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I believe that the BioPhoton 100 is a significant breakthrough not just in light therapy in particular but in medicine in general. We are now involved in research in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health at UCSF. Light therapy often provides superior results than do conventional treatments for a variety of illnesses and is completely noninvasive and, used correctly, free of side effects. The clinical applications of photon therapy are expanding at the speed of light!
I'm even more enthusiastic today than when I was first introduced to light therapy by Maurice Bales. It has been very rewarding to see the surprised look on the faces of so many of my patients after just a short 15-minute treatment. Because the word spreads fast when there's an effective, quick, safe, and affordable solution to managing painful conditions, I've had to devote more than half of my practice to light treatment. The vast majority of my patients come to me through word of mouth from other patients. I encourage my medical brethren to see how they might incorporate light therapy into their practices. They will not only be able to help a lot of patients who don't need to suffer, but can also make it a profitable undertaking.
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Len Saputo, MD, is a graduate of Duke University Medical School and board certified in internal medicine. He was in private practice in affiliation with John Muir Medical Center in the San Francisco Bay Area for more than 30 years. His approach to healing has evolved from mainstream medicine into "Health Medicine" – an integrative, holistic, person-centered, and preventive style of practice. drlen@doctorsaputo.com
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