And Im specializing more with mast cell activation and histamine intolerance issues. The researchers measured improvements with the nasendoscope, and found significant improvements. The wavelength of the red light device being used in a doctors office versus in your at-home device could affect your desired result. Theres no prescription, theres no medication, theres no supplementation, theres no diet to it. Theres a difference between sitting there and going through our phone, sitting and reading a book, or listening to music, right? And there are no set rules on how much light to use. This is what sets infrared bulbs apart from other healing modalities. They can cause itchiness, redness, and swelling in the nose, which is what we are trying to reduce with treatment. You would find kind of the in with one patient and get them feeling better. In the course of neurogenic inflammation, histamine liberation also occurs, which can be associated with itching. But with enough attentiveness, you can really start to, I guess, assign a pathological level of meaning to otherwise normal events (as just one example of what can set the groundwork for this). There were three sessions a day for 14 days. With more energy, other cells can do their work more efficiently, such as repairing skin, boosting new cell growth and enhancing skin rejuvenation. The diet must be followed permanently as long as the histamine intolerance subsists. And that filter is usually, Okay, if I hear this a few more times, then Im really going to start looking at this. So yeah, exact same process goes for my practice. So one of the things it does is its involved in the fight-or-flight response of the body. DAO is not absorbed and does not have systemic activity. And this is terrific, I think, giving people another clinicians perspective on how this can be really helpful. Ive seen shifting in headaches, Ive seen shifting in digestive issues, all the stuff that were looking to calm, Ive seen a remarkable shift in that. (We cannot see infrared light, so you will only see red when you look at the bulb. I was a provider there working with seven, sometimes eight, rheumatologists and seeing a fairly complex population of patients with autoimmune and inflammatory conditions. Why so protective, and how do we get in there? And that does calm things enough for us to be able to get in there and treat. DrMR: Also, Heidi, I think, important just to underscore what you said, which is, you have a good probability of seeing improvements before that six months. Red Light Therapy Treatment Time Calculator. Results of some studies do show some promise, but the full effectiveness of red light therapy has yet to be determined. I had one patient who actually did both, and he was telling me, If youre type A and you just want to get in, get it done and get out, the Gupta Program was his preferred choice. Improve psoriasis, rosacea and eczema. Histamine intolerance results from a disequilibrium of accumulated histamine and the capacity for histamine degradation. Use the device for three minutes per session, two times per day. And then, what do you do about it? It's considered low level because it has a lower energy density when compared to higher intensity laser therapies. So thats what Ive been doing, always trying to find the in, for a long time and with varying success. Red light therapy is promoted as a treatment for some common skin conditions, including to: Improve wound healing. HT: So I find We have to stop the tests, especially in this population. You really step back and go, Okay, wait a minute. Youre looking for certain things. You could have a mast cell activation situation, but everybody was coming in with different symptoms, all under the same idea of histamine mediation. And I said, What? First of all, strengthening the immune system. Youre like, six months, hour a day, 14-hour training, youre committing to this whole process! It is estimated that 1% of the population has histamine intolerance, and 80% of those people are middle-aged. The brain is already wired to a point of trauma. H1-receptors are blocked with H1-antihistamines to prevent most symptoms. Advertising on our site helps support our mission. Red light therapy (RLT) is a controversial therapeutic technique that uses red low-level wavelengths of light to treat skin issues, such as wrinkles, scars, and persistent wounds, among other. While these products are generally safe to use, they may use a lower wavelength frequency (meaning theyre less powerful) than devices that may be used by dermatologists or other trained skin professionals. The majority of my career has been at The Seattle Arthritis Clinic in Seattle, Washington. Runny nose dropped by 49%.Kinetic nasal probe light. I have tried antihistamines and steroid treatments. And those historically have been some of the most challenging cases to work with. Welcome back to Dr. Ruscio Radio. Depending on what were reading, social media, or something like a movie, the violence or anything that can stress the system, theres a level of stress that were putting the brain through. Also, when positioned correctly this light emits zero EMF. Im not sure around Dr. Guptas program. Cleveland Clinic is a non-profit academic medical center. Some experts think this helps cells repair themselves and become healthier. Red. And its not in your head. You have probably heard about a number of food intolerances - from gluten and dairy to fructose and FODMAPs. Today, back with us is Heidi Turner. You do a skin prick test, theres no IgE response at all. This may be why infrared light therapy and red light therapy have different benefits. DrMR: Right. And visually, a lot of headaches and just feeling absolutely awful at the end of the day. Red light therapy does NOT cause nausea, vomiting, headaches, vision problems, or rashes. And Im going to test EMF inside the canopy. They have SIBO. I have some patients who are eight months, 12 months who are in a much better place, but are still working some of their reactivity. Researchers set out to test the effect of red (but not infrared) light on increasing nasal airflow (nasal patency). Red light is good at relieving these allergy symptoms: In one study, researchers treated twenty-nine allergy sufferers with 660 nm red light. Just very light, light touch things that can at least help to calm the system down a little bit more. Formerly known as Intestinal Repair Formula, we had to change the name because only a drug can repair your intestines. The studies I have read use a deep red light with a wavelength of around 670 nm to improve vision. Smoked meats. 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. You had Dr. Gupta and Annie Hopper on. While more research is needed to see if using red light therapy is effective in treating wounds, ulcers and pain, there is some promise that it is helpful with fading scars and improving hair growth. And unfortunately, a motivated patientwhere that motivation is utilized in a somewhat irresponsible waycan really lead to, as Im sure youve seen, patients coming in, having just been through the wringer of superfluous, meaningless testing. In this therapy, low-power red laser light is used to activate a photosensitizer drug. I'm unsure wether it's gut related, I don't appear to have any stomach issues . To relieve pain and inflammation associated with ankle tendonitis, rheumatoid arthritis, carpal tunnel syndrome and osteoarthritis of the knee. Turning off your wireless at night, and whenever you can afford to keep it off. Use the coupon code Ruscio 50. We do not endorse non-Cleveland Clinic products or services. Well, Ill give you a little bit of my history with it, and take you through to that. The red light addresses the histamine response the trigger causes.Allergy Cat Says Im sorry youre allergic to me.. 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. DrMR: Yup, which makes sense. Heidi, do you have any closing thoughts you want to leave people with? 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. 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. The antioxidant plant compound quercetin found in such foods as onions, broccoli, apples, berries, and grapes may help to relieve the symptoms of histamine intolerance. Stimulate collagen production, which gives skin its structure, strength and elasticity. Red light therapy (RLT) is a treatment that may help skin, muscle tissue, and other parts of your body heal. Weve got a lot coming at us. And I think thats one of the things that this limbic system retraining really benefits the patient regarding. But once you start to get better food tolerance, adding tiny bits in and going to full dosage on that, thats when I will start to see improvement overall. Every product is science-based, validated by real-world use, and personally vetted by Dr. Ruscio, DC. Theres a balance of that. Because when not handled appropriately, the subset of patients or clients that are very sensitive, I think, really run the risk of being very disserved by a community that can sometimes be overzealous about things like gluten or dietary restrictions or supplement popping. Since then I have developed an intolerance to histamine containing foods and suffer severe flushing and flashes, itching, irritability and other symptoms. February 28, 2023 by Debbie Moon. Last reviewed by a Cleveland Clinic medical professional on 12/01/2021. Well, you can find me at foodlogic.org. And sometimes, Ill see things that work for some people. Other immune system chemicals complete the chain reaction to repair the damage to your tissues. How a Light Therapy Pioneer Healed Her Horse and Herself. So if you think youre treating the lab tests and thats the reason why youre attributing their response, if youre treating a fairly healthy population thats prone to respond favorably, you could very easily bias your way into thinking that treating the lab result is a reason why youre such a good clinician. Antihistamine eye drops can burn, sting and irritate the eyes, which are symptoms we are trying to relieve. Quercetin stimulates the immune system and inhibits histamine release. Thats not an actual psychological fear, thats an immune system protective. Antihistamines can make children moody, and blur the vision. Is that where you want to take us? Do you trust the experience of the person providing the red light therapy? What Ill say is that, typically, the more common thing that I will seeat least with the DNRSis benefits to the patient usually within the first one to three weeks. See your healthcare provider to confirm a diagnosis and discuss appropriate treatment options. I guess it all depends on the patient population that youre treating. Intolerance can present symptoms including: Headache Skin flush Sneezing Stuffy nose Hypertension Diarrhea Stomach cramping Histamine Intolerance Causes The main cause of histamine intolerance is impaired DAO (diamine oxidase) activity that results in a decrease in the rate of histamine elimination from the body. Red light is visible, occupying the "long end" of the visible spectrum with wavelengths of 630nm-700nm. Nasal probe red light therapy has worked in scientific studies to relieve the histamine responses. While they may vary, some common reactions associated with this intolerance include: headaches or migraine nasal congestion or sinus issues fatigue hives digestive issues irregular menstrual. Some of my patients are doing them both, Ill say. And thats perpetuating the fear. The red light has a healing action. Materials and Methods. But what I am seeing in every single one of my patientsand I have never said that beforeis improvement in some way. The side effects were worse than the allergy symptoms. Digestive issues (such as diarrhea, bloating, constipation, or irritable bowel syndrome -like symptoms) Irregular menstruation. DrMR: And thats the Emotional Freedom Technique that youre referring to, with the tapping? But you have to have some filter. Red light therapy is typically not a covered treatment. And yet, none of the treatments have really been beneficial. I sent them away to do some things. How Histamine Can Cause Way More Problems Than Just Allergies. In addition to helping those with SAD and depression, blue light may help with sun damage and acne. I dont know if its a causal factor. It is not an allergy or food intolerance but more like a build-up or a bucket overflowing that causes symptoms. Whats confusing and controversial is the effectiveness of the treatment for the purposes its being promoted. I do work with those who have MCAS, as I said, and more sensitive individuals. 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 . And that hyper-attentiveness is part of the treatment protocol when were working with MCAS, unfortunately. Hives, itching or eczema. So that can be hiving, or most of my patients have severe digestive issues. Need help or would like to learn more? Get useful, helpful and relevant health + wellness information. Histamine intolerance is considered a possible trigger of atopic dermatitis flare-ups. I actually just left my position there in December. So there are lots of different ways to do it, but I think its getting to the same place. I wanted to say thank you to Platinum LEDwhich helped make this podcast possible. Racing heart, palpitations, arrhythmia. Red light therapy (RLT) is an emerging treatment thats showing promise in treating wrinkles, redness, acne, scars and other signs of aging. Your safest option is to see a dermatologist or qualified, trained, cosmetic therapist. So if we bring in the ImmunoLin therapy too early, I dont typically find good tolerance there. So when theres some kind of trauma coming at someone, each of these areas of the brain will come together to help you through that trauma, from the perception of whats going on, to the survival, getting into the fight-or-flight, getting you out of it, to the recovery, and then to the memory of it as well, so that if that situation happens again, youll be more adept at surviving it. 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. Will I achieve the desired results? 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. DrMR: And I pretty much dont ever use my WiFi at home. It is the first time Ive ever been able to actually get in there. Theres no scientific evidence to support red light therapy use in weight loss, cancer, cellulite removal or mental health concerns like depression and seasonal affective disorder (SAD). Your skin professional will examine your skin first and then confirm a diagnosis. Theyve been through the antibiotics. Its easy for me to say, Okay, low FODMAP, then well use elemental dieting. Let me think about that. Histamine is a potent signaling molecule or biogenic amine made from the amino acid histidine. Also, is there a need for additional touch-up treatments? So its been like this for 12 years, working with this population. So I have seen shifting in numbness and tingling in the extremities by making these changes. Reduce histamine-containing foods. The wavelength affects how deeply the light penetrates your skin. However, two types of patients did not respond with significant improvements. And its an hour a day, so its a thing, right? . ~ Understanding these pathways may help people with histamine sensitivity avoid alcohol-induced reactions. Maybe its poor diet, maybe it is aging, but my allergies definitely got worse as I got older. Youll need to be seen one to three times a week for weeks or even months. I suspect CBS issues due to severe protein metabolism issues and problems with sulfur foods. Were done. Thats the population that I work with. You can also buy your own red light therapy device. 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. 4. My history with this is, again, working with the autoimmune population. 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. And stress typically will trigger a lot of their symptoms. But when Im not using my cell phone, especially if Im carrying it on me, I always have it on WiFi. I still work with all of those things, absolutely. Researchers testing red light therapy consistently find significant reductions in sneezing, coughing, and itchiness. 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 can be physical injury, chemical exposure to, say, pesticides, chemicals, cleaners, air, water, cosmetics, lotions, anything that the body is having a reaction to. Red light therapy may use only red wavelengths, only NIR wavelengths, or (ideally) a combination of both. And if I eat that I cant.. What this continued elevation of stress hormone can do is create this feedback loop in the brain, and this keeps this process activated. Red light therapy allows long wavelengths to penetrate deep into the skin tissue impacting cellular and nervous system processes. And I do question whether just our exposure to the EMFs, EMR are a contributing factor to that. These immunolglobulins bind to and deactivate toxins and irritants like bacterial fragments thus allowing your gut to heal, breaking the vicious cycle of inflammation and leaky gut. DrMR: Yeah, I think thats a really good way of interpreting it. Over three sessions a day, the subjects received 18 J per day. Then about a week or two later, another one of my patients came to me and said, Im doing this limbic system retraining stuff and Im starting to notice a shift. So in my line of work, if I have more than a couple of people come and give me similar feedback from anything that theyre doing, Im starting to get interested. And thats what I would find in this population, that they were highly sensitive, not just to supplements and food but to everything. 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. Hear a simple, daily step that could make a difference for anxiety, depression, IBS, sleep, and fatigue. Ive just found myself swimming a lot with this more complex population and really observing and trying to see commonalities, trying to find patterns. I think any clinician whos got a degree of empathic ability will get this intuitive sense that this person is physically healthier, yet the lesion, so to speak, is moreso in the mind. Reduce wrinkles, fine lines and age spots. This means that a certain number of people with the same range of characteristics (age, weight, race, gender, etc.) All the things that I might see as histamine-mediated. That seems to be a place where Ive settled after having worked with autoimmunity, SIBO, digestive issues and such. And while everyone I interview, I think, is trying to do the best that they can, you can really tell the difference between an experienced clinician and people who might be more theoretical. Jagdeo J, Austin E, Mamalis A, Wong C, Ho D, Siegel DM. So wherever we can turn that volume down as well, Im finding to be really beneficial, in most who I recommend that to. There are a number of limbic system retraining things out there. Its always best to check in with a medical professional about the best options to treat your skin condition or issue. They treat the symptoms caused by allergies to pollen, tree mold, pet dander, dust, and other histamine response triggers. 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Patients with polyps and chronic sinusitis did not get relief from the nasal red light therapy. 11 Secrets to Beating Histamine Intolerance REMOVE HISTAMINE PRODUCING FOODS RESTORE DAO ENZYME LEVELS REPLACE LOST BIFIDOBACTERIUM TREAT CHRONIC INFECTION MAST CELL MODULATORS INCREASE GABA LEVELS REMOVE HIDDEN HISTAMINE SOURCES DETOXIFY HEAVY METALS FROM BODY RESTORE ANTIOXIDANT LEVELS MODERATE YOUR MEAT CONSUMPTION AVOID MAST CELL TRIGGERS And some are still in their molding environment. Because the immunoglobulins contained in Intestinal Support Formula address the often overlooked piece of your gut health, your immune system. Were starting early, and then were already starting at a heightened sense of the brain. DrMR: Yeah, and Ill second that. It exposes you to low levels of red or near-infrared light. Im first going to test to make sure its EMF-free and then do some Oura Ring sleep tracking. And thats not with everybody, so you cant judge on what Im saying. There are a small number of cases who do negatively respond to immunoglobulins. But the body's response at the cellular level is different, so skin testing and blood allergy tests will be negative. Leave a comment or connect with me on social media asking any health question you may have and I just might incorporate it into our next listener questions podcast episode just for you! Im like, Okay, limbic system. So even though shes asking for a six-month minimum, I will typically start to see a reduction in anxiety and improvement in sleep and an improvement in energy. Thats exactly when I would use it. Red light therapy is used for therapeutic purposes and utilizes red and near-infrared (NIR) light to treat the body at the cellular level. Were dealing with a lot these days. Natural Solutions for Interstitial Cystitis and Histamine Intolerance. It reduces itchiness, redness, sneezing, coughing, and mucous production. But there arent a lot of studies on it, and they dont know if its better than other types of treatment used to help you heal. Red light therapy (RLT) is used to treat skin disorders, muscle fatigue, hair loss, and joint pain. Low level laser therapy (Classes I, II and III) for treating rheumatoid arthritis. I think its because its not only H1, H2 and things like that to control the response, if they even tolerate that. Nasal probe red light therapy has worked in scientific studies to relieve the histamine responses. If estrogen is the culprit driving your histamine intolerance and making your feel horrible, then of course we want to stop it. The combination suppresses the cells that release histamine. . Is that an accurate representation? And once were off, we have that constant, consistent exposure over the course of time. 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. Is red light therapy an appropriate treatment for my skin condition? Infrared light is invisible, sitting near red light on the electromagnetic spectrum at 800nm-1millimeter. Which is great because we can offer that subset of highly reactive people a way to get out of that position. The one that I usually recommend is Annie Hopper, just because shes working more from a place of chemical sensitivity. So those are the three things that Ive seen. DrMR: Its always a pleasure chatting with you, because I can tell that you are an experienced clinician. DrMR: And for everyone listening, if you want to hear a deeper conversation between me and Heidi regarding diet, just look up her last appearance on the show and well also link that in the transcript for everybody. It exposes you to low levels of red or near-infrared light. Its brilliant. So I start looking into the limbic system piece. And I retested a multiple times to make sure that the association was true. Just how you were saying, it can really mess with your mind. And I think that one thing we didnt get to is the diet does make a difference. All rights reserved. And when theres a higher level of severity, where we really cant calm things down and the body is just in this constant activated state, thats where it veers more into that mast cell activation syndrome place. It has a few other trade names going on the market. Many of the published studies using RLT included only a small number of people, didnt include a placebo group, werent conducted in humans (animal studies) or were limited to cell tissue itself.