By Claire Bacon, ACN, CNC
Have you noticed the big blue piece of equipment we have that looks like a massage table, but it’s not? It’s actually a Pulse PEMF bed – a total body system and a cutting edge way to recharge your cells. If you’re working on healing an injury, recovering from illness, or simply want to gain more energy, you’ll want to check this out!
Listen to Dr. Bob sharing all his reasons why PEMF is so valuable to our practice…
To understand how PEMF therapy works, you must first know why your cells require electricity. Especially, your brain and your heart require a consistent high cellular charge to maintain energy. This may be a foreign concept, but our tissues operate as energy-storing electrical condensers. That’s right, there is electrical energy in our cells and tissues – and it can actually be measured. The charge across a cell membrane can even be measured, and if it’s too high or too low, tissue dysfunction can follow.
According to Dr. Jerry Tennant, cells are designed to operate at an electrical potential of -20 to -25 millivolts. If your cells’ voltage drops below that level, you can get low-functioning tissues, and pain or disease.
This is where the mitochondria come in.
Benefits for Mitochondria
Your mitochondria are the “powerhouses” of the cell. They generate the cell’s supply of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), which you could think of as the energy currency of the cell. Mitochondria also regulate calcium ion concentrations, regulate programmed cell death (apoptosis), generate heat, and play a role in hormonal and immune signaling.
PEMF helps to modulate the production of reactive oxygen species (ROS) within the mitochondria. While excessive ROS can be damaging to the cells, controlled levels of ROS play a vital role in cellular signaling and maintaining overall health. PEMF helps to restore the balance of ROS production, preventing oxidative stress and supporting mitochondrial integrity.
The increase in ATP production facilitated by PEMF therapy has numerous benefits for the body. Higher ATP levels provide cells with the energy needed for repair, regeneration, and overall optimal function. This can promote faster healing, reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and enhance overall wellness.
Benefits for Energy and Exercise
The body’s cells are similar to batteries. They hold a charge and can become depleted of energy over time by environmental stressors. PEMF applies energy directly to the cell, and the body’s holistic nature uses that cellular energy as a catalyst for full-body energy. The innovative Pulse XL Pro allows ultimate customization of Magnetic Field Strength and Pulses Per Second, giving users the power to tap into energy, relaxation, or both depending on their needs.
“Specifically, subjects experienced significantly less fatigue during the four weeks they wore the active [PEMF] device than they did while wearing the placebo device.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12868251/
“The periodic increase in blood flow during the PEMF treatment regimen provides more nutrients and better oxygen – carbon dioxide exchange in skeletal muscle and a potential for greater energy production.” “PEMFs increase heat-independent blood-flow to skeletal muscle after treatment. Increased blood flow, like that during exercise, enhances nutrient delivery and facilitates gas exchange in active or injured tissues.”
https://info.pulsepemf.com/hubfs/Beebe%20Studies/plscntrs_beebe_correlations_2020-06-18.pdf
PEMF Benefits for Athletes
This technology capitalizes on the body’s intelligence and incredible self-healing capabilities. It super-charges the cells with natural energy to better perform their many functions. Whole-body PEMF provides a better long-term wellness solution and often yields unexpected benefits!
“When the energy fields pass seamlessly into the cells of the area, the cells absorb that energy. In this way, the electromagnetic fields exercise and energize those cells. PEMF practitioners can direct electromagnetic fields towards ‘spot’ areas of a patient’s body that have injuries or other damage, or they can provide ‘broad’ area treatment to improve self-reported psychometric measures of sleep, mood, and quality of life (life satisfaction) without adverse effects. That’s why PEMF sessions are often called ‘cellular exercise’ and are popular among biohackers.”
https://theamericanchiropractor.com/article/2019/11/01/pulsed-electro-magnetic-field-therapy-pemf
PEMF triggers a decrease in perceived muscle soreness. This, along with its effect on user energy levels, makes PEMF the perfect complement to training programs for high-performing professional athletes and weekend warriors alike.
“Overall, the application of the PEMF was found to be effective in reducing the physiological deficits associated with DOMS [delayed onset muscle soreness], including improved recovery of perceived muscle soreness, MDF, and EMD during isometric contraction.”
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24906295/
Supplements to Support Musculoskeletal Healing
When you have aches and pains, you just want them gone, and gone now! We have a few favorite products that we like for different kinds of injuries and prevention.
- KappArest – is like an inflammation multivitamin, which supplies a broad array of antioxidants and phytonutrients. Helps to modulate NF-kappaB, an inflammatory molecule inside each cell. Take with your choice of fish oil.
- Intenzyme Forte – contains proteolytic enzymes, which can reduce pain by breaking down proteins involved in inflammation and promoting healing. Enzymes can help chronic conditions like arthritis and acute injuries like strainss by reducing swelling and improving tissue function.
- Gotu Kola Complex – one of our favorite supplements following surgery, because this blend of three herbs really speeds up cellular turnover and healing.
- Cal-Amo – Dr. Bob’s personal favorite for preventing sore muscles after a tough workout in the gym. Calcium and ammonium promote cellular pH to help move lactic acid out of the tissues quickly.
- Ligaplex I – is our favorite multivitamin for athletes, because it’s a well-rounded source of whole-food vitamins and minerals, particularly high in manganese. It’s our #1 for supporting strong yet flexible ligaments and tendons.
- CBD Clinic Level 5 Ointment and Stick – when you’ve overdone it at the gym, and need some TLC, remember our favorite pain ointment. CBD relieves pain by interacting with the body’s endocannabinoid system. It modulates pain signals and reduces inflammation, alleviating chronic pain. Available in office only.
Last Words…
We’re excited to offer this innovative treatment in our office to help you feel your best and achieve your health goals more effectively. If you’re curious about how PEMF can benefit you, don’t hesitate to reach out or schedule a session with us today!
