What is PEMF?

 

PEMF therapy, although is a concept related to grounding, is not the same as it is not reliant on direct contact with the Earth’s surface, but instead involves exposure to electromagnetic fields produced by man-made devices that generates pulsed electromagnetic fields (like tiny micro-voltages) similar to the Earth's electrical charge. These devices emit electromagnetic waves with specific frequencies and intensities, similar to those found in nature, and they are often used for therapeutic purposes by stimulating and helping cells restore their proper function. When you have a PEMF therapy system, you are going to gain much more magnetic field energy production and benefit than you would from traditional earthing activities like grounding. See Negative Ion/Grounding Therapy.

 

Ultimately, the human body requires electricity to sign signals throughout the body and to your brain. PEMF therapy effectively can realign the electricity in your cells. When a cell is stimulated, it allows positive charges to enter a cell in an open ION channel. The inside of this cell becomes positively charged, which will trigger other electrical currents, turning into pulses. This can positively influence movement, healing, and sending of signals. Any disruption in electrical currents can lead to dysfunction or illness. PEMF therapy helps restore this disruption in electrical current to the normal state, enhancing the body’s natural processes and promoting overall wellness.

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All disease occurs when you are acidic (or when your voltage is low), which means you must have electrons available to do work or your cells die. For example, let’s assume you ran out of voltage before you were able to make enough new cells to replace those that are injured. Thus, you are stuck with chronic disease because you can no longer make new cells unless you have -50 mV and of course, all the raw materials you need to make new cells and lack of toxins. Otto Warberg, a Nobel Prize winner, found that healthy cells have Trans Membrane Potential (TMP) of approx. -70 to -90 mV while unhealthy cells have a TMP of approx. -50 mV, which can lead to chronic fatigue syndrome and many other serious issues if they drop lower. For inflammatory conditions, TMP can increase to higher values of approx. -120 mV or more. Chronic disease is always defined by having low voltage. You cannot cure chronic disease, maintain your health, and repair injuries if you do not have enough electrons to achieve -50 mV.

 

NOTE: There is ongoing research into the benefits of PEMF therapy, particularly in pain management, wound healing, and bone health. While numerous anecdotal reports are positive, more clinical studies are needed to fully establish its therapeutic potential.

 

How is PEMF Therapy at Scape Delivered?

 

At Scape, we use professional grade PEMF therapy mats that are based on the natural PEMF of the earth with low frequencies between 1-30Hz. Based on Schumann resources, the natural energy that we need to exist on earth to remain healthy are in the very low frequency spectrum with distinct peaks of frequencies around 7.83 (fundamental), 14.2, 20.8, 27.3 and 33.8 hz. Therefore, it is within this range that are not only shown to be effective according to independent medical research, but also the ones also found in nature. Moreover, our mats used in our facility have been tested and only use pulsed low frequency electromagnetic fields to produce positive effects and not high frequency electromagnetic fields (also known as “dirty electricity”) that come from various household electronics/routers that produce negative or deteriorating effects. Exposure to such dirty electricity can actually be doing ourselves more harm than good. The objective is to bring healthy cells back into their natural healthy voltage. Cells with too low voltage can be problematic and cells with too high a voltage can be undesirable as well. More is not always better with PEMF therapy. This is why the mats we have chosen to use at Scape are designed to provide a spectrum of earth based frequencies within the safe and desirable intensity range.

 

Although PEMF therapy is just one therapy that our mats provide, our mats also combine effective therapies and energies like far infrared heat, negative ion/grounding using crystals (amethyst, tourmaline and obsidian have been associated with healing properties) to help promote overall health. In fact, our mats combine natural gemstone heat therapy with FDA-approved technologies in nature-inspired devices that soothe the physical, mental, and spiritual state. Click on the following links Far Infrared Heat Therapy and Negative Ion/Grounding Therapy for more information on FIR heat therapy and Negative ion/grounding therapy and their benefits. 

 

Is PEMF Therapy Safe?

 

PEMF therapy is generally considered safe when used as directed. As noted previously, the magnetic fields are typically weak and non-ionizing, meaning they do not have the energy to cause cellular damage. It's important to follow the manufacturer's guidelines and consult a healthcare professional if you have specific health concerns. 

 

Are There Any Precautions to Take when Using PEMF Therapy?

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Some individuals with certain medical conditions, such as epilepsy or pregnancy, eczema, recent heart attack when taking some medications like beta-blockers – which interrupt your body’s ability to sweat- which can lead to overheating, diseases like diabetes, cancer, hemophilia, hypertension, or multiple sclerosis may need to exercise caution or avoid PEMF therapy. In addition, silicone implants absorb and retain far-infrared heat.  Consultation with a healthcare provider is recommended, especially if you have underlying health conditions.