I swear Honey, your food doesn’t make me sick—it’s the Ulcer!  More than just an inconvenience, stomach problems are often the precursors to huge health issues and even cancers.  Luckily Red Light Therapy (RLT) is here to assist in healthy gut function!

The Stomach is a muscular organ that secretes acid and enzymes to digest food.  Ridges of muscle tissue, rugae, line the stomach, periodically churning food to enhance digestion.  Within the stomach is gut bacteria which supply essential nutrients, synthesizes vitamin K, aids in the digestion of cellulose, and promotes enteric nerve function.

There are many common stomach issues that bring grief, especially during the holidays.  Gastritis, or the inflammation of the stomach lining, often causes nausea, pain, bloating, heartburn, and ulcers.  Peptic Ulcers are painful, bloody erosions in the lining of the stomach, which affect more than 4 million Americans.  Far more common, the fragile gut ecosystem changes drastically from illness, antibiotics, pain killers, stress, aging or poor dietary health.  Dysbiosis, or disruption in the gut bacteria, has been linked to many common chronic issues like irritable bowel syndrome, obesity, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and even autism.

RLT increases circulation, supplying more oxygen and nutrients to stimulate the regeneration of stomach tissue.  This process relieves the inflammation related to gastritis, while expediting the healing of associated ulcers.  RLT mimics the morning sunlight, which wakes up the microbial population, via the circadian rhythm, regulating metabolites for healthy gut function.  RLT also stimulates the vitamin D production in the keratinocytes, boosting immune function by the induction of antimicrobial peptide genes in the intestines, easing issues like IBS.

Along with regular use of RLT, it’s important to eat foods that promote gut health like yogurt, kefir, almonds, ginger, garlic, peas, Brussel sprouts, kombucha, asparagus, bone broth, apple cider vinegar and kimchi.  Avoid acidic foods that can cause acid reflux and digestive issues like alcohol, carbonated beverages, caffeine, processed cereals, fried foods, white bread, sports drinks, coffee and artificial sweeteners.

So, what are you waiting for?  Make an appointment today at our McCully Shopping Center or Kailua location. Mention this email to take advantage of our NAME YOUR PRICE Sale!  You say what you want to spend and we will give you the maximum number of sessions for that amount.  

Plus, give the gift of Heavenly Skin this holiday season!  Santa’s Station is officially open with skin care the whole family will love!  For a limited time, all full-size products are 10% OFF,  and we have a sale on Mix-&-Match Mini’s.  If you can’t make it in, use code SANTA for 20% OFF all products ordered online.

Sincerely, 

Your Red Light ‘Ohana