Helder 2 thyroid / throat protocol — 20 cm · 10 min per session · Head mode

DeviceHelder 2 (AriHelder)
Distance20 cm
ModeHead mode · half power
Duration10 min per session
Frequency3–5× / week
Wavelengths631 nm red · 856 nm NIR
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How to position the device

Position 20cm from the anterior neck and thyroid area. Use head mode only — mandatory for thyroid proximity. Sit upright and face forward during the session.

1

Set up the device

Position 20cm from the anterior neck and thyroid area. Use head mode only — mandatory for thyroid proximity. Sit upright and face forward during the session.

2

Select head mode

Set to head mode, half power. Output: approximately 5.2W. Head mode is mandatory for anterior neck and thyroid. Never use body mode on this area.

3

Run the session

Hold position for 10 minutes. Wear eye protection. Use 3–5 times per week — daily use on the thyroid is not recommended without practitioner guidance.

Session guidance

Thyroid protocols are used by some PBM practitioners for thyroid support and Hashimoto's thyroiditis. This is an investigational area — always consult an endocrinologist or qualified practitioner before starting. Never self-prescribe PBM for thyroid conditions.

Safety & contraindications Head mode only — mandatory. Never body mode for thyroid. Always consult a qualified practitioner before beginning thyroid PBM. Do not use over active thyroid infection. Always wear eye protection.

Frequently asked questions

Head mode at half power is the appropriate setting. Always consult a practitioner before beginning a thyroid protocol — do not self-prescribe.
Head mode only — half power. This is non-negotiable. Full-power body mode is never used on the anterior neck.
3–5 times per week, not daily. The thyroid is a sensitive gland — less frequent sessions than standard body mode protocols.
10 minutes in head mode only.