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Have you ever had a back ache? How about a sore knee? Aches and pains are a part of life and most of us turn to traditional medicines to find relief.

But some folks in the Carolinas are turning to something high tech to relive their pain. The technology involves infrared lights...something called Photon Therapy. The therapy first got its start in the horse industry almost 20 years ago. Horse trainers use the lights to help heal fractures and wounds on horses.

Now the technology is becoming more common with humans. The lights were cleared by the FDA for human use ten (10) years ago.

Patricia Streit bought her own light therapy unit and uses it almost daily. She started using it on her sinuses and jaw bone problem. Patricia says, "My sinus problem never came back and my jaw bone healed. It's clear."

Few doctors have accepted the lights as medicine. But one Spartanburg dentist uses it daily. Doctor John Tate uses it every time he pulls a tooth. The lights help restore circulation in the jaw.

The FDA has approved Photon Light Therapy for pain and circulation (wounds).

There are no known side effects, but the FDA advises people to NOT use the lights on the eyes, active cancer, or pregnancy.

NASA is currently doing research with Photon Therapy as well as the Children's Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

If you'd like more information on this therapy, please visit www.lumenphoton.com . You can read more on the clinical studies and find out if this therapy may be right for you.