Zap Yourself To Heal A Wound
from the turn-up-the-volts dept
A new report out of New Scientist discusses how some researchers in Europe have worked out how applying electric current to someone's skin can help speed up the healing of certain wounds. The details aren't entirely clear from the article, but what's most interesting is that the new research was apparently based on some research from 150 years ago -- that has been mostly ignored since then. It's not clear why the concept was ignored, or what made these researchers revisit the idea. However, it's good to see approaches to improving healthcare that go beyond most common areas of research.
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It was ignored then...
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The article that is referred to in New Scientist clearly states that the test was done on cornea tissue independant of live subjects and the basis for the results are the ions in the body responible for healing damaged tissue. The electric current facilitates their transportation to the injured cells quicker so they can make the necessary repairs faster.
Still sound like a placebo effect? Maybe you should consult New England Journal of Medicine so they can tell you what your opinion will be now that this new information has come to light.
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150yrs ago....???
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ZAPPING
There's a whole body of research about this. One company traces its product origin back to the 1920s and a certain Dr. Royal Rife -- but if it goes back further, even better. The best news, though, is it has multiple applications, with purported excellent results.
In the case you cite above, I am guessing that healing speed increased because bacterial growth was inhibited by the electric current. I shall not herein speculate on other matters.
The general premise is that every living organism emits a particular electromagnetic energy field, so by introducing electric current in the range that corresponds to -- or exceeds -- the organism's field, you disable or immediately kill said organism (http://www.rt66.com/~rifetech/).
An extreme case is when a human is struck by lightning. Some people do die, of course -- while others have not only survived, but been cured of a serious ailment, e.g., multiple sclerosis ("News of the Weird," LosAngeles Reader, June 7, 1996).
Since a zapper is generally powered by a small battery, it targets smaller organisms. A recommended zapping session lasts 7-14 minutes, 3-4 times per day (or more, if you're really sick). Just think how many bacteria, viruses, flukes and roundworms alive and kicking inside you now you could kill in, say, just an hour!*
Like antibiotics, though, it is not selective -- but it is easy to replenish the friendly bacteria once the bad guys are gone -- and you don't have any overgrowth of fungi.
This is probably far TMI, but if you want more details:
Zappers
- www.drclark.com/onlineshop (select “Equipment” in left column)—I made my own following Dr. Clark's schematics in "The Cure for All Diseases," and it has served me well. This one is definitely more deluxe ($189).
- www.paradevices.com (home page is http://www.paradevices.com/index_1.html#ParaZapper) $62 plus or minus.
- www.lifeforceinc.com—Someone I know used the LifeForce after she was diagnosed with cervical/vaginal pre-cancer; after using it daily for 2-3 months, she tested free and clear ($1800).
- www.resonantlight.com/store/customer/
home.php?cat=6 ($4995).
Okay, then, the next question is, why? If there really is a cure for, say, cancer, why don't they tell us? For one thing, many people think a cure cannot be simple**. For another -- well, here is a link that throws some light on the bottom line (I have not substantiated this information, but read something of similar opinion, though no longer posted, at www.lewrockwell.com):
- www.ahealedplanet.net/medicine.htm#rife
More online info
- www.drclark.net
Example of Scientific Study
"Medical Hypotheses" (1997) 49, 297-300 @ Pearson Professional Ltd. 1997
"Testimonials"
- http://www.drclark.ch/testimonials/testiframe.htm
- http://www.lifeforceinc.com/testimonials.html
Disclaimer
I am not a medical doctor, so cannot prescribe any course of action for anyone. This is not medical advice; for such, consult your physician.
But I am a truth seeker and sharer! Please note:
- Other scientists may disagree (do they ever all agree?)
- Dr. Clark is listed on at least one "quack" list (where some names surely should remain) -- but I have put many of her ideas to the test, with excellent results. It seems likely that anyone going up against huge business and widely disseminated ideas would end up on such list and otherwise be harrassed -- not to mention unique, if not downright eccentric.
* Dr. Clark opines that the zapper current cannot, however, reach some places in the body.
**I am not suggesting that cancer is simple. Each person's constitution is unique, therefore, may require different treatment or varied applications of a same treatment. Illustration: A 33% cancer cure rate has been reported for patients who adopted the macrobiotic regimen (Helmich, Portland. "Personal Journey: A Trimph Over Cancer." Alternative Medicine" magazine. September 2004).
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After a little googling I've found a couple URLs:
http://www.unmuseum.org/bbattery.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baghdad_Battery#Speculatio ns_on_function
I could be way off, but I remember that's what I thought they were used for when I first watched the show about the Baghdad Battery. Interesting stuff...
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SPAM?
I see I didn't need to worry about our humor needs -- you all have covered them quite well.
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Free radicals
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No Surprise.
I'm just surprised that they act as though this was never considered for 150 years?!?! Makes no sense to me. Sounds like there's something wrong with this article or the history contained within it.
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i got one of these units for some yrs now and havent gotten a flu or any of that stuff since and i dont really care if its placebo or if it really works when the result i am seeking i obviously get at the end of the day.
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For some people this is not new
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dermal regeneration unit
Where can I buy or make or learn how to make one of these dermal regeneration units?
Josh
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anybody try one of those electro shock games from
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anybody try one of those electro shock games from
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More on zapping and electro-healing
During the period of 1870 to 1936, there was a very large business in a product called the Medical Electric Battery. It was carried by Sears, Montgomery Ward, and Rexall Drugs.
Also shown on the page are several links showin the use of electro-magnetism for healing that goes bac to the time of the Pyramids and ancient Sumerian times.
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Newest and latest research and even a FDA approval
Also, In 2012, Tumor treatment fields have already been approved by FDA to use for patients with recurring glioblastoma.
For more, see: http://hulda-clark-quack.com/huldaclarkzapperworks.html
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