Seven Research Proven Ways PEMF Slows Down Aging
1) PEMF Therapy Increases the Number of Mitochondria in the Cells
Mitochondria are the “power stations” inside the cell that supply its energy (in the form of ATP production). Mitochondria burn glucose (derived from cellular carbohydrate and fat) and oxygen to manufacture the ATP necessary to provide the energy for muscle contractions. Those who are familiar with the Krebs Cycle (tricarboxylic acid cycle; TCA cycle) may recall that ATP production occurs inside mitochondria.
The mechanism increasing the number of mitochondria in muscle cells was only recently described in scientific literature. (Science 2002/47) A specific enzyme, “calmodulin-dependent protein kinase” is activated when it binds to 4 calcium ions. This changes its conformation and promotes the action of certain proteins. These proteins are responsible for the multiplication of mitochondria in large numbers.
Since every muscle contraction involves calcium ion exchange, every muscle contraction effectively promotes mitochondrial multiplication through calmodulin-calcium ion binding. Increased mitochondrial populations within the cells means more ATP, more energy, more strength and more stamina. This is, in fact, the effect of physical exercise on the cellular level. From a rehabilitation standpoint, increased ATP also means increased energy for rapid healing of injury and cell damage.
Calcium ions enter a cell very rapidly when exposed to pulsating magnetic fields tuned to the appropriate biological window. (Huang 2000, Yost 1992, Barbier 1996, and Fitzsimmons 1994). These fields improve the ability of calcium to act as a second messenger, bind with calmodulin-dependent protein kinase, and increase the number of mitochondria within the cells. The result is the same: increased ATP and energy available for physical activity, healing and rehabilitation, and all energy-dependent processes of the body.
Free calcium ions act as an important messenger substance. When stimulating cAMP activity, calcium ions act as a “first messenger” (since the cAMP is a second messenger substance, conveying signals from the cell membrane to the internal machinery of the cell.) Through the binding of 4 calcium ions with calmodulin-dependent protein kinase, calcium is responsible for the promotion of increased mitochondrial populations within cells exposed to exercise and to pulsating magnetic fields. The net effect is increased ATP (either by exercise or by pulsating magnetic field exposure) and, among other things, increased energy for muscle contraction, exercise, and the healing of tissue damage.
Science, Bd. 296, S. 349, 2002.
Science 12 Apr 2002: Vol. 296, Issue 5566, pp. 346-349
Mitochondria are the “power stations” inside the cell that supply its energy (in the form of ATP production). Mitochondria burn glucose (derived from cellular carbohydrate and fat) and oxygen to manufacture the ATP necessary to provide the energy for muscle contractions. Those who are familiar with the Krebs Cycle (tricarboxylic acid cycle; TCA cycle) may recall that ATP production occurs inside mitochondria.
The mechanism increasing the number of mitochondria in muscle cells was only recently described in scientific literature. (Science 2002/47) A specific enzyme, “calmodulin-dependent protein kinase” is activated when it binds to 4 calcium ions. This changes its conformation and promotes the action of certain proteins. These proteins are responsible for the multiplication of mitochondria in large numbers.
Since every muscle contraction involves calcium ion exchange, every muscle contraction effectively promotes mitochondrial multiplication through calmodulin-calcium ion binding. Increased mitochondrial populations within the cells means more ATP, more energy, more strength and more stamina. This is, in fact, the effect of physical exercise on the cellular level. From a rehabilitation standpoint, increased ATP also means increased energy for rapid healing of injury and cell damage.
Calcium ions enter a cell very rapidly when exposed to pulsating magnetic fields tuned to the appropriate biological window. (Huang 2000, Yost 1992, Barbier 1996, and Fitzsimmons 1994). These fields improve the ability of calcium to act as a second messenger, bind with calmodulin-dependent protein kinase, and increase the number of mitochondria within the cells. The result is the same: increased ATP and energy available for physical activity, healing and rehabilitation, and all energy-dependent processes of the body.
Free calcium ions act as an important messenger substance. When stimulating cAMP activity, calcium ions act as a “first messenger” (since the cAMP is a second messenger substance, conveying signals from the cell membrane to the internal machinery of the cell.) Through the binding of 4 calcium ions with calmodulin-dependent protein kinase, calcium is responsible for the promotion of increased mitochondrial populations within cells exposed to exercise and to pulsating magnetic fields. The net effect is increased ATP (either by exercise or by pulsating magnetic field exposure) and, among other things, increased energy for muscle contraction, exercise, and the healing of tissue damage.
Science, Bd. 296, S. 349, 2002.
Science 12 Apr 2002: Vol. 296, Issue 5566, pp. 346-349
1b) PEMF Therapy Stimulates ATP synthesis
Important to our consideration of energy medicine is the fact that ATP synthesis by mitochondria is increased by exposure to weak pulsating magnetic fields that are delivered within certain biological windows. Pulsating magnetic fields do this by increasing ATPase activity. (Blank 1995/50, Lednev 2001/51) ATP synthesis is also increased by electro- magnetic signaling of the cell membrane to open the ion pumps. The increased ATP synthesis continues for a time even after the ion pumps become inactive. (Dertinger/52)
Blank M. Electric and magnetic field signal transduction in the membrane Na-K ATPase. Adv Chem 1995b;
250:339–348.“
Bbbb Lednev, V. V., & Malyshev, S. L. (2001). Effects of weak combined magnetic fields on actin-activated ATPase activity of skeletalmyosin. In Abstract Collection of the Bioelectromagnetics Society Annual Meeting. St Paul, Minnesota, USA, p. 3–4.
Important to our consideration of energy medicine is the fact that ATP synthesis by mitochondria is increased by exposure to weak pulsating magnetic fields that are delivered within certain biological windows. Pulsating magnetic fields do this by increasing ATPase activity. (Blank 1995/50, Lednev 2001/51) ATP synthesis is also increased by electro- magnetic signaling of the cell membrane to open the ion pumps. The increased ATP synthesis continues for a time even after the ion pumps become inactive. (Dertinger/52)
Blank M. Electric and magnetic field signal transduction in the membrane Na-K ATPase. Adv Chem 1995b;
250:339–348.“
Bbbb Lednev, V. V., & Malyshev, S. L. (2001). Effects of weak combined magnetic fields on actin-activated ATPase activity of skeletalmyosin. In Abstract Collection of the Bioelectromagnetics Society Annual Meeting. St Paul, Minnesota, USA, p. 3–4.
2) PEMF Therapy Lengthens Telomeres
In addition, Dr. Shealy reported significant telomere regeneration of 3% to 4% annually using total body PEMF using higher frequency PEMF.
Shealy CN. Telomere rejuvenation for health & longevity. Anti-Aging Therap. 2014;16:
187-198.
In addition, Dr. Shealy reported significant telomere regeneration of 3% to 4% annually using total body PEMF using higher frequency PEMF.
Shealy CN. Telomere rejuvenation for health & longevity. Anti-Aging Therap. 2014;16:
187-198.
3) DNA Synthesis and Repair
Pulsing electromagnetic fields have been shown to increase DNA, (DeMattei 1999/54, Ozawa 1989/55, DeMattei 2005/56) mRNA synthesis in bone, (Bodamyali 1998/57, Litovitz 1990/58, Chiabrera 1979/59) and DNA synthesis in cartilage cells. (Ciombor
2002/61, Fitzsimmons 2008/62) The reported increased chondrocyte (cartilage cell) production was 150% and was attributed to nitric oxide release. In a study of lymphocyte cells, the amount of DNA increased by 62%. (Chiabrera 1985/60)
Some scientists have noted that the speed of electrons is increased within the DNA helix in response to electromagnetic stimulation.
-Ozawa et al. J Cell Physiol 1989; 138: 477-483.
-DeMattei M, Gagliano N, et al. Changes in polyamines, c-myc and c-fos gene expression in osteoblast-like cells
exposed to pulsed electromagnetic fields. Bioelectromagnetics 2005; 26(3): 207-14.
-Bodamyali et al. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1998(Sep); 250(2): 458-461.
-Litovitz, T. A., C. J. Montrose, et al. (1990). Amplitude windows and transiently augmented transcription from exposure to electromagnetic fields. Bioelectromagnetics 11(4): 297-312.
Pulsing electromagnetic fields have been shown to increase DNA, (DeMattei 1999/54, Ozawa 1989/55, DeMattei 2005/56) mRNA synthesis in bone, (Bodamyali 1998/57, Litovitz 1990/58, Chiabrera 1979/59) and DNA synthesis in cartilage cells. (Ciombor
2002/61, Fitzsimmons 2008/62) The reported increased chondrocyte (cartilage cell) production was 150% and was attributed to nitric oxide release. In a study of lymphocyte cells, the amount of DNA increased by 62%. (Chiabrera 1985/60)
Some scientists have noted that the speed of electrons is increased within the DNA helix in response to electromagnetic stimulation.
-Ozawa et al. J Cell Physiol 1989; 138: 477-483.
-DeMattei M, Gagliano N, et al. Changes in polyamines, c-myc and c-fos gene expression in osteoblast-like cells
exposed to pulsed electromagnetic fields. Bioelectromagnetics 2005; 26(3): 207-14.
-Bodamyali et al. Biochem Biophys Res Commun 1998(Sep); 250(2): 458-461.
-Litovitz, T. A., C. J. Montrose, et al. (1990). Amplitude windows and transiently augmented transcription from exposure to electromagnetic fields. Bioelectromagnetics 11(4): 297-312.
4) Detoxification/Antioxidants
PEMF Increases Glutathione and Endogenous Antioxidants which helps with Protection and Detox
In one study mice were exposed to PEMFs to observe liver and lung protection and detoxification. Detoxification enzymes were enhanced in the Liver with PEMF therapy.
Also the important enzyme and antioxidant Glutathione was increased in the lungs by PEMF exposure.
The overall benefits of PEMF from this study showed that PEMF enhanced detoxification, which was also accompanied by an increase in the levels of a strong endogenous antioxidant.
Singh S, Khanduja KL, Mittal PK. Influence of 50 Hz sinusoidal electromagnetic field on hepatic and pulmonary phase I and II drug metabolizing enzymes in mice. Electro Magnetobiol 17 (3): 343-350, 1998.
PEMF Increases Glutathione and Endogenous Antioxidants which helps with Protection and Detox
In one study mice were exposed to PEMFs to observe liver and lung protection and detoxification. Detoxification enzymes were enhanced in the Liver with PEMF therapy.
Also the important enzyme and antioxidant Glutathione was increased in the lungs by PEMF exposure.
The overall benefits of PEMF from this study showed that PEMF enhanced detoxification, which was also accompanied by an increase in the levels of a strong endogenous antioxidant.
Singh S, Khanduja KL, Mittal PK. Influence of 50 Hz sinusoidal electromagnetic field on hepatic and pulmonary phase I and II drug metabolizing enzymes in mice. Electro Magnetobiol 17 (3): 343-350, 1998.
5) PEMF lowers Sugar in the Blood and Reduces Insulin Resistance
Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic metabolic disease that results from the development of insulin resistance. The function of insulin is to help transport the body’s most basic sugar (glucose) across the cell membrane to fuel intracellular processes. When cells are resistant to insulin, glucose does not pass the cell membrane in sufficient quantities. Rather, it remains in the bloodstream, increasing blood sugar levels. Left untreated, type 2 diabetes can be life-threatening.
Insulin resistance seems to be related to high levels of abdominal fat and inactivity. Regular exercise, healthy portion control, and good food selection habits can therefore help prevent insulin resistance and the onset of type 2 diabetes. Stress produces hormone release that can impair insulin metabolism, so stress management is important as well.
The effect of MRS 2000 applications on blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics has been studied. In some cases the overall health of the individual is so enhanced that healthy blood sugar levels can be maintained with progressively decreasing levels of insulin. In other cases, blood sugar levels are more easily regulated, but the need for insulin is not eliminated. Technology is now available to allow monitoring of blood sugar levels so closely and accurately that the individual can easily determine the effects of the MRS 2000 on blood sugar.
Carmichael, Joel. MAGNETIC RESONANCE STIMULATION. 2009 by NAAcEM/Lightning Source.Pg 327-328
Type 2 diabetes, once known as adult onset or non-insulin-dependent diabetes, is a chronic metabolic disease that results from the development of insulin resistance. The function of insulin is to help transport the body’s most basic sugar (glucose) across the cell membrane to fuel intracellular processes. When cells are resistant to insulin, glucose does not pass the cell membrane in sufficient quantities. Rather, it remains in the bloodstream, increasing blood sugar levels. Left untreated, type 2 diabetes can be life-threatening.
Insulin resistance seems to be related to high levels of abdominal fat and inactivity. Regular exercise, healthy portion control, and good food selection habits can therefore help prevent insulin resistance and the onset of type 2 diabetes. Stress produces hormone release that can impair insulin metabolism, so stress management is important as well.
The effect of MRS 2000 applications on blood sugar levels in type 2 diabetics has been studied. In some cases the overall health of the individual is so enhanced that healthy blood sugar levels can be maintained with progressively decreasing levels of insulin. In other cases, blood sugar levels are more easily regulated, but the need for insulin is not eliminated. Technology is now available to allow monitoring of blood sugar levels so closely and accurately that the individual can easily determine the effects of the MRS 2000 on blood sugar.
Carmichael, Joel. MAGNETIC RESONANCE STIMULATION. 2009 by NAAcEM/Lightning Source.Pg 327-328
6) PEMF Increases Immunity
Lymphocytes are important immune cells that fight unwanted invaders. When lymphocytes are removed from the body and kept alive in a cell culture they can no longer divide or replicate. However, if a pulsating magnetic field is applied the ability to replicate is restored. (Whitney 1972/69) Among lymphocytes drawn from young and old people alike, lymphocytes have been found to proliferate in response to exposure to weak, low frequency magnetic fields. (Cossarizza 1989/70) These effects are explained by the increased influx of calcium ions and protein kinase activity we have reviewed earlier. (Byus 1984/72, Luben 1982/71, Monti 1991/73).
Whitney, R. Sutherland, R. Requirement for calcium ions in lymphocyte transformation stimulated by phytohemagglutinin. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 1972; 80: 329-332
Cossarizza, A., S. Angioni, et al. (1993). Exposure to low frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields increases
interleukin-1 and interleukin-6 production by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Exp Cell Res 204(2): 385-7.
Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
May 20, 2013
Lymphocytes are important immune cells that fight unwanted invaders. When lymphocytes are removed from the body and kept alive in a cell culture they can no longer divide or replicate. However, if a pulsating magnetic field is applied the ability to replicate is restored. (Whitney 1972/69) Among lymphocytes drawn from young and old people alike, lymphocytes have been found to proliferate in response to exposure to weak, low frequency magnetic fields. (Cossarizza 1989/70) These effects are explained by the increased influx of calcium ions and protein kinase activity we have reviewed earlier. (Byus 1984/72, Luben 1982/71, Monti 1991/73).
Whitney, R. Sutherland, R. Requirement for calcium ions in lymphocyte transformation stimulated by phytohemagglutinin. Journal of Cellular Physiology. 1972; 80: 329-332
Cossarizza, A., S. Angioni, et al. (1993). Exposure to low frequency pulsed electromagnetic fields increases
interleukin-1 and interleukin-6 production by human peripheral blood mononuclear cells. Exp Cell Res 204(2): 385-7.
Journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
May 20, 2013
7) PEMF Increases Stem Cell Production and Differentiation
There is a significant amount of evidence that PEMFs affect stem cells.
PEMF stimulation increases the amount of viable stem cells by 40-59% and results in up to 60% higher cell densities. PEMF has also been proven and shown to help stem cells differentiate which is crucial for healing and regeneration, for example differentiating neural stems cells into neurons.
Li Y, Zhoa L, Xing X. Effects of different frequency electromagnetic fields on the differentiation of midbrain neural stems cells. Space Med Eng (Beijing). 2002 Oct; 15(5): 374-6.
NASA studied the use of 10 Hz low intensity square wave PEMF stimulation on the growth of nerve stem cells. With this particular 10 Hz signal, NASA discovered about a 400% increases in neural stem cells and the signal turned on about 160 growth and regeneration genes.
Goodwin, T. Physiologic and molecular genetic effects of time-varying electromagnetic fields on human neuronal cells. Lyndon B Johnson Space Center. 2003 Sep. NASA
There is a significant amount of evidence that PEMFs affect stem cells.
PEMF stimulation increases the amount of viable stem cells by 40-59% and results in up to 60% higher cell densities. PEMF has also been proven and shown to help stem cells differentiate which is crucial for healing and regeneration, for example differentiating neural stems cells into neurons.
Li Y, Zhoa L, Xing X. Effects of different frequency electromagnetic fields on the differentiation of midbrain neural stems cells. Space Med Eng (Beijing). 2002 Oct; 15(5): 374-6.
NASA studied the use of 10 Hz low intensity square wave PEMF stimulation on the growth of nerve stem cells. With this particular 10 Hz signal, NASA discovered about a 400% increases in neural stem cells and the signal turned on about 160 growth and regeneration genes.
Goodwin, T. Physiologic and molecular genetic effects of time-varying electromagnetic fields on human neuronal cells. Lyndon B Johnson Space Center. 2003 Sep. NASA