Today, Ellen Kamhi PhD RN interviewed Dr. Curtis Turchin to discuss the benefits and the effective use of light and laser therapy to treat acute and chronic pains.

About Curtis Turchin

Curtis Turchin, M.A., D.C. has a bachelor’s degree in pre-medical studies and psychology from the University of Southern California, a master’s degree in education from San Francisco State University, and a doctor of chiropractic from Palmer College.

Dr. Turchin is considered one of the experts in the field of light and laser therapy for the treatment of acute and chronic pain.  He has been using this modality for 35 years. In 1998 and 1999 he was Director of Clinical Sciences for Bales Scientific, the developer of the first FDA cleared light device and is presently director of clinical sciences for two light and laser companies.

Publications

He has published 4 books, more than 20 journal articles, and has been extensively interviewed on radio and television. Dr. Turchin is the author of the text, Light and Laser Therapy: Clinical Procedures, described as the authoritative text on clinical light treatment as well as LED and Light Therapy, Veterinary Laser Therapy, and Treating Addictions with Light Therapy, the only book published on this unique subject. 

Dr. Turchin has taught therapists and doctors in the U.S., Europe, Japan, Brazil, Canada, and Guatemala. He has a private practice in the Sonoma wine country.

Contact: CurtisTurchin (at) Gmail.com
https://lzrultrabright.com/

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You may also be interested in the podcast about Far Infrared Light Energy with Phillip Wilson

Healthy light or light wellness is the topic of discussion when Ellen Kamhi PHD RN, interviews Regina Lausell, MFA.

Who is Regina Lausell?

At a young age she was diagnosed with autoimmune disorders and triumphed over many wellness hurdles. Now, she is sharing her awareness and the more esoteric revelations she’s discovered after decades of focused research and personal care.

With a BFA in Interior Design and an MFA in Architectural Lighting, Regina designs for both visual and non-visual aspects of architectural lighting to support our well-being through inner physiology and outer, physical comfort within each space. While working as a lighting designer and CEU educator, researching the topic of light and health grew into a beloved hobby. This practice literally changed her life.

Using her background in marketing and communications for a State Regional Planning Council, Regina focuses her efforts in light wellness toward educating communities and business owners at large about the benefits of infusing health-driven lighting strategies into their daily lifestyle and the fabric of local businesses.

Contact: regina@lightvitalitygroup.org
Website: lightvitalitygroup.org

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Ellen Kamhi, PhD, RN, interviews Phillip Wilson about far infrared light energy and sauna therapy as natural healing modalities.

Phillip graduated from Indiana University with an honors degree in Mathematics, and spent 4 years in graduate school in mathematics before awakening to new understanding of life. In 1971, Phil began fasting in order to purify his body, his feelings, and his mind. By 1976, Phil was involved with natural therapies and opened up a Health Food Store and distribution facility in Columbus Ohio. Massage and wellness tools soon became his niche.

His company , Momentum98, educates consumers and health professionals about the benefits of far infrared light energy, sauna, and other natural healing modalities. He lectures widely on many aspects of the benefits of Far Infrared Energy, and has attended over 300 professional conferences and expos. He has seen over 20,000 minor or major miracles in this span of time, and will be sharing some of these stories, as well as much scientific research on these new healing modalities.

Contact:
Store & office phone: (614) 262 7087  or (800) 533 4372
www.momentum98.com
www.momentum98.com/relaxsauna.html

To listen to the interview, click the player below. If you have any questions, comments, or suggestion, please use the comment section under this post or contact Ellen Kamhi here.

When I was attending a meeting about my community, we were told that new lighting would be installed. Many people were happy to hear this, since it was thought that this would add a measure of safety for those walking around when it was dark, and as an extra security measure.
While those positive points may be true, I was not so happy with this news, since I knew it would also add to the ‘light pollution’.

Many people are not aware of the negative effects of being constantly inundated with artificial light, especially in the evening hours when natural darkness actually contributes to rest and rejuvenation, as well as the body’s ability to create and regulate specific important hormones.

A high degree of artificial light leads to light pollution. This syndrome has four components which may overlap:

• Sky Glow- inhabited areas artificially brighten the night sky
• Light Trespass- light flooding areas where it is not wanted
• Glare- can decrease visibility and cause visual discomfort
• Clutter- too many artificial light sources concentrated in over-lit areas

Over lighting causes many negative repercussions.
Over lighting actually DECREASES visibility. Our eyes are naturally designed to be dark adaptive, which means the pupil opens appropriately for the amount of light that is present. When areas are overlit at night, the pupils never become dark adapted, so areas around bright lights are much more difficult to see, which actually reduces safety.

The American Medical Association has issued a statement about the negative health effects due to excessive light exposure, and they recommend that further research investigates the effects of too much light at night. They also suggest that new technologies should reduce the effects of light on human’s ‘body clocks’, also known as the Circadian Rhythm.

Circadian Rhythms are a 24 hours day/light cycle that strongly effects all physiologic processes in all living organisms. Research clearly indicates the negative effect of light pollution on birds, frogs and other wildlife.
In the scientific article Missing the Dark: Health Effects of Light Pollution, http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2627884/ , the author points out that there is ongoing research on specific negative effects on humans, including increasing insomnia, depression, cardiovascular issues, and disturbing evidence that light pollution may be linked to increases in tumor growth, as well as the obvious effect of interfering with sleep patterns.

Scientists are investigating the link between these health issues and the fact that artificial light interferes with the body’s natural production of the hormone, melatonin. Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland during the dark hours, and acts as a trigger for a wide range of biologic activities, including offering protection against the development of cancer and tumor growth.

One thing we CAN do about it, other than educate the powers that be to stop adding to the already out of control over lighting, is to take control of our own home environment. Its best to sleep in a 100 % darkened room. These are some of the tactics I use: No digital clock in the bedroom. I put tape on all the little electronic lights that are on the cable box and TV. I also have an excellent, comfortable, contoured sleep mask. The Bucky Luggage 40 Blinks Ultralight Sleep Mask is the highest rated by Good Housekeeping. Other Masks which are completely flat to your face can interfere with sleep since the eyelashes get stuck when they move naturally during sleep cycles. I pull down all window shades and close the vertical blinds that open to the patio, to block the light that trespasses right into my room. HAPPY SLEEPING!