Anty Ep
04-24-2006, 07:47 PM
Here is an interesting alternative medicine therapy. I wonder if anybody has any bad reports about this or on the other hand, and peer reviewed medical literature in favor of it. Is this quackery?
WHAT IS PHOTOLUMINESCENCE?
The word Photoluminescence sounds mysterious and "hi-tech", but it is an extremely simple, painless and safe means of treating a person for a variety of illnesses. "Photo" refers to light and "luminescence" refers to emission of light. Photoluminescence involves subjecting blood to ultraviolet light to promote healing. This is why the procedure was originally called Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation.
IS PHOTOLUMINESCENCE A NEW TREATMENT?
One of the first pioneers of Photoluminescence , Emmett K. Knott, irradiated the blood of his first human subject in 1928. Dr. Virgil K. Hancock and Mr. Knott published the first article on the therapeutic efficacy of phototherapy in June of 1934. By June of 1942 they had treated 6,520 patients with ultraviolet therapy. Not only had the treatment worked nearly every time in getting rid of infections and toxicity, it had done so in the complete absence of any harmful effects.
IS PHOTOLUMINESCENCE SAFE?
As indicated above, Photoluminescence is extremely safe. It is contraindicted only in people with the diagnosis of Porphyria, hereditary metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria, exeroderma pigmentosum, acute photodermatitis, and a hypersensitivity to sunlight or other forms of ultraviolet light.
WHY IS ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EXPOSURE BENEFICIAL TO THE BLOOD?
Exposing the blood to the ultraviolet light has been shown to have the following effects:
Increase in the oxygen combining power of the blood.
Inactivation of toxins and viruses.
Destruction and inhibition of fungal and bacterial growth.
Activation of the immune system.
<DIR>The blood that is exposed to the ultraviolet light continues to emit secondary radiation. Some scientists believe this may be the way ultraviolet blood irradiation has cumulative effects. Each treatment builds on and enchances the effects of previous treatments.
WHAT ARE THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY BENEFIT FROM PHOTOLUMINESCENCE?
The following are a list of medical conditions that may be significantly improved by the treatment:
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Viral Infections
Candidiasis (fungal infections)
Venom Poisoning
Bacterial Infections
Chronic Fatigue
Poor Oxygen
Toxicity
Blood Poisoning
Poor Circulation
Low Blood Counts
Allergies
Asthma
Emphysema
Cancer-adjunctive conditions
Diabetes Complications
Poor Immune Function
Rheumatologic Diseases
Arthritis-adjunctive conditions*According to the research as described in the reference section.
HOW IS THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED?
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=250 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>http://www.caringmedical.com/therapies/imgs/photolumin1.jpg</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>The procedure is pictured below. A catherer is initially placed (similar to a blood draw) in one of the veins around the elbow. The blood is removed and travels through a small glass chamber, called a cuvette, where it is subjected twice to ultraviolet light and returned to the blood stream. Generally, 1.5cc of blood per pound of body weight is withdrawn up to a maximum of 250cc.
DOES INSURANCE COVER PHOTOLUMINESCENCE?
Currently, insurance companies do not recognize natural medicine techniques like photoluminescence and thus it is not covered by insurance.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE DESIRED RESULTS?
This varies with the individual, but many people begin to feel improvements in their condition after just a few treatments. Depending on the severity of the condition, some patients may need ten or more treatments. For conditions not as severe, three to five treatments are normally required.
HOW OFTEN ARE THE TREATMENTS GIVEN?
While treatments can be given once every 24 hours, most patients receive one to three treatments per week.
REFERENCES:
Douglas, William Campbell. M.D., Into the Light, Second Opinion Publishing, Dunwoody, Georgia, 1993.
Miley, G.P., M.D., Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation. Published by The Foundation for Blood Irradiation, Inc. Silver Spring, Maryland, 1997.
http://www.caringmedical.com/therapies/photoluminescence.asp
http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/immune/ubi.htm
http://www.harrismed.com/page1.html
WHAT IS PHOTOLUMINESCENCE?
The word Photoluminescence sounds mysterious and "hi-tech", but it is an extremely simple, painless and safe means of treating a person for a variety of illnesses. "Photo" refers to light and "luminescence" refers to emission of light. Photoluminescence involves subjecting blood to ultraviolet light to promote healing. This is why the procedure was originally called Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation.
IS PHOTOLUMINESCENCE A NEW TREATMENT?
One of the first pioneers of Photoluminescence , Emmett K. Knott, irradiated the blood of his first human subject in 1928. Dr. Virgil K. Hancock and Mr. Knott published the first article on the therapeutic efficacy of phototherapy in June of 1934. By June of 1942 they had treated 6,520 patients with ultraviolet therapy. Not only had the treatment worked nearly every time in getting rid of infections and toxicity, it had done so in the complete absence of any harmful effects.
IS PHOTOLUMINESCENCE SAFE?
As indicated above, Photoluminescence is extremely safe. It is contraindicted only in people with the diagnosis of Porphyria, hereditary metabolic disorders such as phenylketonuria, exeroderma pigmentosum, acute photodermatitis, and a hypersensitivity to sunlight or other forms of ultraviolet light.
WHY IS ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT EXPOSURE BENEFICIAL TO THE BLOOD?
Exposing the blood to the ultraviolet light has been shown to have the following effects:
Increase in the oxygen combining power of the blood.
Inactivation of toxins and viruses.
Destruction and inhibition of fungal and bacterial growth.
Activation of the immune system.
<DIR>The blood that is exposed to the ultraviolet light continues to emit secondary radiation. Some scientists believe this may be the way ultraviolet blood irradiation has cumulative effects. Each treatment builds on and enchances the effects of previous treatments.
WHAT ARE THE MEDICAL CONDITIONS THAT MAY BENEFIT FROM PHOTOLUMINESCENCE?
The following are a list of medical conditions that may be significantly improved by the treatment:
</DIR>
Viral Infections
Candidiasis (fungal infections)
Venom Poisoning
Bacterial Infections
Chronic Fatigue
Poor Oxygen
Toxicity
Blood Poisoning
Poor Circulation
Low Blood Counts
Allergies
Asthma
Emphysema
Cancer-adjunctive conditions
Diabetes Complications
Poor Immune Function
Rheumatologic Diseases
Arthritis-adjunctive conditions*According to the research as described in the reference section.
HOW IS THE PROCEDURE PERFORMED?
<TABLE cellSpacing=0 cellPadding=0 width=250 align=right border=0><TBODY><TR><TD>http://www.caringmedical.com/therapies/imgs/photolumin1.jpg</TD></TR></TBODY></TABLE>The procedure is pictured below. A catherer is initially placed (similar to a blood draw) in one of the veins around the elbow. The blood is removed and travels through a small glass chamber, called a cuvette, where it is subjected twice to ultraviolet light and returned to the blood stream. Generally, 1.5cc of blood per pound of body weight is withdrawn up to a maximum of 250cc.
DOES INSURANCE COVER PHOTOLUMINESCENCE?
Currently, insurance companies do not recognize natural medicine techniques like photoluminescence and thus it is not covered by insurance.
HOW MANY TREATMENTS ARE NECESSARY TO ACHIEVE DESIRED RESULTS?
This varies with the individual, but many people begin to feel improvements in their condition after just a few treatments. Depending on the severity of the condition, some patients may need ten or more treatments. For conditions not as severe, three to five treatments are normally required.
HOW OFTEN ARE THE TREATMENTS GIVEN?
While treatments can be given once every 24 hours, most patients receive one to three treatments per week.
REFERENCES:
Douglas, William Campbell. M.D., Into the Light, Second Opinion Publishing, Dunwoody, Georgia, 1993.
Miley, G.P., M.D., Ultraviolet Blood Irradiation. Published by The Foundation for Blood Irradiation, Inc. Silver Spring, Maryland, 1997.
http://www.caringmedical.com/therapies/photoluminescence.asp
http://www.mnwelldir.org/docs/immune/ubi.htm
http://www.harrismed.com/page1.html