• Update Date:2007-05-26

Smoking is a very though habit to break. There are many techniques out there that can help break this deadly habit. However, not many of these methods have no side effects and an extremely high level of success such as laser therapy. With one treatme

Smoking is a very though habit to break. There are many techniques out there that can help break this deadly habit. However, not many of these methods have no side effects and an extremely high level of success such as laser therapy. With one treatment many people end up quitting effortlessly and begin to restore their health and reduce chances of disease in the future to come.
What is laser therapy? Low Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) is a safe, painless, and scientifically-proven treatment method that has been in use since the 1960s. The technique works by using lasers to non-thermally and non-invasively stimulate the body's healing processes. Today it is being used for an ever-increasing range of treatments including addictions therapy, stimulating metabolism, regulating moods, boosting the immune system, relieving inflammation and pain, and much more.
How does it work? Therapeutic lasers are applied to therapeutic points on the body known as acupuncture points. Acupuncture points are points of access to the body's inner network of energy channels. Acupuncture points have been used and studied in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) for over 5,000 years and their use is becoming a common form of treatment for many western modalities of medicine.
When therapeutic laser is applied to acupuncture points, it produces a therapeutic effect specific to the condition, normalizing the body's imbalances. This method has proven to be very effective for addictions, pain relief, and for mental, physical, and emotional disorders such as stress, depression, and insomnia.
Laser therapy for smoking and weight loss has become a very popular form of treatment. The key to its effectiveness lies in the use of acupuncture point theory in treatment. However, this does not mean that all laser therapists offering these treatments have a background in acupuncture and Traditional Chinese Medicine theory of treatment.
Is laser therapy safe? Are there side effects?Studies all agree that laser therapy is safe when used appropriately by trained professionals. It is generally painless and throughout its history of use there have been no major side-effects. Laser therapy is appropriate for patients of all ages. Studies have shown that laser light may actually stimulate cancer cells, but in order to do this, the laser would have to touch the cancer cells. Photosensitive medications can be stimulated by laser light; pregnancy, epilepsy, pacemakers, and implanted defibrillators may be triggered by electro-stimulation.
Contra-indications to laser therapy: " Pregnancy (or suspect you are) " Pace-makers " Implanted defibrillator " Active cancer or receiving treatment for cancer " Epilepsy " MS " MD
If you have any of these conditions, please contact your family doctor prior to booking an appointment and obtain written consent from them for permission to proceed with laser therapy.
Is laser therapy Effective? There is a great number of studies that have been done on the effects of laser therapy and more than 90% of these studies verify its effectiveness. As more and more studies on laser therapy are being conducted, the effectiveness of laser therapy on an ever-widening range of conditions is being validated by medical research.
How do I choose a laser therapist? There is presently no regulation of laser therapists within Canada. There are many important things to consider which will affect the quality of your treatment. Does the therapist have a medical background? What sort of training has the therapist received? Is their laser equipment FDA-approved and is it licensed with Health Canada as a medical device? There are many lasers on the market, many of which have not been approved for medical use in Canada or USA. The use of such lasers can reduce the effectiveness of treatment results or cause injury due to improper calculation of laser dosage.AcuLaser Canada is committed to offering the highest standard of service. Treatments are administered by highly-trained laser therapists with 4 to 5 years medical training in Traditional Chinese Medicine diagnosis and treatment. Our therapeutic lasers are leaders in laser technology and safety. What does a treatment involve? An initial treatment involves a complete evaluation identifying any health issues that are specific to you. A treatment plan will be formulated and the professional will then treat selected acupuncture points on your ears and body with the therapeutic laser. You will be recommended various supplements and herbal prescriptions to help you through your transition to begin a healthier lifestyle, to aid in your recovery, and to improve overall health. You can expect your initial treatment to take 1 to 1 hours.
If you are ready to take your first step towards a healthy lifestyle. Book to see a qualified laser therapist today.

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