Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy: The BEMER

Below I have included abstracts of two recent studies that report PEMF (Pulsed Electromagnet Field) therapy offers relief for both movement disorders and tremors.

I have personally used the BEMER (the gold standard of PEMF therapies and the only FDA approved device) for several years now with marvelous results. With aging, tiny passage ways through which blood circulates – known as capillaries –  narrow and eventually shut down as circulation conduits. Seventy-five percent of the circulation throughout the body is delivered by the capillaries, not arteries or veins. The BEMER opens up circulation passageways throughout the body.

What are the benefits of this? First, essential nutrients are delivered to the cells.  Second, waste that accumulates in the cells is removed. In short, the body begins to function more effectively and efficiently.

For more information about the BEMER visit:
https://robert-rodgers.bemergroup.com/en_US/human-line/home

Below are listed abstracts of the two recent PEMF studies. This first reports on the benefits of PEMF for movement disorders. The second reports on benefits for tremors.

Movement Disorders

PLoS One. 2021 Apr 28;16(4):e0248800. Long-term treatment with transcranial pulsed electromagnetic fields improves movement speed and elevates cerebrospinal erythropoietin in Parkinson’s disease. Bente Rona Jensen, Anne Sofie Bøgh Malling, Sissel Ida Schmidt, Morten Meyer, Bo Mohr Morberg, Lene Wermuth

Abstract

Background: Parkinson’s disease is characterized by motor dysfunctions including bradykinesia. In a recent study, eight weeks of daily transcranial stimulation with bipolar pulsed electromagnetic fields improved functional rate of force development and decreased inter-hand tremor coherence in patients with mild Parkinson’s disease.

Objective: To investigate the effect of long-term treatment with transcranial bipolar pulsed electromagnetic fields on motor performance in terms of movement speed and on neurotrophic and angiogenic factors.

Methods: Patients diagnosed with idiopathic Parkinson’s disease had either daily 30-min treatment with bipolar (±50 V) transcranial pulsed electromagnetic stimulation (squared pulses, 3ms duration) for three eight-week periods separated by one-week pauses (T-PEMF group) (n = 16) or were included in a PD-control group (n = 8). Movement speed was assessed in a six-cycle sit-to-stand task performed on a force plate. Cerebrospinal fluid and venous blood were collected and analyzed for erythropoietin and vascular endothelial growth factor.

Results: Major significant improvement of movement speed compared to the natural development of the disease was found (p = 0.001). Thus, task completion time decreased gradually during the treatment period from 10.10s to 8.23s (p<0.001). The untreated PD-control group did not change (p = 0.458). The treated group did not differ statistically from that of a healthy age matched reference group at completion of treatment. Erythropoietin concentration in the cerebrospinal fluid also increased significantly in the treated group (p = 0.012).

Conclusion: Long-term treatment with transcranial bipolar pulsed electromagnetic fields increased movement speed markedly and elevated erythropoietin levels. We hypothesize that treatment with transcranial bipolar pulsed electromagnetic fields improved functional performance by increasing dopamine levels in the brain, possibly through erythropoietin induced neural repair and/or protection of dopaminergic neurons.

Tremors

Neurol Sci. 2023 Feb;44(2):461-470.Physical therapy interventions for the management of hand tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review. Mostafa Shahien, Abdelrahman Elaraby, Mohamed Gamal, Eslam Abdelazim, Basel Abdelazeem, Hazem S Ghaith, Ahmed Negida

Abstract

Background: Several physical therapy modalities have been used to improve hand tremors in patients with Parkinson’s disease (PD). However, little is known about the efficacy of these techniques. Therefore, we conducted this study to synthesize evidence from published studies on the efficacy of physical therapy techniques for hand tremors in PD patients.

Methods: We followed the PRISMA statement and Cochrane handbook guidelines when conducting this study. We conducted an electronic literature search of PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Clinical Trials, Web of Science, Ovid, and Embase, and then we selected clinical trials assessing the efficacy of any physical therapy intervention for hand tremors in patients with PD. Study outcomes were extracted, and evidence was synthesized narratively.

Results: A total of six modalities described in six studies were included in this systematic review. Out of the six interventions, the tremor’s glove and electrical stimulation showed significant improvements in root mean square angular velocity (59% and 43.8%, respectively) and UPDRS tremor score (P < 0.05 for both). Also, eccentric exercises were associated with significant reductions in the mean resting tremor amplitude (P < 0.05). These data were dependent on single studies; therefore, a meta-analysis was not feasible.

Conclusion: Several physical therapy interventions, such as electrical stimulation, exercises, transcranial low voltage pulsed electromagnetic fields, weights, and virtual reality showed promising results in reducing hand tremors. 

J Neuroeng Rehabil . 2019 Jan 31;16(1):19. The effect of 8 weeks of treatment with transcranial pulsed electromagnetic fields on hand tremor and inter-hand coherence in persons with Parkinson’s disease. Anne Sofie Bøgh Malling, Bo Mohr Morberg, Lene Wermuth, Ole Gredal, Per Bech, Bente Rona Jensen

Abstract

Background: Parkinson’s disease (PD) tremor comprises asymmetric rest and postural tremor with unilateral onset. Tremor intensity can be amplified by stress and reduced by attention, and the medical treatment is complex. Mirror movements and unintentional synchronization of bimanual movements, possibly caused by insufficient inhibition of inter-hemispheric crosstalk, have been reported in PD, indicating a lag of lateralization. Potential neuroprotective effects of pulsed electromagnetic fields (PEMF) have been reported in-vitro and in rodents, as have influences of PEMF on human tremor. The aim was to investigate the effect of 8 weeks daily transcranial PEMF treatment (T-PEMF) of persons with PD on rest and postural hand tremor characteristics and on inter-hand coherence.

Methods: Hand accelerations of 50 PD participants with uni- or bilateral tremor participating in a clinical trial were analysed. A rest and postural tremor task performed during serial subtraction was assessed before and after 8 weeks of T-PEMF (30 min/day, 50 Hz, ±50 V, 3 ms squared pulses) or placebo treatment (sham stimulation 30 min/day). Forty matched healthy persons (no treatment) were included as reference. Intensity and inter-hand coherence related measures were extracted.

Results: The T-PEMF treatment decreased the inter-hand coherence in the PD group with unilateral postural tremor. The PD group with unilateral postural tremor was less clinically affected by the disease than the PD group with bilateral postural tremor. However, no differences between T-PEMF and placebo treatment on either intensity related or coherence related measures were found when all persons with PD were included in the analyses. The peak power decreased and the tremor intensity tended to decrease in both treatment groups.

Conclusions: Eight weeks of T-PEMF treatment decreased inter-hand coherence in the PD group with unilateral postural tremor, while no effects of T-PEMF treatment were found for the entire PD group. The unilateral postural tremor group was less clinically affected than the bilateral postural tremor group, suggesting that early treatment initiation may be beneficial. In theory, a reduced inter-hand coherence could result from a neuronal treatment response increasing inter-hemispheric inhibition

Treatments for Tremors

Treatments for Tremors

Several members have asked that I offer my new 2019 Treatments for Tremors course this summer. Here is the announcement you have been waiting for …

A decade of hosting 250 guests on Parkinsons Recovery Radio has made it possible to document a  wide variety of natural treatments for tremors that have proven successful. They fall into a various categories including herbs, certain foods, CBD oil, tinctures, ketone esters, light and sound therapies, energy medicine and many others.

Tame Tremors 
Regular Tuition $128
Starts Saturday, August 3rd
Discount Tuition Available for Members 
$98

It is surprisingly helpful to embrace natural methods that tame tremors. Unchecked they sustain unrelenting stress. When we are unable to reduce the intensity of stress  tremors always get worse. The cycle is endless unless checked. The vicious cycle is familiar to everyone.

  1. Tremors cause reoccurring stress.
  2. Stress inflames the tremors.
  3. Taming tremors helps reverse this vicious cycle.

The challenge for members of the global Parkinsons Recovery audience is that natural treatments for tremors are scattered all over the place, buried in my many thousands of blog posts and replays from 10 years of my many Parkinsons Recovery radio show interviews.

This year I am offering a course that focuses on the therapies that have been most successful for persons experiencing Parkinson’s symptoms.  It organizes, explains and updates the most successful strategies, therapies and treatments that have been reported by persons who themselves experience tremors. Some of the methods have just emerged over the past year. Some have been practiced for centuries. We do not have yet a great deal of evidence on their effectiveness, but early reports are very encouraging. I want everyone to know about these new developments.

Included in the course is a download of my book Treatments for Tremors which is transmitted as a digital download when you register for the class.

You are warmly invited to join me. the six classes convene during three weekends in August: Saturday and Sunday: August 3rd and 4th, Saturday and Sunday, August 10th and 11th and Saturday and Sunday, August 17th and 18th. All classes convene at the same time: 2:00 pm pacific time USA.  Replays and notes are available for all classes.  Visit the page below to register.

Tame Tremors 
Regular Tuition $128
Starts Saturday, August 3rd
Discount Tuition Available for Members 
$98

P.S. This will be the last listing of this course this year.

Robert
Parkinsons Recovery
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com
877-526-4646
robert@parkinsonsrecovery.com

Restless Leg Syndrome, Excessive Shaking and More

Here is a short list of some of the questions I answered in Part IV of my Q&A program today concerning the causes and treatments for symptoms of Parkinson’s disease.

  • How can I go about reducing the dosage of medications I take? They are not working for me.
  • I want to know more about the Aquas.
  • What can I do for Restless Leg Syndrome?
  • What is the best way to control excessive shaking?
  • What about amino acid therapy as a treatment for Parkinson’s symptoms?
  • How can I stop my intercostals from contracting, worsening by 3 am and awakening me at night?
  • What about parasites, worms, and smaller creatures like mold, fungus, staph infections, etc. What role do they play if any?

Additional Parkinsons Recovery Resources 

The second Jump Start to Recovery Course convenes August 1st for 8 consecutive Tuesdays.
2017 Updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
Parkinsons Recovery Memberships: https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/parkinsons-recovery-membership
Treatments for Tremors
Seven Secrets to Healing

Robert
Parkinsons Recovery
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

 

 

Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease: Part III

Here is a short list of questions I answered on the third part of my Q&A’s this week:

  • What are the best techniques to reverse Parkinson’s?
  • Are probiotics and prebiotics helpful?
  • What about juicing to remove heavy metals like lead?
  • How about taking mucuna for tremors?
  • Is there anything that will stop my tremors?
  • Where does one start when deciding to travel down the road to recovery?
  • What about taking lots of supplements to address the symptoms?
  • I am doing all of the therapies that people say will calm tremors but they continue to increase. Can you recommend a tremor treatment that will help?
  • Is  ketogenic diet useful to address Parkinson’s symptoms or are there other diets that are better? I am confused. There are so many opinions out there!

Additional Parkinsons Recovery Resources Discussed During the Program

The second Jump Start to Recovery Course convenes August 1st for 8 consecutive Tuesdays.
2017 Updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
Parkinsons Recovery Memberships: https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/parkinsons-recovery-membership
Treatments for Tremors
Seven Secrets to Healing

Therapies for Parkinsons Disease – Part II

This is the second of a Q&A series where I answer your questions. Some of the questions I will address on this program are:

  • What is cause of tremors?
  • Do most people diagnosed with Parkinson’s have a compromised substantia nigra as revealed by tests or autopsies?
  • Why does vibration therapy help reduce symptoms?
  • What are the best techniques for reducing symptoms?
  • Are probiotics and prebiotics helpful?
  • What about mucuna pruriens as a treatment?
  • Doing everything recommended to calm tremors but they keep getting worse. What is going on?

Click on the arrow below to hear the answers.

Resources mentioned during the Q&A:

The second Jump Start to Recovery Course convenes August 1st for 8 consecutive Tuesdays.
2017 Updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
Parkinsons Recovery Memberships: https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/parkinsons-recovery-membership

Robert
https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com

 

Therapies for Parkinsons Disease – Part I

Q&A With Robert Rodgers PhD

The following are some of the questions submitted by listeners that I answered during my radio program this week.

  • Using a nutritional approach to healing Parkinson’s I now have a healing crisis every 4 days followed by good days.What does this mean?
  • More about LDN for treating symptoms please.
  • What about Mannitol as a treatment for Parkinson’s symptoms?
  • How can I reduce tremors in my left hand and foot and in the upper, inner and left side of my head?
  • When will the 2017 updated Road to Recovery be available?
  • What about amino acid acid therapy as a therapy?

The second Jump Start to Recovery Course convenes August 1st for 8 consecutive Tuesdays.
2017 Updated Road to Recovery from Parkinsons Disease
Parkinsons Recovery Memberships: https://www.parkinsonsrecovery.com/parkinsons-recovery-membership

Robert
877-526-4646
Parkinsons Recovery
Olympia, Washington