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Is there research to prove the efficacy of Bio-electrode Therapy?
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The foundational premise of Bio-electrode Therapy is supported by multiple scientific studies, which are cited throughout the clinical manual. The science of bioelectricity, electrolytes, ion channels, and cell function is well established and proven. Microcurrent and Bioelectronic Medicine therapies (employing external electrical generating devices) have been used successfully for many years. BeT is simply an innovative application of only electrodes pairs to our electrolyte body using electrodes on the Chinese medicince meridians, which are on pathways of least electrical resistance. This process generates and enhanced electrical potential and field. No external wores or devices needed.
Does this actually heal diseased and injured tissue, or just mask the pain?
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Bio-electrode Therapy is highly effective for treating pain, but also appears to balance the electrolytes and pH in the diseased cells and tissues. When the electrolytes and pH are balanced in the injured or diseased tissues, health is restored. Pain relief is generally immediate, but the process of healing may take time and continuous treatments, depending on the nature and severity of the condition.
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Can I use Bio-electrode Therapy and still continue with my medications?
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It is recommended that you continue with your medications until your physician suggests otherwise. There are no known contraindications when using Bio-electrode Therapy correctly.
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Can this therapy work fast?
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Yes! Bio-electrode Therapy relieves pain and symptoms remarkably quickly. We are electrical beings, and the response to treatment is based on an unimpeded electrical microcurrent flow and stimulation of cell membranes and tissues. Patients routinely report immediate relief of pain and symptoms.
Is there a concern about toxicity of copper or silver?
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These metals are biocompatible. The use of silver for medical purposes (and adornment) has been around for thousands of years with no apparent health concerns. Copper is an essential element in our body for many physiological and psychological functions. Yet some people have been found to have allergic reactions or skin sensitivity to copper. Of course, too much of any substance, including water, can result in negative health consequences. But with Bio-electrode Therapy, the tiny amounts of copper being applied to points on the skin for limited periods of time mean that any risk is minimal at most.
KEY POINT: Bio-electrode Therapy is a safe approach which harnesses and activates the body’s own healing properties. It is non-invasive, and no external forces or chemicals are added. As such, it is hospitable to a trial-and-error approach.
What if I am pregnant? Can I use this therapy?
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Experience to date suggests that BeT is safe during pregnancy. Bio-electrode Therapy is non-invasive and non-toxic, and the amount of current generated by the use of electrodes is in the trillionths of ampere range. This microcurrent is simply harnessing and directing the body’s own bioelectrical energy to achieve a balance of electrolytes and pH in the cells and tissues. From a Chinese medicine perspective, it regulates the Qi in the meridians where there was a disruption. Civilization of course has a long history of wearing these metals as ornaments. Some cultures, such as the Chinese and Egyptians, have been using the healing properties of metals for many centuries.
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Can this therapy treat cancer?
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Bio-electrode Therapy does not make claims to cure cancer. However, it has demonstrated its effectiveness in treating negative symptoms such as neuropathy, nausea, and cancer pain. BeT may also balance the electrolytes in the diseased tissues, and this may assist in cancer recovery. Research is required. European countries and China have been treating cancer using bio-electrical currents for decades.
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What if I have pain everywhere, as with fibromyalgia or opioid detoxification? Can this help?
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With systemic diseases affecting the entire body, treating all Jing-Well points with the All-Meridians Method will be effective. (To see this method, visit the Free Detox Protocol page.)
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What if the pain is only partially relieved?
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It is possible that more than one meridian is being affected, and a reassessment of the meridian location in relationship to the pain or disease is required. Ensure also that the electrodes have been correctly placed and the polarity is also correct. Mobilizing the body after treatment will also guide the current through the injured or diseased tissues to improve results.
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What if the pain just keeps coming back when the electrodes fall off?
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Simply continue the treatment until the pain no longer returns. The pain suggests there remains an electrolyte imbalance at the site of injury or disease, and continuous treatment often resolves this. Chronic conditions will require ongoing treatment to repair disease and injuries to the tissues.
Can I just treat all the meridians for any ailment?
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The short answer is yes. However, when treating pain, I recommend treating only the meridians that have been identified as being affected by the condition treated. Opioid and other drug withdrawal pain, and many other more systemic diseases (like fibromyalgia, discussed above), will benefit from treating all of the meridians. One can also combine the All-Meridians Method with the some other correspondence methods of treatment to enhance the effect. (To see the All-Meridians Method, visit the Free Detox Protocol page.)
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Where can I get a good set of meridian charts?
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A quality set of large acupuncture meridian charts can be purchased either online or viewed in detail with an online search.
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When using the ink electrodes, how can I keep them on for a longer period?
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Adherence is a challenge. Swabbing the skin with alcohol before applying the electrodes will help. The ink electrodes are water-based, and need to be covered with a water-resistant adhesive, like Westmore SilicONE Adhesive or the polyurethane tattoo tape.
The Sakamura Magrain Ion electrodes are the most convenient method of securing the electrodes for long periods. Although they are smaller diameter they genterate a stronger voltage of 0.74 V. Some individuals cannot keep the electrodes secure due to oily skin, sweating, frequent hand washing, etc. In such cases, I resort to using Tung-style acupuncture.
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What is de-ionized water?
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De-ionized water has had all of its ions removed, and therefore it has no electrical charge. One can add de-ionized (a.k.a., distilled) water to the electrode inks if they become too thick or dry from evaporation. It can be purchased in most hardware stores.
Can I learn this therapy online in a webinar?
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The therapy is easy to learn and administer, and webinars are anticipated in the future. Stay posted. One does not need to understand the science and complexities of bioelectricity to administer this therapy. The apps and the pdf and hardcover clinical manual provide excellent
​graphic illustrations where to secure the electrodes.
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Are there Bio-electrode Therapy training classes?
​Classes can be arranged for in-person or Skype training sessions.
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