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Do Infrared Circulation Boosters Stimulate Blood Supply Around Cancer Tumours, If Any?

I have just bought a infra red circulation booster. It seems to help as my toes are numb from chemo which I finished a year ago. On reading further into the brochure provided it states that it should not be used if you have cancer..? Is it because it would stimulate your blood supply around the tumours? Thank you Margaret
Wed, 12 Dec 2018
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Hello,

Infrared Light treatment works as a blood circulation massager, increasing circulation to areas that are sore.

Light waves penetrate our cells, but light waves that are above the visible spectrum (called infrared) travel in longer wavelengths and at a higher frequency, and therefore affect us in unique ways that are shown to promote healing.

But not by promoting the vessels around a tumour. Please consult your neuro physician he will examine and treat you accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist
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Do Infrared Circulation Boosters Stimulate Blood Supply Around Cancer Tumours, If Any?

Hello, Infrared Light treatment works as a blood circulation massager, increasing circulation to areas that are sore. Light waves penetrate our cells, but light waves that are above the visible spectrum (called infrared) travel in longer wavelengths and at a higher frequency, and therefore affect us in unique ways that are shown to promote healing. But not by promoting the vessels around a tumour. Please consult your neuro physician he will examine and treat you accordingly. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Penchila Prasad Kandikattu , Internal Medicine Specialist