VLOK: description and benefits of the procedure, the effect



The technology of intravenous laser irradiation of blood (the abbreviation VLOK is defined as such) was widely adopted relatively recently, although this technique was first discovered by Soviet scientists in the late 1980s .

The therapeutic effect of the procedure is based on the effect of radiation of a certain length on the blood cells, due to which there is an improvement in metabolism, tissue respiration, blood flow even in the smallest capillaries.

Many patients have a certain degree of prejudice, since the word “radiation” itself is associated with chemotherapy and radiotherapy.



However, VLOK and these methods of treatment have nothing in common and differ significantly in the indications for the procedure.

The main effect of laser irradiation is directed to red blood cells. The fact is that the lumen of small peripheral blood capillaries, especially against the background of hypertension, age-related changes, atherosclerotic disorders, is not wide enough for admission of red blood cells and red blood cells. The main function of these structural elements of the blood is the transport of oxygen molecules from the lungs to the tissues and the transfer of carbon dioxide from them back to the organs of the respiratory tract.

Accordingly, with a lack of red blood cells, oxygen starvation (or hypoxia) of tissues develops, which causes a systemic slowing down of metabolic processes, a lack of nutrients, and a decrease in immune defense. As a result, a variety of chronic diseases of the cardiovascular system and other internal organs occur.

Naturally, the improvement of the rheological properties of blood and the stimulation of microcirculation in the bloodstream provides a wide range of indications for manipulation. The essence of the procedure of intravenous laser therapy is as follows. Using a disposable needle, a device for feeding the beam with the specified parameters is installed into the vein. Currently, devices are used that supply radiation with a length of 632 nm (red spectrum) and 405 nm (blue spectrum).



As a result of the radiation effect, the erythrocyte membrane acquires greater flexibility, plasticity, and resistance to deformation.

As a result, they can penetrate any, even the smallest capillaries, in addition:

• restores the physiological level of T-lymphocytes (helpers and suppressors);
• the immune system is activated in relation to representatives of pathogenic microflora;
• the concentration of immunoglobulins of various subtypes is normalized (A, M and G);
• accelerated tissue regeneration, synthesis of collagen and elastin, which contributes to the resorption of adhesions and postoperative scars on the epithelium of internal organs;
• restores the integrity of the myelin sheath of nerve fibers.

The removal of diseases accumulated as a result of a long and chronic course, smoking, alcohol consumption of toxins accelerates, the activity of the digestive and urinary tract is restored. Inflammatory processes stop, edemas disappear, pain disappears.

Especially intravenous laser treatment is effective for systemic infections. Due to the correction of immune response, such physiotherapy has a positive effect on allergies, frequent viral and infectious diseases.

This innovative method of treatment also increases the susceptibility of tissues to the action of the main components of drugs, improves their bioavailability and metabolic parameters. This reduces the risk of side effects, allows to reduce the dosage and reduce the duration of the course of medication. In addition, radiation helps cleanse the body of the end products of the metabolism of drugs in the liver and kidneys.

In general, the effect of a laser irradiation therapy is as follows:

• vasodilator (but in the normal range, without a pronounced decrease in blood pressure);
• normalization of the tone of the smooth muscle wall of internal organs;
• restoration of the physiological activity of blood formation processes;
• inhibition of the production of inflammatory mediators, which leads to the elimination of swelling and pain;
• stimulation of immune activity;
• a decrease in the intensity of lipid peroxidation reactions;
• stopping the pathogenetic mechanisms of the development of an allergic reaction;
• stimulation and normalization of all types of metabolism, both intracellular and tissue.

The main advantage of this medical procedure is its versatility. The range of indications for carrying out VLOK is wide. The patient does not need to be constantly in the hospital, the setting of the dropper with subsequent irradiation takes from 5 to 30 minutes.

The number of sessions is determined individually. In addition, laser therapy practically does not cause adverse reactions and complications, so the treatment can be carried out without interrupting the work process and family matters.

Blood cleaning with a laser: indications and contraindications for the procedure, the technique of the VLOK session

The list of indications for prescribing intravenous laser irradiation includes many systemic diseases.

The main ones are:

• Neurogenic disorders associated with disorders of nerve conduction, narrowing of cerebral vessels of the brain and other pathologies of the central and peripheral nervous system. Laser blood cleaning is also indicated for neurosis, depression, emotional overstrain.
• Dermatological diseases provoked by systemic or contact allergies, pigmentation disorders, dermatosis of unknown etiology, psoriatic lesions of the epidermal cover, eczema, lichen planus. Laser irradiation is also recommended for acne, acne and other skin defects.
• Pathology of the respiratory tract . The procedure is recommended for acute and chronic sinusitis, tonsillitis, pharyngitis, bronchitis (including allergic), bronchial asthma.
• Gastrointestinal lesions . The procedure helps well for diseases caused by high acidity, Helicobacter pylori activity. In addition, laser irradiation well removes the symptoms of colitis, gastroduodenitis, cholecystitis.
• Diseases of the musculoskeletal system - arthritis, arthrosis, degenerative lesions of the spine, inflammatory pathology of cartilage tissue.

• Pathology of the urogenital system : infectious and non-bacterial inflammation of the prostate gland in men, diseases of the uterus and appendages in women, infertility, lesions of the mucous epithelium of the bladder, urethra and kidneys.

• Other diseases. The procedure is necessary to accelerate the processes of tissue regeneration in the postoperative period, the prevention of scar formation and adhesions. Also, the manipulation is prescribed for varicose veins, thrombosis.
• Help in getting rid of bad habits , general preventive cleansing of the body.

Laser irradiation has a number of contraindications. In addition to pregnancy, this method of therapy is contraindicated in:

• disorders of the thyroid gland;
• benign and malignant neoplasms;
• photodermatosis, including diseases causing it (pellagra, porphyria, etc.);
• violations of blood clotting (including against the background of taking anticoagulants);
• the period of rehabilitation after myocardial infarction and hemorrhagic stroke;
• heart failure;
• liver and kidney damage;
• acute infectious diseases.

The procedure is performed with the help of modern equipment after prior consultation with the doctor. The patient is placed in a comfortable position on the couch and injected into the vein at the elbow bend a disposable needle equipped with a radiator. When using a wavelength of 632 nm, the procedure takes up to half an hour, if radiation with parameters of 405 nm is used - up to 5 minutes.

The total number of sessions - from 5 to 15, their exact number and frequency of conducting is determined individually. After the end of irradiation, the patient can go about his business, no laser irradiation exerts any complications or negative effects on his well-being.

Laser blood purification: cost, feedback and differences from external exposure

Many patients are interested in the question of the feasibility of intravenous laser therapy, when a safer (and in addition cheap) procedure is external exposure.

However, the external influence of radiation has an effect only on the epidermal covers, not penetrating through the wall of large blood vessels located much deeper. Therefore, external laser therapy is indicated to eliminate skin blemishes.

The cost of one procedure ranges from 1000 - 1300 rubles. Patient testimonials indicate that cleansing the blood with a laser has a positive effect on overall health.

Cheerfulness appears, overall health improves, symptoms of many chronic diseases disappear, resistance to viral and infections increases.