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Safe Operation of the TDP Lamp

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TDP lamps are frequently used as therapy by individuals and healthcare providers for conditions not approved by the FDA. Please understand that it is required of us that we issue cautions. Upon consulting with your doctor, they may indicate that it is safe for you to use the TDP lamp, even if your condition has a listed caution. Every person is unique, and TDP mineral lamp therapy has been used outside of the United States for over 100 conditions, not all of them listed on this site. The Food and Drug Administration does not approve any use of far infrared heating devices for anything other than the temporary relief of minor pain, so please consult with your healthcare provider for guidance if you have questions about the appropriate uses of the TDP mineral lamps. If your physician is not familiar with TDP lamps, we recommend seeking someone who is, and please share your results with your current physician.

Download a chart of how TDP mineral lamps are currently being used in clinics in Korea, related to specific symptoms.

GENERAL SAFETY

  1. Only plug lamp into a normal 110V power source, with all three prongs (do not use adapters).
  2. Be careful not to damage power cord by rolling chairs over it or placing under a carpet.
  3. Do not handle power cords when hands are wet, and do not yank cord from the socket.
  4. Keep hands away from the head of the lamp during operation and cooling period (about 10-15 minutes) to avoid burns, and do not place lamp too close to walls or draperies.
  5. Keep unsupervised children away from the lamp during operation and cooling to avoid accidents.
  6. Turn off lamp when not in use, and unplug power cord when not in use for several hours.
  7. Do not store lamp in a damp environment, and do not drop or bang lamp when moving.
  8. Do not operate lamp continuously for more than 8 hours.
  9. Do not place lamp on an uneven surface. Doing so may cause the lamp to roll away and overturn.
  10. Be careful when moving the lamp arm not to pinch fingers in the joints.
  11. Do not leave children or incapacitated persons unattended with the lamp.
  12. Adjust lamp head position prior to operation. Be careful if moving head during operation that you do not burn fingers (the protective grill may be hot, 130F).



CLINICAL SAFETY

  1. The TDP lamp should be used under the advice and supervision of a doctor. The following patients are not suited for treatment with a TDP Lamp:
    • Pregnant women
    • Infants
    • Varicose veins
    • People fitted with pace makers
    • People experiencing fever, otitis media, splenitis, opthalmic diseases
    • People with open pulmonary tuberculosis, serious arteriosclerosis, and with bleeding tendencies
    • People with hypertension should not shine the TDP Lamp on their head.
  2. When treating the face, you must protect and cover your eyes adequately.
  3. Be cautious where bones have pins or plates, as excessive heat may be transferred to the metal pin or plate.
  4. Be cautious where silicone implants are present, as excessive heat may be stored by the inorganic material.
  5. To avoid unintentional burns, do not use over areas of the skin lacking sensitivity (neuropathy) or with poor circulation (such as with diabetes).
  6. Normal treatment distance of the head from skin surface is 12-16 inches.
  7. Surface temperature of the skin should be less than 130 degrees Fahrenheit (45 degrees Celcius) or a comfortable temperature for the user, at all times. Adjust the distance between skin surface and lamp head to control temperature. Improper use may cause burns, so use with caution (mineral plate can be over 870F when lamp is on).
  8. Length of self-use for a single session is typically 15-30 minutes (not longer than 45 min.), 1 or 2 times a day, for 7-10 days. More weeks of therapy are acceptable under direction of a doctor.
  9. The mineral plate must be kept intact, and cannot be cleaned with any type of liquid.
  10. The mineral plate will gradually lose effectiveness after 1000 hours of use. After 1500 hours of use, the mineral plate should be replaced. You may order replacements from your original supplier. You will know it is time to replace it when it turns an ash-gray color.



CONTRAINDICATIONS
The TDP mineral lamp produces heat. In Chinese medicine (as well as allopathic medicine) it is often not advisable to add more heat to a condition that indicates heat is already in excess in the body. Consult with your healthcare practitioner before using the lamp when the body already shows signs of excess heat. Contraindications not listed above may include but are not limited to:

  1. A natural tendency to be hot.
  2. Rapid pulse or red face.
  3. Fever or headache.
  4. Dry mouth, thirst, sore throat, or cough.
  5. Yellow tongue, dark urine, or sticky yellow mucus.
  6. If the recipient does not like it.
  7. Hot flashes or night sweats.
  8. Redness and swelling.
  9. Mouth and tongue sores, chapped lips, or bleeding gums.
  10. Heart palpitations.
  11. Mental agitation, mania, or insomnia.



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