Cold therapy is recommended for treating acute injuries including strains, sprains, bruises and burns. Apply cold therapy to reduce blood flow, ease swelling and minimize pain and muscle spasm.

Cherry pits have been used in Europe for many years for a variety of medicinal purposes. "Cherry-Pit-Pacs" were heated on the warming plate on wood stoves. Then used to relieve aches and pains and as body warmers. Native Americans used to use all kinds of seeds, and other things and other things found in nature for heat. Even today, Natives in some of the rain forest grind up cherry pits and take them for pain relief similar to the way we use aspirin and other pain relief products.

Yes, Place your THERMALON product in the freezer overnight and apply as needed. Because THERMALON products deliver a soothing cold they provide a more comfortable, drier and less messy therapy than ice or gel packs. Return the product to the freezer for 3 to 4 hours before reuse.

Compression bandages should not be used to apply cold or heat packs. A compression bandage should be applied and worn between cold therapy treatments to reduce edema in the treatment area.

This is a technique use in aiding the horse to heal the injury. (click here to learn how more information)

Cold laser therapy, sometimes also referred to as low-level laser therapy is quickly becoming the first line of attack in pain control and tissue healing in rehabilitative medicine. Cold laser therapy is safe, painless, non-invasive and the results are often immediate and sustainable. NASA has been using light therapy for over 30 years to accelerate the healing process for their astronauts while in space.

Cold lasers have been used by veterinarians in Europe on both animals and humans since around 1970. Andre Mester, a Hungarian researcher, reported good results with wound healing on rats in 1968. And veterinarians have been using therapeutic lasers in the U.S. since the early 70’s. In fact, the FDA has approved some cold laser brands for use on human conditions such as carpal tunnel syndrome.

No. Low level lasers do not generate perceivable heat. Therefore, when the laser contacts the skin the patient experiences no warmth or burning as a result of the laser. Most people feel nothing at all while a few may feel a slight tingling during the treatment.

Yes. You may use the same Cherry-Pit-Pac for hot or cold. If you desire a cold pack just put the Cherry-Pit-Pac in a plastic freezer bag and place in the freezer. It will take about one hour to get cold. You may keep the Cherry-Pit-Pac in the freezer for as long as you like ? days, months. If the Cherry-Pit-Pac has been stored in the freezer and you need in hot. It can be layed out to thaw for a bit or carefully defrosted in the microwave.

A standard sphere has a heater and can be used in temperatures down to about - 20C without any modification. Better insulation could be installed as well as a better heater if the sphere was to be used in a colder climate.

Dermal Herpes should in theory respond to the Virulite device, although this has not been verified in clinical trials. Daily treatments for 4 consecutive days are recommended.

Sun Valley LASER THERAPY, we use the BioFlex system. It is a highly sophisticated therapeutic system that combines the potential benefits of low intensity laser with super luminous diodes for the effective treatment of many medical disorders. Developed and engineered by Meditech International Incorporated, BioFlex represents the decade's most significant technological advancement in laser therapy.

Cold Laser Therapy has been successfully used around the world for over 30 years, with no reported long-term side effects. In the United States the FDA has ruled that the therapy is safe. The laser used in our office is an FDA certified laser. For the past 30 years the technology of Cold Laser Therapy (also known as Low Level Laser Therapy or LLLT) has been formally accepted in Canada and in many other parts of the world such as Europe, Scandinavia, Russia and Japan.

When an injury occurs to muscles, joints and connective tissue, such as tendons and ligaments, the first step is to immediately control swelling and inflammation. Ice is the most effective therapy for this purpose. Icy Hot® Pro-TherapyT Instant Cold Packs deliver and effective instant burst of cold that helps reduce swelling and dull the pain.

Numerous clinical studies have proven cold therapy devices reduce pain, swelling, post-operative bleeding, hospital stay and rehab time. It has also shown to be much more therapeutic than traditional ice bags.

Yes. A patient may be connected during a regular therapy session. Noraxon's SEMG allows patients to "see" the results of their efforts on a computer screen as they perform. This encourages the patient when striving to attain proper muscle recruitment.

Use heat to treat chronic injuries including stiff joints, aching muscles, headaches and backaches. Heat therapy promotes healing by stimulating blood flow and thereby increasing oxygen supply to the tissues.

ETM/TRT can be used conjointly with couple's therapy and in unique cases, directly in couple's therapy. Let me explain. The sole purpose of TRT is to resolve trauma. Not to increase communication effectiveness, teach appropriate boundaries, etc. These are the goals of traditional couple's therapy. Following the guidelines, couples can participate in their separate TRT processes and come together on a more sporadic schedule for basic couples counseling.

To see if Cold Laser Therapy is appropriate for you or a loved one, simply call our office at 410-877-8077 and tell the receptionist that you are interested in our Cold Laser program. An initial consultation can usually be scheduled within 48 hours. If you qualify for care, treatment may begin as soon as a week in most cases.

With proper care PROTOCOLD Pads should remain in service for one year. See Product Replacement Warranty for more information.

When cancer grows out of control the tumors can press on nerves or block airways or arteries. Radiation therapy can shrink the size of the tumor removing the nerve compression, opening the airway or the artery. RETURN TO TOP OF PAGE

Absolutely. K-9 Immunity™ tends to increase the efficacy of other treatment options. But cancer is a serious disease, and if you wish to add K-9 Immunity™ to your dog’s treatment, you should discuss it with your veterinarian. This is also true of any other herb or supplement you wish to use while he or she is undergoing conventional therapy.

Unless you plan to use the chilled (and I presume unopened) bottles in the next week or two, I would strongly suggest that you remove them from the refrigerator and store them in a cellar or at cool room temperature. Refrigerator conditions are too cold and too dry for long term storage of wine. Warming them up won't hurt them.