{"id":39513,"date":"2024-06-13T13:39:25","date_gmt":"2024-06-13T13:39:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drlesliekorn.com\/?post_type=research-databases&#038;p=39513"},"modified":"2025-02-25T09:16:43","modified_gmt":"2025-02-25T09:16:43","slug":"photobiomodulation-light-therapy-mental-physical-health","status":"publish","type":"research-databases","link":"https:\/\/drlesliekorn.com\/es\/research\/photobiomodulation-light-therapy-mental-physical-health\/","title":{"rendered":"The Benefits of Photobiomodulation for Autism, Dementia, Traumatic Brain Injury, and Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1002\" height=\"994\" src=\"https:\/\/drlesliekorn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/biomodulation-autism-mental-health.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-39514\" srcset=\"https:\/\/drlesliekorn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/biomodulation-autism-mental-health.png 1002w, https:\/\/drlesliekorn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/biomodulation-autism-mental-health-526x522.png 526w, https:\/\/drlesliekorn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/biomodulation-autism-mental-health-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/drlesliekorn.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/biomodulation-autism-mental-health-768x762.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I have used <a href=\"https:\/\/drlesliekorn.com\/blog\/photobiomodulation\/\">Photobiomodulation<\/a> for over a year consistently for my own brain health, and I recommend it to my clients for a range of needs: cognitive performance, athletic performance, traumatic brain injury, PTSD, depression, and anxiety. I love how it makes me feel and think. The research on its diverse applications is burgeoning. I review the research every 6 months and want to give you an update.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is Photobiomodulation?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Photobiomodulation (PBM) uses red or near-infrared (NIR) light from lasers to penetrate the tissues of the scalp and skull and deliver therapeutic doses of light to neural cells. Whole-body Photobiomodulation has shown a positive systemic and local response in quality of life, pain, sleep disorders, tiredness, muscle spasms, muscle stiffness, circadian rhythm, and fibromyalgia. It has been shown to promote tissue healing in dentistry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The research on its use for traumatic brain injury gives us hope for a noninvasive intervention when also supplemented with omega-3 fatty acids and herbal medicines that perfuse the brain. I have worked with many pediatric clinicians and was pleased to see this method applied to Autism symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What I Look For in Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When reviewing articles, I always look for who is conducting the research. The research with children was conducted by Margaret Naeser, PhD at the Veterans Administration and Boston University Medical Center. She is one of the authors and a long-time proponent of Photobiomodulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Read some of the latest research below on the use of photobiomodulation for:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Autism Spectrum Disorder<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Autism Spectrum Disorder is associated with mitochondrial dysfunction and neuroinflammation, dysfunctional neuronal activity, and neuronal cell death. There is also an imbalance of functional connectivity throughout the brain. Photobiomodulation showed increased connectivity. This study was a randomized, double-blind, concurrent, sham-controlled trial that showed significant improvement in Autism Spectrum Disorder symptoms in two-to-six-year-old children, as measured by changes in the Childhood Autism Rating Scale (CARS), EEG, and parental interviews.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Dementia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In a study of patients with mild to moderately severe dementia, after 12 weeks, there was a significant improvement in increased function, better sleep, fewer angry outbursts, less anxiety, and reduced wandering. Rapid decline was observed during the follow-up 4-week period with no treatment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Traumatic Brain Injury<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Traumatic Brain Injury is a complex syndrome that affects all aspects of brain structure and function. Self-care for Traumatic Brain Injury is so intensive that I always appreciate any passive intervention that is easy for my clients. This research explores how Photobiomodulation works on multiple levels, including cellular, neural, and inflammatory, and discusses proposed micro and macro effects and benefits for this complex chronic condition.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Multiple Sclerosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Fatigue and weakness are two main disabling symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis. This research showed significant improvement in strength (but not endurance) in a small sample of people with mild-moderate relapsing-remitting Multiple Sclerosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pain<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Several studies were reviewed with good to excellent evidence for the benefits of Photobiomodulation for acute and chronic pain.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Oral lichen planus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oral lichen planus is a painful condition usually treated with steroids, which can cause significant side effects. 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