Archive for July, 2009

LightWave CS – Too Good to be True?

Since we launched LightWave CS a couple of weeks ago, it’s been causing quite a stir.  I’ve updated the FAQ on IntelligentAcneTreatment.com to address such things as “how can this light possible work in seconds when all the others are 15 minutes?” “how can a 7 watt LED do anything?” “how can a light with 7 LEDs be better than one with 70?” and others like that.  But when you say, “too good to be true,” I think this might help:

Truth is I’ve been in the light therapy business for 10 years with my mom (Kathryn Kalisz, Sci\ART Global), who’s been researching color for 30 years.
Truth is I’ve been listening to acne suffers on the phone for 7 years.
Truth is I’ve been trying to find a way to solve their problems for that long.
Truth is I’m into all kinds of light therapy, not just acne light therapy.
I’ve been paying attention to advancements in the entire field of light therapy, and not just acne treatment.  Because of that I’ve been able to recognize which wavelengths might be the most beneficial and effective for acne treatment, and I put the best of everything I knew into this light of my own.  Based on that same knowledge, experience, and appreciation for the natural power of light, we started the testing with seconds and not minutes.  It worked in seconds, exactly as expected.

Now I give you a light that works for most people, not just for “mild-moderate inflammatory acne” but mild-severe inflammatory acne, as well as deeper, cystic acne, over time.   I give you a light that you can hold in your hand, sit on the table or clamp to just about anything to conveniently treat acne on your face, back, chest, or anywhere else it might be impolite to mention.  I give you a light that is made to last a long, long time, and I back it for life.  I give you a light you can travel with and not worry about because – who stays in one place anymore, and who needs one more worry?

I understand you are skeptical.  It sounds “too good to be true.” But really, isn’t it the way it should be?

Try the light.  Whether it works for you or not, please post your experiences here for the benefit of your community.

As always, I’m happy to answer any questions you may have.

Louanna Wilson
Light Therapy Options

Practical Help for Parents of Kids With Acne

If your son or daughter suffers from acne, it is natural for you to want to help him or her get rid of it as quickly as possible. You want to protect your child from the painful ridicule from classmates, the weakening self image, and the physical scarring that acne can cause. You may already feel that you have tried everything, so now you are looking into alternative treatments as a last ditch effort to avoid the doctor’s recommendation to put your child on harmful antibiotics, birth control pills, or Accutaine.

As a parent, you’re looking for an acne treatment that works, and works consistently. You’re looking for an acne treatment that your teen or preteen will actually use, not another fading ‘ritual’ of bottles and tubes of “miracle products” day and night. You’re looking for an acne treatment that is SAFE for your child, and that won’t cause any harmful side effects, discomfort, or down-time. (Not to mention birth defects in your grand kids.)

Blue and Red Light is the acne treatment you are looking for.

Blue and Red light therapy works and works consistently. Blue and Red light has been scientifically and clinically proven to be effective for the treatment of mild-to-severe cases of inflammatory acne. Eighty six percent of people who use blue and red light acne therapy find some degree of success, including total clearing within 12 weeks of consistent treatment with recommended use.

We’ve found that blue and red light works fastest for teenagers and preteens, so you may begin to notice improvement in cases of mild-to-moderate acne in just a few days.

Blue and Red light therapy works best for mild-to-moderate acne, but our research and experience has equipped us to help you handle even severe acne cases with light therapy as part of a holistic approach.

Blue and Red light therapy is quick and easy. Blue light therapy is something your teenager is likely to actually stick to without complaint. Our light, LightWave CS, features 6-10 second treatments per area – they can treat their whole face in 36 seconds once or twice per day.

Blue and Red light therapy is SAFE. Blue and red light is completely safe for your child, inside and out. It is 100% natural, simple light. It is completely non-invasive. It does not cause the skin to dry out, itch, redden or swell. In fact, there are no adverse side effects reported at all.

Click here to learn more about blue light acne treatment.

Learn more about our ‘acne light,’ LightWave CS.

Tackling Severe Cases of Inflammatory and Cystic Acne

If your son or daughter is suffering from a severe case of inflammatory or cystic acne, then they may be suffering from a severe hormonal imbalance and/or Vitamin D deficiency as described above. You may notice symptoms of this showing up in other areas of their health and well being as well, aside from their skin. For example, their mood, concentration, weight and immunity may also be effected.

Blue and Red light therapy with LightWave CS can certainly help treat severe and cystic acne from the outside, often with good success over time with consistent treatment. However, especially in cases of severe acne, it is best to find and treat the cause of the problem. Total clearing may then be achieved safely and naturally by taking an “inside-out,” holistic type of approach as outlined below.

Let’s get rid of your child’s acne all together.

You can.

Consider this: In non-westernized societies, acne as a condition does not exist – not even among the teenage population. So why do our children suffer from this sometimes disfiguring disease?

No doubt you’ve done your research and you’ve learned that the cause of your child’s acne is hormone imbalance. If you can correct the cause of your child’s acne, you can eliminate the problem all together.

Granted, there are many things that bear on our children’s hormone balance today, especially during the teen and preteen years, but let’s consider the two most significant: what they eat, and the amount of sunshine they get.

1. What they eat.

What your child eats and drinks has a dramatic and immediate effect on their hormone balance. Diet has finally been proven to be related to the presence and severity of an acne condition. At least two studies since 2002 have identified the link between what we eat and the cascade of hormones leading directly to the overproduction of oil in the skin and the resulting acne condition. You may find links to these studies from the following articles on our blog:

Yes, Diet IS Related to Acne

There is no Profit in the Acne Cure

2. The amount of sunshine they get.

This is important for at least two reasons related to hormone balance:

i. Natural light is actually a basic human nutrient, just like food or water. Light entering through the eyes travels directly to the hypothalamus in the brain which is ultimately responsible for total hormone balance. Read more about this.

ii. Light striking the skin is the only natural way our bodies produce Vitamin D. Vitamin D3 is actually a pre hormone, not a vitamin. Vitamin D deficiency is now a pandemic. Unless your child gets regular sun exposure without sunscreen, it is likely that they are Vitamin D3 deficient. Most Vitamin D research going on now is focused on the cure and prevention of such things as cancer, diabetes, autism, and other catastrophic diseases, but Vitamin D has been linked to acne in the past, and will no doubt prove to be a visible symptom of Vitamin D deficiency as research continues.

Please follow the links on this page to learn more about how blue and red light therapy, a healthy diet, adequate daylight and Vitamin D3 can get rid of your child’s acne and help sustain their vibrant health, inside and out.

Please feel free to email or call me personally if you have any questions about how to implement this information for your son or daughter.

Louanna Wilson (”Mom”)

Director – Light Therapy Options

(800) 673-9407

Louanna@LightTherapyOptions.com