Most people feel nothing during the session except relaxation—you'll simply see a line of light being swept over your body. Some people notice subtle warmth or tingling. The session is painless and takes about 30 minutes. Many clients find it quite peaceful!

No, they're different approaches. Standard photobiomodulation (red light therapy) targets tissue effects through light dose. LED uses the laser as a carrier for homeopathic information—the light passes through a specially selected vial before being applied to the body in a specific protocol. It's a bioenergetic approach rather than a tissue-dose approach.

Binders (like charcoal, clay, and zeolite) help capture and escort toxins out of your body through your digestive system. During the 25-hour window after an LED session, your body is actively releasing targeted substances. The binders ensure these toxins are eliminated rather than recirculated.

Dr. Cowden's protocol specifically recommends minimizing EMF exposure (phones, tablets, computers) during the 25-hour processing window. The theory is that electromagnetic fields may interfere with the body's processing of the session. While it may not be possible to avoid all EMF, reducing exposure during this window is recommended.

The protocol recommends targeted detox sessions every other day at most, with at least one rest day between sessions. If you experience "detox too fast" symptoms (fatigue, headaches, etc.), we'll space sessions further apart. Your body sets the pace—we listen to its feedback.

Each targeted detox vial initiates a specific release process in the body. Doing multiple targets in one session could overwhelm your elimination pathways and cause uncomfortable detox symptoms. By focusing on one target at a time, we ensure your body can process effectively without being overtaxed.

Some temporary fatigue, headache, or mild symptoms can occur as your body processes released toxins—this typically means the session is working! However, if symptoms are significant or uncomfortable, it means we should slow down. We'll reduce frequency and space sessions further apart until you feel better. Always let us know how you're feeling.

Vial selection is typically done through energetic assessment methods like electrodermal screening (EDS), muscle testing, or other bio-energetic evaluation techniques. These methods help identify which stressors are most priority for your body at this time. Your practitioner will determine the best sequence for your individual needs.

Dark clothing, especially black, absorbs the laser light rather than allowing it to pass through to your body. Light or pale-colored clothing allows better transmission of the light energy. If you forget and wear dark clothing, we may need to work around covered areas or reschedule.

LED draws on Dr. Fritz-Albert Popp's biophoton research and Dr. Cowden's extensive clinical experience. Dr. Cowden's materials include case reports and note that LED "appears" effective, while acknowledging that more research is needed to fully understand the mechanism. Many practitioners and clients report positive results with this approach.

LED focuses on supporting your body's natural detoxification and terrain optimization rather than targeting specific conditions. When we clean up the body's internal environment and reduce toxic burden, many people find their overall wellness improves. We work with your body's innate healing wisdom.

Many people notice improvements within 24 hours—that's one of the beautiful things about LED. Others may need several sessions to notice changes. Everyone's body and toxic burden is different, so we track your progress and adjust as needed. Some issues that took years to develop may take time to fully resolve.