Until the book we are all so patiently awaiting is complete we thought we would share some of the phenomenal contents! Approximately 10% of our clients fall into the 'difficult' healers categories. For them and anyone else interested in speedy changes in scarring wrinkles, acne etc. Tamara has  graciously made these excerpts available for your benefit. 

Infrared device For best results in scar therapy follow enclosed instructions. This product is very powerful and works to heal all connective tissue problems such as scars, stretch marks, sports injuries etc. While the product has only recently been FDA approved and is safe for all family members, please follow directions and do not allow small children to use the infrared device unattended. Because it penetrates the entire epidermis  tissue, the FDA has only recently approved this technology. Simply set the wand on #3. Allow the Allow infrared head to warm about 1 minute or more. Apply the Daily Lotion, when working scars on the body; or the Restorer Gel, when working scars, wrinkles or acne on the face. (Remove any Daily Lotion before applying the wand to the face. ) Use setting #2 only (no massage) on the facial area. Work from the chin up in smooth steady strokes.   pIndicates crucial Points on the body where infrared heat enters and travels rapidly through the channel stimulating cell growth and healing to scars or wounds along the way. After working scars in these pareas, press and hold the appliance against the pulse point for about 10 seconds on setting #3.  More on healing scars with light therapy

Based on Proven Acupuncture Therapy

 

Pressure points the same on left as right:

Crucial Points on the body where infrared heat enters and travels rapidly through the channel stimulating  cell growth and healing to scars or wounds along way Because it is invasive and penetrates the entire tissue, the FDA has only recently approved this technology.

*This product is very powerful and works fast to heal all connective tissue problems such as scars, stretch marks, sports injuries etc. While the product has only recently been FDA approved and is safe for all family members, please follow directions and do not allow small children to use the infrared device unattended. Testimonials

"Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years, replacing  surgery and pharmaceuticals. The draw back      being that many clients fear or are uncomfortable with needles. But infrared light therapy works exactly the same penetrating the dermis sending a charge through the entire channel. Yet it is totally painless and simple to use. Results are all positive.

Using Infrared and Red Light Therapy to Perform Laser Treatment for Scarring!  

According to one scientific research report (ISBN: 0-8194-1500-6) blood exposed to infrared light had less blood cell aggregation (clumping together) which would free up more surface area of red blood cells to transfer nutrients and oxygen to tissues.

Light therapy has been shown in over 40 years of independent research worldwide to deliver powerful therapeutic benefits to living tissues and organisms. Both visible red (400nm - 700nm) and invisible infrared light (700nm - 2000nm) have been shown to effect at least 24 different positive changes at a cellular level. Visible red light, at a wavelength of 660 nm (nanometers), penetrates human tissue to a depth of about 8-10 mm. It is very beneficial in treating problems close to the surface such as wounds, cuts, scars, trigger points, and acupuncture points and is particularly effective in treating infections. Infrared light penetrates to a depth of about 30-40 mm which makes it more effective for bones, joints, deep muscles, etc. Although both red and infrared wavelengths penetrate to different depths and affect tissues differently, their therapeutic effects are similar.

 All biological systems have a unique absorption spectrum which determines what wavelengths of radiation will be absorbed to produce a given therapeutic effect. The visible red and invisible infrared portions of the spectrum have been shown to have highly absorbent and unique therapeutic effects in living tissues.

What is the Difference between near-infrared LED's and LASERS?
Light Emitting Diodes (LED's) are another form of light therapy that is a relatively recent development of the laser industry. LEDs are similar to lasers inasmuch as they can emit the same light but differ in the way that the light energy is delivered. Lasers are focused beam single-wavelength light emitters that can be intense enough (a 'hot' laser) to burn/cut tissue or 'cold' enough to only have light therapy effects. LEDs do       not   deliver enough power to damage the tissue, but they do deliver enough energy to stimulate a response from the body to heal itself. With a low peak power output but high duty cycle (50%), the LEDs provide a much gentler delivery of the same healing wavelengths of light as does the laser but without the same risk of accidental eye damage that lasers do.

A significant difference between lasers and LEDs is the power output. The peak power output of LEDs is measured in thousandths of a watt, while that of lasers is measured in watts. However, this difference when considered alone is misleading, since the most critical factor that determines the average amount of energy delivered is the duty cycle of the device. LED devices usually have a 50% duty cycle. That is, the LED pulse is ON for .5 seconds and OFF for .5 seconds, versus the .2 millionths of a second burst from a laser at 1 hertz, which is ON .0000002 seconds and OFF for .9999998 seconds. This is a .00002% duty cycle. In short, the LED diodes emit more than 33% more 'average' energy than a comparable laser diode because of the substantially longer duty cycle, even though the peak output is much less.

Moreover, LED's allow the light beam to spread out instead of being a pinpoint light beam and they generate a broader band of wavelengths than does the single-wavelength laser. The wide-angle diffusion of the LED confers upon it a greater ease of application, since light emissions are thereby able to penetrate a broader surface area. Moreover, the multiplicity of wavelengths in the LED, contrary to the single-wavelength laser, may enable it to affect a broader range of tissue types and produce a wider range of photochemical reactions in the tissue.

If LED light disperses over a greater surface area, this results in a faster treatment time for a given area than laser. The primary reason that Jaguar chose the LEDs over lasers is that LEDs are safer, more cost effective, provide a gentle but effective delivery of light and a greater energy output per unit of surface area in a given time duration. Our units produce visible near-infrared red light with a center frequency of 660nm (nano-meters).
Word of Warning: This is a strong source of infrared light which should not be looked at directly with the naked eye and should be kept out of the reach of children. Eye exposure of more than 1 second could possibly cause temporary damage. (I did this and experienced 'green' vision for about 30 seconds afterwards but had no permanent damage.) Also many Channel points Ren 3 and Ex - CA 1 should not be touched during pregnancy! If you are considering any therapy of the meridians during pregnancy please research this carefully before engaging.  

Infrared Light FAQ'S

What does Light Therapy actually do?

Light Therapy Can:

1. Increase circulation by increasing the formation of new capillaries, which are additional blood vessels that replace damaged ones.

New capillaries speed up the healing process by carrying more oxygen as well as more nutrients needed for healing and they can also carry more waste products away.

2. Stimulate the production of collagen. Collagen is the most common protein found in the body. Collagen is the essential protein used to repair damaged tissue and to replace old tissue. It is the substance that holds cells together and has a high degree of elasticity. By increasing collagen production less scar tissue is formed at the damaged site.

3. Increase RNA and DNA synthesis. This helps damaged cells to be replaced more promptly.

4. Stimulate fibroblastic activity which aids in the repair process. Fibroblasts are present in connective tissue and are capable of forming collagen fibers.

5. Stimulate tissue granulation and connective tissue projections, which are part of the healing process of wounds, ulcers or inflamed tissue.

6. Stimulate the release of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). ATP is the major carrier of energy to all cells. Increases in ATP allow cells to accept nutrients faster and get rid of waste products faster by increasing the energy level in the cell. All food turns into ATP before it is utilized by the cells. ATP provides the chemical energy that drives the chemical reaction of the cell.

7. Increase lymphatic system activity. Edema, which is the swelling or natural splinting process of the body, has two basic components. The first is a liquid part which can be evacuated by the blood system and the second is comprised of the proteins which have to be evacuated by the lymphatic system. Research has shown that the lymph vessel diameter and the flow of the lymph system can be doubled with the use of light therapy. The venous diameter and the arterial diameters can also be increased. This means that both parts of edema (liquid and protein) can be evacuated at a much faster rate to relieve swelling.

8. Relieve pain. The photons of light energy enter the body as negative ions. This calls upon the body to send positive ions like calcium among others to go to the area being treated. These ions assist in firing the nerves thereby relieving pain. Light therapy is successfully used in pain therapy, dermatology and rheumatology with excellent therapeutic effects in the treatment of shoulder humerus periarthritis, tendonitis and carpal tunnel syndrome.

9. Stimulate acetylcholine release and other parasympathetic effects.

10. Increase phagocytosis, which is the process of scavenging for and ingesting dead or degenerated cells by phagocyte cells for the purpose of clean up. This is an important part of the infection fighting process. Destruction of the infection and clean up must occur before the healing process can take place.

11. Induce a thermal like effect in the tissue. The light raises the temperature of the tissue treated which can kill or disable temperature sensitive bacteria and viruses.

Diagnosing & Treating Scar Locations

Expose scarred areas to Infrared light for 10 minutes up to 5 times a week. This is best done with a clip on lamp angled downward.

An important part of Laser Treatment is applying the Laser directly to the Acupuncture Point on the Channel passing through the scarred areas.  Apply the Laser (660 nmm) point with a slight pressure on the corresponding Channel point. These can be viewed on the chart located in the chapter on Liposuction page 43.

If you are unsure of the exact channel you need, simply apply the Laser to one of the ‘Extraordinary” focal points here:

Scarring on the chest or abdomen – Apply to center, top of the pubic bone  (Ren 3) and the top left and/or right side of the pubic bone at the hip joint (Ex –Ca 1).

Scarring on the lower back – Top center of each buttock  (Ex-B 6 & Ex-B 7) 

Scarring on the Bi-ceps – Press Laser against depression on the side of the elbow closest to the body.  (Ex – HA 1)

Scarring on the sides and top of thighs -  Press laser against the side of the upper calf; about midway between the ankle and the knee.  (EX – LF 6)

  Once a week expose the scarred area to infrared light source for up to 10 minutes at a time.  Up to 5 times a week apply the laser (visible or invisible red beam can be used ) for one minute against the corresponding acupuncture point along the channel or meridian that passes through the scar.