Engaging in PEMF therapy for the first time might be a bit confusing overwhelming, because of the amount of information available and the number of PEMF devices on the market.
However, I have been interested in PEMF therapy for years, and have accumulated a lot of knowledge about the best practices, and approaches, as well as devices.
Today, I’ll be sharing some of that knowledge with you by reviewing a very popular PEMF device called the Medithera Home System, and comparing it with one of the best mats on the market, called the Healthyline TAO-MAT-8040P.
Both have some really nice advantages, but let’s see which one you should ultimately buy.
PEMF therapy is not a new discovery. We have known about the benefits of magnets for more than 4000 years.
Chinese medical practitioners have used it in ancient China to cure and alleviate symptoms of many diseases.
Today’s magnets, however, are much more sophisticated and effective.
PEMF devices use an electromagnet with pulsating electromagnetic fields, which provide the same health benefits over a long period.
Regular magnets offer lots of benefits, but because their fields are static, our body has the tendency to get accustomed to them.
After that, they slowly lose their positive effects.
Many PEMF devices today have magnetic fields that change polarity every several minutes, or even more frequently, so your cells can never get used to the fields.
Moreover, you can adjust the frequency and the intensity since different settings are used to treat different health conditions.
PEMF benefits are available to people who have some health problems, but PEMF is also beneficial for people who are seemingly completely healthy.
It will modify any imbalances that there might be inside the cells, and thus prevent further damage.
PEMF is also very beneficial for animals and plants.
There is a long history of PEMF usage in the equestrian field, especially with racehorses and show horses.
Your pets can benefit greatly from PEMF, as well!
So, if you’d like to see how to get all of these benefits in the best way possible, keep reading our PEMF devices review.
The Medithera Home System is a relatively new PEMF health system that is meant for use both in the home and in a professional, clinical setting.
The Medithera was designed in Germany, by German scientists, with the intent to replicate the effects of the Earth’s magnetic field on our health.
When you order a Medithera Home System, you will get three things in the package: A full body PEMF mat, a control unit, and a small pillow pad.
If you feel that you need it, you can also order an additional probe applicator which you can use for targeted healing.
It is perfect for treating small joints and muscles.
The Medithera is very easy to use, as it is completely flexible and bendable.
You can place it easily on a chair, on the floor, or on your bed.
There is no need to take off your clothes, since electromagnetic waves penetrate them easily.
The Medithera Home System uses the popular and proven sawtooth wave, and switches polarity regularly.
This way, your cells will not get used to the signal. It also supports database protocols, and is FDA registered.
The Medithera has a pretty powerful intensity range.
The lowest setting is .75 uT, while the highest one is 75 uT, which is higher than the Earth’s magnetic field.
You can choose the intensity by adjusting the settings from 1-10.
However, if you want to use the higher settings, from 6-10, you will need their special “power card.”
This is a shame, since you need higher intensities if you want to target chronic diseases, or if you are a heavier person.
The frequency range is also pretty wide. The lowest frequency is .3 Hz, and the highest is 250Hz.
However, it has been proven that lower, Earth-based frequencies are the most beneficial for human health.
Another disadvantage of this device is its price, because it is quite costly.
The price starts at $2495, so if you are not ready to spend this kind of money, you should keep looking.
Even though all PEMF devices and mats on the market advertise themselves as very beneficial and completely free of negative effects, that is not always the case.
Some of them use toxic materials, and emit harmful electromagnetic radiation in addition to beneficial PEMFs.
This is not the case with the Healthyline TAO-MAT-8040P.
This is a PEMF mat that uses 100% non-toxic materials, and is completely free of radiation and EMFs.
Another feature that makes this mat different from all the others is that it is more than just a simple PEMF mat.
It is also an FIR device, and it emits negative ions, which are also very beneficial.
For example, Far Infrared Rays are known to support your immune system, promote proper blood flow, and boost the absorption of oxygen and nutrients within cells.
Negative ions, on the other hand, play a protective role.
They shield our cells from the harmful radiation that is all around us.
Whenever you use an electrical appliance or you’re near a power line, they emit so-called electrosmog.
Negative ions block their harmful effect inside your home, and create a safe area for you and your family.
The health benefits of PEMF mats are well-known, and we will talk about them soon in even greater detail.
They can treat numerous health problems, or just alleviate their symptoms.
The Healthyline TAO-MAT-8040P is also unique because it has the perfect combination of semiprecious gemstones.
It is filled with tourmaline, amethyst, and obsidian to provide you with the greatest health benefits.
There are copper coils inside the mat than get warm when turned on, which warms up these gemstones, activating them to emit beneficial radiation.
Other important Healthyline TAO-MAT-8040P features are:
Frequency: 7.8 Hz
Intensity: Negative ion level at least 1500/cc, FIR 5-14 um
Cost: $1,500
Includes: Non-toxic materials, automated EMF filter, LED display controller to set temperature, and 18 layers with different functions such as EMF-blocking materials
Warranty: 1-year free full U.S. warranty, and 5-year optional extended warranty.
Money-Back Guarantee: 45-day free trial.
Since we have learned which PEMF device gives you the best bang for your buck, it’s time to learn in greater detail why you should buy one.
There is a plethora of scientific studies and resultant proof of PEMF health benefits.
Let’s take a look at some of the most popular and important ones.
Nerves are the part of our body that heals most slowly, or may never completely heal at all.
This is why it is important to use all possible means that we have in order to help them regenerate, and prevent further damage.
One such approach that has proven to be successful is PEMF.
In 1993, scientists in Turkey completed a study on lab mice to test whether PEMF stimulation promoted nerve repair.
They caused damage to the sciatic nerve of the mice, and observed how the mice recovered when treated with PEMFs.
The results showed much higher levels of recovery in the PEMF group compared to the control group. (1)
Diabetic polyneuropathy is a disease that affects many people who suffer from diabetes.
It is a disease of the peripheral nerves, and it can affect any part of the body.
It usually causes tingling, weakness, and pain in both sides of the body.
Luckily for these patients, PEMF therapy can help with these symptoms.
This benefit was proven in 2003, through a study published in Neuroscience and Behavioral Physiology.
The study proved that PEMF therapy could successfully diminish the symptoms that diabetic polyneuropathy caused, and prevent the disease from developing further and damaging the nerves even more. (2)
The neck’s range of motion can be decreased when a person suffers from cervical osteoarthritis.
This health condition usually affects people over the age of 65, and causes stiffness, pain, and muscle spasms in the neck.
It is the worst in the morning, but it causes problems during the day, as well.
Luckily, a study published in Clinical Rheumatology shows that PEMF therapy can resolve these issues.
In this research, patients with a decreased range of motion experienced much improvement after only a short treatment with PEMF stimulation (3)
Migraines are characterized as splitting headaches that occur at regular intervals, and that really decrease the patient’s quality of life.
They can be managed with potentially-harmful painkillers, but these do not reduce their occurrence, just treat the symptoms.
On the other hand, PEMF therapy is known to reduce migraine intensity, and the frequency at which they occur.
This was proven in a study conducted in 1999 in the U.S., when patients suffering from migraines received one month of regular PEMF stimulation.
After the therapy ended, all patients reported great relief from their symptoms. (4)
Depression has become so widespread that it is today characterized as one of the leading causes of disability in the world.
Not only does it cause patients great distress, but it also bleeds a lot of money from the economy.
Unfortunately, antidepressants are not proving a sufficient solution on their own.
Instead, scientists in Denmark have found that antidepressants should be taken alongside PEMF stimulation.
This way, their effects are much greater, and their side effects are much reduced.
PEMF therapy should not be used as a primary form of treatment of depression, but as a complementary treatment to antidepressants. (5)
Nonunion fractures are a serious complication of regular fractures that are very hard to treat.
They occur when the bone does not heal properly after a given period, and usually require surgery to repair.
That was believed to be true until a study was conducted in 1999 by the Bangladesh Medical Research Council, which proved that PEMF could treat this complication successfully.
Thirteen patients took part in the study, which lasted for 14 weeks.
After the end of the study, 11 patients out of 13 experienced complete bone recoveries. (6)
In addition to being taken for migraines, painkillers can be used for a variety of different kinds of pain.
However, the same problems with them persist – their effects last for a short period, and they have many side effects.
Instead, patients suffering from chronic or acute pain can turn to PEMF, a study from 1993 shows.
This study was conducted at the International Pain Research Institute, and included patients suffering from pelvic pain.
At the end of the study, all patients reported significant relief from the chronic pain that they had felt for a long time. (7)
PEMF therapy will also help you with rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.
This illness affects more and more people these days, due to bad daily habits and poor diet.
Genetics also plays an important role.
The symptoms include joint pain, swelling, and inflammation.
In a study conducted in 1998 in India, scientists came to the conclusion that PEMF therapy could resolve these issues.
It was most effective in seronegative patients, but all patients suffering from RA could benefit from it greatly. (8)
PEMF therapy causes vasodilatation locally.
This means that the blood vessels in the targeted area widen, allowing more blood to reach a certain part of the body.
This not only improves blood flow, but also allows more oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to reach the affected area.
Proper blood flow is important because it helps our body heal wounds, and recover faster from muscle and joint injuries. (9)
Richard Hoover is a PEMF expert and content contributor to PEMF Advisor. With a bachelor’s degree in physics and multiple certifications in natural health programs, he is one of the best PEMF experts around.
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