We have discussed, photobiomodulation in several past podcasts. It’s essentially shining lights on the head in order to positively influence brain function. Growing research supports the use of photobiomodulation for Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
In this episode, we review the hot off the press positive results of a recent clinical trial done by Dr. Berman's group at the Quiet Mind Foundation and his colleagues at the Texas A&M Dept. of Neurosurgery using 1068nm transcranial and intraocular photobiomodulation to treat early to mid-stage dementia. This was a randomized, double-blind placebo-control trial.
Several of the folks using this "light helmet" for 6 minutes, twice a day for 8 weeks had significant improvement in memory and cognition.
Dr. Berman recounts his experiences and talks about where similar devices to the one used in this trial can be obtained.
In This Episode
2:24 - What is photo-bio-modulation?
6:11 - The clinical trial Marvin just completed on Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s patients and what the results taught them about the laser treatments
16:43 - How does this intervention fit into the current dementia-care model? Does it slow the progression of the disease? Does it help increase the number of good days?
19:03 - The importance of functional medicine elements in the treatment of dementia and use of photo-bio-modulation
21:03 - Is this device commercially available? And how much does it cost?
Links
Quiet Mind Foundation
Alzheimer’s Disease - Going Beyond the Hypothesis
Brain Stimulation for Early Alzheimer's Disease
Strong Heart, Sharp Mind with Marwan Sabbagh MD
Plasma Exchange, Albumin & IVIg for Alzheimer's - AMBAR Trial Results with Merce Boada MD PhD
Towards Understanding "Lyme" & Alzheimer's Relationships with Alan MacDonald MD
Our Sense of Smell - Brainwaves of COVID and Alzheimer's with Thom Cleland PhD
Our Brains Need Meditation - Here's Why with Hemal Patel PhD
Lisa's Story - Chap. 2 - Living Well with Alzheimer's
Usable Technology for Brain Aging & Dementia with Ben Hampstead PhD
Your Brain On Sugar
Working with Trauma in Alzheimer's & Dementia
Why I'm excited about Aducanumab (Aduhelm)!
Living well with Alzheimer's - Lisa's story of getting back to herself.
Does the new Alzheimer's drug Aducanumab mean the end of Alzheimer's? with Marwan Sabbagh, MD.
People Getting Better- More Trial Results with Drs Ann Hathaway & Deborah Gordon
New Study Results with Drs Kat Toups & Dale Bredesen
Being Patient - The Evolution of Data in Alzheimer's & Dementia with Deborah Kan
Pushing Back Against Dementia - Chrissy's Journey
A Patient Story: The Heart-Brain Connection & Energy
Taking Hormones After Menopause - New Data with Felice Gersh MD
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