The Solution For Sugar Cravings & Weight Management
Struggling with sugar cravings and managing your weight can be one of the biggest obstacles for some people on a health improvement journey.
Whether your goal is to reduce painful inflammatory symptoms related to issues like arthritis, better manage diabetes, achieve your healthy weight goals, or transition to a low carbohydrate or ketogenic-style diet — it may seem insurmountable to cut back carbohydrate intake given how addictive they can be.
Enter Lazer Dave and his unique solution, which utilizes modern laser therapy and ancient acupuncture methodology.
What Is Laser Therapy For Sugar Carb Cravings & Weight Loss?
Laser therapy to quit sugar and carbohydrate cravings is a safe, painless, and effective treatment for reducing cravings for carbohydrate-rich, processed, and sugary foods. It can help people achieve weight-management goals, improve symptoms of inflammatory conditions, general health, and more.
Lazer Dave applies gentle laser light (no needles) using sophisticated European low-level laser therapy technology to energy points on the face, ears, hands, and feet to naturally boost endorphins, stimulate metabolism, and break the cycle of cravings for high-glycemic-index foods. The technique is based on medical acupuncture and auricular therapy but requires no needles.
Laser therapy is also known as low-level laser therapy (LLLT), photobiomodulation therapy (PBMT), laser acupuncture, and cold laser therapy.
3 PHYSIOCARE LOCATIONS TO SERVE YOU
I
GOOGLE TESTIMONIAL
YOUTUBE TESTIMONIAL
Lazer Dave – Ottawa’s Laser Therapy Expert
Lazer Dave has 15+ years of clinical experience treating a myriad of health concerns, top-notch European laser therapy equipment, high clinical success rates, health professional education, medical acupuncture training via McMaster University, and a commitment to continuous learning in the field of laser therapy and photobiomodulation (PBM) therapy.
Benefits Of Laser Therapy For Sugar Cravings & Weight Loss
- PAINLESS. Only gentle laser light is applied to specific energy points on the head, ears, arms/hands, and legs/feet.
- NON-INVASIVE. Laser for weight management is non-invasive and an excellent alternative to surgical procedures to remove unwanted fat or acupuncture needles that pierce the skin.
- SAFE. Contraindications, minor risks, or potential side effects associated with laser therapy are minimal. Unlike most pharmaceutical solutions and other therapeutic options, laser therapy is non-toxic, non-invasive, and very safe.
- REDUCES CRAVINGS, BAD MOODS, HEADACHES & MORE. Your desire for tempting and unhealthy sugary food or simple carbohydrates is usually diminished. Results are maximized when clients follow a ketogenic or very low-carbohydrate diet (VLC).
- SYSTEMIC INFLAMMATION. It is becoming increasingly recognized that reducing sugar intake can reduce systemic inflammation. This can help with symptoms related to many conditions such as arthritis, gout, IBS, dementia, Alzheimer’s, concussion recovery, chronic illness recovery, mental health issues, stress, and more.
- REDUCES STRESS. Laser therapy usually improves mood and reduces feelings of anxiety, depression, and other negative emotional factors that affect a person’s eating habits. Most leave treatment with a general sense of well-being and in more control of their eating.
- MOTIVATION FOR CHANGE. In addition to reducing sugar cravings, many clients often discover they are more motivated to make other positive lifestyle changes such as exercising more, starting a new healthy habit, and more.
- HIGH SUCCESS RATE. Dave utilizes the LAZER DAVE ADVANTAGE approach, which has a high success rate in helping people with cravings and withdrawal from many different substances, including sugar and carbohydrates. Dave has 15+ years of clinical experience using laser therapy in his practice and has completed many treatments with high success rates.
***MOSTLY 5 STAR GOOGLE REVIEWS***
How Does Laser Therapy Help Me With Sugar Carb Cravings & Weight Management?
Based on the principles of modern medical acupuncture and a scientific approach — Dave utilizes painless, low-intensity laser therapy to stimulate energy points on the head, ear, arms, hands, and lower legs.
The first goal of laser treatment for sugar cravings is a strong, more natural, and longer-lasting release of neurotransmitters in the brain, such as dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins, versus the destabilizing effects that sugar consumption promotes. This process helps to stimulate and regulate the sugar pleasure centers of the brain to short-circuit the addiction cycle of cravings and withdrawal.
Auricular therapy (a.k.a. ear laser acupuncture) is the critical underlying technique largely responsible for successful results associated with the Ottawa Laser Quit Sugar Carbohydrate treatment program. Auricular therapy using low-intensity laser allows for efficient and pain-free stimulation of critical energy points of the ear that represent the pleasure centers of the brain, digestive system (stomach, small and large intestines, etc.), and endocrine system. It is theorized that this technique not only helps to decrease your desire for sugar and carbohydrates but also stimulates the metabolism to start burning more fat as a fuel source (ketones) versus storing it.
In addition to utilizing an auricular medical acupuncture treatment strategy, Dave also treats the brain to promote improved neuroplasticity. Emerging scientific evidence supports that low-intensity laser light therapy positively affects the brain’s cognitive function and neuroplasticity. Neuroplasticity is the brain’s ability to adapt to all the changes it goes through throughout a person’s life. It is characterized by positive effects on the number, nature, and performance of the neurons and synapses in the brain. This means laser therapy can provide a cognitive boost to help people quit negative habits like overconsuming sugar and incorporate more positive behaviors into their lifestyles instead.
The benefits of increased neurotransmitter release, metabolic effects, endocrine function, and neuroplasticity enhancement can help people manage sugar cravings, achieve weight loss goals, incorporate healthier lifestyle habits, reduce inflammation, and more.
All these potential benefits are promoted without the potential complications of pharmaceuticals or invasive surgical procedures.
Google Testimonial
YouTube: Lazer Dave Explains How Laser Helps With Withdrawal
YOUR LASER PROGRAM INCLUDES
Laser Quit Therapy Guide
FIRST laser treatment to stop smoking
SECOND follow-up treatment within two weeks
The Lazer Dave Advantage
Want more proof of why Lazer Dave claims to be Ottawa’s premiere laser therapy expert? It’s because of the Lazer Dave Advantage. Click the Lazer Dave logo below for more information.
About Sugar Withdrawal and Cravings
According to some doctors and many other health experts, carbohydrates are addictive. Carbohydrates or sugar stimulate your brain’s addiction centers, so you crave more. It may surprise you to learn that heroin, morphine, and sugar all stimulate the same pleasure receptors in your brain.
Moreover, it is becoming more recognized by health professionals that increased sugar intake can promote systemic inflammation in the body — thereby compounding many health issues like arthritis, fibromyalgia, MS, depression, anxiety, cancer, IBS, mental health issues, and many more.
Sugar cravings are a compelling hunger, craving, or desire for simple carbohydrate-rich foods; an escalating, recurring need or drive for starches, snack foods, junk foods, or sweets.
Carbohydrate cravings can be caused by an imbalance or an over-release of the hormone insulin when carbohydrate-rich foods are eaten. Too much insulin can result in an impulse to over-eat, store extra calories as fat, systemic inflammation, and more.
This is where laser therapy can help. It is theorized that in addition to reducing the intensity of short term withdrawal and cravings for sugar, laser therapy can help regulate the ingrained reward pathways for carbohydrates in the brain for long term as well. For those concerned about achieving a healthy body mass index (BMI) score — laser can likely help you on your journey.
Reduce Sugar Withdrawal Symptoms With Laser
Dave’s Approach To Helping You Quit Sugar Using Laser Therapy…
Most important is your desire to quit. Subsequently, Dave subscribes to a 2 step approach in helping people overcome sugar cravings/withdrawal and achieving a healthy weight using laser therapy:
STEP ONE — COMMIT + PREPARE
Quitting sugar to help achieve your healthy lifestyle goals begins with a commitment to change. After making your first appointment — you will be emailed the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide.
The Prep Guide outlines Key Habit Change suggestions, supplements, and other information that, when combined with laser therapy, dramatically increases the chances of quitting sugar for good.
To maximize results, every client should:
A. DRINK plenty of water (6-8 glasses per day).
B. EAT a healthier diet (ketogenic or low carbohydrate).
C. EXERCISE (30 minutes of brisk walking per day).
D. ABSTAIN or reduce consumption of caffeine and alcohol.
Consult with your doctor and nutrition professional regarding the recommendations as outlined above.
STEP TWO — LASER THERAPY TREATMENT
Use laser therapy to treat various energy points on the face, ears, hands, and feet to help break the physiological cravings for sugar, promote a generally reduced appetite, and subsequently lose weight.
How Many Treatments Are Included With The Program?
The Ottawa Laser Therapy For Sugar Carb Cravings & Withdrawal To Aid Weight-Loss Program includes two treatments that should be utilized in the first week or two. Thereafter, “Booster” treatments are recommended weekly for a total of two to four weeks of treatment time to promote positive and satisfactory results.
How Do I Know If I Am A Good Candidate For The Ottawa Laser Therapy For Sugar Carb Cravings Healthy Weight Program?
Dave’s Laser Therapy For Weight Loss & Sugar Cravings Program is ideal for those who want to start or struggle with maintaining a low-carbohydrate diet or looking for an edge to lose weight in healthy and holistic way. Carbohydrate cravings can derail even the most disciplined people, especially during periods of high stress, temptation, or both. This is where Dave can help.
How Many Laser Treatments Does It Take To Reduce Sugar Cravings & Lose Weight?
Due to the unique and individual responses of clients to laser for sugar/carbohydrate cravings and the health status of different people, how people respond to treatment can vary. Some respond very quickly to treatment, for others it may take two or more treatments until tangible results are realized. Results are also not guaranteed.
With this being said, Dave uses a similar approach in treating sugar cravings as his extraordinarily successful Laser Quit Smoking Program. The most significant difference between these two laser quit programs is the number and frequency of treatments to promote satisfactory results due to various factors that include:
- We all must continue to eat for nutrition when cutting back consumption, and sugar is so readily available.
- Sugar is inherently riskier compared to many other substances to start consuming again despite prolonged periods of abstinence.
- Sugar is utilized by many to celebrate certain times of the year (i.e., birthdays, Halloween, Christmas season, etc.) versus other substance use habits like smoking cigarettes which are much less tolerated.
Dave recommends that clients commit to a program of 3-6 treatments spread out over 4-6 weeks to promote the most optimal results.
What Happens Before My First Laser Therapy Treatment To Stop Smoking?
You will be asked to complete an online health history form, make a deposit, and subsequently be emailed the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide. The Prep Guide contains essential information and Key Habit Change suggestions that will maximize your chances of successfully managing stress short and long term. You should try incorporating at least a couple of the recommendations in the guide to maximize results.
Please note: the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide is NOT a replacement for the advice or recommendations of a doctor, professional counseling, group support, or mental health support services.
What To Expect On Your First Laser Therapy Treatment for Sugar & Carb Cravings…
When you come for your first laser therapy treatment for sugar and carbohydrate cravings, Dave will explain the procedure and ask you to wear protective eyewear. Laser will be applied to various energy points on the feet, lower leg, arms, wrist, hands, head, face, and ear utilizing specialized laser therapy equipment.
You may feel a slight warm and/or relaxing heavy sensation through your body. As the points are stimulated with the laser light, your body should release endorphins and other powerful neurochemicals that promote a pleasant sense of relaxation.
What To Expect After Your Laser Therapy Treatment For Sugar & Carb Cravings…
After the treatment, you will likely feel relaxed and calm. The goal is to reduce the intensity of cravings for sugar/carbohydrates in combination with lifestyle changes. Optimal or satisfactory results are promoted when clients complete 3-6 treatments over four to six weeks. Please note results are NOT guaranteed.
How Effective Is Laser Therapy For Sugar/Carb Cravings & Weight Loss?
Despite what the skeptics say, evidence has been published demonstrating the value of acupuncture and auricular therapy for supporting healthy weight goals and sugar cravings. Below is a summary of these scientific findings.
1. Influence of Acupuncture on Leptin, Ghrelin, Insulin, and Cholecystokinin in Obese Patients
Study by Güçel et al.
- Benefits: Acupuncture resulted in significant weight loss and hormonal changes, unlike sham acupuncture.
- Key Results:
- Weight Loss: Average of 2.9 kg over a 5-week period.
- BMI Reduction: Mean BMI decreased by 1.43.
- Hormonal Changes:
- Insulin: Decreased by 6.87 μIU/ml (43%).
- Leptin: Decreased by 3.32 ng/ml (25%).
- Significant improvements in ghrelin and CCK levels.
- Link: Read the study
2. Simple Obesity and Obesity Hyperlipemia Treated with Acupuncture
Study by Sun and Xu
- Benefits: Acupuncture and auricular therapy significantly reduced weight and improved lipid profiles compared to controls.
- Key Results:
- Weight Loss: Average of 5.04 kg over a 3-month period.
- Cholesterol Improvements: Notable decreases in total cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Link: Read the study
3. Auricular Acupuncture and Appetite Regulation
- Benefits: Participants experienced measurable weight loss and reduced appetite through suppression of ghrelin, an appetite-stimulating hormone.
- Key Results:
- Weight Loss: Average of 2.1 kg over a 5-week period.
- Hormonal Impact: Suppressed early morning ghrelin levels.
- Link: BMJ Open Gastroenterology Study
4. Acupuncture and Sugar Cravings
- Benefits: Acupuncture treatments helped reduce intense sugar cravings and supported weight loss through improved digestive health and stress reduction.
- Key Results:
- Weight Loss: Reduction of 3.1 kg over a 6-week period.
- Cravings: Significant reduction in sugar cravings by week three of treatment.
- Link: Raleigh Acupuncture Associates Case Study
BLOG POST: Emerging Scientific Research
Click the image to check out a blog post on the emerging scientific research supporting the use of laser therapy for quitting all kinds of concerns including smoking, vaping, nicotine, alcohol, marijuana, drugs, sugar, and other bad habits like excessive gambling: https://ottawalasersolutions.com/laser-to-quit-bad-habits-emerging-scientific-research/.
Is Laser Therapy Safe?
Laser therapy is a safe and non-invasive treatment option. It has been extensively studied and is effective in helping people with many health concerns like quitting bad habits, stress, pain, and more. It has little to no side effects and is generally well-tolerated even by those on medications.
Is Laser Therapy Painful?
No. Only gentle laser light is utilized in your treatments. Most patients describe the treatment as extremely relaxing and pleasant. Some people feel no sensations, while others feel light pressure, tingling, or a relaxing “heaviness” in their arms and legs.
Are There Any Side Effects With Laser Therapy?
Side effects are very uncommon. Usually, patients report that they continue to feel relaxed and sleep more than usual following their first treatment. Many find continued treatment increases stress reducing benefits.
Do You Supply A Diet Plan or Nutrition Counselling?
For those seeking weight loss and nutrition counseling, Dave suggests consulting with your family doctor, naturopath, or similar health professional before making any changes.
How Fast Can I Expect Results With Laser Therapy?
Results CANNOT BE GUARANTEED as every individual responds a little differently. However, people who combine a healthy diet with Dave’s treatments usually recognize a reduction in their desire for sugar and carbohydrates within 1-3 treatments. Dave recommends a treatment program of 4-6 treatments spread over six weeks to maximize results.
How Much Does Treatment Cost?
The Kanata Laser Therapy For Weight-Loss Program costs $350 (+ HST). This entitles clients to the initial treatment plus an additional treatment (usable within two weeks of the initial treatment). Subsequent “booster” treatments are $85 (+ HST).
Please note: a $50 deposit is required towards the program’s total cost. You will be asked to make this deposit during registration. The deposit policy is 100% NON-NEGOTIABLE.
Why a $50 Deposit?
Lazer Dave is often asked: “Why do you require a 50% deposit for your laser therapy programs?”.
The short answer is that Lazer Dave is interested in only treating clients who are seriously committed to quitting their cravings. A $50 deposit demonstrates commitment.
Lazer Dave’s deposit policy helps to preserve the high success rates and goodwill he has built up over the years by offering this specialized service.
How Long Are Treatments?
Individual treatment duration is typically 45 minutes for the first time and 30-45 minutes for subsequent treatments.
Who Performs Laser Treatment? How Is Service Billed? What Will My Receipt Display?
1530910 Ontario Limited performs all treatments. Your payment receipt will show the service performed by 1530910 Ontario Limited as “Laser Quit ******* (Your Program/Booster Treatment).” Receipts are as is and not issued in any other format.
Does Dave Discount His Laser Therapy Services?
Lazer Dave competes mainly by service and expertise as Ottawa’s Laser Therapy Expert.
He is proud to offer the greater Ottawa area residents his unique combination of massage therapy training, medical acupuncture from McMaster University, the latest laser therapy research, and years of clinical success. He is one of Canada’s, if not North America’s, leading laser quit therapy addiction experts.
He does offer 10% off for groups of two or more. The discount must be requested before your first appointment (when scheduling) to apply, and it does not apply thereafter.
What Can I Do To Promote Maximum Results For My Treatments?
Dave is most interested in treating clients who take the time to prepare ahead of time, as this maximizes positive outcomes using laser therapy. Dave has made the process of good preparation easy and very clear.
To prepare, please complete the following three steps:
- Read the entire webpage for the service you are interested in.
- Read the General FAQ page.
- Read and institute as many suggestions as possible in the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide BEFORE your first treatment.
Can I Consult With Dave?
Lazer Dave asks that you please read this page and the GENERAL FAQ PAGE, as the most frequently asked questions (FAQ) are answered here.
If you still wish to consult with Dave, no problem! Feel free to text him at 613-854-6969 or email him at dave@ottawalasersolutions.com to request a phone consultation.
About Lazer Dave
Want to know a little more about Lazer Dave and his story?
Check out the “About Lazer Dave” page.
LAZER DAVE ON YOUTUBE
SCHEDULE APPOINTMENTS BY PHONE OR ONLINE
SCHEDULING POLICIES
- $50 Non-refundable Deposit. A $50 deposit is required for all Laser Quit Programs. Payment must be completed same day when scheduling by phone via etransfer (emails for each location immediately below) or credit card. When scheduling online, our missed appointment fee policy applies instead which allows us to charge you $50 in the event you miss your first appointment.
- Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide. After making your first appointment, you will be emailed a PDF version of the Laser Quit Therapy Prep Guide. The Prep Guide is integral to all Laser Quit Programs. Lazer Dave will assume you have read, at minimum, the first 2 pages and taken reasonable preparation measures before your first treatment.
- Second Appointment. The second appointment (included with all program fees) is scheduled at the end of the first treatment (usually within 1-2 weeks).
- Cancelling/Rescheduling. Please commit to your designated laser quit therapy appointment time(s). If you cancel less than one business day before any scheduled appointment, we reserve the right to charge you a $50 late cancellation fee. If we perceive a cancellation/rescheduling pattern, we reserve the right to not reschedule further appointments and to discontinue treatment at our discretion.
SCHEDULE BY PHONE
KANATA PHYSIOCARE — TUESDAYS, THURSDAYS, SATURDAYS
613-254-5639
ETRANSFER $50 DEPOSIT :
kanata@physiocarephysiotherapy.com
NEPEAN PHYSIOCARE — WEDNESDAYS
613-714-9495
ETRANSFER $50 DEPOSIT :
info@physiocarephysiotherapy.com
WESTBORO PHYSIOCARE — FRIDAYS
613-722-3769
ETRANSFER $50 DEPOSIT :
ww@physiocarephysiotherapy.com
SCHEDULE ONLINE
STEP 1: Choose clinic location BELOW
STEP 2: “Laser Therapy” under SERVICE CATEGORY
STEP 3: “Laser Quit” or “Laser Booster” under SERVICE
STEP 4: “1530910 Ontario Limited” under PRACTIONER
STEP 5: “Select Date & Time” to CONTINUE
PHONE CONSULTATIONS
→ after reading over this page and FAQ page ←
email dave@ottawalasersolutions.com
text 613-854-6969
Serving the laser therapy quit sugar needs of the greater Ottawa area, including Kanata, Nepean, Westboro, Gatineau, Gleeb, Barrhaven, Manotick, Stittsville, Arnprior, Whitelake, Pakenham, Mississippi Mills, Carleton Place, Goulbourn, Carp, Dunrobin, Perth, Smiths Falls, Kingston and surrounding areas.