Quantum Energy in Medicine
Light therapies work via the absorption of quantum energy. Quantum energy refers to the discrete packets of energy carried by photons, the fundamental particles of light.
The quantum energy of a photon is given by where is Planck’s constant, is the speed of light, and is the photon’s wavelength.
Biology from First Principles
- The biological effects of light are due to each photon's quantum energy, which is quantified by its wavelength.
- Quantum energy interacts with biological cells at a fundamental level, helping them generate cellular fuel, communicate, and repair damage.
- Therapeutic wavelengths span the ultraviolet, visible, and infrared ranges.
- In medicine, these physics principles are key to the development of non-invasive light therapies.
Landmark Evidence
- The Nobel Prize in Medicine was awarded to Dr. Niels R. Finsen in 1903 for pioneering light therapies: ultraviolet light for tuberculosis and red light for smallpox.
- Harvard Medical School and NASA researchers have published numerous peer-reviewed studies on the effectiveness of red and infrared light therapies, popularizing the term photobiomodulation.
- Human clinical trials have successfully proven several photobiomodulation treatments.
Full-Spectrum Sunlight ☀️
- UV-B light is crucial for naturally synthesizing vitamin D, a process vital for the immune system.
- UV-A light triggers the release of nitric oxide (NO), enhancing cardiovascular function and reducing blood pressure.
- Bright Light Therapy treats depression, improves sleep quality, regulates hormones, and enhances cognitive performance by aligning circadian rhythms with natural daylight cycles.
Photobiomodulation
- Red light stimulates mitochondrial activity, increases energy production (ATP), and reduces oxidative stress.
- Red light is widely used for pain relief, anti-aging, and muscle recovery.
- Near-Infrared (NIR) wavelengths penetrate deeply into tissues to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and accelerate healing.
- Clinical trials have successfully treated chronic pain, mental health issues (depression, anxiety), and brain neurodegenerative diseases (Alzheimer's, Parkinson's).