Full Description
Lights on for the nervous system: exploring the effects of photobiomodulation - Part A, Volume 187 in the International Review of Neurobiology series, highlights new advances in understanding how light interacts with the human body and brain. This comprehensive volume presents chapters written by an international board of authors, covering the history and theory of therapeutic light use, the underlying mechanisms of light-cell interactions, and the systemic effects of light exposure. It explores cognitive enhancement, sleep regulation, and microbiome modulation, as well as the potential of light-based interventions for neurodegenerative disorders, chronic pain, traumatic brain injury, depression, and retinal diseases. Together, these chapters provide a detailed overview of the biological and clinical impact of light on health and disease.
Contents
HISTORY + THEORY
History of Humans Using Light
Theory of Light: Why Should It Work
MECHANISMS
Mechanisms of Light
Systemic Effects of Light
Light Application and Dosage
How Does Light Affect Brain Activity
Light Talks: The Role of Biophoton in Cellular Communication
Biophotons: Communication with Light
EFFECT OF LIGHT IN HEALTH
Light Effects on Brain Activity: Simulations/Dynamic Function
Cognitive Enhancement through Transcranial Infrared Laser Stimulation: Insights from Research
Light Effects on the Microbiome
Lights On for Sleep
EFFECT OF LIGHT IN DISEASE
Exploring the Effect of Red and Near Infrared Light on Neurodegenerative Disease
Light Effects on Parkinson's Disease: Intracranial Application
Light Effects on Parkinson's Disease: Transcranial Application
Lights On for Chronic Pain
Light Effects on Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy and TBI
Light Effects on Traumatic Brain Injury
Light Effects on Depression
Light Effects on Retinal Disease
Does Light Change the Inner Workings of Cells?
