The Science Behind PEMF Therapy
PEMF Therapy: Recharging Your Body's Cells
The Science Behind PEMF Therapy
The body is electric and stores energy much like a battery. Soft tissues are made of billions of cells, each surrounded by a semi-permeable membrane. Ions flow through channel-lock type structures, bringing vital nutrients to the cell and removing waste. A small but important electric charge, much like a battery, is applied across the membrane. The exchange of ions produces a small magnetic field. If cells are damaged due to injury or disease, then the "battery" may be operating lower than optimal.
The Role of ATP in Cellular Energy
ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the rechargeable energy carrier used by most cells. ATP is held together by high-energy chemical bonds. When these energy bonds break in a certain way, the energy is released and used by cells to perform vital functions. After the energy is spent, ATP turns into ADP (adenosine diphosphate). ADP is recharged back to ATP using energy from the food we eat. Mitochondria, present in all nucleus cells, take sugars and fats and break them down into electrons. Oxygen, a powerful electron attractor, is essential for the efficient production of ATP. Without proper oxygen supply, the cell cannot efficiently produce ATP.
Maintaining Cellular Health
Cells maintain a positive charge on the outside and a negative charge on the inside. The outside of the cell is charged with sodium ions, while the inside is charged with potassium ions. The cell membrane maintains the balance of ions, creating a secondary charge that helps fuel the cell. Over time, due to stress, disease, poor diet, and environmental toxins, cells can "power down."
Cell Voltage and Health
Healthy individuals have a cell voltage of 70-100 millivolts. People with chronic diseases exhibit 30-50 millivolts, and cancer patients show less than 20 millivolts. Cancer cannot thrive in highly charged cells, which is why cancer of the heart is almost never seen. The heart has the highest voltage of any organ in the body.
Benefits of PEMF Therapy
PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnetic Field) therapy helps to recharge cells and restore them to regular function. PEMF can affect all cells, from skin and muscle to organs and everything in between.
Improved Circulation:
PEMF positively charges red blood cells, causing them to repel each other and avoid clumping. This is vital because capillaries are so small that only single red blood cells can pass through. When blood flows correctly and is more oxygenated, all systems can perform better.
Enhanced Athletic Performance:
PEMF helps increase athletic performance by enhancing the uptake of oxygen, electrolytes, nutrition, and supplements. It works like a fuel injector for the cells, increasing cell performance.
Optimal Organ Function:
The liver, kidneys, lungs, and small intestine all perform their functions by exchanging nutrients and waste in the capillaries. PEMF helps keep red blood cells from clumping, allowing for maximum exchange. This ensures that all organs can run more efficiently.