2013 Pulsed Magnetic Therapy Buyers Guide (Updated)

The Top 12 Tips You Need to Know Before Buying a Pulsed Magnetic Therapy Device.

This Buyers Guide guide will show you the top 10 most important features to look for in a Pulsed Magnetic Therapy device.

The emphasis is on features that are Inspired by Nature and backed by NASA and science.

Ideally, you want a unit that is effective, natural, easy to use, backed by science, gets results and provides great support, education and training.

Tip 1: Earth Based Frequencies?

Make sure to use only PEMF machines that have frequencies that are closely aligned to nature. Ideally this is roughly 0-30 Hz. Nature produces frequencies mainly in this range due to what is called the Schumann Resonance (7.83 Hz is the 1st harmonic).

Additionally Electroencephalogram EEG studies prove that the brain wave patterns are roughly in this range from Delta to High Beta (0-30 Hz). Even more evidence is Supplied by Adey and Bawin who discovered that the biological window of frequencies the cells absorb is again roughly 0-30 Hz.

What that means is higher frequencies will NOT be used by the cells. Finally there is really fascinating evidence from Zimmerman using extremely sensitive magnetic field detecters, that our bodies EMIT roughly 0-30 Hz. Most machines on the market use frequencies that are simply too HIGH.

Tip 2: Built in Biorhythm Clock?

Look for a Device with an Organ Clock or at least a machine that adjusts the frequencies to different times of the day. Circadian rhythm or biorhythm studies have proven that our brains, bodies and even the planetary frequencies change at different times of the day. There are both internal (thalamus) and external (environment) biological clocks that have a profound impact on our wake/sleep cycles and energy/tiredness cycles that occur throughout the day and night.

A simplified explanation is that typically we operate at higher or more energized frequencies in the day (Beta/High Beta Brain Wave) while we are working and active and in the evening and nighttime our brain and nervous system operates at lower frequencies (alpha/relaxation, theta and delta/deep sleep)

For example, you don't want to be put to sleep in the morning or energized before bedtime. What you need is energizing frequencies early in the day and relaxing ones at night. Most machines DON'T offer this option, so ask. Circadian rhythms in the human body are a well researched phenomenon so having a biorhythm clock keeps the body "tuned" to the cycles of the body

Tip 3: Is it Strong Enough, Yet Safe?

The Device Should be strong enough to handle problem areas yet safe enough to be in compliance with U.S and DIN safety standards. The DIN 0848 safety standard says the intensity should never exceed 400uT or 4 Gauss.

Tip 4: Is there a Sensitive Setting for Sensitive Individuals?

It is critical to use only machines with low intensities between 0 and 70 uT (Micro tesla). This is what the Earth provides us and it is what is natural (Earth is Approximately 30-70 uT).

So, you know the old saying, sometimes "Less is More". In Fact, when it comes to PEMF Therapy less can sometimes be essential and more can be harmful. And there is plenty of research to suggest that the lesser field strengths (in the earth's natural range) actually works better in clinical studies. IMPORTANT: If you are chemically sensitive, you will want to find a mat with a picotesla setting (very weak magnetic field).

Tip 5: Is the Intensity Graduated from Head to Feet?

Make sure to get a full body mat with pairs conducting coils for upper , middle and lower body with of decreasing magnetic flux from head towards the feet. What this means is that you want ideally 3 pairs of coils, for the head/neck, hips/torso and legs/feet and one coil for each side of the body. AND, The coils toward the upper body should have a lower intensity (lower intensity = lower magnetic flux = smaller number of turns in coil) and the coils toward the feet should have a greater intensity (magnetic flux). This is very important because the legs and feet can handle a much higher intensity than the head and neck (which are the most sensitive area). When walking on the earth the feet naturally experience a slightly higher intensity especially when in contact with the ground. But even more important for people that are chemically sensitive or electrosensitive is that the head and neck/thyroid can be easily overstimulated and irritated.

WARNING: Avoid the new wire mesh mats (on Bemer 3000 and QRS Quantron). These mesh mats CLAIM to offer a more uniform field (and they do) but at the expense of giving both the feet and head the same intensity. This means you are LIMITED by the intensity the head can handle.

Also another important point from Physics 101 is that a pure magnetic field using a current can only be created from a current loop. The criss cross wire mesh is NOT a current loop and will NOT create a pure magnetic field.

Tip 6: Does the Mat Use a Sawtooth Wave?

You want to find a pulsed magnetic field device that uses a sawtooth waveform. The sawtooth waveform provides the maximum impulse or action potential across the cell membrane which will boost the voltage of the cell.

Also the sawtooth yields the greatest spectrum of frequencies that can be delivered simultaneously.

Again make sure the frequency range is 0-30 Hz.

Tip 7: Do the Applicators Use the Nasa Proven Square-Wave?

Make Sure the Local Applicators use a SQUARE WAVE. Why? Because the square wave is the most effective for breaking up cycles of pain AND also the square wave works best when it comes to healing and regeneration. This information comes DIRECTLY from the NASA study done on PEMF using a square wave.

"We have clearly demonstrated the bioelectric/biochemical potentiation of nerve stimulation and restoration in humans as a documented reality".

"The most effective electromagnetic field for repair of trauma was square wave with a rapid rate of change (dB/dt) which saw cell growth increased up to 4.0 times."

They further noted that "slowly varying (millisecond pulse, sine wave) or non varying DC (CW lasers, magnets) had little to no effect."

Final Recommendation: "One may use square wave EM fields with rapid rate of change for":

> repairing traumatized tissues
> moderating some neurodegenerative diseases
> developing tissues for transplantation

*the first study to clarify technologies and efficacy parameters for tissue growth and restoration

NASA’S CONCLUSIONS

PEMF PROVIDES:
•GREATER CELL VIABILITY
•ACCELERATED CELL GROWTH•BETTER ORGANIZED CELL MORPHOLOGY•UPREGULATION OF GENES RELATED TO COLLAGEN PRODUCTION
•UPREGULATION OF GENES RELATED TO CELL RESTORATION AND GROWTH•BIOELECTRIC POTENTIATION OF NERVE STIMULATION AND RESTORATION•HIGH-SPEED SQUARE WAVE INCREASED CELL GROWTH FOUR-TIMES FASTER.

Tip 8: Does the Unit Switch Polarity?

Make sure the devices switches polarity every few minutes. This is important because the body will get used to either a constant north or constant south pole polarity. This is one of the main drawbacks (amongst others) why you DON'T want a static magnetic mattress pad or pulsed magnetic therapy devices that do not switch polarity.

Every two minutes is an ideal switch.

Tip 9: Is There an Optional Light and Sound Machine?

Is there an integrated Light and Sound Relaxation System?

This is a nice option especially when the light and sound device uses the same frequencies that are in the mat.

Tip 10: Does it Come Standard with At Least a 3 Year Warranty?

Make sure the unit has a good warranty. I recommend finding a machine with at least a 3 year warranty. These devices are expensive and very sensitive, so you want to make sure you are covered.

Tip 11: Is the Mat Comfortable to Use?

Look for a nice padded mat that is comfortable even on a hard surface. Also the applicators should be convenient and easy to apply.

It is an added bonus if the mat and applicators are easy to clean too...

Tip 12: Is the Device Easy to Use?

Look for a device that is easy to use and operate.

Some pulsed electromagnetic therapy devices require a lot of training to use which can become an obstacle to getting fast and consistent results.

Final Considerations

If you have read this entire website, many of the above tips have already been covered, but this is a summary of the most important things to look for.

Also, make sure you buy from someone with experience and can offer you great support after the sale.

Many companies sell you a device and do not support you well in using it... This is very important.

The next page takes a look at the 10 most common pulsed magnetic therapy devices used in North America.

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