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No	Indication For Use	Specific Problem / Symptoms	Suggested Treatment Duration	Suggested No Of Treatment Sessions	Suggested Application Sites
1	GENERAL WELL-BEING AND RELAXATION	At any part of the body in relaxed position.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Centre of forehead (3rd eye area), base of neck, lower back (sacral area)
2	IMPROVED CIRCULATION IN SMALL BLOOD VESSELS	At any part of the body where improved circulation is required - e.g. at the site of an injury.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on problem areas
3	PROMOTION OF WOUND HEALING : A) Treatment Of Minor Burns	Superficial burns - e.g. mild sunburn. Some partial thickness (deeper) burns - e.g. scald from hot liquid.	2 - 8 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on burn areas
	B) Treatment Of Skin Ulcers	Venous leg ulcers, Diabetic foot ulcers, Bed (pressure) sores.	2 - 8 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on problem areas and on soles of feet
	C) Treatment Of Post-Operative Wounds	Surgical incisions.	2 - 8 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on wound / incision area
	D) Treatment Of Traumatic Injuries	Cuts, Bruises, Etc.	2 - 8 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on cut, bruise, etc
4	STIMULATION OF IMMUNE SYSTEM		4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Centre of forehead (3rd eye area), Thymus area (top centre of chest) Intestine area
5	REDUCTION OF PAIN (General)	Pain at any part of the body.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Centre of forehead (3rd eye area) Base of neck & top back of head
6	LOWER BACK PAIN	Muscular or mechanical lower back pain - injury to back muscles, ligaments, vertebrae (back bones), and / or joints between vertebrae. Lower back stiffness - spasm of back muscles. Difficulty in walking due to pain.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Lower back (sacral) area, Intestine area
7	ARTHRITIS : A) Osteoarthritis	Pain / swelling / stiffness : In hip joint, In knee joint, In hand and finger joints.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	B) Rheumatoid Arthritis	Pain / swelling / stiffness : In hand and finger joints, In shoulder, In neck, In foot and toe joints, In knee joint.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas & on soles of feet
8	CARPAL TUNNEL SYNDROME	Tingling, aching, numbness in one or both hands. Loss of feeling in the fingers. Poor grip strength caused by weakness in finger muscles. Pain in the wrist / arm / shoulder.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Front and rear of lower and upper wrist areas & on rear of upper arms
9	TENNIS ELBOW	Pain in elbow region, Pain in muscles around the elbow. Stiffness in elbow region.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on front & rear of affected elbow area
10	SOFT TISSUE INJURIES : A) Sprained Ligament	Pain around sprained joint. Swelling in sprained joint. Difficulty in movement.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	B) Strained Muscle Or Tendon	Pain in area of strain. Swelling around the injury. Difficulty in movement.		1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	C) Bruises	Pain in injured area. Swelling around the injury.	2 - 8 minutes Or 4 - 10 mins if more severe	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on bruised areas
	D) Tendonitis (Tenosynovitis)	Pain at inflamed tendon. Stiffness of inflamed tendon. Weakness of affected joint	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	E) Bursitis	Pain in affected joint area. Swelling and difficulty in moving affected joint	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	F) Repetitive Strain Injury (RSI) - Tendonitis - Bursitis	Pain and/or swelling in affected joint area. Weakness of affected joint. Difficulty in moving affected joint.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
11	PAIN RELIEF AND THERAPY IN THE ELDERLY : A) Arthritis	Pain, stiffness, loss of normal joint function.	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on painful, stiff or immobile joint areas
	B) Soft Tissue Injuries	Sprains and strains. General aches and pains	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	C) Rehabilitation	After hospitalisation or long illness	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on stiff areas and areas of poor mobility
	D) Promotion Of Wound Healing	Skin ulcers & sores - venous ulcers, diabetic foot ulcers, pressure (bed) sores. Surgical wounds. Cuts and bruises	2 - 8 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	E) Improved Blood Circulation	e.g. At the site of an injury	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	F) General Well-Being And Relaxation	To help relieve stress and muscle tension	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
12	SKIN DISORDERS : Reduction Of Pain And Promotion Of Healing In : A) Acne	Acne Lesions	4 - 10 minutes	1- 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	B) Eczema	Eczema Lesions	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	C) Psoriasis	Psoriasis Lesions	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	D) Skin Infections	Viral infections (e.g. cold sores). Bacterial infections	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	E) Conditions Affecting The Mouth	Mouth Ulcers, Gum disease, inflammation of the lining of the mouth and/or lips, etc	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
13	S.A.D. (Seasonal Affective Disorder / Winter Depression)	As bright light therapy in the winter months to alleviate symptoms: Low mood, severe tiredness, etc	15 - 20 minutes	Once a day. . Best between 6am & 8am if possible	Over the eyes. (close eyes) Not necessary to look directly at the light.
14	ILLNESSES IN CHILDREN : Reduction Of Pain And Healing In : A) Skin Disorders	Allergic eczema Skin infections	4 - 10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	B) Infections Of The Upper Airways (Respiratory Conditions)	Common cold Sinus infection Tonsillitis	10 minutes per treatment area	Twice a day for 5 - 6 days	Directly on affected areas
	C) Conditions Affecting Muscles, Joints And Bones	Deformity of the spine/leg/foot. Traumatic conditions (bone fractures, soft tissue injury, wounds)	4 - 10 minutes	Twice per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	D) Diseases Of The Nervous System	Polio. Damage to nerves. Conditions affecting the brain/spinal nerves. Conditions affecting nerves and muscles	10 minutes	Twice per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
15	ILLNESSES IN NEWBORN BABIES : Reduction Of Pain And Promotion Of Healing In : A) Traumatic Injuries	Cuts, abrasions, bruises	2 - 8 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	B) Inflammation Of Veins	Caused by injections, intravenous lines, etc	10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	C) Pressure Sores (Bed Sores)	In babies unable to move normally	2 - 8 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas
	D) Skin Rash (Nappy Eash)	Caused by yeast infection in groin area	10 minutes	1 - 2 per day for as many days as required	Directly on affected areas

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