PEMF Device Therapy in Children: Safety and Usefulness
PEMF Device Therapy in Children: Safety and Usefulness Table of Contents I have long been interested in the use of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) in children. PEMFs are significantly underused in children. I believe this is due to 3 reasons. Firstly, most professionals who use PEMFs tend to limit their use in adults. Secondly, the […]
Paraplegia and Spinal Cord Injury
Paraplegia and Spinal Cord Injury Table of Contents SUMMARY In paraplegia and spinal cord injury, pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) will help these patients in supportive fashion. Obviously, PEMFs will not reverse the spinal cord injury. Spinal cord injury is a very complex problem and it varies tremendously from person to person. From this perspective it […]
Painkillers Can Be Killing You!
Painkillers Can Be Killing You! Table of Contents Americans are taking massive amounts of painkillers. The federal government is very concerned about the level of abuse and wants to take steps to reduce this dependence. WHY ARE AMERICANS TAKING SO MANY PAINKILLERS? The prevalence of chronic pain in the United States has been estimated to […]
Pain, Inflammation, Adenosine
Pain, Inflammation, Adenosine Table of Contents PEMF THERAPY FOR PAIN AND INFLAMMATION A critical consideration for selecting and applying pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is the strength of the magnetic field needed to affect the tissue (regulated by adenosine) being treated. Furthermore, for the most effective results, the individual seeking to do PEMF therapy needs to determine three factors: […]
Pain, Inflammation and Injury
Pain, Inflammation and Injury Table of Contents Pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMFs) have been used to treat almost every conceivable human health issue. This includes illness, pain, or malady, including many inflammatory diseases such as arthritis or psoriasis. PEMF therapy has been associated with pain reduction, and accelerated healing. PEMFs exert these effects by regulating processes. […]
Pain Reduction
Pain Reduction Table of Contents WHAT IS PAIN AT A BIOLOGICAL LEVEL? Pain is both normal and necessary in acute situations. Â The pain you feel is a message from your body to your brain. It signals your brain to send help. It’s only after this that reduction occurs. Â Acute inflammation is a physiological response […]
Pain Management
Pain Management Table of Contents Pain management is one of the most common applications for PEMFs. Current conventional medical approaches to pain management often leave much to be desired. They involve heavy medications, procedures, surgeries, and physical therapy. Rarely will conventional doctors refer patients to alternative modalities. These include acupuncture, massage, or chiropractic therapy, let […]
Pain Becomes Chronic
Pain Becomes Chronic Table of Contents Pain is not only a nuisance—it is also a lifesaver. People born without the ability to feel pain die younger. Pain is a teacher that helps you to avoid future harm. This is especially true for sudden severe pain. CHRONIC PAIN Chronic, or constant, pain can shorten your life […]
Management of Neurological Disorders
Management of Neurological Disorders Table of Contents This October, Dr. Pawluk appears on the cover of Townsend Letter. Townsend Letter, the Examiner of Alternative Medicine, publishes a print magazine about alternative medicine. It is written by researchers, health practitioners and patients. In the October issue of this magazine, he shares extensive research and references on PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic […]
Macular Degeneration & Glaucoma
Macular Degeneration & Glaucoma Table of Contents Glaucoma is actually a group of eye diseases that are often caused by increased pressure inside the eye. Unless the pressure is controlled, it can cause damage to the optic nerve and a loss of vision (macular degeneration). In the early stages, it’s difficult to determine whether you […]