Combining the latest technology with the most proven aspects of Eastern Medicine, A.L.P.S. Medical Center offers state-of-the-art treatments for patients wishing to overcome sleep disorders such as sleep apnea, lose weight or quit smoking.

One of our most innovative treatments is auricular therapy, which applies the principles of acupuncture to a remarkable laser therapy technology used in a variety of highly effective treatments.

Instead of needles, we use a "cold laser" that stimulates over 200 acupuncture points on the ear to help the flow of energy throughout the body. The procedure is painless, noninvasive and has no known side effects.  This type of laser treatment has been used safely for over 15 years in Europe and Canada, with outstanding results.

Our facilities are modern and we use only the most state-of-the-art equipment. Combined with other treatments, our laser therapy has been extremely effective. Most of our smoking-cessation patients need only one treatment to quit smoking with laser therapy.

Smoking Cessation Laser Therapy

Studies at UCLA in the 1950s found auricular therapy could help smokers lose their craving for nicotine with almost no withdrawal symptoms. Since then, similar studies have been replicated all over the world, with equally promising results.

Without using needles, our low-level laser stimulates specific points on the ears, arms and legs to rid your body of toxic waste and increase endorphins. This helps prevent tobacco cravings and lessens the symptoms of withdrawal.

With a rate of effectiveness of about 95 percent, smoking cessation lasers work even better than needles in providing results, explains Medical Director and board-certified pulmonary doctor and medicine specialist Dr. Ishaaya.

 "The reason this works better than acupuncture is we transmit energy," Dr. Ishaaya says. "This actually causes a sensation; people can feel it. Patients come out extraordinarily relaxed afterward."

If you have tried other ways to quit smoking, and you are motivated to throw those cigarettes away for good, our program can help you achieve your goal in just one stop smoking laser therapy treatment session.

Our smoking cessation program consists of:

    * Providing you with facts about tobacco use and nicotine withdrawal.
    * Treating you with one 20-30 minute laser session and a free booster
       session within 8 weeks (as long as you have not smoked).
    * Offering supplements to help in your detoxifying and quitting process.
    * Offering a CD ROM to help maintain your success.

To prepare for your appointment, wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothes and refrain from smoking for one hour prior to your treatment.

Laser Treatment for Weight Loss

As part of our center’s comprehensive weight loss program, patients are offered laser therapy for weight loss.

Research has shown that stimulating specific acupuncture points in the ear will suppress your appetite and cravings and enhance your current diet and exercise program. Laser weight loss treatment is safe and has an 85-94% success rate, although individual results may vary.

Patients, who join our weight loss program, are offered this unique laser treatment.

For patients who have started their own weight loss plan, our laser weight loss program consists of:

    * Three 20-30 minute laser treatment sessions over a 3-6 week period.
    * CD ROM to help maintain your success.
    * Safe, effective weight loss supplements to complement the laser treatments.
    * A consultation with our dietician and/or physical trainer upon request (additional fee may apply).

If you are truly committed to losing weight, call for an appointment. To prepare for your laser treatment, wear comfortable, loose fitting clothes, and refrain from smoking for one hour prior to treatment. After your treatment, you should feel less hungry, sleep better and have more energy.

To improve your success, continue your exercise and diet plan while receiving laser treatments.

Laser Treatment for Insomnia

Insomnia is a complex medical issue with many factors, and many treatment options. In addition to conventional therapies, such as medication and psychological treatments, you might benefit from a series of auricular laser treatments.

Studies have shown that people suffering from insomnia who received auricular laser insomnia treatment, targeting specific acupuncture points on the ear, improved their sleep.

In fact, in one study, patients reported being able to sleep for 7 hours after a series of laser treatments. All the participants in these studies reported no adverse side affects, and most reported improved sleep and calmness.

Depending on the severity of your condition, you may need between 3 to 12 treatment sessions. Each session lasts approximately 30 minutes. Please call us today to schedule your appointment with board-certified sleep medicine specialist Dr. Ishaaya. Better sleep may be just a phone call away.