03/07/2026
We use a variety of light therapy in the clinic. American medicine is late to the game but it’s nice to see they are learning what has been known for millennia!
kimberlykbtz will be at the clinic this week with the CureWave cold laser. Be sure to check it out while it’s in Ohio and book some of our other light therapies!
Breakthrough laser therapy may eliminate the need for daily thyroid medication in nearly half of patients with chronic autoimmune thyroiditis.
Chronic autoimmune thyroiditis, commonly known as Hashimoto's, has long required lifelong dependency on synthetic hormone replacement. However, emerging research into low-level laser therapy (LLLT), or photobiomodulation, is offering a transformative non-invasive alternative. Clinical trials have demonstrated that after just ten sessions of near-infrared light treatment, approximately 47% of participants were able to completely discontinue their levothyroxine medication for nearly a year. The treatment works by targeting the cellular level, stimulating mitochondrial activity and reducing thyroid peroxidase antibodies. This process effectively lowers inflammation and may even facilitate the regeneration of thyroid tissue, allowing the gland to resume natural function.
While these results represent a major milestone in endocrinology, medical experts note that photobiomodulation is a management strategy rather than a guaranteed permanent cure. Even for those who cannot stop medication entirely, many experience a significant reduction in the required dosage, though periodic maintenance sessions may be necessary to sustain these benefits. Because thyroid health is complex, this therapy must be conducted under professional medical supervision. Patients are urged to consult their healthcare providers before making any changes to their prescriptions, as the safety and efficacy of the treatment rely on precise protocols and clinical monitoring. As further research evolves, this light-based therapy stands as a safe, pain-free beacon of hope for restoring thyroid health.
source: Höfling, D. B., Chavantes, M. C., Juliano, A. G., Cerri, G. G., Knobel, M., Yoshimura, E. M., & Chammas, M. C. Low-level laser therapy in chronic autoimmune thyroiditis: A randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial. Lasers in Surgery and Medicine.
