is the next big thing to try. So was B1, creatine, melatonin, exercise and a dozen other things I tried and found that were of no help. But I'm hopeful and plan to order the Vielight. At least the idea of red light stimulating mitochondrial function makes sense.

[Michel0220 in reply to kaypeeoh]

Yes. I have just ordered a Coronet. It’s on its way from Australia.

[JAS9]

I and several others have purchased the Well Red Coronet device several months ago. It compares favorably to the more expensive brands (IMHO). Much less expensive. Search on this forum to find the extensive discussion. Go here to get details about the company and their products: wellred.com.au/

[BlueHawaii in reply to JAS9]

It is a less expensive model? It is $1000! Ouch!

[Michel0220 in reply to BlueHawaii]

USD745 actually. Definitely not cheap, but more affordable than the device in the Sky News article. I think everyone needs to make their own opinion on this and whether it is worth trying. I have read quite a few testimonials and many are positive (although not all). I don’t expect a miracle cure but I have ordered my device. I will share my testimonial once I’ve been able to try it.

[Michel0220 in reply to Michel0220]

I should have mentioned the following blog that has instructions on how to build your own device redlightsonthebrain.blog/ta...

[gaga1958 in reply to Michel0220]

did you publish your testimonial on using the Coronet? I haven't seen it.

[Michel0220 in reply to gaga1958]

I posted the following earlier: I believe it stimulates my brain (I can feel it). It is hard to attribute a clear impact on my symptoms as there are many things that I do (exercise, nutrition, meditation, meds) that have an impact. I have been using my coronet since December 2021 and plan to carry on and add the nasal device.

[Zella23]

Thanks for posting, I was reading about it yesterday. My husband is still using his Red light hat and it definitely helps with PD.

[ForViolet]

Love red light. We try to keep our lights in that spectrum. Ray Peat also talks about the benefits of red light for healing along with reducing polyunsaturated fats in the diet.

[Mimer]

Thanks for sharing.

It would be interesting to see the actual study and why they selected that specific wavelength. 2048 nm is in the upper spectrum of infrared (on the other side of red and near-infrared). Wavelengths above 1000 nm (1 mm) are often defined as microwaves rather than infrared. This wavelength falls into the category of millimeter-band microwaves (1-3mm).The strange thing is that, for example, airport security scanners are using the millimeter-band. The millimeter-band does not penetrate so deep into human tissue (less than 1 mm). It is considered to be safe since most of the energy will be transformed into heat.

It might be cheaper to buy an airport security scanner though, in respect to the price of the helmet.

[Mimer in reply to Mimer]

There are other sources saying the wavelength is actually 1068 nm and not 2068 nm which makes more sence. It is still over 1 mm though.

[Mimer in reply to Mimer]

It might not be therapeutic motivations for the selected wavelength. I don't think anyone could see that wavelength. So it could be a trade-off to make an authentic placebo alternative.It leads to another interesting question. What is the price for a placebo helmet?

[kaypeeoh in reply to Mimer]

Whitten's book Red Light Therapy says 600-800nm stimulates the brain because of penetration.

[Patsylorium]

Hello Michael,Sorry to be so late answering your request. My husband did respond well to the red light therapy. He walked on his own on the beach for the first time in months. He was in a wheelchair. However shortly after that he fell and broke a hip trying to do things he should not have. However he had PSP not Parkinson's and basically nothing works for PSP. He passed away almost 6 months ago after a big struggle and we tried everything you could think of. I would recommend you try the red light therapy. My understanding is it won't hurt you and maybe it will help. I believe that the first place to start experimenting with the red light helmets was Scottsdale in Tasmania. We made our first helmet but then bought one from the Dorset Men's shed . They are very reasonably priced. We paid around

$250.00 Aud about 3 years ago. Probably a bit dearer now. The contact is Mervyn Chilcott.

[e-mail].

Good luck and don't forget John Pepper's exercise and fast walking. We had him stay with us when he toured Australia lecturing and I am convinced that it helps too.

Patsylorium

[Michel0220 in reply to Patsylorium]

Hello PatsyThank you very much for your message.

I would like to start by saying that I'm very sorry for your loss.

I have ordered a Coronet light therapy device that is on its way from Australia.

I am managing my symptoms through a comprehensive approach that includes exercise, meditation, nutrition and meds. I am very keen to experiment with the Coronet as soon as it arrives and I will share results with the HU community.

Michel

[rhyspeace12]

My husband, who has now passed away from complications due to Parkinson's, used the Vei Light 810, infa-red device and it helped a lot with his dementia. He went from not being able to play chess to once more doing so with it.