Answer about TENS unit....hope this helps........Mark(aka casca)

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Questions about TENS pain relief:

Q: How does TENS work?

A: Pads are placed on or near the area of pain. Soothing pulses are sent via

the pads through the skin and along the nerve fibres. The pulses (controlled

by the user at all times) suppress pain signals to the brain. TENS also

encourages the body to produce higher levels of its own natural pain killing

chemicals called Endorphins and Encephalins.

Q: What is the history of TENS?

A: Stone carvings from the Egyptian Fith Dynasty in 2500 BC depict an

electric fish being used to treat pain. Present day TENS began after the

landmark paper by Melzack and Wall 1965, entitled " Pain Mechanism: A New

Theory. " An enormous amount of scientific research followed, resulting in

the therapy used today.

Q: Will TENS work for me?

A: TENS (Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation) is a highly effective

treatment for pain. It is used worldwide and recommended by sports coaches,

physiotherapy departments, pain clinics, doctors and other medical

practitioners. A TENS unit will ease pain, and should result in a decrease

of drug intake! For many the relief is dramatic.

Numerous painful medical conditions can be eased with our products

including:-

Rheumatoid and Osteo-arthritis

Back pain

Menstrual Pain

Labour Pain

Peripheral Nerve Injuries

Shingles

Headache and Migraine

Cancer Pain

Trigeminal Neuralgia

Phantom Limb Pain

Sports Injuries

Sciatica

Aching Joints

Post Operative Pain

Muscular Pain

Whiplash and Neck Injury and many others.

For years our therapy has been used worldwide in both hospitals and the

home. In some cases pain relief will continue (perhaps for several hours)

after the unit has been switched off.

For many people, relief is so dramatic that using TENS has changed their

lives.

We are always delighted when someone telephones to tell us that they are

pain free for the first time in years ... and it does happen. TENS is a

treatment well worth trying. It does not always offer a cure but what it

does do is relieve pain.

Remember - pain is the body's means of warning that something is amiss.

Before using any Body Clock TENS unit, you should establish the source and

cause of your pain.

Contraindications: Body Clock TENS units must not be used by patients using

a demand type pacemaker. Electrode pads should NOT be placed at the front or

side of the neck. Units should NOT be used when driving or operating

machinery.

Precautions: Pregnant women and patients who have heart disease or epilepsy

should seek medical advice before using Body Clock TENS. NEVER use Body

Clock TENS or any other method of pain relief to mask undiagnosed pain as

this could require urgent treatment.

Q: Are TENS units safe to use with other medication?

A: Yes, and you may be able to stop taking pain killing drugs or at least

reduce your intake.

Q: Will the treatment hurt?

A: No, the sensation felt is very pleasant and soothing and is totally

controlled by you.

Q: Is a TENS machine easy to use?

A: Yes, extremely easy to use. Step by step instructions are provided with

every machine and if any further advice is needed please contact us.

Q: How long before I feel benefit from my TENS unit?

A: Some people's pain is relieved immediately whilst others need a little

longer. You should also take into account that it may take a while to find

the best position for the electrodes.

Q: For how long does the pain relief last?

A: Some benefit for days after only a half hour treatment, whilst others

need to keep their Body Clock TENS unit on for longer periods.

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Questions about Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS):

Q: Is Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) used for medical or cosmetic

purposes?

A: Both. Body Clock EMS units are fully compliant with strict medical device

regulations so that our units can be used for medical purposes. However,

they are also excellent for cosmetic toning and are regularly used on the

abs, legs and thighs, arms and other areas of the body.

Q: What is the difference between Body Clock EMS units and those advertised

on TV or in the newspapers?

A: Technologically, there is a lot of similarity. However, Body Clock

machines are fully compliant with strict medical device regulations ensuring

high quality. They are also sold at UK prices which means you may also be

getting a better deal.

Q: How does Electrical Muscle Stimulation (EMS) work?

A: EMS works by stimulating muscles by means of an electric impulse. These

impulses travel through the body from the EMS unit via electrode pads which

are affixed to the body. Timers on the machine enable the user to make

muscles contract and relax.

Q: What medical conditions are usually treated with EMS?

A: Body Clock EMS units are used to treat a number of medical conditions

that require muscle stimulation. The most common are:

Long-term disuse after fracture or prolonged bed rest.

Progressive strengthening for joint or muscle injury

Immobilized limbs

Atrophy Prevention

Bell's Palsy

Stress Incontinence

Muscle weakness

Improving muscle tone after weight loss or childbirth

Muscle spasticity following a stroke

Q: Will EMS work for me?

A: EMS (Electrical Muscle Stimulation) is highly effective for both cosmetic

toning and medical usage. Our EMS units are used worldwide and recommended

by sports coaches, physiotherapy departments, doctors and other medical

practitioners. However, for best results EMS should be accompanied with a

sensible exercise program so that muscles are correctly worked.

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Questions about Stimplus Electro-acupuncture:

Q: How does the TENS unit work?

A: The Stimplus is the latest in electro-acupuncture. This amazing device

applies the same principle as the age old Chinese therapy of acupuncture,

without piercing the skin.

The Stimplus finds acupoints, and then stimulates away the pain

electronically at the touch of a button, without needles.

Acupoints are detected with sound and light. 6 LED indicators on the top of

the unit light up, one by one. The Stimplus also emits a low pitch sound

which rises the closer you are to an acupoint.

Conditions that the Stimplus is particularly useful for include:

Headaches including Migraine, Cluster, Tension and other types of headaches.

Neck pain

Toothache

Stress

All other conditions that are traditionally treated with acupuncture.

*NB These conditions can also be treated using TENS.

Q: Is it easy to use?

A: Yes, extremely easy to use. Step by step instructions are provided with

every machine and if any further advice is needed please contact our after

sales care team.

Q: Is it safe to use with other medication?

A: Yes, and you may be able to stop taking pain killing drugs or at least

reduce your intake.

Q: How long does pain relief last?

A: Some benefit for days after a short treatment, whilst others need to

re-treat their painful area more than once.

Mark E. Armstrong

www.top5plus5.com

Oregon State Chapter Rep

Pancreatitis Association, International

The tens unit to Debs in NZ

> Hi Debs,

>

> I would be very interested in hearing more about your success

> with the Antox regime and specifically the tens unit. I started the

> Antox therapy at the beginning of November and had over four

> totally pain free weeks. My 5th ct-scan in December unexplicably

> set off an acute attack, yet within 4 days of the attack I was

> completely off the pain meds again. I remain so, so I am

> thoroughly convinced that the antoxidant therapy has been

> beneficial for me. I have tried to get others from this group to try

> it, to see if it was possible to see some more success in

> numbers, yet have not heard anymore from anyone about it.

>

> I am thoroughly convinced that it makes a tremendous difference

> in diminishing pain under extreme situations and eliminating

> daily pain, so please tell us more. How long have you been on

> the Antox and how soon did you notice that it was working?

>

> Is the tens unit some kind of device that measures our levels of

> oxidative stress, perhaps? I'm just guessing here, as it is said

> that oxidative stress plays a big role, according to Dr.

> Hayden (one of our chat room guests)......applause, applause,

> to Mark Armstrong for bringing this guest to speak.

>

> I would be very interested to learn more if you have the time to

> share it. Meanwhile, congratulations on finding a therapy which

> has brought you relief and enabled you to be out again in the

> working world with health and pain-free days.

>

> With hope and prayers,

> Heidi in SC

>

> In pancreatitis@y..., " debzdebznz " <colind@x> wrote:

> > Hi Karyn

> > I am in New Zealand and have been a memeber for long time.

> > Debs is my name maybe I can be of assistance here .

> > I have had just about every test ans surgery short of pancreas

> > removal and no clear diagnosis .

> >

> > I was sleeping 18 hours a day and then i doscovered antox

> and a tens

> > unit . I was able to go back to work and live a life I didnt have eg

> > no life

> > Antioxidants have worked for me I am now back in a sales

> position

> > here.

> > heheh when people ask me what my tens unit is I dont feel liek

> > explainign so I say its my GPS unit or stress detector

> > I still get pain but take MSt daily and a whole host of othe rstuff.

> > I guess the point being I was bed ridden before antox and now

> am not

> > quite the contrary i can function well

> >

> >

> > debs from nz

>

>

>

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