Thank you so much for the information Brooks. I look forward to your posts!
Pat ________________________________ From: Brooks Bradley <[email protected]> To: [email protected] Sent: Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:59:15 PM Subject: Re: CS>Adjunctive Protocol for DMSO (TOPICAL) Applications:COMMENT Dear Pat, Yes, you can use the same laser you use to check your CS with. You can hold the tip as close to the skin as you like....however, any closer tha 1/4 of an inch will, in all probability, induce a little discomfort in a few minutes....if actually touching the skin surface------in the case of the laser. With the LED array you can keep it in contact with the skin until the heat induced makes it too uncomfortable....if you so desire. In any event, with the exception of allowing the laser to shine directly into an eye.....there is little to consider any kind of health threat. Moving, or holding in one place, is at your option. Depending on the area (size) of the immediate pain field, one will, usually, get the best result from starting in the center of the insult and working outward---slowly, in gradually increasing circles. A useful time versus area ratio is about 5 minutes duration per one square inch.....within the INTENSE discomfort (pain) region. Slow movement across the target zone, is fine. If using an LED array the ENTIRE light field (square inches) may be considered as the effective treatment area. A typical laser pointer will, easily penetrate 1/2 inch of lean tissue (more, if fatty tissue). Any LED less than 3500 mcd power level-----will penetrate lesser depths....but will, still, be helpful. Sincerely, Brooks. p.s. There is NO DANGER of the laser pointer "burning a hole" in your skin.....the power level is too small for such effect. LED flashlights are, rarely, suitable for use as the power level in lumens is too low----and the portion of the color spectrum is incorrect. > >CAUTION: Do note that extended exposure to non-filtered, high-energy light in >this part if the spectrum can result in discomforting form of surface-tissue >blistering. Therefore, exposure beyond 5 minutes at a single session is not >recommended for researchers. -- > > > > > > >
