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(We did not write the information contained herein; these statements are compiled from a variety of scientific and company sources. Some information in this article was taken from a document prepared by a medical doctor about a similar device which contains the same treatment modalities and the same technology as Laser+Aid™, but which is approved for use only by licensed professionals. The laser used in the Laser+Aid has FDA status, but not all statements contained herein may have been evaluated by the FDA. User discretion is advised.  Again, we are not medical doctors nor scientists, and we did not write, nor have the technical training to confirm, this material.  We assume no liability associated with the material contained herein or the use of the therapy device, as allowed by law.)

The Laser+Aid is a small and portable, multi-modality pulsed cold laser device that is based on quantum medicine technology, which is revolutionizing healing in modern healthcare. The healing modalities included in the  Laser+Aid are based on nearly forty years of clinical research.  It is manufactured by the same company that makes the world's most successful multi-modality laser treatment device for use by licensed medical practitioners. It is designed especially for home use to relieve pain and to treat wide range of symptoms that are inflammation-based. It can be operated for up to 18 hours on its rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Laser+Aid provides relieves acute and chronic pain, improves blood circulation, heals wounds and reduces inflammation all in the comfort of your home or office.

Laser+Aid is recommended for carpal tunnel syndrome, whiplash, migraines, back pain, arthritis, tennis elbow, knee pain (such as from torn meniscus), Morton's neuroma, TMJ pain, sprained ankle, plantar fasciitis and more.  Anything that's due to inflammation can be helped by the Laser+Aid.  (Learn more about these maladies on the respected Mayo Clinic website.  No endorsement should be inferred.)

Laser+Aid contains three treatment programs, all of which have been preset for different conditions:  5Hz, 50Hz and Variable.

A Highly Effective, Multi-Therapeutic Device

This outstanding low-level laser therapy (LLLT) device combines four energy sources, each is known for its therapeutic effect. These were selected due to the strong scientific evidence and long-term studies supporting their use and benefits:

pulsed laser radiation
• pulsed infrared radiation
• pulsed visible red light
static, permanent magnetic field

LLLT is a well-established healing modality with strong scientific, evidence-based physiological and clinical applications. LLLT involves applying a "low" energy or "low-level" laser to tissue in order to stimulate cellular processes and enhance biochemical reactions. Low-level lasers are safe, non-toxic and non-invasive.

Laser+Aid's combination of several varying light types and intensities increases its effects. Visible lights such as red light have a shallow penetration (1 to 3 mm), which is limiting as to their benefits. Infrared light has a deeper penetration (10 to 15 mm). However, the Handy+Cure's use of several light modalities concurrently enables a much deeper penetration of the beneficial effects of all light modalities (up to 8 to 10 cm).

Incorporation of these four sources into one single device that is proven to achieve rapid and efficient, synergistic clinical therapeutic effects in a relatively short time. The device is particularly effective in situations where cell tissue has become inflamed. Inflammation of cell tissue is caused by reduced microcirculation, which changes the quantity of blood supply to the cells, resulting in ischemic injury. By shortening the period of the ischemic state, thus increasing vasodilation, the device reduces the duration of the disease, lessening accompanying pain. Quantum medicine improves microcirculation, which removes toxic waste products from the site and improves the supply of oxygen to the hypoxic cells.

Laser+Aid's therapeutic action operates via one of the most fundamental molecular mechanisms in the human body, ATP (adenosinetriphosphate). Mitochondria of all living cells are often termed cellular "powerhouses" because of their involvement in converting chemical energy of nutrient molecules into the chemical energy of ATP. The chemical process of adding an inorganic phosphate to a molecule is called phosphorilation. The phosphorilation process in the mitochondria is composed of cytochroms, which are chromophores, molecules that respond to light radiances such as are incorporated in the Laser+Aid. The phosphate groups of ATP, especially the terminal one, can be transferred by means of enzymes to other molecules in order to increase their reactivity. In this way, ATP links the energy-producing aspects of cellular biochemical reactions to the energy requiring aspects of biological work, such as movement, protein synthesis and active transport. Positive outcome is achieved through chemical processes in the cells that are responsive to bio-photons, leading to renewed cellular energy (ATP) production and restoration of impaired cellular functions. Up to a 150% increase of ATP production has been shown.

In a recent study, brain tissue was irradiated with near-infrared laser (830 nm) in vitro, and the content of ADP and ATP were monitored in the tissues. A rise in ATP content of the brain tissue was observed, thus confirming the effect of LLLT on ATP production. Increased cellular ATP enables the ischemic (blood-deficient) cells in the damaged tissue to heal and to attain their normal functions.

Delayed or secondary response consists of a systemic effect caused by circulating photoproducts of irradiation in the blood and lymphatic systems. Increased plasma concentration of certain types of prostaglandins, enkephatens and endorphins have all been identified and play a major role in the mechanism of reduction of inflammation, pain attenuation and wound healing.

Use of the Laser+Aid can increase the speed, quality and strength of cellular tissue repair, can increase blood supply to the affected area, is reported to stimulate the immune system, is reported to stimulate nerve function, is reported to develop collagen and muscle tissue, is reported to help generate new healthy cells and tissue, and is reported to promote faster wound healing and clot formation. This method can even provide significant results for the elderly, or for patients suffering from long-term illnesses or cell damage. The device can speed recovery and relief when used alone or in combination with other medical therapeutic modalities. It can reduce the need for analgesic and anti-inflammatory medication.

Advantages

Non-Invasive
• Painless
• No Side Effects
• Safe To Use (always follow instructions and wear protective goggles)
• Drug-Free
• Surgery-Free
• Easy To Use
• Quick (takes just minutes per session)
• Compact (small enough to carry with you)
• Requires Minimal Training
• Offers A Diversity Of Frequencies For Treating Different Clinical Conditions
• Can Be Used For Both Human And Animal Healing
• Can Be Used Without Medical Supervision (but is also used by professionals in clinics and hospitals)
• Anti-Inflammatory, Analgesic, Improves Micro-Circulation, Anti-Edema, Increases Immunity
Use On Injuries, Neurological Conditions, Fractures, Dermatological Issues, Wounds & More That Are Inflammation-Based

Safety

Over 2000 studies of LLLT have shown that it is safe. Used according to directions, the Laser+Aid™ is safe. Laser+Aid™ is a Class 1 laser device. Class 1 laser devices present minimal potential for harm to the user and are classified as NSR (No Significant Risk) by the FDA. The HC is strong enough to be effective in promoting healing, but weak enough to be safer than the professional-only devices used by doctors and veterinarians.  As a precaution, do not direct the Laser+Aid™ on a pregnant womb or on a pacemaker, and always be sure to wear appropriate protective eyeware.

Super-Pulsed Infrared Laser Radiation

Low-level laser therapy penetrates up to 7cm deep into tissue and has strong stimulating effects on blood circulation membranes and intracellular metabolism. The laser emits energy in a form of photons; these particles of energy are absorbed by cells and tissue, resulting in conversion of light into biochemical energy. Multiple physiological responses are thereby initiated and normal cell function may be restored. This process can be curative and can eliminate symptoms (i.e. pain, edema, etc).

Some Of The Biological Effects of LLLT, As Verified By Research Studies

Bio stimulation and photo stimulation

Endogenous opiate production

Capillary and pre-capillary vasodilatation

Increased neo-vascularization

Increased collateral axons sprouting

Increase in perception of sensory nerve

Increase in amplitude of action potential of nerves

Prevention of post-traumatic degeneration of nerves

Stimulation of the regenerative processes of tissues

Stimulation of the immune system

Stimulation of the metabolic system

Increased leukocyte phagocytosis

Increased collagen and fibroblast synthesis

Increased DNA and RNA synthesis in E coli cells

Increased cell respiration and production of cellular product

Increased activity of succinic acid dehydrogenization in tissue surrounding wound rim

Acceleration of fracture consolidation

Increased ESR in patients with Rheumatoid arthritis

Decreased prostaglandin level

Increased epithelial activity

Increased drainage of interstitial liquids

Conditions For Which LLLT Has Been Shown Effective

Typical pain-producing conditions which are treated include:

Spinal diseases comprising early osteochondrosis, scoliosis, intervertebral disk hernia, post-traumatic pain, carriage disorders, radiculitis, ischialgia
• Joint diseases, such as arthritis, arthrosis, coxarthrosis, contractures, myositis
Muscle, tendon and ligament strains

LLLT has shown to have a positive effect at both the cellular and tissue level for the treatment of disorders resulting from:

• inhibited blood supply, leading to the development of acute or chronic tissue hypoxia
• destruction of tissue at different levels
• decreased regenerative abilities of cells
• altered cell metabolism

How Does LLLT Work?

Low level laser therapy has been shown to treat a wide range of disorders which, at first glance, have nothing or very little in common. To list a few examples, LLLT can:

accelerate wound and burn healing
reduce pain
improve the condition of patients after a stroke
help in treatment of diabetic angiopathy
reduce stiffness and inflammation

The physiological effects of laser light at low intensity are not completely understood, but what is known from a biochemical model is often summarized in terms of three main effects:

biostimulation/tissue regeneration
anti-inflammatory action
analgesic action

LLLT and ATP

One of the most important effects of LLLT is that it accelerates Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) production, by increasing metabolism at the cellular level, and enabling the ischemic cells in the damaged tissue to heal and to attain their normal functions.

ATP is an organic compound composed of adenine, the sugar ribose, and three phosphate groups. It captures chemical energy obtained from the breakdown of food molecules and releases it to fuel other cellular processes, serving as the major energy source within the cell to drive a number of important biological processes. ATP is present in every cell, and essentially all the physiological mechanisms that require energy for operation obtain it directly from stored ATP.

Cells require chemical energy for three general types of tasks: to drive metabolic reactions that would not occur automatically; to transport needed substances across membranes; and to do mechanical work, such as moving muscles. When energy is needed by the cell, it is converted from storage molecules into ATP. ATP then serves as a shuttle, delivering energy to places within the cell where energy-consuming activities are taking place.

Extracellularly, ATP has been found to act as a neurotransmitter. ATP receptors are widespread through the body. On its own it is known to have effects in the arteries, intestines, lungs, and bladder. It is also often released in tandem with other neurotransmitters, perhaps to add chemical stability.

Therapeutic and Synergestic Benefits of Additional Modalities

One of the key features which differentiates Laser+Aid (and the professional-only products with which it shares technology) from other LLLT devices is that they combine low-level laser with additional modalities to achieve synergic therapeutic effects.

Low-intensity radiation in the red and infrared spectral ranges induces prolonged photochemical processes, which play an important role in the achieving the clinical therapeutic effects of quantum therapy. The most prominent of these effects is improved blood microcirculation , which further enhances the therapeutic effect of the LLLT. The biological effect is due to the vasodilatation of small blood vessels, a decrease in the adhesive ability of blood cells, and formation of new microvessels.

In addition, low-intensity radiation via red light has a positive influence on the quantity and quality of endogenous photosensitizers in blood plasma, leading to increased cell bactericidal activity. This is thought to assist in healing wounds and trophic ulcers, when normal, not excessive level of bactericidal activity helps to keep wounds and ulcers clean, thus speeding up the healing process.

Static magnetic therapy has been shown to have a beneficial effect on the body, although the mechanism by which this is achieved is not yet fully understood. Possible explanations for the beneficial effect of static magnetic therapy include:

Decreasing the firing rate of chronic pain neurons.
Changing the rate of enzyme mediated reactions, which may play a role in inflammatory cascades and free radical generation.
Modulating intracellular signaling by affecting the functioning of calcium channels in cell membranes.
Causing changes in blood flow

The Magnetic Field

Provides energy-mediated protection of organism against deleterious environmental impacts, including climatic factors and electromagnetic fields. The magnetic field also keeps ionized molecules of tissues in a dissociated state, thus enhancing the energy potentials at the molecular and cellular levels.

In addition, the magnetic field influence the dipoles of the biological molecules of the fluid media of the body to pass from the chaotic state into the oriented state, lining up exactly along the power lines of the external magnetic field; the direction of these power lines coincides with the direction of the laser radiation. In this case less radiation is loosened than in case when there is no external magnetic field.

Clinical Effects:
pain relief
improvement of cell regeneration potential
improvement of tissue nutrition
antiedematic effect

Infrared Radiation

Penetrates shallower tissue depths and has a broader spectrum compared to laser radiation. It has powerful tonic effects on the central and vegetative neural systems.

Clinical Effects:
prevention and treatment of cellulite
heating of superficial tissue levels
influence on skin receptors, with an increase of pain threshold
activation of microcirculation
improvement of epithelium and skin regeneration
deepening of laser radiation penetration into tissues

Pulsed Red Light

Is identified with beneficial anti-inflammatory effect (especially in areolar tissue). According to long-term studies, pulsed red light in known to improve psycho-emotional tonus - despite the fact that it penetrates smaller tissue depths. In addition, red light makes a treated area visible and has a local warming and psychotherapeutic effect.

Clinical Effects:
analgesic effect
prevention and treatment of cellulite
improvement of microcirculation
antiedematic effect
marked therapeutic effects on joints with abundant areolar tissue

Technical Information

The emitter consists of 8 LEDs and one laser diode, which is in the middle of the LEDs. When in operation, 4 of the LEDs light up in red, while the other 4 LEDs are invisible to the eye.

Specifications

Average power: Total radiation 60-90 mW
Laser radiation 0.4-1.4 mW
Infrared radiation 30-90 mW
Red LEDs
radiation 2-10 mW

Permanent magnet induction: 25-45 mT

Wavelength of:
Laser radiation 905 nm
Infrared radiation 875 nm
Red radiation 635 nm

Laser power: 25W
Maximum pulsating laser power: 14W

Class II equipment, Applied Part Type B

Laser class: 1M (IEC 60825-1)

Power supply ratings: 13.5 VDC; max. 0.7A

Mode of operation: Continuous operation

Dimensions: 17cm x 5cm x 5cm (6.7" x 2" x2")

Weight: 220g (7.8 oz.)

The equipment is not suitable for use in the presence of a flammable anesthetic mixture of air or with oxygen or nitrous oxide.

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

Research Papers (in PDF Format)

Basic Research Of Efficiency Of Magnetic & Laser Field Combo Phototherapy

Chow Et Al Lancet 2009

Defining The Specs Of Laser Therapy October 2007

Low Back Pain Plus Low-Level Laser Therapy Combined

Low Back Laser Pain Relief Utilizing Low Level Laser Therapy and Exercise Together - A Quick Overview
(a synopsis of PDF #1 above)

Low level laser pain relief may be more beneficial when used in conjunction with exercise a research journal article has found. The article is entitled:

In chronic low back pain, low level laser pain relief combined with exercise is more beneficial than exercise alone in the long term: a randomised trial.*

The article posed the question is low level laser therapy an effective accompaniment intervention for chronic low back pain?

There was three groups studied "One group received laser therapy alone, one received laser therapy and exercise, and the third group received placebo laser therapy and exercise. Laser therapy was performed twice a week for 6 weeks."

To summarize in short what they found was that in the laser therapy plus exercise group pain had reduced, and disability reduced more than in the exercise group at 12 weeks. They concluded that "In chronic low back pain, low level laser therapy combined with exercise is more beneficial than exercise alone in the long term."

The paper goes on to say that

"Several other systematic reviews have supported the role of exercise in patients with chronic low back pain.

However, it seems that in some conditions, exercise therapy alone is not sufficient to treat chronic low back pain and it is necessary to combine it with other pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic modalities."

The history of low level laser therapy use for pain moderation was mentioned - "Many authors have reported significant pain reduction with low level laser therapy in acute and chronic painful conditions (Gam et al 1993, Bjordal et al 2003, Kreisler et al 2004, Chow and Barnsley 2005, Ferreira et al 2005). Laser therapy has been thought to be useful in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders through its analgesic, myorelaxant, tissue healing, and biostimulation effects (Gam et al 1993, Jacobsen et al 1997, Djavid et al 2003, Chow and Barnsley 2005). It has been suggested that laser therapy may act by stimulating ligament repair (Reddy et al 1998), by anti-inflammatory effects (Sakurai et al 2000, Bjordal and Baxter 2006), and/or by reducing interstitial swelling by stimulating the motoricity of lymphatics (Carati et al 2003, Kaviani et al 2006)."

This paper and the research it has covered assists in demonstrating that LLLT lasers are another useful tool in the toolbox for helping to moderate pain as part of a multidisciplinary program of treatment that includes exercise to help manage pain, increase physical activity, and increase patients ability to manage their own pain.

* In chronic low back pain, low level laser therapy combined with exercise is more beneficial than exercise alone in the long term: a randomised trial. Australian Journal of Physiotherapy52: 155–160] entitled [Djavid GE, Mehrdad R, Ghasemi M, Hasan-Zadeh H, Sotoodeh-Manesh A, Pouryaghoub G (2007)