Understanding PEMF Technology | Cell Health And Wellness

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The human body is inherently electric. For instance, during a heart attack, a defibrillator delivers electrical energy to the heart to restore its normal rhythm. This electrical activity generates electromagnetic fields within our body. External magnetic fields interact with these internal fields regularly, influencing cellular processes. Consequently, a magnetic field passing through the body creates an electromagnetic effect at the cellular level. It’s crucial to distinguish between harmful EMFs (Electromagnetic Fields) in our environment and the therapeutic EMFs generated by PEMF devices. These two types of EMFs differ significantly in exposure time, wavelength, and frequency. While harmful EMFs can disrupt the body’s natural functions, therapeutic EMFs from PEMF devices support and enhance cellular communication, promoting overall health.

Cellular Communication

How the Body Heals Itself

Regeneration and wound healing rely heavily on cellular communication and adaptation.

Whether triggered by injury or not, the process of cell generation remains consistent – the contents of a cell must be replicated. DNA, consisting of two strands, serves as a template for this replication. DNA synthesis involves the splitting and reassembly of existing proteins, aided by RNA messengers that transmit genetic information from the existing cell to the nucleus of the new cell. Electrical energy is essential for this process to occur.

PEMF therapy aids in the transfer of information by interacting with and amplifying natural electrical charges. This therapy commonly demonstrates benefits in wound healing and tissue regeneration.

Frequency, Intensity, and Waveform

Frequency Electromagnetic field frequency is quantified in cycles per second (Hertz, abbreviated Hz), with this frequency being closely linked to wavelength. Most PEMF systems utilize low frequencies and long wavelengths, ranging from 1 Hz up to around 10,000 Hz, although some systems can reach even higher frequencies. Extremely low frequency (ELF) magnetic fields are those with a frequency equal to or below 3,000 Hz.

Intensity Magnetic field intensity, also known as flux density, measures the strength of a magnetic field. It determines the level of charge induced in the stimulated tissues. Every magnetic field possesses some level of intensity.

In therapeutic applications, pulsed electromagnetic fields vary greatly in intensity and are typically measured in gauss (for higher-intensity systems) or microTesla (for lower-intensity systems).

Waveform Nature, the human body, and PEMF devices exhibit a wide array of waveforms. The most common waveforms include sinusoidal, sawtooth, and square, although engineering of PEMF devices incorporates various options such as trapezoidal, rectangular, impulse, triangular, and more. Waveforms play a crucial role as they can either mimic (enhance) or counteract (diminish) processes within the body. Additionally, waveforms are often correlated with intensity – for instance, square and trapezoidal waves are commonly associated with higher intensities compared to sinusoidal waves.

Contraindications

The sole absolute contraindication for using a PEMF device is placing an active applicator directly over implanted electrical devices within the body. The magnetic field emitted by the device can deactivate certain implants, such as pacemakers, cochlear implants, and intrathecal pumps. While there is no evidence of harm, the safety of PEMFs has not been conclusively established in pregnant women. Patients with Grave’s disease or those experiencing active bleeding should use PEMFs cautiously. Furthermore, caution and/or professional guidance are advised when using high-intensity PEMFs in patients with implanted metals, such as joint replacements, dental implants, mechanical heart valves, metal stents, or metal staples in blood vessels.