Dr. Andy Kaufman Reviews Studies of Infrared Therapy: Is It a Health Miracle or Gimmick?

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Dr. Andy Kaufman reviewed studies on exposure to red light and infrared therapy, also called low level laser light therapy (LLLT) or photobiomodulation (PBM). The studies showed no clear benefit to infrared therapy for pain, but the results for macular degeneration were positive for improvement in visual acuity. He reviewed a single study that examined infrared stimulation on the brain of 43 dementia patients and reported significant improvement in test scores. Dr. Kaufman says that there is almost no risk from using red light and infrared therapy. Most studies show that the higher frequency ranges with more infrared are more beneficial for serious conditions. He said that water is maximally improved at 3000 nanometers of wavelength. He did not recommend an intensity level for treatment; near infrared wavelength ranges from 800 to 2500 nanometers while far infrared wavelength is about 3000 nanometers.

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Introduction into light therapy with Dr. Paul Anderson said working with pads that can be purchased over the counter in the near infrared range are very safe, but he recommends working with a healthcare provider if wattage is increased.

 

 

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MJRaichyk, PhD
MJRaichyk, PhD
1 month ago

Kaufman’s analysis is such self-aggrandizing molded cheese….. Totally useless nay-saying in order to brag about his own protocols… For example,  there were numerous cases where he acknowledges there were SOME STUDIES that showed favorable results BUT HE DISCARDS the WHOLE LOT as BEING THE MINORITY of studied systems,instead of focusing on WHICH PROTOCOL, duration, intensity, application-location etc got the favorable outcomes..   PLUS omission examples..  not one discussion of the use of a photobiomodulation TORCH applied to ACUPUNCTURE points in reduction of pain.. WORSE was the coverup he did. saying there’s solar infrared everywhere and it penetrates everywhere, ignoring insulation, thermal… Read more »

Tom Ball
Tom Ball
1 month ago

He’s certainly not the first one to consider the effects of light ….on the eyes.
But I’m sure he’s probably among the first to try to call dibs on credits and try to cash in.

Zorro
Zorro
1 month ago

I remember infrared lamp therapies from the 1960s. Maybe before.