I needed an alternative to painkillers and I’d read about a new Alpha-Stim machine. I’m sceptical about any treatment that hasn’t been tested for years, but there was clinical evidence supporting its use in pain relief.
It uses electrical microcurrents delivered through the central nervous system via clips attached to the earlobes to stimulate production of endorphins – natural brain chemicals that have a morphine-like effect – and increase activity of alpha waves, the frequency along which the brain operates to help us relax. Electrodes attached to pads applied to the point of pain also conduct the microcurrent to increase blood flow and oxygen to the area, reducing inflammation. The clips and pads are connected to a small unit you attach to your belt while you go about your usual routine.
This shows how the gentle current is used to treat knee pain using the probes. This probe treatment protocol takes only 2 minutes, sometimes this is enough to reduce pain and may need a few repeats. The ear-clips can reduce pain and help enhance the probe protocol. The ear-clips can also help aid better sleep and leave you feeling calm yet alert.
Microcurrent therapy uses a very small electrical current similar to the current that already exists in your body. This therapy helps increase circulation and helps cells function.
The Alpha-Stim treatment uses a tiny microcurrent and has been used for more than 30 years and by over 10 million people worldwide. It has been proved to be safe by many clinical studies, 23 of these have been randomised (double blind placebo) studies. The Alpha-Stim is FDA cleared for the relief of depression, anxiety, insomnia and pain. It is a class 11a type B medical device. For details of these studies and many case histories see www.stress.org/education/ces-research/.
NHS England has approved the Alpha-Stim.
There is currently a UK research study about the Alpha-Stim being done by Prof R. Morris at the NHS Improving Access to Psychological Interventions (IAPT) service.
The NHS are now using the AID to treat anxiety in the IAPT service at Leicestershire with Nottinghamshire taking it on soon..
Linda is one of the most experienced Alpha-Stim practitioners in the UK. She trains other Alpha-Stim practitioners.
She is skilled in using both the AID and Alpha-Stim M for a variety of different conditions.
Please contact Linda for advice on which device is most suitable for you and how to use the Alpha-Stim, as it is important to learn how to use the Alpha-Stim correctly to get the best results. She hires out devices to give you a chance to try before you buy, plus the advice from her 8 years of experience.
Find out about the special protocols she has written to help those with Fibromyalgia, Pain & Chronic Fatigue.