After Talking to a Man Named Joe who IS Crippled from Using High Intensity PEMF, and directly hearing of another literally the next day, I am on a Mission to put these DANGEROUS HIGH INTENSITY PEMF SYSTEMS OUT OF BUSINESS FOR HOME USE.
The ONLY PLACE these systems should be is in a practitioners office for short term use under professional guidance.
This Page is a start to Collect Studies that PROVE the DANGERS OF HIGH INTENSITY PEMF SYSTEMS.
MUCH MORE COMING SOON!!
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World Health Organization Safety levels are 100 uT or 1 Gauss @ 50 Hz.
The ONLY PLACE these systems should be is in a practitioners office for short term use under professional guidance.
This Page is a start to Collect Studies that PROVE the DANGERS OF HIGH INTENSITY PEMF SYSTEMS.
MUCH MORE COMING SOON!!
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World Health Organization Safety levels are 100 uT or 1 Gauss @ 50 Hz.
Safety
Almost all PEMF products are generally not rated for safety. It is unclear if they have ever done any testing. It's unclear whether they have safe operating zones and guidelines.
The iMRS 2000, along with the BEMER, QRS, ICES,Medithera and a few others rates WELL within the ICNIRP safe range. Some high intensity devices you can turn down to safe zones, but then WHY PAY MORE IN THE FIRST PLACE???
ALL HIGH INTENSITY DEVICES ARE IN THE RED ZONE - ALL OF THEM!!!
ICNIRP stands for the international commission on non-ionizing radiation protection.
This generally relates to the allowable environmental exposures that people can have to background levels of non-ionizing radiation like radio waves (not x-rays, or nuclear radiation, that is ionizing).
The ICNIRP guidelines are widely used internationally to determine what levels of background radio frequency radiation are acceptable for long term exposure.
The red zone in the chart in this chart is considered the danger zone, that won't necessary hurt you, but there is some scientific reason to believe that it is not good to be in an environment with those levels of radiation.
That is a combination of the strength of the magnetic field and the frequency.
As the magnetic field strength goes up or the frequency goes up, the radiation becomes potentially more dangerous.
Yellow area is the uncertain zone. And the green area is considered absolutely safe meaning there is no scientific evidence that there would be any harm done to a biological system with that level of background radio frequency energy.
See below for more on the ICNIRP.
Almost all PEMF products are generally not rated for safety. It is unclear if they have ever done any testing. It's unclear whether they have safe operating zones and guidelines.
The iMRS 2000, along with the BEMER, QRS, ICES,Medithera and a few others rates WELL within the ICNIRP safe range. Some high intensity devices you can turn down to safe zones, but then WHY PAY MORE IN THE FIRST PLACE???
ALL HIGH INTENSITY DEVICES ARE IN THE RED ZONE - ALL OF THEM!!!
ICNIRP stands for the international commission on non-ionizing radiation protection.
This generally relates to the allowable environmental exposures that people can have to background levels of non-ionizing radiation like radio waves (not x-rays, or nuclear radiation, that is ionizing).
The ICNIRP guidelines are widely used internationally to determine what levels of background radio frequency radiation are acceptable for long term exposure.
The red zone in the chart in this chart is considered the danger zone, that won't necessary hurt you, but there is some scientific reason to believe that it is not good to be in an environment with those levels of radiation.
That is a combination of the strength of the magnetic field and the frequency.
As the magnetic field strength goes up or the frequency goes up, the radiation becomes potentially more dangerous.
Yellow area is the uncertain zone. And the green area is considered absolutely safe meaning there is no scientific evidence that there would be any harm done to a biological system with that level of background radio frequency energy.
See below for more on the ICNIRP.
While its true that MRI machines go up this high, but you would not want to get an MRI every day!
The DIN Institute of Standards in Germany - 400 uT
But even better recommendations (because frequency is also taken into effect) are given by the INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON NON‐IONIZING RADIATION PROTECTION (ICNIRP). The ICNIRP is a world-wide authority on safety related to elec- tromagnetic energy. The EU and FDA both rely on their findings.
According to the ICNIRP, the limiting values for safety of time varying PEMF are dependent on both the frequency (usually measureed in Hz) and the flux density (or Intensity - measured in microtesla).
With Frequencies 0-25 Hz, up to 5000uT is safe
But if frequency above 25 Hz, than anything over 5uT is problematic (that’s weaker than earth’s magnetic field).
The higher the applied frequency the lower the limit value for intensity that is safe. This means, if you apply a very low frequency (like the earth fre- quency range 1-25 Hz) you are allowed to apply higher intensities. See link below.
http://www.icnirp.org/cms/upload/publications/ICNIRPemfgdl.pdf
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The Charts below shows Germany (ICNIRP) is one of the Few countries with significant data on lower frequency high intensity being dangerous too. The link below is technical, but clearly shows you should not be using more than 1-5 gauss for frequencies above 10 Hz and MOST pemf devices are operating at 10 hertz or above.
AVOID HIGH INTENSITY PEMF LIKE THE PLAGUE. NOT SAFE FOR DAILY USE. If it has higher frequencies that REALLY AVOID!!
IF you get close to 1 hz, the body CAN tolerate more because that is nearly equivalent to a static field.
http://www.icnirp.org/cms/upload/publications/ICNIRPemfgdl.pdf
Again the key is frequency resonance, not intensity, so it's best to avoid these machines unless under direct supervisor of a healthcare professional trained in using these devices.
The DIN Institute of Standards in Germany - 400 uT
But even better recommendations (because frequency is also taken into effect) are given by the INTERNATIONAL COMMISSION ON NON‐IONIZING RADIATION PROTECTION (ICNIRP). The ICNIRP is a world-wide authority on safety related to elec- tromagnetic energy. The EU and FDA both rely on their findings.
According to the ICNIRP, the limiting values for safety of time varying PEMF are dependent on both the frequency (usually measureed in Hz) and the flux density (or Intensity - measured in microtesla).
With Frequencies 0-25 Hz, up to 5000uT is safe
But if frequency above 25 Hz, than anything over 5uT is problematic (that’s weaker than earth’s magnetic field).
The higher the applied frequency the lower the limit value for intensity that is safe. This means, if you apply a very low frequency (like the earth fre- quency range 1-25 Hz) you are allowed to apply higher intensities. See link below.
http://www.icnirp.org/cms/upload/publications/ICNIRPemfgdl.pdf
PAGE 511 – table 7
The Charts below shows Germany (ICNIRP) is one of the Few countries with significant data on lower frequency high intensity being dangerous too. The link below is technical, but clearly shows you should not be using more than 1-5 gauss for frequencies above 10 Hz and MOST pemf devices are operating at 10 hertz or above.
AVOID HIGH INTENSITY PEMF LIKE THE PLAGUE. NOT SAFE FOR DAILY USE. If it has higher frequencies that REALLY AVOID!!
IF you get close to 1 hz, the body CAN tolerate more because that is nearly equivalent to a static field.
http://www.icnirp.org/cms/upload/publications/ICNIRPemfgdl.pdf
Again the key is frequency resonance, not intensity, so it's best to avoid these machines unless under direct supervisor of a healthcare professional trained in using these devices.
All these high voltage machines are basically modeled after the original Papimi PEMF device, which was outlawed by the FDA in 2005. The man behind that fraud is Panos Pappas, a math professor from Athens, Greece, who invented the PAP-IMI. See the seattle times article in the link in the description of the video.
These devices are sold in different packing and under various names and are clones of the old PAP-IMI devices. They are all easy to identify because they come in a big brief with large circular plastic tube-like applicators.
These papimi-like machines are VERY expensive starting at about $10,000 and going up in price to over $30,000. They use VERY HIGH intensity coils shooting "bursts" of pulsed magnetic fields for just microseconds.
Also its important to note that the random discharges of energy create frequency spectrum containing both good and harmful PEMF frequencies.
Unfortunately the dangerous radio and microwave frequencies similar to cell phones, cordless phones, etc. are present too and at very high intensities (upwards to 30,000 volts and over one Tesla magnetic field strengths).
So basically its like sitting next to a high voltage power line. I personally know a couple health practitioners that STOPPED using these devices because of the irritating nature of high voltage energies.
These systems are VERY expensive and use intensities that are potentially dangerous if not under expert guidance. In my opinion, sick and weak people should steer clear of these high voltage machines. Even healthy people and athletes should only work with a trained practitioner.
It is worthwhile reading the article below to see the potential dangers of these high intensity machines that were all inspired by the Pap-imi
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004022178_miracle19m2.html
These devices are sold in different packing and under various names and are clones of the old PAP-IMI devices. They are all easy to identify because they come in a big brief with large circular plastic tube-like applicators.
These papimi-like machines are VERY expensive starting at about $10,000 and going up in price to over $30,000. They use VERY HIGH intensity coils shooting "bursts" of pulsed magnetic fields for just microseconds.
Also its important to note that the random discharges of energy create frequency spectrum containing both good and harmful PEMF frequencies.
Unfortunately the dangerous radio and microwave frequencies similar to cell phones, cordless phones, etc. are present too and at very high intensities (upwards to 30,000 volts and over one Tesla magnetic field strengths).
So basically its like sitting next to a high voltage power line. I personally know a couple health practitioners that STOPPED using these devices because of the irritating nature of high voltage energies.
These systems are VERY expensive and use intensities that are potentially dangerous if not under expert guidance. In my opinion, sick and weak people should steer clear of these high voltage machines. Even healthy people and athletes should only work with a trained practitioner.
It is worthwhile reading the article below to see the potential dangers of these high intensity machines that were all inspired by the Pap-imi
http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2004022178_miracle19m2.html
This article, we see that 5,600 uT level of 100Hz is bad.
This one study I found is a source of an alarming finding: PEMF Level above 300uT SUPPRESSES SEX HORMONES IN HEALTHY ATHLETES!
Exposure above 300uT is bad for sex hormones.
You can not control how a non clinic setting uses equipment of this power threshold.
You can not make a statement that nothing bad happens. If 1 bad, then that must be advertised as an adverse side-effect.
Ken says: we will see if the the intensity level affecting sex hormones was a lower range, below the 1,500uT (note1) level touted by Pawluk (1.5mT = 1,500uT). YES! Thus, dosages above 300uT should be done by a Dr. not by a housewife. You can not control safe operation done in the home at these levels and above, according to this study. We should accumulate a database of 1) study 2) equipment 3) power levels 4) exposure time 5) exposure frequency 6) total exposure of study 7) adverse effects observed
“The aim of the paper, therefore, is to analyze the effects
of the magnetic fields that are used in long-term magnetotherapy and
magnetostimulation (as in physiotherapy) on the secretion of FSH, LH,
prolactin, testosterone and estradiol in men.”
In the ABSTRACT, find this quote:
Results:
Magnetotherapy did not affect hormone secretion in patients treated for low back pain. [ken says: they used a pillow pad which did not cover the head area, pituitary gland. What is to stop a housewife from putting the same pad and machine on her migraines? Note the last sentence in Pawluk screen shot above...]
Exposure above 300uT is bad for sex hormones.
You can not control how a non clinic setting uses equipment of this power threshold.
You can not make a statement that nothing bad happens. If 1 bad, then that must be advertised as an adverse side-effect.
Ken says: we will see if the the intensity level affecting sex hormones was a lower range, below the 1,500uT (note1) level touted by Pawluk (1.5mT = 1,500uT). YES! Thus, dosages above 300uT should be done by a Dr. not by a housewife. You can not control safe operation done in the home at these levels and above, according to this study. We should accumulate a database of 1) study 2) equipment 3) power levels 4) exposure time 5) exposure frequency 6) total exposure of study 7) adverse effects observed
“The aim of the paper, therefore, is to analyze the effects
of the magnetic fields that are used in long-term magnetotherapy and
magnetostimulation (as in physiotherapy) on the secretion of FSH, LH,
prolactin, testosterone and estradiol in men.”
In the ABSTRACT, find this quote:
Results:
Magnetotherapy did not affect hormone secretion in patients treated for low back pain. [ken says: they used a pillow pad which did not cover the head area, pituitary gland. What is to stop a housewife from putting the same pad and machine on her migraines? Note the last sentence in Pawluk screen shot above...]
pemf_-_journal_of_steroids___ormonal_science_v5_issue_4___1_.pdf |
LINK TO STUDY ABOVE
Magnetostimulation affects the concentrations of prolactin, estradiol and testosterone.
from Page 2:
The absence, or limited importance, of the side effects that are
usually observed during or after exposure to magnetic fields [6-8]
does not exclude the occurrence of prolonged, potentially serious, consequences.
The long-term effects of low-
frequency magnetic fields used in physical therapy on the secretion
of sex hormones have never been properly studied. Thus, there is
a need to exclude the possibility of such adverse effects, or to study
the possible beneficial influence of these fields.
Conclusions
The results indicate a possible influence of magnetic fields used in magnetostimulation on the secretion of prolactin, estradiol and testosterone as they reduce their secretion.
Both the M2P2 and M3P3 programs of magnetostimulation seem to have a similar impact on the secretion of estradiol.
The effect of magnetic fields on the human endocrine system can continue for a month after the treatment, which requires a follow-up study that would take place much later than in the experiment.
The influence of magnetic fields used in physiotherapy requires further research on a larger number of participants, including women.
NOTE 1:
Magnetotherapy was applied for 20 minutes to the lumbar area in patients with chronic low back pain. The field parameters were as follows: 2.9 mT induction, 40 Hz frequency and a bipolar square wave. The average age of patients was 48 (28-58). Magnetronic MF-10, which was used in the study, generated unipolar and bipolar magnetic fields with a rectangular, sinusoidal or triangular shape of impulse in a continuous wave. The available frequencies ranged from 2 to 50 Hz. Various field inductions could be obtained depending on the applicator (550 mm, 315 mm and 200 mm coils) with the maximum of up to 20 mT (the 200 mm coil).
Materials and Methods
The study involved three groups of patients: the magnetotherapy group of 16 men and the magnetostimulation group of 20 men who were then subdivided into two groups. The patients were hospitalized at the Rehabilitation Ward of the Regional Hospital in Sieradz, Poland.
Magnetotherapy was applied for 20 minutes to the lumbar area in patients with chronic low back pain. The field parameters were as follows: 2.9 mT induction, 40 Hz frequency and a bipolar square wave. The average age of patients was 48 (28-58). Magnetronic MF-10, which was used in the study, generated unipolar and bipolar magnetic fields with a rectangular, sinusoidal or triangular shape of impulse in a continuous wave. The available frequencies ranged from 2 to 50 Hz. Various field inductions could be obtained depending on the applicator (550 mm, 315 mm and 200 mm coils) with the maximum of up to 20 mT (the 200 mm coil).
Magnetostimulation was provided with the use of the Viofor JPS device with a mat which generated a basic saw-shaped impulse (expotential). The P2 program, which used the mechanism of cyclotron resonance with the induction of 0-300 μT and which was set to the M2 mode of application with an increasing induction, was applied for 12 minutes in 10 patients who had been treated for the same complaint. The same device was used in the next group of 10 patients. It generated a basic saw-shaped impulse (expotential) in the P3 program which used the mechanism of cyclotron resonance with the induction of 0-300 μT. This time, the device was set to the M3 mode of application with an increasing-decreasing induction. The magnetostimulation session also lasted for 12 minutes. The average age of patients was 44 (34-52) in group 2 and 45 (33-54) in group 3. All the groups were treated with a course of 15 sessions (at about 10:00 a.m.) with breaks for weekends.
Magnetostimulation affects the concentrations of prolactin, estradiol and testosterone.
from Page 2:
The absence, or limited importance, of the side effects that are
usually observed during or after exposure to magnetic fields [6-8]
does not exclude the occurrence of prolonged, potentially serious, consequences.
The long-term effects of low-
frequency magnetic fields used in physical therapy on the secretion
of sex hormones have never been properly studied. Thus, there is
a need to exclude the possibility of such adverse effects, or to study
the possible beneficial influence of these fields.
Conclusions
The results indicate a possible influence of magnetic fields used in magnetostimulation on the secretion of prolactin, estradiol and testosterone as they reduce their secretion.
Both the M2P2 and M3P3 programs of magnetostimulation seem to have a similar impact on the secretion of estradiol.
The effect of magnetic fields on the human endocrine system can continue for a month after the treatment, which requires a follow-up study that would take place much later than in the experiment.
The influence of magnetic fields used in physiotherapy requires further research on a larger number of participants, including women.
NOTE 1:
Magnetotherapy was applied for 20 minutes to the lumbar area in patients with chronic low back pain. The field parameters were as follows: 2.9 mT induction, 40 Hz frequency and a bipolar square wave. The average age of patients was 48 (28-58). Magnetronic MF-10, which was used in the study, generated unipolar and bipolar magnetic fields with a rectangular, sinusoidal or triangular shape of impulse in a continuous wave. The available frequencies ranged from 2 to 50 Hz. Various field inductions could be obtained depending on the applicator (550 mm, 315 mm and 200 mm coils) with the maximum of up to 20 mT (the 200 mm coil).
Materials and Methods
The study involved three groups of patients: the magnetotherapy group of 16 men and the magnetostimulation group of 20 men who were then subdivided into two groups. The patients were hospitalized at the Rehabilitation Ward of the Regional Hospital in Sieradz, Poland.
Magnetotherapy was applied for 20 minutes to the lumbar area in patients with chronic low back pain. The field parameters were as follows: 2.9 mT induction, 40 Hz frequency and a bipolar square wave. The average age of patients was 48 (28-58). Magnetronic MF-10, which was used in the study, generated unipolar and bipolar magnetic fields with a rectangular, sinusoidal or triangular shape of impulse in a continuous wave. The available frequencies ranged from 2 to 50 Hz. Various field inductions could be obtained depending on the applicator (550 mm, 315 mm and 200 mm coils) with the maximum of up to 20 mT (the 200 mm coil).
Magnetostimulation was provided with the use of the Viofor JPS device with a mat which generated a basic saw-shaped impulse (expotential). The P2 program, which used the mechanism of cyclotron resonance with the induction of 0-300 μT and which was set to the M2 mode of application with an increasing induction, was applied for 12 minutes in 10 patients who had been treated for the same complaint. The same device was used in the next group of 10 patients. It generated a basic saw-shaped impulse (expotential) in the P3 program which used the mechanism of cyclotron resonance with the induction of 0-300 μT. This time, the device was set to the M3 mode of application with an increasing-decreasing induction. The magnetostimulation session also lasted for 12 minutes. The average age of patients was 44 (34-52) in group 2 and 45 (33-54) in group 3. All the groups were treated with a course of 15 sessions (at about 10:00 a.m.) with breaks for weekends.