SELF-CONTAINED GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT PULSE STIMULATOR FOR ENDOGENOUS ELECTRO-PHOTO-THERAPY

Note: This information comes from Russia where the Photon tablet is produced and various studies have been done. It is commonly used in Russian doctors surgeries and hospitals.

BACKGROUND

The Photon Tablet is a new level of technology in the development of miniature medical devices. It is a self-contained physiotherapeutic apparatus for endogenous exposure to electrical impulses and a visible radiation spectrum.

Using this device makes it possible to control the processes of immunogenetics, growth of normal intestinal microflora and therefore to treat a wide range of diseases.

Initially, electro stimulants were used only in gastroenterology to normalize the functioning of the gastrointestinal tract. In recent years, advances in micro-optoelectronics have evolved into a brand-new class of physiotherapeutic devices — Self-contained light sources that make it possible to affect parts of the gastrointestinal tract which are inaccessible to endoscopic technology.

The new self-contained photo stimulator has an active effect both on the bacterial flora of the intestine (the composition of the intestinal microflora directly influencing the functioning of all life support systems of the body) and on immunocompetent organs and cells responsible for the production of secretory immunoglobulins that protect all mucous membranes.

The intestine plays a major role in a well-functioning immune system and this device is a non-pharmaceutical method of bio energetically stimulating the intestinal tract. Bolstering your immune system and reducing negative effects on the body through internal Electrical stimulation.

DESIGN AND OPERATING PRINCIPLE OF THE PHOTON TABLET

A self-contained electric photo stimulator (RF Patent for the invention No. 2145892) is a small capsule 22 mm long and 11 mm in diameter, consisting of two metal hemispheres serving as electrodes and connected by an insulating sleeve made of special transparent plastic.

LED light sources, an electric pulse generator and a power source are located inside the capsule.

The operating factors of the Photon Tablet are the light of the red and green emission spectrum and weak electrical impulses.

When the capsule is introduced into the moist environment of the body, the work program of the electric photo stimulator starts. The control program alternately turns on the light sources and an electric pulse generator, which generates impulses close in their parameters to those physiological signals that control organs and systems in a healthy person.

Being in the oral cavity, moving along the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), rectally or vaginally, the SGI tract through a response to impulses from the central nervous system normalizes the work of all organs and systems, affects tissues, blood vessels and nerve endings.

Excitation of peripheral nerves and plexuses with the help of electrical impulses normalizes metabolism, improves tissue nutrition, and reduces inflammation.

Electrical stimulation through biologically active points reflexively enhances human immunity. At the same time, the so-called “after-effect” remains – after a single application of the stimulant, the activation of the activity of all organs and systems does not stop. The “aftereffect” lasts up to six months.

The mechanism of the healing effect is significantly different from the traditional therapy with pharmacological drugs. Unlike drugs, the effects of an electro stimulator have no side effects. The use of SGHT is effective in patients with manifestations of allergies and individual intolerance to drugs, with dysbacteriosis of the intestine and genitourinary system.

The stimulator is made of biologically inert and environmentally friendly materials. Long-term clinical practice of the device did not reveal any complications.

Light effect on GIT

Visible light in the GIT interacts with tissues and substances that can actively absorb this optical spectrum. Such substances are found in blood, in tissues, and come from food.

In particular, the following components interact with light:
haemoglobin, melanin, red blood cells, carotenoids, proteins, amino acids, cytochromes, bilirubin and its metabolic products and chlorophyll that comes to the body from food.
Some enzymes of the respiratory chain are activated by the action of light, which leads to a positive change in tissue respiration.
Light has a pronounced effect on the bacterial flora of the intestine and the cells of the gastrointestinal tract walls, which contain clusters of both immunocompetent and hormone-producing cells of the so-called diffuse endocrine (APUD) system.

The interaction of light with cells and biological tissues occurs not only on the contact surface but also due to the processes of light photon penetration deep into the tissues of gastrointestinal organs and systems. The penetration depth depends on the spectral range of the emission.

Light effect on intestinal microbiocenosis

Short-term irradiation of the normal intestinal flora with the visible emission spectrum of the Photon Tablet causes an increase in protein metabolism and acceleration of cell division. At the biochemical level, the reaction of microorganisms to light is manifested in accelerated RNA synthesis. In addition, an increased pace of development remains in at least 30 cell generations at three passages.

At the same time, the development of the pathogenic gastrointestinal flora is inhibited, which generally leads to the normalization of intestinal microbiocenosis.

Light effect on the immune system

Immunocompetent lymphocytes aggregations in the small intestine (Peyer’s patches) play an important role in the immune system of the gastrointestinal tract and the entire body. In particular, Peyer’s patches are an important source of plasmacytes – cells that synthesize secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA – a protein that protects the body from foreign substances). The main properties that determine the ability of SIgA to protect the body are:

• high resistance to proteolytic enzymes, which allows it to function in the secrets of the mucous membranes.
• prevention of adhesion of pathogenic microorganisms (including their toxins, food and bacterial allergens) on the epithelium of the mucous membranes, by blocking their penetration into the internal environment of the body.

“Photon Tablet” light, acting on Peyer’s patches, activates the production of SIgA by them, which stimulates not only the GIT immune system but almost all the mucous membranes and glandular organs (lungs, urogenital tract, mammary, salivary glands, etc.).

Electric stimulation of GIT organs and tissues

The Photon tablet, in addition to photoactivation of immunocompetent cells and gastrointestinal flora, also acts by impulse currents on damaged nerves and muscles of the gastrointestinal organs and systems, restoring their normal activity.

Stimulation of peripheral nerves by applying electrical pulse bursts to them activates the processes of their metabolism, which in turn promotes restoring the conductivity and excitability of peripheral nerves and accelerating their regeneration. With that, the nervous regulation of muscle contractions of the intestinal walls is restored, the strength and volume of the muscles, their adaptation and the fatigue threshold increase. The contractions and relaxation of muscle fibres that occur during electrical stimulation prevent muscle atrophy.

At the same time, the plasma content of compounds (ATP, creatine phosphate, etc.) in muscle and nerve tissue cells, that feed the cell with energy increases, the activity of enzymes enhances, the rate of oxygen utilization increases, and energy consumption for contraction stimulated by the pulses reduces compared to conventional voluntary contraction.

Due to the reduction of nerve fibres, caused by inflammatory processes, their conductivity is restored, which leads to a weakening of pain sensitivity.

All the above processes of electrical photo-action lead to the normalization of the activity of affected organs and systems, increase in the human body resistance.

In this case, the secondary reaction to a single use of an electric stimulator is extended over time and the “aftereffect” can be felt within six months.

INDICATIONS FOR USE OF THE PHOTON TABLET

Electrostimulation is a unique method of non-drug exposure to human organs and systems and can be used in almost all areas of medicine.

After the use of the electro stimulator, vitality increases, the state of health improves, the state of depression passes, sleep and appetite normalize, efficiency increases, blood pressure normalizes, headaches and toothaches are relieved.

Photon tablet is recommended for complex therapy and prevention of various diseases:

• Immunodeficiency states, manifested by a decrease in the total number of WBC, the level of immunoglobulins and an imbalance in their content, a decrease in the number of lymphocytes.
• In the complex therapy of diabetes mellitus
• Intestinal dysbiosis and bacterial vaginosis (restoration of the normal composition of microflora
• Intestinal atony and paresis of various genesis.
• Dysfunction of the urinary system (megaureter, vesicoureteral reflux, urolithiasis).
• Skin diseases. Allergic skin manifestations.
• Effective cleaning of the gastrointestinal tract from toxins and old deposits.
• Chronic constipation.
• Duodenostasis and biliary dyskinesia – functional duodenostasis and postcholecystectomy syndrome, hypomotor and hypotonic dyskinesia of the extrahepatic biliary paths and duodenum.
• Helminthic duodenostasis, including opisthorchiasis aetiology. Photo stimulation restores damaged mucous membranes and the functions of organs.
• Hepatitis (including viral aetiology). The bile-forming function of the liver is stimulated, and biochemical blood parameters are quickly normalized. Due to the prolonged course of hepatitis, repeated intake of the electric stimulator in 2 weeks is recommended.
• Chronic Pancreatitis. The function of the pancreatic duct system is restored and the number of digestive enzymes is normalized; the pain syndrome decreases;
• Gastritis (hyper-acid, norm-acid, an-acid).
• Ulcerative disease in remission:
• Helminthic invasions; (the presence of giardiasis, opisthorchiasis, ascariasis, etc.). Electrical stimulation adversely affects the life of the opisthorchus (liver flukes) as a result, they stop producing eggs for 2–3 months.
• Poisonings (including severe degree).
• Irritable bowel syndrome.
• Normalization of lipid metabolism, which determines the development of atherosclerosis, occurs.
• Neurology (injuries of the central nervous system, spinal injuries, lesions of peripheral nerves, osteochondrosis (intervertebral disc herniation), scoliosis, impaired posture, muscle tone disorders, autonomic dysfunction syndrome, the consequences of strokes, with neuritis in the recovery period).
• Proctology (proctitis, sigmoiditis, sphincteritis, anal fissures, chronic constipation, chronic haemorrhoids).
• Gynaecology (functional disorders of the female genital area (menstrual irregularities), chronic nonspecific inflammatory diseases of the female genital organs (colpitis, adnexitis, metroendometritis, pelvioperitonitis), autonomic pelvic ganglion (latent course, infiltrative-exudative variant), including infertility in women (with hypoplasia of the uterus), adhesions of the pelvic organs, decreased sexual function in women.
• Andrology (infertility in men, lack of erection, impotence, chronic prostatitis in the stage of moderate exacerbation or remission, congestive prostatitis, adhesions of the pelvic organs).
• Dentistry (gingivitis, stomatitis, periodontitis, periodontal disease, inflammation of the oral mucosa).

After the use of an electric photo stimulator, an increase in vitality is noted, well-being is improved, a state of depression is passed, sleep and appetite are normalized, and working capacity increases. The level of immunity increases markedly, the course of many diseases is facilitated, blood pressure and haemoglobin, lymphocytes in the blood are normalized (laboratory blood counts).

As a non-pharmacological method of therapy, the “Photon Tablet” is especially effective in treating patients with allergic signs and individual intolerance to medicinal products.

CONTRAINDICATIONS – CONDITIONS, AT WHICH THE ELECTRIC PHOTO-STIMULATOR CAN BE USED ONLY ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS AND UNDER MEDICAL SUPERVISION

• Mechanical intestinal obstruction.
• Acute myocardial infarction, cardiac arrhythmia, aneurysm of the heart, blood vessels, severe disturbances of the heart rhythm and blood circulation, the presence of an artificial pacemaker (implanted pacemaker), acute thrombophlebitis.
• Diagnosed malignant neoplasms.
• Bleeding of various genesis.
• Acute conditions requiring urgent surgical intervention or acute cerebrovascular accidents.
• Persons who can’t swallow.
• Children under 10 years of age.
• While the APS is in the body: magnetotherapy and NMR tomography are contraindicated.

INSTRUCTION FOR USE OF THE PHOTON TABLET

Photon Tablet may be used in several ways:

1. Holding of the electric stimulator in a mouth (lingual).
2. Swallowing (transintestinal). Single-use!
3. Rectal administration (transrectal) or vaginal administration (transvaginal). With this route of administration, it is recommended to use a rectal-vaginal stimulator.
4. Introduction of an electric photo stimulator into the intestinal fistula or into the intestinal lumen during surgery (intraoperative).

The choice of a route depends on the specific disease or state of the patient and the conditions for the provision of medical care.

ATTENTION! When using an electric photo stimulator, the following recommendations must be followed:

1. Prior to the first use of the tablet, it is necessary to wipe it with a cotton cloth or cotton wool moistened with hydrogen peroxide (or 40% alcohol solution). After each treatment session, the stimulant is thoroughly washed with soap and water, then treated with a cotton cloth or cotton wool moistened with hydrogen peroxide (or 40% alcohol solution), wiped dry and stored in a sealed package, well protected from moisture (this is necessary to prevent self-stimulator).
2. It is not recommended to take actions that require concentration of attention (driving a car, high-altitude work, etc.) on days of receiving an electric stimulator.
3. While the electric stimulator is in the body, it is not recommended to carry out physiotherapeutic and diagnostic manipulations.

To test the working efficacy of the Photon Tablet, it is necessary to hold the red 2pronged activator terminals to each end of the tablet for 20 seconds. It is working if the red and green light on the transparent sleeve of the tablet blink approximately every 3 seconds.

Holding of the electric stimulator in a mouth (lingual route).

The method is based on the stimulation of biologically active points located in the oral cavity and closely connected with all cranial centres. The lingual route is used in the complex therapy of fragile patients with diseases of the oral cavity (stomatitis, gingivitis, periodontal disease, inflammation of the mucous membranes and gums), as well as in cases where it is difficult for the patient to decide immediately to swallow the stimulant.

The capsule is placed in the oral cavity for 15-20 minutes. During the session, the capsule must be actively moved with the tongue in the oral cavity. In the presence of metal crowns, pain is possible. It is recommended to avoid contact of the capsule with the crowns by carefully moving the stimulator along the transitional fold between the cheek and gum or isolating the crowns with a cotton pad or gauze.

The question of the duration of the session should be decided individually, according to the patient’s condition. It could be 10 minutes or more.

The duration of the treatment course maybe 7 to 30 days (daily). To achieve sustainable positive results, a repeat treatment course is recommended.

For lingual use, the Photon Tablet is a reusable device. After the session, the capsule is washed with water, then it is treated with cotton clothes or cotton wool moistened with hydrogen peroxide (or 40% alcohol solution), wiped dry and stored in a packaging, well-protected from moisture (this is necessary to prevent stimulator self-discharge).

Swallowing of the stimulator (transintestinal route)

The most common route of administration of the Photon Tablet. It is recommended for the first time to swallow an electric photo stimulator in the morning on an empty stomach on a day off from work. At the same time, the greatest effectiveness of the therapy is observed. To facilitate the process, the capsule can be washed down with water. For easier passage of the capsule through the gastrointestinal tract, a cleansing enema is recommended the night before.

The amount of time that the capsule is in the body depends on the specific gastrointestinal tract functioning. On average, it is 24 – 36 hours. After that, the electric photo stimulator leaves the body in a natural way. In individuals with atonic intestines, a swallowed capsule may retain for several days.

In most cases, a positive result is achieved when taking the capsule once every six months. In some cases, to enhance the therapeutic effect, it is recommended to use the Photon Tablet 2-3 times one after another with an interval of 15 days.

Vaginal or rectal administration of the stimulator (Intravaginal, transrectal routes)

With this route of administration, it is recommended to use a rectal-vaginal stimulator. The treatment method is safe and highly effective.

The electric photo stimulator is lubricated with oil or petroleum jelly. The patient lies on his left side, pulling his knees to his chest and introducing the capsule into the lumen of the rectum to the depth of the index finger (5-7 cm). Intravaginally, the stimulator is administered in the supine position with half-bent separated legs to the depth of the index finger (5-7 cm).

The optimal exposure time per session is 15-20 minutes. Treatment duration depends on the disease – from 10 days to several months.

The method can be used both as an independent method of treatment and in combination with pharmacological therapy.

Administration of the stimulator during surgery. (intra-operational)

During the operation, an electric photo stimulator is inserted directly into the intestinal lumen, for example, behind an anastomosis. Opening of the package and the introduction of an electrical stimulator is carried out in compliance with asepsis.

Possible sensations when taking an electro stimulator

Depending on the type of the nervous system (individual sensitivity), different variants of internal sensations are possible in patients during the operation of the electro stimulator inside the body. Those with a higher sensitivity threshold feel painless spontaneous contractions of the stomach muscles, right-sided abdominal muscles, and legs.

When holding the stimulator in the mouth, the patient feels tingling sensations under the tongue of varying intensity.

With rectal/vaginal application, tingling sensations are possible in the area of the rectum, vagina. On the 2-3rd procedures, some patients notice an increase in the pain syndrome. This is a predictively good sign indicating the resumption of adequate muscle contractions. If the pain is not relieved by the sixth day, you should take a break for 1–2 days and then continue treatment, halving the time of the first one or two sessions.

FEATURES OF PHOTON STIMULATOR USE

An electric photo stimulator affects organs both locally and reflexively through the centres of the spinal cord and brain, which are responsible for the function of this organ. In this case, the smooth muscle contractions are restored, which, in addition to restoring normal activity and improving the functions of organs, helps to eliminate inflammatory processes and congestion.

The course of exposure to the photon tablet is prescribed as a method of preventing the formation of adhesions after operations on the abdominal organs.

The use of electrical stimulators is well combined with both conventional and non-conventional methods of treatment. The use of an electric photo stimulator increases the effectiveness of the complex treatment of diseases by 2–3 times, reduces the medication load, which is important for long-term treatment.

The device is portable and easy to use, which makes it possible to use electrical photostimulation at home upon the recommendation of a doctor.

Use of photon rectovaginal stimulator (RVS)

The photon stimulator for rectal-vaginal administration is the same Photon Tablet, additionally equipped with a flexible holder. In this case, with the transrectal or intravaginal route of administration, both the introduction and removal of the photon stimulator are greatly facilitated. This method of treatment is most effective for the therapy of diseases with gynaecological and andrological pathology.

In gynaecology.

The use of a photon rectovaginal stimulator increases the effectiveness of the complex treatment of genital diseases (bacterial dysbacteriosis) by 2–3 times, reducing the medication load, which is helpful for long-term treatment. At the same time, the terms for resolving inflammation and pain are reduced. The normal vaginal microflora is restored.

For women, both options for the use of a photon rectovaginal stimulator are allowed. It depends on the disease, which one is preferable. As a rule, vaginal administration (intravaginal) is used for problems of the menstrual cycle, inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs.

The photon tablet is lubricated with oil or petroleum jelly and injected in the supine position with bent, separated legs to the depth of the index finger (5-7 cm), the treatment is carried out in the supine position.

The procedure is best carried out in the first half of the menstrual cycle – from the 2-3rd day after the end of menstruation and, preferably, at the same time in the morning or in the evening

Treatment duration 15 minutes, daily for 10 days.

Depending on the disease, it is possible to carry out repeated (2-3) courses with a 10-14-day break.

In case of bacterial vaginosis, it is recommended to use the electric photo stimulator by swallowing – to restore intestinal microflora and by intravaginal route – to restore vaginal microflora.

In andrology

In men, electrical stimulation is performed by a rectal route of administration.

In the treatment of prostate gland diseases, the placement of an electrical stimulator directly above the gland is optimal. This is most easily achieved by introducing a stimulator lubricated with oil or petroleum jelly in the knee-elbow position to the depth of the index finger (5-7 cm). Position during the session – lying on your stomach.

In case of intestinal pathology, it is recommended to use a stimulator, lying on the left side, pulling the knees to the chest. The stimulator is introduced into the rectal lumen to the depth of the index finger (5-7 cm).

A course of treatment duration is 15 minutes, daily for 10 days.

Depending on the disease, it is possible to carry out repeated (2-3) courses with a 10-14-day break.

The use of Photon Rectal Stimulator in the complex treatment of injuries

Severe injuries are accompanied by various dysfunctions of organs and systems, which is manifested by difficulty in swallowing, emptying the intestines and urination, bloating, lack of consciousness, vision, speech, movement, the ability to stand or walk. During the course of the treatment, these phenomena may disappear. But in a few cases, especially in severe injuries, the process of restoring lost functions does not occur easily.

The function of an electro stimulator used rectally is to increase the amplitude of nerve impulses throughout the body. The greatest effect is observed in severe disorders: patients begin to swallow, empty the intestines and bladder on their own, vision, speech, elements of conscious behaviour, motor skills are restored. RVS treatment is well combined with any medical procedures and, when combined, enhances the effect of the latter.

Its use is possible both in the acute period of trauma treatment and in the later period with residual effects.

In the presence of fractures, the RVS promotes better healing of bone fragments, restoration of sensitivity and movement in the limbs.

The course of RVS treatment is 2 months. The number of sessions in the acute period is 2-3 times a day for 30 minutes, with a subsequent decrease as health is restored.

Taking Chinese medicine into consideration, it is advisable to conduct sessions during the hours of the least activity of the meridian of the affected organ.

Early inclusion of RVS in the process of complex treatment of severe injuries contributes to an increase in the effectiveness of treatment and an improvement in the results.

OTHER USES

Photon tablet in the complex therapy of diabetes mellitus

Studies on the use of Photon Tablet in the treatment of diabetes mellitus were carried out at the Department of Endocrinology, PGEF Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy and at the Siberian State Medical University.

Diabetes mellitus is an endocrine-metabolic disease characterized by a chronic increase in blood glucose concentration, a violation of all types of metabolism, due to insulin deficiency. The main cause of the disease is an autoimmune process.

The use of an electric photo stimulator has a positive effect on the state of lipid and carbohydrate metabolism in patients with diabetes mellitus, normalizes the level of male and female sex hormones in the blood serum, which positively affects sexual function, which is reduced in diabetic patients.

“Photon Tablet” stimulates the immune system and restores the normal intestinal microflora, normalizes the concentration of triglycerides, low-density lipoproteins in the blood serum, and helps to lower sugar and cholesterol.

To achieve the greatest effect, it is recommended to use the “Photon Tablet” for diabetes mellitus in the following way:

The course of treatment:  for 5-10 days, hold the tablet in the oral cavity for 10-15 minutes, starting from 5 minutes, five times a day – at 9:00, 11:00 a.m., 1:00, 5:00, 9:00 p.m. (see Lingual Route).

There should be at least three such courses of treatment with an interval of 10-14 days.

When this procedure is complete, sterilize the Photon Tablet and complete the trans intestinal application by swallowing the Photon Tablet.