Alternative Medical Therapies

14 February 2025

Low Level Laser therapy and its benefits on the body

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What effect does low level laser light have on the body?

Each wavelength used in low level laser therapy or laser color has different effects on the cells and the organism:

Red: Increases energy and cell activity, stimulates the immune system, and improves flow properties of the blood.

Low Level Laser benefits on the body

Green: Improves function and elasticity of cells and increases oxygen absorption and availability.

Blue: Has anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory effects, boosts (mental) performance and supports Anti-Aging.

UV: Inhibits bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi.

Yellow: Stimulates serotonin and vitamin D metabolism and has detoxifying and antidepressant effects.

References

Andrä Frank: The Effects of intravascular Low Level Laser Therapy in the Scope of a Redifferentiation Therapy of Malignant Tumours. German Medical Journal of Oncology; No 6/2007.
Bakeeva L, Manteiffel V, Rodichev E, Karu T: Formation of gigantic mitochondria in human blood lymphocytes under the effect of an He-Ne laser. Mol-Biol-Mosk. 1993 May-Jun; 27 (3):608-17.
Bodenburg R: Laserneedle-acupuncture and intravascular laser blood-irradiation from a legal point of view. Pain & Acupuncture, 2007; 33,1:42-48. • Boev S, Selivonenko V: The impact of the intravenous He-Ne-Laser therapy on the antioxidant system in patients with stable insertion angina and postinfarkt cardiosclerosis. Klin-Med-Mosk, 1997; 75,12:30-3.

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20 December 2024

Anxiety Disorders managed with Clinical Hypnosis

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Clinical Hypnosis is effective in treating anxiety disorders, depression, and fear in many people.

Anxiety is your body’s natural response to stress. It’s a feeling of fear or apprehension about what’s to come. However, if your feelings of anxiety are extreme, last for at least 6 months, and are interfering with your life, you may have an anxiety disorder.

What is an Anxiety Disorder?

It’s normal to feel anxious about taking a test, moving to a new place, or starting a new job. This type of anxiety is unpleasant, but it may motivate you to work harder and do a better job. Furthermore, ordinary anxiety is a feeling that doesn’t interfere with your everyday life.

In the case of an anxiety disorder, the feeling of fear is intense and sometimes debilitating and may be with you all the time. Moreover, if this disorder is left untreated, the anxiety will keep getting worse.

Symptoms can include:

anxious thoughts or beliefs that are difficult to control
difficulty falling asleep
trouble concentrating
irritability
fatigue
unexplained aches and pains
tinnitus

Clinical Hypnotherapy for Anxiety Disorders

Hypnotherapy revolves around altering a person’s brainwaves, thus, allowing them to tap into resources within themselves that they cannot reach when fully conscious. Research strongly indicates that the approach can help individuals manage their anxiety.

Ultimately, the goal of modern clinical hypnotherapy is to resolve internal conflicts, reframe psychological and emotional patterns and release negative emotions.

Through this process, consequently, the person recognizes that he is self-reliant and independent in all areas of his life and that he can rely completely on his own strengths. Additionally, he also realizes that he already has all the necessary knowledge and wisdom as well as the strengths and abilities to make any change he desires in his life.

Overcome your difficulties and obtain the mental and physical well-being you desire, with clinical hypnotherapy at Satory.

Clinical Hypnotherapy for Anxiety Disorders

References

Valentine KE, Milling LS, Clark LJ, Moriarty CL. THE EFFICACY OF HYPNOSIS AS A TREATMENT FOR ANXIETY: A META-ANALYSIS. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2019 Jul-Sep;67(3):336-363.
Leo DG, Keller SS, Proietti R. “Close your eyes and relax”: the role of hypnosis in reducing anxiety, and its implications for the prevention of cardiovascular diseases. Front Psychol. 2024 Jul 5;15:1411835.
Alladin A. Cognitive Hypnotherapy for Accessing and Healing Emotional Injuries for Anxiety Disorders. Am J Clin Hypn. 2016 Jul;59(1):24-46.

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16 December 2024

Weight loss is enhanced with Hypnotherapy

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What is Hypnotherapy?

Hypnosis is a tool used to help individuals reach a state of total relaxation. Research on hypnotherapy has shown some promise for treating obesity and helping with weight loss. During a session, the conscious and unconscious mind are able to focus and concentrate on verbal repetition and mental imagery. The mind, as a result, becomes open to suggestion and open to change with regard to behaviours, emotions, and habits. The person is not under the control of the hypnotist but instead gains access to own their innate abilities.

Forms of this alternative therapy have been used since the 1700 to help people with anything from bed-wetting to nail-biting to smoking. Research on hypnosis has also shown some promise for treating obesity.

Does Hypnotherapy work for weight loss?

Hypnotherapy for Weight loss

Hypnotherapy may be more effective than diet and exercise alone for people looking to lose weight. The idea is that the mind can be influenced to change habits like overeating.

Many research protocols have examined the use of hypnotherapy for weight loss and have concluded that hypnotherapy enhances weight loss in combination with diet and exercise. Thus, hypnosis may be a safe and effective adjuvant treatment for assisting weight loss.

What to expect from Hypnotherapy?

During hypnotherapy, your therapist, at Satory, will begin your session by explaining how hypnosis works. They’ll then go over your personal goals. From there, your therapist may begin speaking in a soothing, gentle voice to help you relax and to establish a feeling of safety.

Once you’ve reached a more receptive state of mind, your therapist may suggest ways to help you change your eating or exercise habits or other ways to reach your weight loss goals.

Certain words or repetition of certain phrases may help with this stage. Your therapist may also help you visualize yourself reaching goals through sharing vivid mental imagery.

To close the session, your therapist will help bring you out of hypnosis and back to your starting state.

References

Stradling, J., Roberts, D., Wilson, A. et al. Controlled trial of hypnotherapy for weight loss in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. Int J Obes 22, 278–281 (1998).
N.A. Roslim, A. Ahmad, M. Mansor, Myat Moe Thwe Aung, F. Hamzah, H.Hassan, Pei Lin Lua. Hypnotherapy for overweight and obese patients: A narrative review,
Journal of Integrative Medicine, Vol.19, Issue 1, 2021.
Mathieu Landry, Michael Lifshitz, Amir Raz, Brain correlates of hypnosis: A systematic review and meta-analytic exploration. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Vol.81, Part A, 2017.

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11 December 2024

Hypnotherapy for Weight Loss. Is it Beneficial?

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What is Hypnotherapy?

Does Hypnotherapy work for weight loss?

Hypnotherapy for Weight loss

Hypnotherapy may be more effective than diet and exercise alone for people looking to lose weight. The idea is that the mind can be influenced to change habits like overeating.

What to expect from Hypnotherapy?

Once you’ve reached a more receptive state of mind, your therapist may suggest ways to help you change your eating or exercise habits or other ways to reach your weight loss goals.

Certain words or repetition of certain phrases may help with this stage. Your therapist may also help you visualize yourself reaching goals through sharing vivid mental imagery.

To close the session, your therapist will help bring you out of hypnosis and back to your starting state.

References

Stradling, J., Roberts, D., Wilson, A. et al. Controlled trial of hypnotherapy for weight loss in patients with obstructive sleep apnoea. Int J Obes 22, 278–281 (1998).
N.A. Roslim, A. Ahmad, M. Mansor, Myat Moe Thwe Aung, F. Hamzah, H.Hassan, Pei Lin Lua. Hypnotherapy for overweight and obese patients: A narrative review,
Journal of Integrative Medicine, Vol.19, Issue 1, 2021.
Mathieu Landry, Michael Lifshitz, Amir Raz, Brain correlates of hypnosis: A systematic review and meta-analytic exploration. Neuroscience & Biobehavioral Reviews, Vol.81, Part A, 2017.

8 March 2024

Benefits of Endonasal Laser Therapy

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Therapy with Low Level Laser is a painless, noninvasive, biophysical therapeutic intervention. Consequently, red and near-infrared light-induced photobiomodulation therapy appears to emerge as a promising drug-free approach for promoting health benefits. Therapeutic effects result due to the penetration power of the light beam, in conjunction with their ability to positively modulate the biochemical and molecular responses.

Indications for Low Level Laser Therapy

Reduction of pain and inflammation,
Augmenting tissue repair and promoting regeneration of different tissues and nerves, and
Preventing tissue damage in situations where it is likely to occur.

Benefits of LLLT therapy in Nasal Application

Endonasal Laser Therapy

Improves rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, acute rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, sinusitis
Balances High Blood Pressure
Reduces High cholesterol levels and High blood lipids,
Decreases High blood sugar and High blood viscosity
Minimizes the Risk of a heart attack
Reduces risk of stroke
Abates inflammation and swelling
Energizes cell activity
Strengthens the immune system
Regulates blood flow and circulation
Enhances oxygen carrying capacity
As an Adjuvent treatment for the prevention of Thrombosis, Heart Attack and Stroke.

References

Gupta A, Dai T, Hamblin MR. Effect of red and near-infrared wavelengths on low-level laser (light) therapy-induced healing of partial-thickness dermal abrasion in mice. Lasers Med Sci. 2014 Jan;29(1):257-65. doi: 10.1007/s10103-013-1319-0.
Yadav A, Gupta A. Noninvasive red and near-infrared wavelength-induced photobiomodulation: promoting impaired cutaneous wound healing. Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed. 2017 Jan;33(1):4-13.
Zorzo C, Rodríguez-Fernández L, Martínez JA, Arias JL. Photobiomodulation increases brain metabolic activity through a combination of 810 and 660 wavelengths: a comparative study in male and female rats. Lasers Med Sci. 2024 Jan 12;39(1):26.

27 September 2023

Possible Contraindications to Hypnotherapy

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Hypnotherapy is a completely natural state of mind. However, there are some possible contraindications, and patients who fall into these categories should not be referred or recommended for hypnotherapy. For the majority of patients, though it is extremely beneficial and relaxing.

Clinical hypnotherapy, is a state of deep relaxation, heightened focus and suggestibility. It is a state that heals the mind, body and emotion while enjoying a level of relaxation between sleep and wakefulness. Hypnosis is therefore, completely intertwined with personal development and can provide solutions to many problems in a completely safe way.

Contraindications for hypnotherapy include:

Epilepsy – completely contraindicated
Serious heart condition
Persistent alcohol or drug abuse – completely contraindicated
Contraindications for Hypnotherapy
Psychosis – completely contraindicated
Pregnancy
Schizophrenia,
Bipolar disorder,
Severe psychiatric conditions

References

Elkins G. Can Hypnotherapy Increase Well-Being? Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2022 Oct-Dec;70(4):325-327.
Na H, Ekanayake V, Padilla V, Elkins GR. Pilot Study of Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy for Well-Being (HRT-WB): A New Intervention to Enhance Well-Being and Positive Affect. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2022 Oct-Dec;70(4):328-349.
McCann BS. Prevalence of Different Approaches to Clinical Hypnosis: Bridging Research and Practice. Int J Clin Exp Hypn. 2023 Apr-Jun;71(2):139-152.

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20 September 2023

What Happens in an Hypnotherapy Session?

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Hypnotherapy is a changed state of awareness and increased relaxation that allows for improved focus and concentration. It is an induced increase in parasympathetic tone in order to create “a non-judgmental immersive experience”, as is noted by Dr. David Spiegel, a Stanford University psychiatrist. Clinical Hypnotherapy is usually induced with the guidance of a health care provider using verbal repetition and mental images. During hypnotherapy most people feel calm and relaxed.

Initially, you’ll usually have a talk with your therapist at Satory to discuss what you hope to achieve and agree what methods your therapist will use.

After this, the hypnotherapy may begin:

Relaxation During Hypnotherapy.

The induction commences, which will lead you into a deeply relaxed state.
The therapist will use your agreed methods to help you towards your goals – for example, suggesting that you do not want to carry out a certain habit (e.g Quit Smoking).

Afterwards, the therapist will gradually bring you out of the relaxed-like state. Most people feel refreshed and relaxed.

You’re fully in control when under hypnosis and do not have to take on the therapist’s suggestions if you do not want to.

If necessary, you can bring yourself out of the hypnotic state at any time you wish.

Hypnosis does not work if you do not want to be hypnotised.

References

Mamoune S, Mener E, Chapron A, Poimboeuf J. Hypnotherapy and insomnia: A narrative review of the literature. Complement Ther Med. 2022 May;65:102805.
Krouwel M, Jolly K, Greenfield S. What the public think about hypnosis and hypnotherapy: A narrative review of literature covering opinions and attitudes of the general public 1996-2016. Complement Ther Med. 2017 Jun;32:75-84.
Desai G, Chaturvedi SK, Ramachandra S. Hypnotherapy: fact or fiction: a review in palliative care and opinions of health professionals. Indian J Palliat Care. 2011 May;17(2):146-9.

18 September 2023

Clinical Hypnotherapy

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Clinical hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses hypnosis to induce a state of deep relaxation and promote positive change. Medical hypnosis is a safe and effective complementary technique for use in medical procedures and in the treatment of many conditions.

Clinical Hypnotherapy

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), Hypnosis is defined as “a state of consciousness involving focused attention and reduced peripheral awareness characterized by an enhanced capacity for response to suggestion.” Hypnosis changes the state of consciousness of a person and allows unconscious experiences to become a modified way of looking at reality.

A trained and certified hypnotherapist at Satory, will guide you into this deep state of focus and relaxation with verbal cues, repetition and imagery. When you’re completely relaxed, this intense level of concentration and focus allows you to ignore ordinary distractions and be more open to guided suggestions to make changes to improve your health.

What conditions is hypnotherapy helpful in treating?

Hypnotherapy may help treat any number of medical conditions in which psychological factors influence physical symptoms.

Common uses include:

Stress and anxiety,
Panic attacks and
Post-traumatic stress syndrome (PTSD).
Phobias.

Behavior control issues including:

Smoking cessation,
Losing weight and
Enuresis (bedwetting).

Furthermore, other common medical uses include:

Insomnia.
Asthma.
Hot flashes during menopause.
Gastrointestinal disorders, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
Pain control, including after surgery, childbirth, cancer, fibromyalgia, burns and
Headaches (migraine and tension).
Skin conditions, including warts and psoriasis.
Side effects of cancer chemotherapy or radiation treatment, including nausea and vomiting.

References

Häuser W, Hagl M, Schmierer A, Hansen E. The Efficacy, Safety and Applications of Medical Hypnosis. Dtsch Arztebl Int. 2016 Apr 29;113(17):289-96.
Cuvelier C, Hars M, Zamorani-Bianchi MP, Herrmann FR, Wieczorkiewicz CD, Zekry D, Gold G, Trombetti A. Hypnosis to reduce fear of falling in hospitalized older adults: a feasibility randomized controlled trial. Pilot Feasibility Stud. 2023 Aug 9;9(1):139.
Webb AN, Kukuruzovic RH, Catto-Smith AG, Sawyer SM. Hypnotherapy for treatment of irritable bowel syndrome. Cochrane Database Syst Rev. 2007 Oct 17;(4):CD005110.

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5 May 2023

Alzheimer’s Disease Managed with Infrared light therapy

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Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a common, chronic progressive, neurodegenerative disorder slowly resulting in dementia. Furthermore, its etiology and pathogenesis is complex, with many genetic and environmental risk factors including stress and insulin resistance.

Pathogenesis of Alzheimer’s Disease

The main morbid hallmarks in Alzheimer’s disease have long been recognized as extracellular amyloid-β (Aβ) plaques and intraneuronal hyperphosphorylated tau protein, which are the main contributors to the development of pathology.

How to Manage Alzheimer’s disease?

Photobiomodulation (PBM) describes the therapeutic use of red or near-infrared light (Low Level Laser Therapy LLLT) to stimulate healing, relieve pain and inflammation, and prevent tissue from dying. Consequently, PBM has been applied for a diverse range of brain disorders. Moreover, it is frequently applied in a non-invasive manner, that is by shining light on the head.

Research has demonstrated that:

Alzheimer’s Disease

Transcranial PBM can enhance ATP biosynthesis, regulate mitochondrial homeostasis, and facilitate neurogenesis and/or neuroplasticity [1].

In addition, the clinical studies found that LLLT could improve cognition and decrease depression, anxiety, headache and insomnia in patients with chronic traumatic brain injury [2,3,4].

Several clinical studies have demonstrated its value in raising neurometabolic energy levels that can improve cerebral hemodynamics and cognitive abilities in humans [5].

LLLT can decelerate neurodegenerative disease progression and reduce amyloid β levels in the cortex [6].

References

Nizamutdinov D, Qi X, Berman MH, Dougal G, Dayawansa S, Wu E, Yi SS, Set. al. Transcranial Near Infrared Light Stimulations Improve Cognition in Patients with Dementia. Aging Dis. 2021 Jul 1;12(4):954-963.
Morries LD, Cassano P, Henderson TA. Treatments for traumatic brain injury with emphasis on transcranial near-infrared laser phototherapy. Neuropsychiatr. Dis. Treat 11(1), 2159-2175 (2015).
Henderson TA, Morries LD. SPECT perfusion imaging demonstrates improvement of traumatic brain injury with transcranial near-infrared laser phototherapy. Adv. Mind. Body. Med 29(4), 27-33 (2015).
Hamblin MR. Photobiomodulation for traumatic brain injury and stroke. J. Neuro. Res In press (2017).
Jack C. de la Torre, Treating cognitive impairment with transcranial low level laser therapy, Journal of Photochemistry and Photobiology B: Biology,
Vol.168, 2017, 149-155.
Stepanov, Y.V., Golovynska, I., Zhang, R. et al. Near-infrared light reduces β-amyloid-stimulated microglial toxicity and enhances survival of neurons: mechanisms of light therapy for Alzheimer’s disease. Alz Res Therapy 14, 84 (2022).

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24 March 2023

Heart Rate Abnormalities Treated with Acupuncture

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The heart rate is controlled by electrical impulses that originate in the sinus node, which is located in the right atrium, or upper chamber, of the heart. While heart rates can vary from person to person, certain heart rates can be considered dangerous. Thus, cardiac arrhythmia or heart rate abnormalities increase mortality and diminish quality of life.

Acupuncture has been found effective for the prevention of Heart Rate Abnormalities.

Heart rate abnormalities Managed with Acupuncture

According to many studies reviewed in the literature, 87% to 100% of participants converted to normal sinus rhythm after acupuncture. Therefore, acupuncture seems to be effective in treating several cardiac arrhythmias.

In a groundbreaking laboratory experiment, the researchers proved that acupuncture prevents atrial fibrillation through restoration and remodeling of the right atrial appendage.

Acupuncture is a safe and effective therapy that may be applied, in conjunction with Western medicine, to prevent atrial fibrillation and exert an anti-arrhythmic effect, thus managing heart rate abnormalities.

Furthermore, the autonomic nervous system dynamically controls the response of the body to a range of external and internal stimuli, providing physiological stability. Heart Rate Variability (HRV) is a measure of the naturally occurring beat-to-beat changes in heart rate. It serves as a critical method for gauging human health and resiliency. HRV measures regulation of the heart by the autonomic nervous system. It has been well documented in the literature that acupuncture improves HRV in humans.

References

Li JL, Wang LQ, Zhang N, Su XT, Lin Y, Yang JW, Shi GX, Liu CZ. Acupuncture as an adjunctive therapy for arrhythmia: a Delphi expert consensus survey. Cardiovasc Diagn Ther. 2021 Oct;11(5):1067-1079.
Olex S. Cardioversion of Atrial Fibrillation with Acupuncture. Medical Acupuncture.Jun 2021.235-239.
Liu, Jing, Si-nai Li, Lu Liu, Kun Zhou, Yan Li, Xiao-yun Cui, Jie Wan et al. “Conventional acupuncture for cardiac arrhythmia: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials.” Chinese Journal of Integrative Medicine (2017): 1-9.
Chung JW, Yan VC, Zhang H. Effect of acupuncture on heart rate variability: a systematic review. Evid Based Complement Alternat Med. 2014;2014:819871.
VanWormer AM, Lindquist R, Sendelbach SE. The effects of acupuncture on cardiac arrhythmias: a literature review. Heart Lung. 2008 Nov-Dec;37(6):425-31.