What is PEMF?

PEMF is a non-invasive therapy that uses low-frequency electromagnetic waves to stimulate and heal damaged cells and tissues in the body. It can help elevate different acute and chronic health conditions
Pulsed PEMF therapy sends magnetic energy into the body. These energy waves work with your body’s natural magnetic field to improve healing. The magnetic fields help you to increase electrolytes and ions. This naturally influences electrical changes on a cellular level and influences cellular metabolism. It works with your body’s own recovery processes to help relieve chronic pain. Best of all, it’s entirely safe.

Ultimately, the human body requires electricity to sign signals throughout the body and to your brain. PEMF therapy effectively can realign the electricity in your cells. When a cell is stimulated, it allows positive charges to enter a cell in an open ION channel. The inside of this cell becomes positively charged, which will trigger other electrical currents, turning into pulses. This can positively influence movement, healing, and sending of signals. Any disruption in electrical currents can lead to dysfunction or illness. Pulsed PEMF therapy helps restore this disruption in electrical current to the normal state, which promotes overall wellness.

PEMF can help relax the central nervous system by assisting it in going into a parasympathetic state. As the central nervous system calms down, the body starts to heal.

Benefits of PEMF

PEMF therapy offers a wide range of health benefits by harnessing pulsed electromagnetic fields to enhance cellular function and promote overall well-being.

  • Pain Relief: By stimulating natural endorphin production and reducing pain signal transmission, PEMF therapy effectively manages both acute and chronic pain without toxic side effects.
  • Healthy Heart Function: PEMF therapy supports heart health by dilating blood vessels, decreasing heart workload, and improving cholesterol levels, making it beneficial for hypertension and heart conditions.
  • Improved Blood Circulation: PEMF promotes nitric oxide release, enhancing blood flow, oxygen delivery, and reducing inflammation, which aids in wound healing and cellular function.
  • Enhanced Sleep Quality: Low-frequency magnetic waves balance circadian rhythms and boost melatonin production, improving sleep quality and inducing deep relaxation.
  • Improved Mental Focus and Concentration: By stimulating alpha and beta brain waves, PEMF therapy enhances cognitive function and concentration, particularly in individuals with Alzheimer's.
  • Boosted Muscle Performance: PEMF helps balance cellular charges, improving muscle strength, flexibility, and stamina, while promoting muscle regeneration and tissue healing.
  • Enhanced Healing and Recovery: By stimulating tissue-protective proteins, PEMF accelerates healing and recovery from chronic injuries and promotes tissue restoration.
  • Inflammation Reduction: Improved blood flow and anti-inflammatory cytokine production by PEMF therapy significantly reduce inflammation and swelling.
  • Stronger Bones: PEMF enhances bone repair, increases bone strength, and reduces inflammation, proving effective for treating bone nonunions.
  • Acupuncture Stimulation: PEMF provides a non-invasive alternative to traditional acupuncture by effectively stimulating acupuncture points and tissues.
  • Antibacterial, Antifungal, and Antiviral Benefits: PEMF improves immune cell function and inhibits pathogen growth, making it a complementary approach to traditional treatments.
  • Anticoagulant Effects: PEMF therapy reduces blood viscosity, improves red blood cell flexibility, and decreases fibrinogen levels, lowering cardiovascular risk.
  • Anti-Edema Activity: PEMF reduces swelling by enhancing nutrient and oxygen flow and improving lymph drainage.
  • Muscle Spasm Relief: By improving cellular charge and calcium flow, PEMF therapy alleviates muscle spasms and promotes muscle relaxation.
  • Increased Mitochondria and ATP Production: PEMF boosts mitochondrial function and ATP production, enhancing cellular energy and reducing fatigue.
  • Enhanced Detoxification: PEMF improves liver and kidney function, aiding in the elimination of toxins and maintaining overall health.
  • Boosted Immune Function: PEMF increases nitric oxide production and white blood cell activity, enhancing the body's defense against infections.
  • Improved Nerve Conductivity: PEMF supports nerve healing and regeneration, significantly reducing neuropathic pain.
  • Better Oxygenation: PEMF improves hemoglobin's oxygen-carrying capacity, enhancing oxygen exchange and saturation in the blood.
  • Red Blood Cell Function: By balancing the charge on RBCs, PEMF promotes better nutrient exchange and overall tissue oxygenation.

The Evolution of PEMF

The use of magnetic fields for healing dates back to ancient times, Historical evidence shows that the Greeks and Chinese used magnetic fields for therapeutic purposes over 2,000 years ago. Einstein demonstrated that electricity and magnetism are interconnected phenomena. Research from the early 1970s revealed the effectiveness of electromagnetic fields in healing non-union fractures, reducing soft tissue swelling and pain, and enhancing stamina and endurance in racehorses. Today, specific PEMF frequencies are recognized for initiating various beneficial biological processes.

In the 2000s, NASA became a prominent researcher in PEMF, publishing a 2003 study highlighting its potential for repairing traumatized tissues and moderating neurodegenerative diseases. In 2005, NASA recognized PEMF as crucial for preventing bone loss and muscle atrophy during long space flights, and in 2009, Dr. Thomas Goodwin and colleagues patented its use for accelerating tissue repairs. Since 2000, PEMF has gained popularity for pain relief and wellness, initially growing in Austria, Germany, and Switzerland, and recently booming in the USA and Asia. Supported by over 2,000 controlled clinical studies and tens of thousands of research papers, PEMF has shown positive results with no widespread harmful side effects, and its use for delivering natural frequencies is expected to grow.

PEMF Therapy for Pets

At ThermaSoul, we recognize the incredible benefits of PEMF therapy for pets. Veterinarians are increasingly turning to this non-invasive treatment to improve the health and well-being of animals. Unlike potent steroids, which can have numerous side effects, PEMF therapy offers a safe and effective alternative for managing inflammation, arthritis, and osteoarthritis in pets.

Benefits of PEMF Therapy for Pets:

  • Enhanced Cell Growth and Collagen Formation: PEMF therapy significantly boosts cell growth and promotes collagen formation, aiding in tissue repair and regeneration.
  • Reduced Inflammation: This therapy is highly effective in reducing inflammation, providing relief for pets suffering from chronic inflammatory conditions.
  • Improved Circulation and Oxygenation: By increasing blood flow and oxygenation to tissues, PEMF therapy supports overall health and accelerates healing.
  • Pain Relief: Pets experience notable pain reduction, improving their quality of life.

Just like humans, pets can greatly benefit from PEMF therapy. It is particularly effective for conditions such as hip dysplasia, common in breeds like Alsatians and Labradors, arthritis, and other chronic ailments. Additionally, PEMF therapy is extensively used to promote faster healing in pets recovering from surgery or injuries.

PEMF Cautions

While PEMF therapy is generally safe for many individuals, certain contraindications and precautions should be considered.

  • Pregnancy: Pregnant women are typically advised to avoid PEMF therapy, especially during the first trimester, due to insufficient safety data.
  • Implanted Devices: Individuals with implanted devices such as pacemakers, defibrillators, or other electronic implants should avoid PEMF therapy, as electromagnetic fields may interfere with these devices.
  • Epilepsy: PEMF therapy might trigger seizures in individuals with a history of epilepsy. Consult a healthcare professional before using PEMF devices if you have epilepsy or a history of seizures.
  • Organ Transplants: Those who have recently undergone organ transplantation should consult their healthcare provider before using PEMF therapy, as the effects on transplanted organs are not well understood.
  • Active Bleeding: Individuals with active bleeding or hemorrhagic conditions should avoid PEMF therapy, as it may potentially increase bleeding.
  • Acute Infections and Fever: Avoid PEMF therapy during acute infections or fever, as it may affect the immune system.