Can LiV therapy boost immune cell function?

Discover the potential for LiV therapy to revolutionise treatments in immune health.
computer illustration of antibodies attacking a virus

Low-Intensity Vibration (LiV) therapy is emerging as a promising, non-invasive approach to improving overall health. Traditionally known for its benefits in improving bone density and muscle function, recent studies suggest that LiV therapy can also help in building immune cell function, providing a new frontier in preventative healthcare.

LiV therapy involves the use of mechanical vibrations to stimulate cells. LiV’s gentle vibrations have been found to promote cellular activity and enhance various physiological functions without causing strain or injury1.

Low-Intensity Vibration (LiV) therapy is emerging as a promising, non-invasive approach to improving overall health. Traditionally known for its benefits in improving bone density and muscle function, recent studies suggest that LiV therapy can also help in building immune cell function, providing a new frontier in preventative healthcare.

LiV therapy involves the use of mechanical vibrations to stimulate cells. LiV’s gentle vibrations have been found to promote cellular activity and enhance various physiological functions without causing strain or injury1.

LiV and immune cell production

A 2016 study found that LiV increased the number of pro-healing macrophages2. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that engulf and kill pathogens and dead cells, and stimulate the action of immune system cells.

In addition to increasing the number of immune cells, LiV has been shown to improve the functionality of these cells. Enhanced cell mobility and production can lead to a more robust immune response, which is particularly beneficial for individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those recovering from illness. 

For instance, in models of diabetes, Low-intensity Vibrations have been shown to significantly reduce inflammation and accelerate healing of soft tissues3.

magnification of macrophages

LiV and immune cell production

A 2016 study found that LiV increased the number of pro-healing macrophages2. Macrophages are a type of white blood cell that engulf and kill pathogens and dead cells, and stimulate the action of immune system cells.

In addition to increasing the number of immune cells, LiV has been shown to improve the functionality of these cells. Enhanced cell mobility and production can lead to a more robust immune response, which is particularly beneficial for individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those recovering from illness. 

For instance, in models of diabetes, Low-intensity Vibrations have been shown to significantly reduce inflammation and accelerate healing of soft tissues3.

magnification of macrophages
illustration of female lymphatic system

Circulation and lymphatic flow

LiV therapy with the Marodyne LiV is clinically proven to enhance blood circulation and lymphatic flow4. Better circulation and improved lymphatic flow both play key roles in enhancing the immune response.

 

Circulation

Improved circulation can help transport white blood cells to places they are needed more efficiently, such as sites of infection or injury.

A well-functioning circulatory system also aids in the removal of metabolic byproducts, toxins and dead cells to reduce inflammation and create a healthier immune environment. 

 

Lymphatic flow

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and lymph nodes that are crucial for immune function. They help transport lymph, a fluid containing immune cells, and acts as a filtration system for pathogens and foreign particles. 

Lymphatic flow carries lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell e.g. B cells and T cells) to lymph nodes, where they encounter antigens (foreign substances) that activate them. Improved lymphatic flow speeds up the transport of these immune cells, enhancing the body’s ability to recognize and respond to infections.

Lymphatic flow removes cellular waste, toxins, and pathogens from tissues. Better flow ensures these substances are cleared faster, reducing the chances of infection spreading.

Poor lymph drainage can lead to fluid build-up, swelling (oedema), and prolonged inflammation. Enhanced lymphatic flow prevents this, reducing chronic inflammation that can otherwise weaken the immune system and make the body more susceptible to infections.

illustration of female lymphatic system

Circulation and lymphatic flow

LiV therapy with the Marodyne LiV is clinically proven to enhance blood circulation and lymphatic flow4. Better circulation and improved lymphatic flow both play key roles in enhancing the immune response.

 

Circulation

Improved circulation can help transport white blood cells to places they are needed more efficiently, such as sites of infection or injury.

A well-functioning circulatory system also aids in the removal of metabolic byproducts, toxins and dead cells to reduce inflammation and create a healthier immune environment. 

 

Lymphatic flow

The lymphatic system is a network of vessels and lymph nodes that are crucial for immune function. They help transport lymph, a fluid containing immune cells, and acts as a filtration system for pathogens and foreign particles. 

Lymphatic flow carries lymphocytes (a type of white blood cell e.g. B cells and T cells) to lymph nodes, where they encounter antigens (foreign substances) that activate them. Improved lymphatic flow speeds up the transport of these immune cells, enhancing the body’s ability to recognize and respond to infections.

Lymphatic flow removes cellular waste, toxins, and pathogens from tissues. Better flow ensures these substances are cleared faster, reducing the chances of infection spreading.

Poor lymph drainage can lead to fluid build-up, swelling (oedema), and prolonged inflammation. Enhanced lymphatic flow prevents this, reducing chronic inflammation that can otherwise weaken the immune system and make the body more susceptible to infections.

Potential applications

LiV therapy is emerging as a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of certain cancers. Preliminary research has shown that LiV signals can effectively stimulate T-cell proliferation and suppress exhaustion, making T-cells more active, and therefore slowing cancer advancement. 

Find out more about the potential of LiV in cancer therapeutics here.

single T cell rendered image

Potential applications

LiV therapy is emerging as a promising therapeutic approach for the treatment of certain cancers. Preliminary research has shown that LiV signals can effectively stimulate T-cell proliferation and suppress exhaustion, making T-cells more active, and therefore slowing cancer advancement. 

Find out more about the potential of LiV in cancer therapeutics here.

single T cell rendered image

LiV therapy represents a promising, accessible way to strengthen the immune system and enhance overall health, making it a valuable addition to preventative healthcare strategies.

By gently stimulating the body’s natural processes, LiV therapy could pave the way for new, innovative treatments that harness the body’s own ability to heal and defend itself.

Find out more about the healing powers of LiV therapy here

LiV therapy represents a promising, accessible way to strengthen the immune system and enhance overall health, making it a valuable addition to preventative healthcare strategies.

By gently stimulating the body’s natural processes, LiV therapy could pave the way for new, innovative treatments that harness the body’s own ability to heal and defend itself.

Find out more about the healing powers of LiV therapy here

References

  1. Thompson WR, Yen SS, Rubin J. (2014). Vibration therapy: clinical applications in bone. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 21(6):447-53.
  2. Pongkitwitoon S, et al. (2016). Low-intensity vibrations accelerate proliferation and alter macrophage phenotype in vitro. Journal of Biomechanics. 49(5):793-796.
  3. Weinheimer-Haus EM, Judex S, Ennis WJ, Koh TJ. (2014). Low-intensity vibration improves angiogenesis and wound healing in diabetic mice. PLoS One. 9(3):e91355.
  4. Stewart JM, Karman C, Montgomery LD, McLeod KJ. (2005). Plantar vibration improves leg fluid flow in perimenopausal women. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 288(3):R623-9.

 

References

  1. Thompson WR, Yen SS, Rubin J. (2014). Vibration therapy: clinical applications in bone. Curr Opin Endocrinol Diabetes Obes. 21(6):447-53.
  2. Pongkitwitoon S, et al. (2016). Low-intensity vibrations accelerate proliferation and alter macrophage phenotype in vitro. Journal of Biomechanics. 49(5):793-796.
  3. Weinheimer-Haus EM, Judex S, Ennis WJ, Koh TJ. (2014). Low-intensity vibration improves angiogenesis and wound healing in diabetic mice. PLoS One. 9(3):e91355.
  4. Stewart JM, Karman C, Montgomery LD, McLeod KJ. (2005). Plantar vibration improves leg fluid flow in perimenopausal women. Am J Physiol Regul Integr Comp Physiol. 288(3):R623-9.

 

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