BioStimul, a cheap home alternative to laser apparatuses, is a compact electronic biolamp controlled by a microcomputer. It is a source of a specially modified (polarised) bio-stimulating light, which has a surface effect (on skin) as well as an in-depth effect (for example, on joints).

The operation of the apparatus is simple. The optic equipment, the controlling microcomputer and the electronics of the polarisation bio lamp are built in a compact plastic product, which is maximally suitable for the anatomy of a hand and is shock-resistant. The apparatus is programmed so that its operation is as simple as possible. All controls are concentred into a single multifunctional pushbutton, which is also used to switch the apparatus on. All you have to do then is to direct the polarised bio-stimulation light on the treated area and the microcomputer takes care of the rest.

The multifunctional pushbutton located on the bottom of the apparatus has the following functions:

• When the pushbutton is pressed shortly for the first time, the apparatus is switched on in a continuous mode with automatic time setting for 5 minutes (if the pushbutton is pressed for the first time for a period longer than 3 seconds, the apparatus will automatically switch to the following time setting).
• When the multifunctional pushbutton is pressed for the second time - after two "bip" (provided that this is done within 10 seconds from when the apparatus was switched on or from when the multifunctional pushbutton was pressed for the first time), the apparatus will switch to the following application mode (a pulse mode).
• When the pushbutton is pressed once more (after three "bip"), the bio lamp give a lihgter light.
• When the pushbutton is pressed once more after the actual application is started, the whole apparatus will switch off immediately.

The apparatus will switch off automatically after expiration of the application period (5 or 60 minutes), which is pre-set to 5 minutes. If you want to select a longer application, you have to keep the pushbutton pressed for more than 3 seconds when pressing the pushbutton for the first time. The fact that the apparatus was switched to a longer time mode correctly is signalled by a short audio signal (ca 2 seconds). In 60-minute application, the same sound signal indicates expiration of one bio-impulse (i.e. 5 minutes; therefore the sound signal is given 12 times in total during a one-hour application).

The period and number of applications of polarised light depends on the type of tissue, the indicated problems, individual response to light therapy and other circumstances.

In general, it can be said that with chronic problems or with degenerative disorders, it is more suitable to select lower doses, while with acute cases, fresh wounds, etc., it is better to select higher doses. For a younger organism, we usually select a shorter period of treatment because the spontaneous response of the organism to external stimulation is higher. Conversely, it is suitable to prolong the exposition adequately with older patients. Light therapy has the advantage that it is practically impossible to overdose it (except for persons with increased sensitivity to light – in such a case, it is necessary to consult a physician, if problems appear).

You will be able to find more detailed information on the recommended periods of treatment for individual applications in the following chapters. The data stated are taken from generally available literature and have been confirmed by clinical practice but only serve for basic reference.

Apply the light to a dry and clean skin from a distance of 1-2 cm (if necessary, it is possible to let the bio lamp emit light even in direct contact with dry skin, unless it is a case of application to skin problems). The light should always be perpendicular to the treated part of the body.

If you apply the light to hair, it is good to comb the hair in such a way so that the therapeutic rays of the polarised light hit directly the hair skin.

The recommended period of action on one place is mostly 5-15 minutes and application can be repeated in various places in immediate succession. If the treated area is more extensive, we recommend progressing section by section and prolonging the application period accordingly. If the area to be covered were so large that the total application period would be unbearably long even if the above-mentioned method were used, then it is possible to reduce it to a half (i.e. to 2,5 - 5 minutes) and to move the bio lamp over the treated area very slowly at the same time.

• a continuous mode - the bio lamp emits light without interruption;

• a pulse mode - the bio lamp emits light intermittently at a frequency of ca 5 Hz .

The basic application mode is the continuous one, in which the polarised light of the biolamp is hitting the treated area without interruption. Professional literature states that we will bring about a stronger response of the organism, if use the pulse regime. The cells have apparently the tendency to adapt to a continuous light stimulation and this can lead to a relative reduction in effectiveness of the treatment after repeated application. This is why it is recommended using the pulse mode for normal treatment, unless contraindication or the character of the problems exclude this.