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The Biomodulator works primarily by stimulating the C- of the base unit and various applicators that are placed fibres. C-fibres, which comprise 85 per cent of all nerves on the body (spine, abdomen, neck, foot, etc.) or are in the body, produce healing neuropeptides and other eld. The software includes three operating modules that regulatory peptides that, in turn, re-establish the body's introduce various frequency patterns, times and normal physiology and propel it to heal itself. Since the intensities, and one module of 173 pre-set programs. peptides last for several hours, the healing process _—_ Frequencies range from 0.1 to 32,000 hertz. The pulsed continues after the treatment is over. magnetic field emitted by the unit covers a small but "Once we balance the autonomic system,” writes Dr ocused area. Tennant, "the gut will start absorbing nutrients, the At the start of the session, the practitioner hangs an endocrine glands will rest and recover, [and] the immune _ applicator around the client's neck. Then the practitioner system will recover."” olds the subject's wrist while simultaneously scrolling A key to the success of these units is the restoration of he machine through a range of rapidly and sequentially voltage to the cells. A malfunctioning cell cannot emitted programs. When a frequency is emitted that the metabolise properly. Once the voltage to organs and body may need, a sudden change in the subject's radial other bodily tissues is normalised, cellular toxins can be circulatory) pulse occurs. The change in the pulse can eliminated and water imbalances can be corrected. eel like excitation (jumping or throbbing) or weakening In the treatment process, the practitioner first asks the slower, less obvious). Thus, the "biofeedback" aspect of subject to describe the location e ONDAMED is the person's of the pain, discomfort or bodily response, as perceived by dysfunction. If there is clear he practitioner, to the unit's EM symptomatology, the . . radiation emissions. practitioner goes to the problem When a frequency is emitted The practitioner enters into area. However, the spine and that the body may need, a he machine's memory those abdomen are also key areas to . requencies that elicit a address, even though they might sudden change in the response. Then the practitioner not seem to relate directly to the subject's radial (circulatory) scrolls through the entered stated symp oms. Problem pulse occurs. requencies, choosing the top areas are perceived by the wo frequency patterns tha practitioner as a difference in caused the strongest reaction— the sound emitted by the device and which therefore will have and by a feeling of "stickiness'"— he greatest therapeutic value. a magnetic-like pull that prevents the unit from easily The frequencies best suited to the client at that momen moving across the area. The session is over when the are induced through the neck applicator (worn by the "drag" is eliminated and the client relaxes. There is often subject) as the practitioner scans the body with the hand- a reddening of the skin around the treated area—a sign held applicator, feeling the person's pulse for the of increased circulation. The Biomodulator comes with — strongest response. The body area causing the stronges optional attachments that can treat through the hair and _ response is the site of application. on smaller skin areas. The Biomodulator is an FDA- Not everyone's pulse completely normalises for the cleared Class II device for symptomatic relief and duration of treatment; Binder says that the clien management of chronic, intractable pain and adjunctive undergoes a period of integration. The next time the treatment in the management of post-surgical and post- client is tested, other areas (and other frequency traumatic pain. Licensed health practitioners can use it — patterns) may prove more useful. During therapy, no in their practice. However, it's not necessary to see a__— more than two frequencies are administered at one time health care professional if you need treatment. — to ensure that the communication pathways in the body Laypersons who want a device for their own use can __ are clear. obtain a prescription from their physician or from Dr While the company is not allowed to make medica Tennant. claims for the device, the biofeedback has worked well for pain management, stress relief, detoxification (waste Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields elimination and nutrient absorption), reduction o The ONDAMED® System addictive patterns (such as smoking) and weigh While some devices utilise a generalised weak management. People suffering from allergies, arthritis, magnetic field that oscillates, or travels back and forth, inflammation, lymphatic and hormonal problems, others use a pulsed electromagnetic field that also __ infections and pain report that their symptoms subside conveys frequencies. or are completely eliminated through use of the device. One such device is the ONDAMED® System, The ONDAMED is rapidly becoming very popular with developed by German electronics engineer Rolf Binder. | smokers to stop nicotine addiction, as it shows a 95 per The machine, which comes in a heavy-duty case, consists cent effectiveness rate with an average of one to three When a frequency is emitted that the body may need, a sudden change in the subject's radial (circulatory) pulse occurs. Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields The ONDAMED® System While some devices utilise a generalised weak magnetic field that oscillates, or travels back and forth, others use a pulsed electromagnetic field that also conveys frequencies. One such device is the ONDAMED® System, developed by German electronics engineer Rolf Binder. The machine, which comes in a heavy-duty case, consists 46 * NEXUS AUGUST - SEPTEMBER 2010 www.nexusmagazine.com