Foot-Saving Gadgets

I found the information in this article very valuable. It opened up my eyes to take better care of my feet. Thankyou.

Hi, I wanted to make you aware that Healthlight Therapy Sysem manufactures a system thatis a s good as or better than the Anodyne and cost quite a bit less. The infrared diodes are rated higher, andmany clinics are seeing better results on Neuropathy patients than the Anodyne. Editors note: Adam is a distributor of Healthlight

Adam, If that is so, please leave a link where we can find information on this company/device.

I believe that the mild diabetic neuropathy of my feet was improved by Alpha Limpoic Acid and Oil of Primrose as described by Bernstein. Has anyone else had success with this? My feet used to tingle all the time but now do not do this but just feel different.

I did stumble upon the site and here is the link: http://www.infraredtherapy.com/

Interesting. I just read a report from Reuter's Health that says Infra red treatments were no better than placebo. What gives? David’s Response The Reuter’s Health report is based on a study reported in the December 2005 issue Diabetes Care. The abstract of that article by Judy Clifft and others is online (http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/abstract/28/12/2896). This is the second double-blind, placebo-controlled study of Anodyne Therapy (http://www.anodynetherapy.com/). The first such study appeared in the January 2004 issue of same journal (http://care.diabetesjournals.org/cgi/content/full/27/1/168) . These two studies reached diametrically opposite conclusions. The first of these studies showed “a significant decrease in the average number of sites” that were insensitive compared with those receiving a placebo. The second didn’t. How could that be possible? The main difference that I can see was the treatment protocol. Each participant in the new study received half of the amount of photo energy that those in the earlier study received. That’s like comparing studies showing that there is no benefit from 400 units of an anti-oxidant but great benefit from twice as much.

I was asked to leave a link to the Healthlight Infrares Therapy website. Healthlight is a proven less expensive alternative to the Anodyne Therapy brand. Here is the link, thank you. http://www.infraredtherapy.com

I had SEVERE neuropathy pain in my feet and hands. Monochromatic Infrared therapy worked extremely well eliminating pain in my hands and halved the pain in my feet. I am currently seeing if I can get the same results as Anodyne with Revitamed as I do not have to travel a great a distance to get these M.I.R.E. treatments & not due to scientific concerns. The negative studies are FLAWED. Do not believe them. Definitely worth the effort to try. Lasting results occurred after 6 weeks & 15 treatments, but I had immediate relief after very first 45 minute treatment.

In my state, treatment at home by a therapist for foot circulation is paid by Medicare with a co-pay of $15. Medicare also pays part of or all of the fee for treatment at a medical site. I submit this because I read online that Medicare does not pay for treatment at all. It may vary area to area, but check it out before you make decisions to buy your own equipment or not to have treatments. David's Response: Thanks for your comment, Barbara. It is important to check first to see if Medicare will pay for treatment. Right now, for example, Medicare is threatening not to pay for the Anodyne Therapy System.