coppergardener
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joined Jun 2006
Here is some more info. 😉
Monochromatic wound healing and neuropathy
Research—though still somewhat limited in terms of large-scale clinical trials—suggests that monochromatic infrared light, specifically at an 890nm wavelength, can be quite effective. It seems to help restore sensation and dial down the pain for those dealing with neuropathy; plus, it improves circulation, which in turn speeds up the healing process for stubborn, non-healing ulcers. The theory is that this infrared light triggers the release of nitric oxide into the bloodstream, which boosts local circulation and gets the blood flowing better. For folks living with diabetes, circulation is often a struggle because of naturally lower nitric oxide levels and, let’s face it, more sedentary lifestyles.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_t...ight_treatment (The whole concept of light therapy is actually quite fascinating—not just infrared! If you're interested, you might want to look into Seasonal Affective Disorder; I actually did a presentation on it back during my college days, so I found it all rather interesting.)