- Medical Weight LossO besity and metabolic syndrome is a national health problem which has progressively worsened despite the proliferation of diets, books, and weight loss programs. These tools work for few weeks, but since they do not focus or address the life style changes necessary to sustain the weight loss, they often fail.
- Primary CareAs a primary care physician in S.E. Michigan for the past 20 years, I had always been keen in learning new advances in medical technology. Over the past 2 years I was fascinated with Lasers light and stimulation of body cells for healing and repair. I am a member of American Society of Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS).
- Smoking CessationLow level laser is currently investigational in the U.S. to determine if it boosts endorphin production, thereby relieving the cravings and withdrawal symptoms normally associated with smoking cessation. Endorphins are produced naturally by your body and are nature’s own mood lifter. The endorphin production may relieve the physical withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking and help keep you from feeling anxious or “crabby”.
- Pregnancy
- Carpal Tunnel SyndromeTreatments of certain musculoskeletal conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome, tendonitis, etc have been cleared by the FDA for human use. The laser that we use has been ruled a “non significant risk device” by the FDA, however, smoking cessation and weight loss with the low level laser have not been cleared. Therefore, Omega Laser Therapy is one of several across the U.S. conducting clinical research trials for smoking or weight loss.
- EpilepsyYes. Since Omega Laser Therapy is participating in clinical research trials for smoking cessation and weight loss, alcohol, drug, and stress there are some health conditions that will exclude you from receiving LLLT. All clients are screened and their history reviewed to assure that they qualify for participation in these trials. The conditions that would exclude you from receiving these treatments are: active cancer, undergoing treatments with chemotherapy or radiation, photosensitivity to light, pregnancy, blood clotting disorders, epilepsy, use of a pacemaker, and having steroid injections 48 hours prior to receiving laser. Laser therapy promotes cell growth and repair, so studies are inconclusive on the effects of the above situations. Not treating these particular clients is a precautionary measure. Omega Laser Center does not diagnose or treat illness or prescribe medication. Laser therapy is not intended to replace medical care. We recommend that you consult your physician for a professional diagnosis of your health.
- Stress ManagementYes, we are involved in similar investigational treatments for alcohol and drug addiction. We have IRB’s for Alcohol Addiction and Drug Addiction too, in addition to having IRB’s for Smoking cessation, Weight loss and Stress management.
- UltrasoundPhototherapy can be used as a single therapy or in combination with other treatments, such as acupuncture, ultrasound yoga and massage therapy.
- Chemotherapy