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Peer-reviewed abstract on the effects
of magnetics on physical ailments
The impact of treatment with magnetic fields on a variety of
physical ailments are presented in the following descriptions of recent
studies, published in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Multiple Sclerosis
This article reports on the case of a 55-year-old female
chronic progressive multiple sclerosis patient who received a single external
application of low magnetic fields (7.5-picotesla; 5-Hz frequency) which lasted
20 minutes. The treatment quickly led to improvements in a variety of areas,
including fatigue, sleep, vision, bladder function, movement and speech
problems, and mood.
R. Sandyk,
"Rapid Normalization of Visual Evoked Potentials picoTesla Range Magnetic
Fields in Chronic Progressive Multiple Sclerosis," International Journal
of Neurosci, 77(3-4), August 1994, p. 243-259.
This study reports on four cases of
multiple sclerosis who experienced improvements in visuospatial and visuomotor
functions following treatment with external application of low magnetic fields.
R. Sandyk,
"Further Observations on the Effects of External picoTesla Range Magnetic
Fields on Visual Memory and Visuospatial Functions in Multiple Sclerosis,"
International Journal of Neurosc, 77(3-4), August 1994, 203-27
This article reports on the case of a
50-year-old female chronic progressive multiple sclerosis patient who received
a single external application of low magnetic fields who experienced
significant improvements following the treatment.
R. Sandyk,
"Successful Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis with Magnetic Fields,"
International Journal Neurosci, 66(3-4), October 1992, p. 237-250.
This article reports on the cases of three patients
suffering from long-time symptoms of multiple sclerosis who received treatment
with extra cerebral pulsed electromagnetic fields over a period of between 6
and 18 months. Results showed all three patients experienced significant
improvements in cognitive functions.
R. Sandyk,
"Progressive Cognitive Improvement in Multiple Sclerosis from Treatment
with Electromagnetic Fields,"International Journal of Neurosci, 89(1-2), January 1997, p. 39-51.
This is a report on the cases of two
chronic multiple sclerosis patients exhibiting severe speech problems. Symptoms
were completely resolved following 3-4 weeks of treatment with pulsed
electromagnetic fields.
R. Sandyk,
"Resolution of Dysarthria in Multiple Sclerosis Treatment with Weak
Electromagnetic Fields," International Journal
of Neurosci, 83(1-2), November
1995, p. 81-92.
This article reports on the cases of
three multiple sclerosis patients suffering from alexia (lack of understanding
of written words) who experienced a reversal of the alexia following the start
of pico tesla-range electromagnetic field treatment.
R. Sandyk,
"Reversal of Alexia in Multiple Sclerosis Weak Electromagnetic
Fields," International Journal of Neurosci,83(1-2), November 1995, p. 69-79.
This article reports on the case of a middle-aged disabled
female patient with a 19-year history of chronic relapsing-remitting multiple
sclerosis. Within one day of receiving experimental treatment with picotesla
electromagnetic fields, the patient exhibited improvements in her condition.
The patient continued with 1-2 treatments per week over a period of 32 months.
During this time, significant improvements were seen with respect to a range of
physical symptoms, as well as cognitive functions.
R. Sandyk,
"Long Term Beneficial Effects of Weak Electromagnetic Fields in Multiple
Sclerosis," International Journal of Neurosci, 83(1-2), November 1995, p.
45-57.
The cases of three female multiple sclerosis patients
exhibiting suicidal behavior are discussed in this article. Treatment with
pulsed pico tesla-level electromagnetic fields resolved the suicidal behavior
in all three patients, an improvement that was
maintained over a follow-up period of 3.5 years.
R. Sandyk,
"Suicidal Behavior is Attenuated in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Treatment with Electromagnetic Fields," International Journal of Neurosci,
87(1-2), October 1996, p. 5-15.
This article reports on the case of a
36-year-old man severely disabled with partial paralysis and lack of coordination.
Three treatment sessions per week with pulsed electromagnetic fields over a
period of one year led to a range of improvements, including improvements in
gait, balance, bowel and bladder functions, vision, mood, and sleep. No
progression of symptoms associated with multiple sclerosis was seen throughout
the course of EMF treatment.
R. Sandyk,
"Treatment with Electromagnetic Field Alters the Clinical Course of
Chronic Progressive Multiple Sclerosis--ACase Report," International
Journal of Neurosci, 88(1-2),November 1996, p. 75-82.
This article reports on the cases of
two multiple sclerosis patients suffering from chronic ataxia who performed
poorly on human figure drawing tests administered to measure body image
perception. Treatment with extracerebral applications of picotesla flux
electromagnetic fields led to improvements in gait and balance as well as a
normalization in body image perception as seen on a repeat of the same test
each patient.
R. Sandyk,
"Effect of Weak Electromagnetic Fields on Body Image Perception in
Patients with Multiple Sclerosis, " International Journal of Neurosci,
86(1-2), July 1996, p. 79-85.
This article reports on the case of a
51-year-old female patient with remitting-progressive multiple sclerosis who
experienced a successful reduction in carbohydrate craving believed to be
associated with the exacerbation of her condition following treatment with a
series of extra cranial AC pulsed applications of pico tesla flux intensity
electromagnetic fields.
R. Sandyk,
"Treatment with Weak Electromagnetic Fields Attenuates Carbohydrate
Craving in a Patients with Multiple Sclerosis," International Journal of
Neurosci, 86(1-2), July 1996, p. 67-77.
This article reports on the cases of three multiple
sclerosis patients suffering from a chronic progressive course of the disease
who experienced a reduction in tremors following treatment with brief external
applications of pulsed EMFs of 7.5pT intensity.
R. Sandyk
& L.C. Dann, "Weak Electromagnetic Fields Attenuate Tremor in Multiple
Sclerosis," International Journal of Neurosci,
79(3-4), December 1994, p.
199-212.
This article reports on the cases of
three female chronic multiple sclerosis patients who experienced a reversal of
cognitive deficits following treatment with brief external applications of
alternating pulsed electromagnetic fields in the picotesla range of intensity.
R. Sandyk,
Reversal of Visuospatial Hemi-inattention in Patients with Chronic Progressive
Multiple Sclerosis Treatmentwith Weak Electromagnetic Fields,"
International Journal of Neurosci, 79(3-4),December 1994, p. 169-184.
This article reports on the cases of three female multiple
sclerosis patients with poor word fluency who experienced a 100percent increase
in word output following 4-5 sessions of treatment with external applications
of extremely weak electromagnetic fields in the pico tesla range of intensity.
R. Sandyk,
Improvement in Word-fluency Performance in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis
Electromagnetic Fields," International
Journal Neurosci, 79(1-2), November
1994, p.75-90.
This article reports on the case of a
58-year-old male multiple sclerosis patient with a 37-year history of the
disease. Treatment with external application of magnetic fields in the pico
tesla range led to a speedy improvement of neurological symptoms in the areas
of walking, balance, sensory symptoms, and bladder function. Improvements in
numerous cognitive functions were seen within 24 hours of treatment as well.
R. Sandyk & R.P. Iacono,
"Improvement PicoTesla Range Magnetic Fields of Perceptual-motor
Performance and Visual Memory in a Patient with Chronic Progressive Multiple
Sclerosis," International Journal of Neurosci, 78(1-2), September 1994, p. 53-66.
This article reports on the case of a 36-year-old multiple sclerosis
patient who experienced immediate improvements in visuoperceptive functions
following treatment with external application of pico tesla-range magnetic
fields.
R. Sandyk
& R.P. Iacono, "Multiple Sclerosis: Improvement of Visuoperceptive
Functions PicoTesla Range Magnetic Fields," International Journal of
Neurosci, 74(1-4), January-February 1994, p. 177-189.
This article reports on the cases of
three multiple sclerosis patients suffering from falls due to rapid
deterioration in balance and triggered distracting external auditory stimuli.
Treatment with a series of extra cranially applied, low-frequency
picotesla-range intensity electromagnetic fields quickly resolved such symptoms
associated with a loss of balance.
R. Sandyk,
"Application of Weak Electromagnetic Fields Facilitates Sensory-motor
Integration in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis," International Journal of
Neurosci, 85(1-2), March 1996, p. 101-110.
This article reports on the cases of
three multiple sclerosis patients experiencing continuous and debilitating
daily fatigue over the course of several years. Treatment with extracranially
applied picotesla flux electromagnetic fields dramatically improved symptoms of
fatigue in all three patients.
R. Sandyk,
Treatment with Weak Electromagnetic Fields Improves Fatigue Associated with
Multiple Sclerosis,International Journal of Neurosci, 84(1-4), February 1996, p. 177-186.
This article reports on the cases of two female patients
with chronic progressive-stage multiple sclerosis who suffered from regular
worsening of their symptoms starting approximately a week prior to menstruation
and abating at menstruation onset. Such symptoms were resolved in both patients
two months following the start of treatment with the extracranial application
of weak electromagnetic fields.
R. Sandyk,
Premenstrual Exacerbation of Symptoms in Multiple Sclerosis is Attenuated
Treatment with WeakElectromagnetic Fields, International Journal of Neurosci,
83(3-4),December 1995, p. 187-198.
This article reports on the case of a 64-year-old female
patient with a 22-year history of chronic progressive multiple sclerosis. Two
30-minute treatments with low-level electromagnetic fields produced a marked
improvement in a variety of symptoms.
R. Sandyk R.P.
Iacono, Resolution of Longstanding Symptoms of Multiple Sclerosis Application
of PicoTesla Range Magnetic Fields, International Journal of Neurosci, 70(3-4),
June 1993, p. 255-269.
Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled study found
that pulsed electromagnetic fields administered daily over a period of 15 days
proved to be an effective treatment in reducing spasticity and incontinence
associated with multiple sclerosis.
A. Guseo,
Double-Blind Treatments with Pulsating Electromagnetic Field in Multiple
Sclerosis, Hungarian Symposium onMagnetotherapy, 2nd Symposium,May 16-17, 1987,
Szekesfehervar, Hungary, p. 85-89.
Results of this double-blind, placebo-controlled study
indicated that pulsed electromagnetic fields administered daily over a period
of 15 days is a generally effective treatment in reducing symptoms associated
with multiple sclerosis, with the most positive improvements involving the
alleviation of spasticity and pain.
A. Guseo,
Pulsing Electromagnetic Field Therapy of Multiple Sclerosis the Gyuling-Bordacs
Device: Double-Blind, Cross-Over and Open Studies, Journal of Bioelectr., 6(1),
1987, p. 23-35.
Results of this double-blind,
placebo-controlled study indicated that exposure to magnetic fields produced
beneficial clinical effects in patients suffering from cerebral paralysis and
in patients with multiple sclerosis.
A. Sieron, The Variable Magnetic Fields in the Complex
Treatment of Neurological Diseases, European Bioelectromagnetics Association,
3rd International Congress, 29
February -3 March 1996, Nancy, France.
Muscle Injury
This study examined the effects of
pulsed electromagnetic fields on recovery following muscle injury in rats.
Results showed that both pulsed and constant magnetic fields were equally
effective, with the constant field being more intense.
I.E. Detlav,
The Influence of Constant and Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields on Oxidation
Processes in Muscle, in I.E. Detlav, (ed.), Electromagnetic Therapy of Injuries
and Diseases of the Support-Motor Apparatus. International Collection of
Papers, Riga , Latvia : Riga Medical Institute, 1987, p. 12-16.
This study examined the effects of pulsed electromagnetic
fields (Gyuling-Bordacs device) in patients suffering from peripheral muscle
paralysis. Treatment consisted of 20-minute exposures (2-50 Hz, 70 G). Results
showed 50-Hz pulsed electromagnetic fields to be the most effective level of
treatment and that such therapy enhanced muscle irritability in peripheral
paralysis patients as well as in healthy controls.
L. Mecseki, The Study of the Efficacy of Magnetotherapy in Peripheral Paralysis, Hungarian Symposium onMagnetotherapy, 2nd Symposium, 16-17,May 1987, Szekesfehervar, Hungary, p. 149-158.
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