Therapies and Protocols

Acoustic wave therapy uses pressure waves to stimulate tissue repair, boost circulation, and reduce pain. Learn the mechanisms, evidence, and what to expect.

Acupuncture uses thin needles at specific body points to modulate the nervous system, reduce inflammation, and influence pain signaling. Evidence, risks, and practical guidance.

Biofeedback uses sensors to display physiological data like heart rate, muscle tension, and brain waves, training conscious control over normally automatic body functions.

Bioidentical hormone replacement therapy uses hormones structurally identical to human hormones to address age-related decline, with evidence on benefits, risks, and protocols.

Blood irradiation therapy exposes blood to ultraviolet or laser light to modulate immune function and reduce infections. Here is how it works and what the evidence shows.

Carbon dioxide therapy uses CO2 gas to improve blood flow, oxygen delivery, and tissue repair. Learn how it works, what to expect, and what the evidence shows.

Chelation therapy uses synthetic or natural agents to bind and remove heavy metals from the body. Mechanisms, evidence, risks, and what to expect.

Chiropractic care uses manual spinal adjustments to restore joint mobility and nervous system function, with evidence on pain relief, posture, and long-term musculoskeletal health.

Cold plunge involves deliberate immersion in cold water to activate stress-response pathways, shift circulation, and influence recovery. Here is what the evidence shows.

Colon hydrotherapy uses warm water to flush the large intestine. Learn how it works, what the session involves, and what the evidence actually supports.

Compression therapy uses mechanical pressure to enhance venous return, reduce fluid buildup, and accelerate recovery, with evidence across clinical and performance contexts.

Contrast therapy alternates hot and cold exposure to drive vascular changes, reduce inflammation, and speed recovery. Here is how it works and what to expect.

Craniosacral therapy uses gentle touch on the skull and spine to influence cerebrospinal fluid rhythm, with evidence on pain relief, nervous system regulation, and recovery.

Cryotherapy exposes the body to extreme cold to reduce inflammation, speed recovery, and activate stress-response pathways. Here is how it works and what the evidence shows.

Cupping therapy uses suction on the skin to decompress tissue, alter local blood flow, and modulate pain signaling. Here is how it works and what the evidence shows.

Dry needling uses thin filament needles inserted into myofascial trigger points to reduce pain and restore muscle function. Mechanism, evidence, and what to expect.

EBO2 filters blood outside the body while exposing it to ozone and oxygen, targeting oxidative balance and circulation. Here is how it works and what the evidence says.

Electroacupuncture applies mild electrical current through acupuncture needles to modulate pain pathways and nervous system function. Mechanisms, evidence, and what to expect.

Float therapy uses a buoyant, lightless tank to reduce sensory input and lower stress hormones, with effects on pain, sleep, and nervous system regulation.

Grounding, or earthing, involves direct physical contact with the Earth's surface. Learn the proposed mechanisms, evidence on inflammation and sleep, and how to practice it.

Hormone replacement therapy restores declining hormones using exogenous formulations. Learn how HRT works, who it applies to, and what the evidence shows.

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy delivers pure oxygen at above-normal pressure to boost tissue oxygenation, supporting wound healing, recovery, and cellular repair.

Infrared sauna therapy uses light wavelengths to heat the body directly, promoting sweating, circulation, and cellular stress responses relevant to longevity.

Intravenous laser blood irradiation delivers low-level laser light directly into the bloodstream via a fiber optic catheter, aiming to modulate circulation and cellular function.

IV glutathione delivers the body's master antioxidant directly into the bloodstream, bypassing digestive absorption limits. Mechanisms, evidence, and what to expect.

IV therapy delivers vitamins, minerals, and fluids directly into the bloodstream, bypassing digestion. Learn how it works, what the evidence shows, and what to expect.

IV vitamin C delivers gram-level ascorbic acid directly into the bloodstream, bypassing gut absorption limits. Here is how it works, what the evidence shows, and what to expect.

Ketamine therapy uses sub-anesthetic doses of a dissociative anesthetic to treat depression, PTSD, and chronic pain by modulating glutamate signaling and neural plasticity.

Low-level laser therapy uses focused light at specific wavelengths to stimulate cellular repair and reduce inflammation, with evidence across pain, wound healing, and neurological applications.

Lymphatic drainage uses gentle manual or mechanical techniques to move fluid through the lymphatic system, supporting immune function and waste clearance.

Manual lymphatic drainage uses gentle, rhythmic massage to move lymph fluid through the body, supporting immune function and reducing tissue swelling.

MDMA-assisted therapy combines the empathogen MDMA with guided psychotherapy sessions to treat PTSD and trauma, with evidence from Phase 3 clinical trials.

Microcurrent therapy uses electrical currents below the threshold of sensation to support tissue repair, reduce pain, and influence cellular energy production.

Molecular hydrogen therapy uses dissolved H2 gas as a selective antioxidant, targeting harmful reactive oxygen species while sparing beneficial ones.

Moxibustion uses burning dried mugwort near the skin to stimulate circulation and immune function. Learn the mechanisms, evidence, and what to expect.

Myers' Cocktail is an intravenous infusion of magnesium, calcium, B vitamins, and vitamin C used to bypass digestive absorption. Here is how it works and what the evidence shows.

Myofascial release applies sustained pressure to connective tissue restrictions, restoring mobility and reducing pain. Mechanisms, evidence, and what to expect.

NAD+ therapy delivers nicotinamide adenine dinucleotide via IV or other routes to support cellular energy and repair. Here is the evidence, cost, and what to expect.

Nanomedicine uses engineered structures at the nanometer scale for targeted drug delivery, diagnostics, and tissue repair, with implications for aging and disease.

Neural therapy uses local anesthetic injections at specific body sites to reset disrupted nerve signaling, addressing chronic pain and autonomic dysfunction.

Neurofeedback uses real-time EEG monitoring to train brainwave patterns, targeting focus, sleep, and stress resilience. Here is how it works and what the evidence shows.

Normatec recovery uses sequential pneumatic compression to enhance lymphatic drainage and reduce muscle soreness, with details on how it works and what to expect.

Ozone therapy introduces medical-grade ozone (O3) into the body to modulate oxidative stress and immune function. Here is how it works, what to expect, and what the evidence shows.

Photodynamic therapy uses light-activated compounds to destroy targeted cells. Learn how it works, what conditions it treats, and what the evidence shows.

Psilocybin therapy uses the active compound in psychedelic mushrooms in a clinical setting, targeting serotonin receptors to address depression, anxiety, and rigidity of thought.

Psychedelic-assisted therapy combines controlled doses of psychedelic compounds with guided psychotherapy to address mental health conditions and promote neuroplasticity.

PEMF therapy uses low-frequency electromagnetic pulses to influence cellular repair and inflammation, with evidence ranging from FDA-cleared uses to exploratory longevity claims.

Red light therapy uses specific wavelengths of light to stimulate mitochondrial function and cellular repair. Here is how it works and what the research shows.

Rolfing is a hands-on bodywork system that reorganizes connective tissue to improve posture, movement, and chronic pain. Here is how it works and what to expect.

Shockwave therapy uses acoustic pressure waves to stimulate tissue repair, reduce pain, and promote blood vessel formation. Here is how it works and what evidence supports it.

Silver hydrosol therapy uses ultrafine silver particles suspended in water to support immune function, with a look at mechanisms, evidence, and safety.

A stellate ganglion block injects local anesthetic near the neck's sympathetic nerve cluster to reset overactive fight-or-flight signaling and reduce chronic stress.

Structural therapy uses manual and movement-based techniques to restore alignment, improve fascial health, and reduce chronic pain tied to aging.

Thyroid optimization adjusts thyroid hormone levels to support metabolism, energy, and longevity, using targeted testing and individualized protocols.

Transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) uses weak electrical current applied to the scalp to modulate brain activity, with research spanning cognition, mood, and neuroplasticity.

Transcranial magnetic stimulation uses focused magnetic pulses to alter neural activity, with applications in depression, cognition, and neurological recovery.

Trigger point therapy targets hyperirritable knots in muscle tissue to relieve referred pain, restore range of motion, and support musculoskeletal longevity.

Ultraviolet blood irradiation exposes a small volume of drawn blood to UV light before reinfusion, aiming to modulate immune function and reduce infections.

Vagus nerve stimulation activates the body's longest cranial nerve to regulate inflammation, heart rate, and stress response. Mechanisms, evidence, and practical options.

Vibroacoustic therapy uses low-frequency sound vibrations delivered through specialized surfaces to influence the nervous system, pain perception, and stress.

Visceral manipulation is a manual therapy targeting organ mobility and fascial restrictions. Learn how it works, what the evidence says, and what to expect.

Whole body vibration therapy uses mechanical oscillations to stimulate muscles, bones, and circulation. Learn how it works, what evidence supports it, and who benefits.