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Migraines affect 6% of men and 18% of women. It is an unpleasant neurological disorder that can significantly affect quality of life. Fortunately, red light therapy can help reduce migraines. In this indication, you can read exactly what IN-light can do for you, including a treatment protocol and scientific information.
Migraine is a neurological disorder. In this disorder, headache-free periods alternate with attacks of severe, pounding headaches. Such an attack can last between 1-4 days. During an attack, it is often difficult or impossible to carry out daily activities.
Migraines are generally more painful, longer lasting and more severe than other types of headaches. In 20% of migraine patients, an attack is accompanied by symptoms of a malfunction of the nervous system, also known as an aura. This causes visual symptoms such as seeing stars, zigzag lines or even loss of vision. You may also experience tingling in the arms or mouth. This often happens before the headache and is a harbinger of an attack.
In science, this condition is also referred to as the ‘low serotonin syndrome’. A serotonin level that is too low or unbalanced is therefore a major cause of migraines. A shortage of this hormone causes the blood vessels in the brain to constrict, resulting in the brain cells receiving too little oxygen.
It has been scientifically proven that red light therapy increases the production of serotonin to optimal levels in your brain. By using the IN-light laser, it is possible to optimise all blood values and thus stabilise serotonin levels. Optimising serotonin levels in the blood and brain can lead to:
People who use the IN-light laser report the following:
Red light therapy from IN-light can have various benefits for migraines, as well as other (neurological) conditions. This is what red light therapy from IN-light can do for migraines:
Many IN-light users report an improvement in mental clarity, concentration and physical energy. In addition, experience shows that migraine attacks occur considerably less often and that an attack lasts for a shorter period of time. This has a positive effect on quality of life.
How often
How long
Treatment period
Once or twice a day
30 minutes
As long as necessary. We recommend that you continue using IN-light, as it can also offer other health benefits.
Intranasal photobiomodulation (PBM), red light therapy administered through the nose, can help migraines by influencing various biological processes. Below, you can read what it can do for you.
PBM stimulates microcirculation. This can increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients to the brain, reducing vascular spasms.
Red light therapy activates the mitochondria, increases ATP production and reduces inflammatory processes that can trigger migraines.
PBM can regulate the release of serotonin and endorphins. Since a disruption of serotonin can trigger migraines, this form of light therapy helps to reduce attacks.
Red light therapy increases the production of antioxidants such as superoxide dismutase (SOD) and glutathione, neutralising free radicals and reducing cell damage.
This form of light therapy can reduce pain signals in the trigeminal nerve, making migraines less intense and shorter.
Red light therapy helps regulate the circadian rhythm and melatonin production, which promotes better sleep and can reduce the risk of migraine attacks.
Many patients notice improvements after just a few treatments, but it can vary from person to person. Every body is different. It is therefore impossible to say in advance when you will see results. We recommend that you use the laser for a while first.
Yes, the intranasal laser is safe and painless. It is a non-invasive therapy that has been used for years.
For best results, we recommend using the laser twice a day, with at least 6 hours of rest between sessions. You can build up to this slowly during the first week. It is also important to use the laser consistently. This will allow your body to get used to red light therapy. Using the manual, you can determine exactly how long a session should be based on your weight. After a while, you can go back to once a day for a maximum of 30 minutes.
What does science say?
Red light therapy works for migraines because it stabilises serotonin levels and regulates blood flow. Serotonin is a neurotransmitter, a chemical in the brain that transmits nerve impulses from cell to cell and sends this information to the blood vessels. Serotonin is a so-called monoamine, with the chemical name 5-hydroxytryptamine (5-HT).
The neurotransmitter serotonin plays an important role in brain chemistry. Mood, sleep, behaviour, pain transmission and physical condition, for example, depend on it. A shortage of serotonin leads to a narrowing of the blood vessels, among other things, but there is also a greater chance of depression. When serotonin levels are optimal, this also ensures a better production of endorphins. At the beginning of the last century, it was discovered that this neurotransmitter is present in the blood, gastrointestinal tract and in the brain.
Because intranasal red light therapy stimulates serotonin levels, it is an effective method for treating migraines. Especially because of its non-invasive nature and potential to address neuro-inflammation and mitochondrial dysfunction.
Source: Ferrari MD, Frölich M, Odink J, Tapparelli C, Portielje JEA, Bruyn GW (1986)
Summary: This study investigates the role of methionine enkephalin and serotonin in migraines and tension headaches. The authors suggest that an imbalance in serotonin and opioid peptides can contribute to migraine attacks. Serotonin plays an important role in the regulation of pain and vasodilation, while methionine enkephalin is involved in pain relief via the endorphin system. The study states that disruptions in these neurotransmitters can lead to the vascular and neurological symptoms observed in migraine.
Source: Miriam Tomaz de Magalhães, Silvia Cristina Núñez, Ilka Tiemy Kato, Martha Simões Ribeiro (2016)
Summary: This study investigates the influence of light therapy on serotonin levels and blood flow in women suffering from headaches, including migraines. The researchers found that exposure to specific wavelengths of light significantly changed serotonin levels, which can contribute to pain relief and vascular regulation. In addition, cerebral blood flow appeared to improve after light therapy. The preliminary results suggest that photobiomodulation (such as intranasal laser therapy) may be a potentially effective non-invasive treatment for migraine by influencing both neurotransmitter balance and vascular dynamics.
Source: Photonic Therapy Institute
Summary: This document discusses various alternative treatments for migraines, including photobiomodulation. It emphasises how light therapy, and intranasal laser treatment in particular, can improve blood circulation, reduce inflammation and calm the nervous system. The authors refer to studies that show that red and near-infrared light can help reduce the frequency and intensity of migraines. They conclude that this therapy, in combination with other lifestyle interventions, can be an effective supplement to traditional medication without side effects.
Authors: Cassano et al. (2015)
Summary: This study investigated the effects of intranasal PBM in patients with chronic migraine. Participants received daily treatments with near-infrared light for several weeks. The results showed a significant reduction in the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks.
Conclusion: Intranasal PBM appears to be a safe and effective treatment for migraine, possibly by reducing neuroinflammation and improving mitochondrial function.
Authors: Hamblin et al. (2017)
Summary: This review emphasises the potential of intranasal PPE to act directly on brain tissue via the nasal route. The light can cross the blood-brain barrier and possibly modulate cortical spreading depression (CSD), an important mechanism in migraines.
Authors: Schiffer et al. (2009)
Summary: A small clinical trial investigated the effects of intranasal PBM in patients with chronic headaches, including migraines. Participants reported an improvement in symptoms and quality of life after treatment.
Conclusion: Intranasal PBM can be a valuable addition to existing treatments for chronic headaches.
Authors: Tian et al. (2016)
Summary: This study focused on the safety and tolerability of intranasal PBM in healthy volunteers and patients with neurological disorders. No serious side effects were reported.
Conclusion: Intranasal PBM is a safe and well-tolerated therapy.
The IN-light Pro is a high-quality wellness product. All products in this category are intended for daily use to support general health. The IN-light Pro does not make direct medical claims because the methodology of red light therapy focuses on the entire body. It is therefore not a treatment for a specific medical condition. The basis for health products is their ability to provide a general well-being benefit or health benefit. A general health benefit is a health-related benefit that is not a treatment for a specific medical condition.
However, scientific evidence and user experiences show that improvements occur when using IN-light for specific conditions.
