Lose Weight with Laser Therapy

Low Level Laser devices were developed to treat all forms of sports injuries, pain control and provide improved wound healing. Within the past 20 years low level lasers have also been successfully used to help with weight loss in Europe and Canada and in the past 10 years within the United States.

Like acupuncture without the needles, the laser is used to stimulate the meridian and auricular points to help realign the digestive track and increase the metabolism. In addition, the laser is used on points to help reduce common symptoms that cause people to eat such as anxiety and stress. The laser light reaches through the skin to stimulate nerve endings to produce endorphins. Endorphins are produced normally and are nature's own mood lifter and anesthetic.

Laser therapy is highly effective and a non-invasive form of treatment. The patient feels no pain, because of the low power nature of the low level laser. The effects are biochemical and not thermal therefore, cannot cause heating which damages tissue.

Weight loss laser treatments are very specific and designed based on an individual’s weight loss goals. Typically a minimum of 4 sessions are required. The weight loss treatments depends a great deal on someone’s commitment to lose weight and are designed to be an adjunct to people’s individual diet and exercise programs. People typically see a 1-2lb weight loss per week. The laser helps controls the cravings, increase metabolism, and leaves people calm and relaxed.

Currently laser therapy is not covered by traditional medical insurance; however some are eligible for submission under smoking cessation within the IRS flexible spending account guidelines. See your accountant for specific information. There are some health conditions that could prevent someone from qualifying for laser therapy. Examples of exclusions would be pregnancy, pace maker, implanted defibrillator, active cancer, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, or anyone receiving medical treatment currently for cancer.

Krista Collins
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