In addition to medical office-based use and at-home use with a purchased device, you may see RLT being promoted at beauty spas and salons, saunas, tanning salons, gyms and wellness centers. This therapy is not toxic, not invasive and not as harsh as some topical skin treatments. And I think that one thing we didnt get to is the diet does make a difference. Because the immunoglobulins contained in Intestinal Support Formula address the often overlooked piece of your gut health, your immune system. And modulation of the immune system, and calming of that basic visceral hypersensitivity and reactivity in the gut. Step 1: Down-Regulate Histamine Driving Estrogen. Red light therapy (RLT) involves exposing the body to low-wavelength red light. You cant put it in too early. And thats what I would find in this population, that they were highly sensitive, not just to supplements and food but to everything. Use the device for three minutes per session, two times per day. And Im going to look at my historical data and then do a few weeks in this kind of EMF cocoon/canopy and see if theres any appreciable difference, because I am curious. Its very unusual to see any kind of allergy. I went down a full category of EMF on the meter when I would turn my WiFi router on or off. No product order inquiries. DrMR: Well, it sounds like its almost more neurological, theres neurological facilitation of certain pathways in the brain, but wrapped into that whole scenario is a degree of psychology. And it just takes something to really kick it over. But at this point in time, theres not enough evidence to support most uses. 00:10:53Make Sure Basics Are Addressed First 00:15:31The Limbic System: One Key to Treatment 00:17:55Typically, a History of Trauma 00:25:44Programs for Limbic System Retraining 00:29:42Hyper-attentiveness & Sensitivity 00:32:18Comparison of Retraining Programs 00:37:20The Potential Impact of Screens & EMFs 00:42:38Immunoglobulin Support 00:49:26Episode Wrap-up 00:52:42, Download this Episode (right click link and Save As). This article contains scientific references. Histamine intolerance results from an excess of histamine in the digestive system where sensitivity to high histamine foods causes both digestive and non-digestive symptoms. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. Thats really what Ive been doing here for the last seven or eight months, beyond the 12 years at The Seattle Arthritis Clinic. Red light therapy allows long wavelengths to penetrate deep into the skin tissue impacting cellular and nervous system processes. There are a number of limbic system retraining things out there. Red light therapy (RLT) is an emerging treatment thats showing promise in treating wrinkles, redness, acne, scars and other signs of aging. DrMR: Right. Red light therapy is used for therapeutic purposes and utilizes red and near-infrared (NIR) light to treat the body at the cellular level. But again, not really able to fully open the diet up, lets say, or really calm things down and reset whats going on. It is not an allergy or food intolerance but more like a build-up or a bucket overflowing that causes symptoms. And this is terrific, I think, giving people another clinicians perspective on how this can be really helpful. Red light relieves itching, sneezing, coughing, and runny mucous. 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During treatment, skin specialists may use a combination of lights to treat your specific issue. So were already there. And she will talk about this as well. Steroid sprays can dry the nose, cause nosebleeds, change moods, and cause insomnia. Patients experiencing symptoms of histamine intolerance typically report the following: Abdominal cramps Breathing difficulties Digestive problems Blood pressure issues Itching Nausea Runny nose 4 With the exception of blood pressure these symptoms are similar to seasonal allergies symptoms. Some studies also include a comparison to another commonly used treatment. This is Dr. Ruscio. Were dealing with a lot these days. And Ive been doing my own experimentation, because I started working remotely via Skype and FaceTime and all of that. It has red light for a collagen and elastin production boost, to reduce swelling, help improve the appearance of scars, and recover sun damage and imperfections. Its still an emerging therapy but holds a lot of promise. I care about answering your questions and sharing my knowledge with you. And if I eat that I cant.. And visually, a lot of headaches and just feeling absolutely awful at the end of the day. And just really started to notice my own anxiety levels going up, just by being on the computer so much in a wireless environment. DrMR: And theres also this kind of placebo expectation when you go to any kind of unknown building, lets say for chemical sensitivity, or any kind of unknown restaurant, lets say its food intolerances, that youre almost expecting to have a reaction. What do we do to turn the volume down? NO may be an important piece of the histamine puzzle. Researchers testing red light therapy consistently find significant reductions in sneezing, coughing, and itchiness. Those are the two primary ones. Histamine is a potent signaling molecule or biogenic amine made from the amino acid histidine. Its when we get into the situation where the body just says, Nope. It is also called low-level laser therapy ( LLLT ), low power laser therapy ( LPLT ), photobiomodulation ( PBM ), and LED light therapy. Thats not an actual psychological fear, thats an immune system protective. Even before I knew all of this, I could see a pattern in this hypersensitive population. Ive just found myself swimming a lot with this more complex population and really observing and trying to see commonalities, trying to find patterns. Headaches and migraines. DrMR: Yeah, and Ill second that. I do work with those who have MCAS, as I said, and more sensitive individuals. Was introduced to mast cell cytosis, and then we finally got the diagnostic criteria of mast cell activation syndrome. I question whether that might be a player in at least some of the hyperstimulation that were all exposing ourselves to. As this continues, were being exposed continuously to any one or more of these stressors, were going to continue to have this reaction in the brain. If its someone whos busy and you can tell theres like, Boom, boom, I want to get this done, then I steer them more toward the Ashok Gupta program. Histamine Intolerance Symptoms Symptoms resemble common allergic responses and symptoms. And that does calm things enough for us to be able to get in there and treat. Antihistamines can dry the mouth, blur the vision, and create confusion. But you have to have some filter. Formerly known as Intestinal Repair Formula, we had to change the name because only a drug can repair your intestines. Traditional treatment of interstitial cystitis may involve wearing loose clothing, bladder training, physical therapy, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, antihistamines, tricyclic antidepressants, pentosan polysulfate sodium medication, nerve stimulation, prescription medication dimethyl sulfoxide instilled into the . HIT is thought to be due to a build-up of histamine. Theyve been through the antimicrobials and yet, theyre still symptomatic. So I have seen shifting in numbness and tingling in the extremities by making these changes. Those are the three things that Ill typically start to see as our initial feedback. It doesnt mean that you have a herpes zoster breakout or anything like that. So this is not an allergic situation, this is a hypersensitive situation. DrMR: So there was one item I know you wanted to sneak in, which was how youre incorporating immunoglobulin therapy, like our Intestinal Support Formula (formerly known as Intestinal Repair Formula) but also ImmunoLin. When swapping his antihistamine drug for a nasal light, one user said his symptoms were 70 to 80% better. So just by making these revisionsI did get computer glassesdifferent kinds of ergonomics, but also, What can I do to block out the blue light? seems to be a major piece in terms of my nervous system stimulation. Thats the general grounding or baseline of all of this. I have to say, its been a game changer in my practice. That also was a form of limbic system retrain, just from a different perspective. So really trying, again, to turn the volume down on what the brain has to do. And you have to keep up with it. Why? They become more hypersensitive the more the body is treated. I wanted to say thank you to Platinum LED which helped make this podcast possible. Reduce histamine-containing foods. A few conditions might prohibit the light from working as well with some people.The Bionase nasal red light device. When I overload on histamine, the oil in my meibomian glands solidifies, and my eyes feel like there are rocks in them. Jagdeo J, Austin E, Mamalis A, Wong C, Ho D, Siegel DM. I actually just left my position there in December. Im not going to let you in. This means that a certain number of people with the same range of characteristics (age, weight, race, gender, etc.) Thats why, again, I really appreciate your approach because it doesnt subject someone to all that craziness. So going off of a wireless system. One wavelength increases blood flow, whilst the other suppresses the cells that release histamine which can help keep inflammation under control. So if you dont feel like you fit that category, you may not necessarily listen to this episode. It gets them over that hump of expecting, or at least, being suspicious that theres going to be a negative reaction with everything they eat and everywhere they go. You had Dr. Gupta and Annie Hopper on. What this continued elevation of stress hormone can do is create this feedback loop in the brain, and this keeps this process activated. And those historically have been some of the most challenging cases to work with. Theres a difference between sitting there and going through our phone, sitting and reading a book, or listening to music, right? (https://www-cochranelibrary-com.ccmain.ohionet.org/cdsr/doi/10.1002/14651858.CD002049.pub2/full?highlightAbstract=red%7Clight). So I spent the last 12 years there. What is it fearful of? So this is my perspective as Ive worked with this population, always trying to find the key to each person. Since I started carefully watching histamine levels, the oil quality in my eyes has greatly improved, and become much more viscous. This would be, I guess, a bit of trial and error. The effect of red light rhinophototherapy (RLRPT) on nasal patency in patients with a clinical diagnosis of allergic rhinitis was investigated. In any case, this is a must try if youve done everything else for your gut. American Society for Laser Medicine & Surgery: LED Therapy Studies., Annals of Biomedical Engineering: The Nuts and Bolts of Low-level Laser (Light) Therapy., Dermatologic Surgery: Low-Level Light Therapy for Androgenetic Alopecia: A 24-Week, Randomized, Double-Blind, Sham DeviceControlled Multicenter Trial., Phytobiology: Mechanisms of Low Level Light Therapy., Florida State University: Mitochondria., National Human Genome Research Institute: Mitochondria.. Yeah, like, why does it feel like it has to protect? And the good news is that they both improve with the appropriate limbic system retraining. Theres no prescription, theres no medication, theres no supplementation, theres no diet to it. Like if youre going to be on your computer, be on your computer. So that is giving us a leg up, in terms of allowing your body to deal with any kind of coexisting infections that are going on, whether thats mold or Lyme or Bartonella or EDD or SIBO. DrMR: Heres what Ive heard. Here are your antidepressants, because obviously this is a psychological issue. I think the psychological issue can be perpetuated from this, like, it can really mess with your brain. You may also find you have unexplained bruises on your body and bleed easily. Most RLT units allocate 50% Red light therapy is typically not a covered treatment. Get useful, helpful and relevant health + wellness information. Red light therapy is nontoxic, noninvasive, and considered safe for all skin types. And Im going to test EMF inside the canopy. Light therapy may be recommended when SAD symptoms are severe enough to affect patients' daily lives. I think that those are really important things for us to take assessment of in our own homes and in our own environment. The total energy per session was 6 J. February 28, 2023 by Debbie Moon. Then, coming back to your mold question, you might layer in moving into a moldy environment, or excessive exposure to EMRs (electromagnetic radiation), which I am seeing. Im not sure around Dr. Guptas program. Really appreciate it. You might need to medicate either with H1 or H2 blockers or leukotriene inhibitors, mast cell stabilizers, quercetin, vitamin C, or DAO, or all of those things. HT: Yeah, sure. And I think thats what well talk about today. But youre absolutely right that for some people, if theres any indication that they may be having a reaction, they really start with this cascade of fear. Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC:Hi, everyone. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28513251/). So to the pads, the phones, or to the wiring in the house. So when were working with some level of limbic system injury or damage, the idea of this dysfunction is that when one experiences a level of toxic overloadand the brain continues to trigger these cells protective mechanisms to manage these traumas, because the brain is plasticit can get stuck in a state of chronic emergency. Histamine intolerance can also cause weird and random cardiovascular symptoms. So really, its been a lot around symptom management for a long time. It's actually the key mediator in causing the symptoms of allergy, which is why we take anti histamines for allergy relief. DrMR: I think this is a great conversation for us to be having. And its an hour a day, so its a thing, right? The Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act requires this notice. Red light therapy research suggests that this type of light can naturally be energizing and correlated with improved moods by increasing self-confidence, positivity, passion, joyfulness, laughter, social awareness, conversation skills and sensory stimulation. I suspect CBS issues due to severe protein metabolism issues and problems with sulfur foods. 4. Two wires coming off the device end in red and infrared light bulbs. The brain is already wired to a point of trauma. Red light therapy is also called low-level laser therapy (LLLT), low-power laser therapy (LPLT), and photobiomodulation (PBM). Use the coupon code Ruscio 50. Well, whats going on? They dont have food allergies. How many treatments will I need? And it helps our brain stay awake. All of these invisible things that are impacting us, that were just taking for granted, that are just a part of what we do at this point, we do need to question, to what extent are they impacting us? Im fully wired. Pictures and symptoms of the red, scaly rash. Histamine intolerance is considered a possible trigger of atopic dermatitis flare-ups. Block estrogen's actions. Also, when positioned correctly this light emits zero EMF. All of a sudden, Well, I cant go there because I cant breathe that scent. Id also like to thank and tell you about Intestinal Support Formula. Welcome back to Dr. Ruscio Radio. Thats good to know and Im glad to hear that. When I say treat, most of these patients have a certain level of something, whether its bacterial overgrowth or mycotoxicity or Lyme disease, or some sort of significant dysbiosis or viral infection that needs to be managed. Other immune system chemicals complete the chain reaction to repair the damage to your tissues. Smoked meats. This can be physical injury, chemical exposure to, say, pesticides, chemicals, cleaners, air, water, cosmetics, lotions, anything that the body is having a reaction to. Effect of NASA light-emitting diode irradiation on wound healing. Our digestive process, cardiovascular system, respiratory, immune system, endocrine system. I would also add in, actually, dysbiosis, from medications and multiple rounds of antibiotics. Low-level laser (light) therapy (LLLT) in skin: stimulating, healing, restoring. This involves addressing estrogen from all angles: Stop the overproduction of estrogen. Typical symptoms of histamine intolerance such as flatulence, diarrhea, urge to stool, nausea and cramp-like pain appear about 30 minutes after eating. Written by Dr. Michael Ruscio, DC on 9500 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio 44195 |, Important Updates + Notice of Vendor Data Event. Oh, that person tolerated that. Okay, so I definitely want to get into the facets of the therapeutic protocol (for lack of a better term) that youre using here. Its much harder for me to say, Well, stop thinking the wrong way. And just to get you up to speedsorry, I should have mentioned this beforeweve already had Annie Hopper and Ashok Gupta on the podcast. And if you just treat it based upon signs and symptoms, you might see similar outcomes. HT: Its true, yeah. The research here, while preliminary, has shown encouraging results for an array of applications including thyroid, skin health, anti-aging, joint pain, muscle recovery, and body composition. It is the first time Ive ever been able to actually get in there. Eye drops can cause a bad taste, a headache, and vision problems. We dont want it to be construed as that. Histamine intolerance is considered a potential underlying contributor to alcohol intolerance, with other contributors including a reaction to sulfites or a specific grain used in the process. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6133043/). This is what sets infrared bulbs apart from other healing modalities. And that's a great segue into point #4. In the body it's produced by mast cells (a type of white blood cell) and has a crucial role in our immune system. (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11776448/). I guess it all depends on the patient population that youre treating. DrMR: Okay. They get a virus, they get sick in some way, whether thats bacterial or viral, and then antibiotics are often involved in that. Its used to treat some skin conditions, including skin cancer and psoriasis, acne and warts and other types of cancer. HT: Yeah, I think when I start seeing someone, theyve usually been through all of that craziness. THE HISTAMINE-NITRIC OXIDE CONNECTION When histamine levels become high in the body, nitric oxide is released as a response. Red light therapy uses very low levels of heat and doesnt hurt or burn the skin. Our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy. Platinum LED sells perhaps the best red light therapy unit on the market. If someone seems like theyre needing a lot of emotional support and maybe that more all-encompassing sort of feeling to the therapy, then Ill steer them toward Annie Hoppers DNRS. Antihistamine eye drops can burn, sting and irritate the eyes, which are symptoms we are trying to relieve. So again, just very hypersensitive individuals that have very low food tolerance, very low supplemental tolerance. . Light-emitting diodes in dermatology: A systematic review of randomized controlled trials. And I do question whether just our exposure to the EMFs, EMR are a contributing factor to that. So as a practitioner who becomes very sensitive to this level of sensitivity, you become very judicious in what you recommend to the patient. These benefits could be useful in treating the root cause (s) of ED. Results can then be compared between the emerging treatment versus no treatment (the placebo group) or versus a current standard treatment. 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And I think this type of protocol is really the way for us to move ourselves, at least move ourselves in that direction. A controlled trial to determine the efficacy of red and near-infrared light treatment in patient satisfaction, reduction of fine lines, wrinkles, skin roughness, and intradermal collagen density increase. Collagen is a component of connective tissue that builds skin. Theres a balance of that. But Id say thats setting us up for a higher peak level, right? DrMR: And I pretty much dont ever use my WiFi at home. So thats what Ive been doing, always trying to find the in, for a long time and with varying success. Which is then perpetuating the issue from the limbic system perspective. Results of some studies do show some promise, but the full effectiveness of red light therapy has yet to be determined. Thats the idea. And its allowing us some space for the system to calm, to be less protective and less fearful. They have often been through many doctors, elimination diets, supplements, and more, yet inflammatory symptoms persist and are resistant to treatment. That might be someone who is just experiencing a tiny amount of bloating where most people would say, Eh, yeah, thats normal, maybe.. The limbic system is part of our brain that assimilates incoming information and it determines how the body is going to respond to something. Were always in this assessment mode. Its also touted to treat other medical conditions. Theres something called limbic system injury or damage. DrMR: Youve got to see it more than once, because there are all sorts of things one person can randomly try. Thats exactly when I would use it. This spurs healing in skin and muscle tissue. That could be eczema. So thats where going into the history becomes really important as well. Photodynamic and photobiological effects of light-emitting diode (LED) therapy in dermatological disease: an update. In this therapy, low-power red laser light is used to activate a photosensitizer drug. Why? Histamine is a chemical produced by your immune system that can start a chain reaction to defend against allergens. Trouble breathing. Antihistamines block histamine release from histamine-1 receptors and are mostly used to treat allergies or cold and flu symptoms. All of their lights come with a 60 day trial period which is amazing, and a full three year warranty worldwide. Note: it is difficult for research studies to accurately measure the amount of histamine in all foods, so this is where a personalized elimination diet from a functional medicine dietitian can be very insightful. Its always best to check in with a medical professional about the best options to treat your skin condition or issue. Is RLT covered by my health insurance? Maybe we could term it this way: in a patient that has some sort of lab test aberrancy (whos a strong responder), theyre going to respond to almost any therapy. And Heidi, youre not the first person to say this whose opinion I respect, I would say that I have now seen a number of patients who reported that same thing. DrMR: So for the audience, there are two ways Id recommend using ImmunoLin or Intestinal Support Formula. Sometimes thats true, and sometimes its not. Patients used the nasal light Patients received 6 J (joules) per day, which is a moderately low red light dose. HT: Thank you, I appreciate the feedback. They often have some degree of histamine intolerance or mast cell activation. According to the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, around 1% of the population has histamine intolerance, also known as histamine sensitivity. And over the course of time, the wiring changes in such a way that it just continues and continues and continues, even if those stressors are not present anymore. Red light therapy is still an emerging treatment thats generating growing interest. Abdominal pain, diarrhea, nausea or vomiting. Digestive issues (such as diarrhea, bloating, constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome -like symptoms) Irregular menstruation. Red light therapy may work in skin health to: Red light therapy is promoted as a treatment for some common skin conditions, including to: Most experts say that they dont know yet if RLT is effective for all its claimed uses. Yes, red light allergy probes significantly reduce histamine symptoms. Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that may help skin, muscle tissue, and other parts of your body heal. He did not feel like he had zombie brain anymore. Antihistamines, steroid nasal sprays and eye drops do relieve histamine symptoms, but they have side effects. Their symptoms were always a little bit different. Symptoms of an allergy to eye drops include swelling, rash, itching, and trouble breathing.
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