Recent advances in neuroscience have revealed an intriguing possibility: neurons might produce visible and UV light themselves through biophoton emission, revolutionizing our understanding of neural communication.
Studies have demonstrated that BE increases during biofield therapy treatment, one reason it can produce such strong therapeutic results. Unfortunately, however, its causes remain elusive.
Physiological Effects
Biological Photon Emission (BioPhoton) is an electromagnetic phenomenon detectable within living organisms at very low levels, often associated with certain enzymes and biochemical processes, or as part of their response to stress responses such as oxidative stress responses. Emitted biophotons typically take the form of short quasi-periodic bursts of electromagnetic radiation belonging to certain frequencies within an organism’s spectrum.
At first glimpsed during the 1920s by Russian scientist Alexander Gurwitsch, who noted that onion roots could stimulate cell division even when separated by quartz glass. It was found to be due to some form of cell communication; thus spawning biophotonics research as a new field. Fritz-Albert Popp then took the concept and ran with it, developing advanced equipment to measure these photon emissions from cells.
He discovered that when exposed to chemical or physical stimuli, living organisms respond by emitting biophotons at an exponential rate per square centimeter of cell culture – this biophoton emission can then be detected using an electronic counter measuring photons in the ultraviolet spectrum as well as visible and infrared wavelengths.
Biophotons are produced when electron transport chains become destabilized by reactive oxygen species (ROS), and later converted back to their ground state through enzymatic reactions. ROS production, and thus its release as biophotons, are associated with various diseases.
Due to its relationship between ROS production and biophoton emission, biophoton measurement provides a noninvasive means of monitoring disease states before they manifest as clinical symptoms. As such, it serves as an ideal means of detecting oxidative damage as well as assessing drug efficacy during preclinical testing.
Recently, mitochondria and exosomes have been extensively researched in relation to biophoton-mediated bystander responses to ionizing radiation. This work has demonstrated their critical roles in regulating various biological responses including energy metabolism, oxidative stress and cell protection; as well as providing promising perspectives for their use as radiobiological tools in cancer therapy or radiation protection.
Psychological Effects
Biophoton therapy not only has physical benefits, but can also assist with psycho-emotional disturbances. According to recent evidence, certain light frequencies have antidepressant-like effects due to biophotons’ ability to trigger responses within cells which mimic natural hormones like serotonin, dopamine, and GABA (an inhibitory neurotransmitter). As a result, certain wavelengths have the power to improve mood, promote relaxation, and increase feelings of well-being.
Back in the 1920s, scientist Alexander Gurwitsch made an extraordinary discovery: onion roots could stimulate rootlet growth even when separated by quartz glass, possibly through some kind of “cellular chat” using invisible radiation. Fritz-Albert Popp expanded on this idea and created sophisticated equipment to measure these elusive biophoton streams.
Recent research has demonstrated that biophotons carry specific biological information. For instance, when directed towards cells they can increase division rates by 30 per cent – this phenomenon is known as mitogenetic effect and represents one of the most exciting elements of biophotonic therapy.
Researchers have also discovered that certain wavelengths of cellular light can significantly improve neuroprotection in stroke models by inhibiting neuroinflammation and reducing cell loss – these findings represent one of the most groundbreaking achievements to date in biophotonic therapy and neuroprotection.
Studies have also demonstrated that transcranial photobiomodulation, or tPBM, can effectively treat depression and anxiety in animal models. This therapy appears to work by activating glutamate transporter-1 which increases glutamine clearance while improving energy metabolism; furthermore it has also been demonstrated to reduce oxidative stress as well as mitochondrial dysfunction, providing hope for treating depression at its source.
Biophotons have quickly become an effective treatment tool, from chronic pain management and inflammation reduction to anti-aging skincare treatments. And with advances in biophoton detection technology becoming ever more sophisticated, personalized cellular light protocols may soon become a reality. Imagine visiting your physician and having him or her analyze the unique biophoton emissions from your cells before custom-tailoring a personalized treatment protocol just for you.
Neurological Effects
As science continues to make amazing strides in health care, complementary approaches that provide gentle yet effective alternatives are becoming more widely adopted. Biophoton therapy is one such solution – an unorthodox yet drug-free therapy which has demonstrated great promise in areas ranging from pain management to slowing aging processes.
Biophoton therapy works on the principle that our bodies emit light particles called biophotons that play an integral part in cell-to-cell communication, providing more efficient transfer of information between neurons and other parts of the body, aiding our bodies’ natural ability to heal themselves as well as responding to disease or injury more rapidly.
Research suggests photons serve two main purposes. First, biophotons could serve as an effective communication medium between neurons; their emission can inform bystander cells whether one neuron is functional or damaged (Figure 1).
Second, photons may help stimulate and repair synaptic connections within the brain, helping keep memories healthy. This discovery is especially intriguing considering Alzheimer’s disease and vascular dementia are associated with diminished synapses within the brain.
Biophotons may even help regulate our immune systems, potentially strengthening natural defense mechanisms against disease and infection. Future studies may shed further light on this possibility as personalized biophoton therapy protocols could become available.
Biophoton research has mostly focused on non-neuronal cells, but there’s every indication that all cells – including neurons – use biophotons for communication and repair purposes. Due to constant environmental light exposure, neurons may have evolved to incorporate external light exposure into their communication and repair network using biophotons.
At our clinic, we use a device known as StarLight which provides numerous therapeutic benefits to clients, from assessing energetic imbalances at measurement points on hands and feet to providing healing light to any areas that require it. When participating in one of these sessions, clients lie fully clothed on a table while our practitioner places StarLight over their head facing toward front face to emit beam of coherent light targeting specific body areas in need. Sessions are safe, comfortable and effective regardless of age group – young or old alike!
Behavioral Effects
Studies have demonstrated the power of biophoton therapy to heal wounds, stimulate tissue growth and increase the proliferation of fibroblasts–cells essential to tissue repair. Furthermore, biophoton therapy may increase our own natural production of collagen–a protein responsible for keeping skin youthful-looking. As we discover more about how light influences cells, LLLT therapy could even improve immune system performance – like conducting an orchestra of healing at the cellular level using light as its baton!
One of the more intriguing features of biophotonic research is its’memory,’ in which biophotons from one cell seem to either promote or restrict cell growth in other cells. This phenomenon is most apparent when eggs are grown in vitro; however, similar observations have also been made in other cases; for instance in one experiment, emissions from growing eggs encouraged development at similar stages; emissions from mature eggs hindered their immature counterparts’.
Researchers have also discovered that biophotons can allow cells to communicate without exchanging biological fluids or directly contact between them. Mitochondria–an integral player in radiation-induced bystander effect (RIBE) –are involved in this process and appear to modulate signaling pathways that facilitate intercellular communication through biophotons.
As technology develops, we may soon be able to analyze individual cell emissions and tailor biophoton therapies specifically to our own personal needs. This could be an exciting development as it would enhance traditional treatments while decreasing side effects.
Before then, we recommend taking an integrative approach to wellness, with biophoton therapy serving as part of your overall plan. Biophoton therapy makes an excellent complement to exercise, healthy diet and conventional medical care when necessary; yet ultimately it remains just one piece of the puzzle; join us in shining a spotlight on this exciting frontier of alternative medicine!
