Re: TENS machines / Alpha Stim? - Dean (or anyone)

[Guest guest]

> Hi Dean,

>

> Do you have knowledge/experience with TENS machines? I have tried

> something called Alpha-Stim several times and found it sometimes

> helps with anxiety. Also supposed to be good for insomnia and pain.

Hi ,

I don't know of other applications for TENS other than musculoskeletal (and

additions on occasion, as far as I remember it increases endorphins which

can do a lot of nice things). We attach them to acupuncture needles

sometimes to get a better effect.

> The Alpha-Stim is pretty expensive, though insurance may cover it.

> I don't know if cheaper TENS machines can be used for anxiety,

> as I have not researched this yet.

> I guess you will be more familiar with use of TENS for musculoskeletal

> issues, but if you have knowledge of use for anxiety/insomnia, I

> would be interested to hear about it. My main concern about them is

> whether they could cause paradoxical reactions. If you know any

> other potential problems, would be interested to hear about that as

> well.

Sorry, I can't help you. I have often wondered about the effect of passing

current through a mercury poisoned body. Metal coducts electricity.

Nobody has ever been able to answer despite asking the question many times.

There is a lot unknown about bioelectronics - one of the medicines of the

future.

Dean