Excerpts from "Alternatives" newsletter Volume 10, No. 9, March 2004 put out by Dr. David G. Williams.
The Find of a Century...or Two When things finally do come together, however, the results can overshadow years of frustration. That's exactly what happened recently. After years of constant digging, I'm about to share with you what may be one of the most powerful healing therapies I have uncovered during the 18 years I've been writing Alternatives. I don't want to sound grandiose, but I feel this therapy may be one of the greatest discoveries in the history of medicine. Like most of the treatments or cures I cover in Alternatives, the basis of my understanding and appreciation start-ed forming years ago. Almost 22 years ago, I first heard about a device called a wet cell appliance. It was first described by the healing psychic Edgar Cayce. Basically, it con-sists of a homemade chemical battery that report-edly can be used to treat Parkinson's and other neu-rological diseases. Electrodes from the battery are placed at specific sites on the body, and a very weak current (25 to 35 millivolts) passes through the body. Before entering the body the current passes through a jar that contains gold, silver, or camphor salt solutions, which are supposed to impart the "vibratory frequencies" of these substances into the nervous system, immune system, or both. Some individuals have reported improve-ments after using wet cells, but the results have been very inconsistent. I've utilized wet cells in the past with very little success. Not surprisingly, there has been little credible research on wet cell therapy. The one study I'm aware of showed it produced only minimal results. (Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine 02;11(2):151-166) Knowing there are very few successful treat-ments for neurological problems such as Parkinson's, I continued to search for a therapy that could possibly build on the very limited suc-cess of the wet cell. About ten years ago, I heard about the work of a Dr. Reuven Sandyk. Dr. Sandyk had begun to publish work involving the use of low-level electromagnetic treatment for Parkinson's. I spent time studying Dr. Sandyk's research and found it fascinating, to say the least. It differed from the wet cell therapy in that it uti-lized pulsed rather than continuous current, and instead of direct electrical current, it was electro-magnetic, which is to say it generated electrical fields in the body. Dr. Sandyk had shown that by using electromagnetic therapy to treat Parkinson's patients, he could reduce the amount of medication they required and improve their gait, ability to speak, and sense of smell. (Int J Neurosci 93;69(1-4):167-83) I immediately contacted Dr. Sandyk to discuss his work, and he seemed surprised I was interest-ed, hut he was very open and helpful. I then spoke with him on several subsequent occasions. For some reason, that access came to an abrupt halt, and he referred me to his attorney, refusing to dis-cuss his work with me any further. I never learned why. I suspect he realized that I was looking for a way the therapy could be used immediately to help suffering Alternatives readers, and he was afraid any publicity might put him in jeopardy with the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) or other regulatory authorities. I'm still not sure what happened, but it was a big disappointment. After all, it certainly appeared to be a very simple, effective therapy. Very weak magnetic fields were being applied to the head, which created electrical fields in the brain. There was, and still is, a great deal of debate about how this could be effective. There is little question, however, that it is safe and can achieve astound-ing results. Big Bucks for Temporary Results Dr. Sandyk has continued to research and pub-lish, and I have continued to follow his work. To date, he has published more than 500 peer--reviewed studies, with more than 90 of those detailing the successful use of electromagnetic field therapy in patients with not only Parkinson's, but also multiple sclerosis, epilepsy, schizophre-nia, cluster and migraine headaches, and Tourette's syndrome. I've recently learned that Dr. Sandyk is now treating patients using the electro-magnetic device he developed. It appears that as long as he doesn't manufacture his device or sell it to other practitioners, and he's not harming any-one, he can legally continue to treat patients and do research. He works in the New York area, reportedly charging $750 for the first session and $350 per session thereafter. According to those I spoke with, he treats patients from two to five days a week, and if a patient wants to maintain any pos-itive results, the treatment must, continue for life. Obviously, it has turned out to be a very expensive form of treatment. Dr. Sandyk's research, and that of other inves-tigators in Europe and China, continues to demonstrate that electromagnetic therapy is safe and effective for a wide range of neurological and other problems. This has created a frenzy in the marketplace, with dozens of new products and a long list of outrageous claims. While pulsed elec-tromagnetic therapy has been utilized for years by orthopedics to assist in the union of non-healing fractures, employing the therapy for neurological problems is practically unheard of in the U.S. The treatment costs are generally quite high and rarely, if ever, paid for by insurance companies. When I first spoke with Dr. Sandyk, I initially thought that this is the type of therapy that should be made available directly to those who need it. It's not rocket science, it's safe, and there's no rea-son it should be ridiculously expensive or limited to only a select few. Obviously, not everyone shares this view, particularly when large sums of money are involved. I recently met a gentleman in Florida who does share my view. A Cheaper Way to Even Better Results Paul Becker's father, now deceased, suffered from a combination of Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. In his search to try to help his father, Becker learned about Dr. Sandyk's work. It was too late for his father, but he did refer a patient with Parkinson's to Dr. Sandyk, and hoped to meet with him, as I did. Dr. Sandyk apparently wasn't interested. Under Dr. Sandyk's treatment, the patient improved but wasn't going to be able to continue the treatment indefinitely due to financial con-straints and the fact that he lived in Florida. That's when Becker decided he could put togeth-er a device that could achieve the same or similar results, and that the patient could use without continuous, costly office visits. Through a long series of trials and tests, he developed a device he calls the EarthPulse. For legal and regulatory rea-sons he can't, and doesn't, sell the EarthPulse as a medical device or therapy. And he doesn't make any medical claims for its use. Instead it is mar-keted as "geomagnetic supplementation." As I'll discuss a little later, a growing body of evidence suggests that we all could benefit from geomag-netic supplementation. The EarthPulse is a small, portable device that generates an electromagnetic field with a strength of 0.05 gauss. (The Earth's natural magnetic field is 0.5 gauss.) It has an adjustable pulse that covers the range thought to be similar to that of Earth, around 7.8 Hertz. (There is debate over whether the Earth's magnetic fields have a "pulse." But European and Russian scientists have designed numerous suc-cessful electromagnetic devices in the 10-Hertz range based on this premise.) The EarthPulse is small (about the size of a deck of cards), and it works off a 9-volt battery or AC converter. The coil attached to the device is placed under the mattress, and you simply go to sleep with the unit on. For more localized prob-lems, the coil can be placed under a pillow, and then you rest with the shoulder, hip, lower back, or other problem area on the pillow. Although the device is relatively new, it has produced amazing results. I recommend viewing some of the video footage on the EarthPulse Web site, www.earthpulse.net. Of particular interest is the video of the 77-year-old gentleman Paul Becker referred to Dr. Sandyk. Under Dr. Sandyk's treatment, he was making very notice-able improvements, but his condition regressed within two weeks of his last treatment. After three months, almost all of his improvements were gone. The video clearly shows dramatic changes in the man's ability to function only hours after he began to use the EarthPulse. I had the opportuni-ty to speak with this gentleman and his wife. He now uses the EarthPulse every night. It is placed in a sock so the negative side remains up, with a pillow on top of that. In addition, for three to five days a week, depending on how he feels, he has a treatment to the head or neck for 30 to 45 min-utes, holding the coil in place with a scarf. Using the EarthPulse, he has been able to regain most of his previous gains and maintain them. I suspect that as more of these devices get into individuals' hands, we'll find they can benefit most, if not all, of the conditions being treated by Dr. Sandyk. Paul Becker is also excited about EarthPulse's ability to help reduce the pain and restrictions associated with sports and other injuries. He is working with the research depart-ments of two universities, documenting how use of the EarthPulse can not only reduce pain at an injury site but also improve athletic performance. I fully expect to see more positive data along those lines in the very near future. The EarthPulse unit sells for $399 plus $20 for shipping and handling. Best of all, it comes with a 30-day unconditional money-back guarantee. This gives you a chance to try the unit, and, if for any reason you don't want to keep it, you can get all of your money back, less shipping and han-dling. Thirty days is more than enough time to see if the unit will help whatever condition you're dealing with. In fact, most people begin to experi-ence positive results within a matter of days if the unit is going to help. More information can be found on www.earthpu1se.net and the device can be ordered through the mail from: Millipulse, Inc., 2100 NE Dixie Hwy., Jensen Beach, FL 34957. There are two phone numbers you can call: 772-485-9724 or 772-225-0358. The EarthPulse is a viable alternative if finances or location prevent you from obtaining treatments from Dr. Sandyk in New York. -- The Silver List is a moderated forum for discussing Colloidal Silver. 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