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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Alte ative Treatment for Multiple Sclerosis (MS)

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic, complex, and often disabling disease of the central nervous system (CNS) with a variable clinical course. There are two basic forms of MS – relapsing/remitting and progressive. There is significant overlap between these two forms. Patients with MS have inflammation, demyelination, scarring of brain tissue, nerve cell degeneration, and dysfunction resulting from dysfunction of the immune system. Inflammation causing demyelination predomina

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Alte ative Therapies for Glaucoma

Glaucoma is actually a group of eye diseases that are often caused by increased pressure inside the eye. Unless the pressure is controlled, it can cause damage to the optic nerve and a loss of vision. In the early stages, it’s difficult to determine whether you have glaucoma; it’s virtually symptom-free. As the condition progresses, side vision may begin to fade. If left untreated, the field of vision will continue to narrow and blindness results. Glaucoma is the leading cau

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Alzheimer's Disease and Magnetic Fields

Alzheimer’s disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia. There is no cure. AD worsens as it progresses, and eventually leads to death. Most often, AD is diagnosed in people over 65 years of age, although the less-prevalent early-onset Alzheimer’s can occur much earlier. In 2006, there were 26.6 million sufferers worldwide. AD is predicted to affect 1 in 85 people globally by 2050. The key here is that there is no cure. Medical treatments to date have been unsuccessful.

Primary topic: Alzheimer's

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Good vs. Bad EMFs

How do we distinguish between good and bad Electromagnetic Fields (EMFs)? Researchers once thought EMFs, especially very low frequency and extremely low frequency EMFs, were safe because they were of such low strength as compared to other forms of radiation, such as those from a nuclear reactor or X-ray. However, as technology increases and people continue to use more electronic devices, some researchers suspect that EMFs are contributing to a subtle assault on people’s immu

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

PEMF: A Natural Alte ative to Help With Sleep

One of the almost universal phenomena that I see in people using PEMFs, regardless of PEMF system, is that people almost universally describe improvement in sleep. Because of this feedback, I felt it was important to dedicate an update to the subject. Sleep disturbances are very common: from multiple awakenings, problems falling asleep, long waking hours during the night and/or early awakening in the morning. This is not even to take into account sleep disruptions caused by

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders

Insomnia and Sleep Disorders

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Pain Management with PEMFs

Pain management is one of the most common applications for PEMFs. Current conventional medical approaches to pain management often leave much to be desired and involve heavy medications, procedures, surgeries, and physical therapy. Rarely will conventional doctors refer patients to alte ative modalities like acupuncture, massage, or chiropractic therapy, let alone PEMFs. Specialists tend to have tunnel vision. You go to a specialist for a problem and that specialist has a si

Primary topic: Pain Management

Pain Management

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Urinary Incontinence and OAB - Alte ative Treatment

I have been a family physician for more tha 40 years, and have helped hundreds of women with life-limiting and embarrassing incontinence issues. Most of the time, treatment was frustrating and only partially successful. I have always looked for alte ative approaches that were not invasive, surgical or procedural to help with this condition. Even these did not often work successfully. So, the longer I have worked with Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMFs) for a vast range of

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Magnetic Fields and Cancer Treatment

I have never been a proponent of saying that PEMFs alone should be used to treat cancer. The most humbling thing I can say about the treatment of cancer is that there are no perfect solutions. I would also say there is no such thing as a cure. No such thing as a cure Cancer is a chronic illness. Even though you have been declared “cured” by a doctor, usually defined as surviving beyond 5 years after diagnosis, there is almost lifelong vigilance and surveillance to be sure t

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Magnetic Fields (PEMF) and Quitting Smoking

When willpower doesn’t work, smokers who want to quit may have a new tool someday: magnetic brain stimulation. A study of 115 smokers found that 13 sessions of the treatment over three weeks helped some heavy smokers quit for as long as six months. This noninvasive technique, called repeated high-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), sends electric impulses to the brain. It is sometimes used to treat depression. Using noninvasive stimulation can reduce nicotin

Primary topic: Smoking - How to Quit Smoking or Stop Smoking

Smoking - How to Quit Smoking or Stop Smoking

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Environmental Pollution and Pain Medications

I was struck by a recent article in Integrative Medicine regarding the incredible environmental risks we are creating with the huge volume of pharmaceuticals being used to manage pain. Consider that, according to the Institute of Medicine, there are probably close to 110 millio Americans with chronic pain. The cost to our country of this form of pain management is between $400 and $600 billion per year. This use of pain medications for chronic pain does not even take into acc

Primary topic: Pain Management

Pain Management

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Alte ative Therapies for Managing Diabetes

First of all let me say that after 44 years of medical practice, one of the most troubling conditions I have ever had to deal with is diabetes. What is Diabetes? Diabetes mellitus (DM), more commonly known simply as diabetes, is a chronic, lifelong disease that causes high levels of sugar in the blood. Diabetes affects more tha 20 millio Americans, and over 40 millio Americans are pre-diabetic, which often develops before Type II diabetes. It is a continually growing problem

Primary topic: Diabetes

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

New to magnetic fields? Start here

All energy is electromagnetic in nature, and nothing happens in the body without an electromagnetic exchange between cells. We are all familiar with the electrocardiogram (EKG) and electroencephalograph (EEG) tests, which measure the electromagnetic activity of the heart and brain, respectively. When electromagnetic activity ceases, life ceases. Electromagnetic energy controls our chemistry. Disruption of this energy in cells causes impaired cell metabolism, and if our cells

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Faster Recovery from Joint Replacement or Implanted Prosthetic Surgery

The last 20-30 years have witnessed a marked increase in total joint replacement procedures with excellent results. Total or partial hip and knee replacements are the most common, with more tha 1 millio Americans having one of these procedures each year. The main complication is aseptic (noninfectious) loosening, and is the cause of more tha 70% of hip revisions and more tha 40% of knee revisions. Cementless hip replacement will fail in as many as 25% of young patients after

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukFeb 26, 20191 topic

Obesity and PEMFs

Obesity and diabetes have become a worldwide health problem in both males and females and across most age groups. People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including: All causes of death (mortality) Hypertension (high blood pressure) High lipid levelsr Type 2 diabetesr Coronary heart diseaser Stroker Gallbladder diseaser Osteoarthritisr Sleep apnear Some cancersr Low quality

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Combating Osteoporosis and Osteopenia

A treatment discussion about osteoporosis or osteopenia is not complete without considering electromagnetic stimulation of the bones. While nutrition, exercise, hormone balancing, and supplements are critical to adequate bone formation (particularly post-menopause), they are often not enough. There are many circumstances where these approaches are inadequate or not possible; even when these methods are suitable, adding electromagnetic stimulation enhances the potential benefi

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Prostate Hyperplasia or Enlarged Prostate (BPH)

Prostate hyperplasia, also known as benign prostate hyperplasia (BPH), is a fairly common problem for men. It can lead to urinary obstruction, often considered a medical emergency, if severe enough. Biopsy prove BPH increases from 8 percent in men aged 31-40, to 40-50 percent in men aged 51 to 60, to over 80 percent in men older than age 80. Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a result of urogenital aging. Recent studies suggest that an age-related impairment of the blood s

Primary topic: Men's Issues

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Anti-Aging and Cellular Injury

At the cellular level, aging is a process of declining capacity for repair of cell injury. With aging there is cumulative, un-repaired or poorly-repaired natural or unnatural cell injury. This is “death by a 1000 cuts.” Cell injury results when • cells can no longer adapt to stress, • have unrecoverable exposure to damaging agents or • suffer from intrinsic abnormalities, whether genetic or nutrient-based. Cell injury can progress from milder, reversible states to more seve

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

EMF Effects on Melatonin Production

Healthy young and middle-aged adults generally secrete about 5 to 25 micrograms of melatonin each night. This amount tends to decline with age, and this decline is possibly linked with an age-related rise in sleep difficulties. What is Melatonin, Really? Melatonin is sometimes described as the sleep hormone, but this is not correct. It is not geared to the sleep cycle, although it may help you fall and stay asleep. It is produced in the dark, regardless of whether or not the

Primary topic: Insomnia and Sleep Disorders

Insomnia and Sleep Disorders

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Osteoarthritis Prevention and Recovery

Osteoarthritis (OA) affects about 40 million people in the USA. In this post, we discuss what causes OA, what traditional therapies are missing, and explore hugely promising new research that shows the far-reaching benefits of PEMFs for OA. OA Development Joints are complex structures including muscle, ligaments, and tendons, as well as blood, nerve and lymphatic supply. Joint cartilage is a connective tissue that is not able to repair itself because it does not have a good

Primary topic: Arthritis Treatment

Arthritis Treatment

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By Dr. William PawlukFeb 25, 20191 topic

Adenosine & PEMFs

PEMFS, THE “GUARDIAN ANGEL” ADENOSINE AND INFLAMMATION A critical consideration for selecting and applying pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy is the strength of the magnetic field needed to affect the tissue being treated. For the most effective results, the individual seeking to do PEMF therapy needs to determine three factors: The goal magnetic field intensity.The length of treatmentr The number of sessions needed for the target tissue to be treated. There are no

Primary topic: Aging and Longevity

Aging and Longevity

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 1, 20201 topic

Treat Anxiety and Depression with PEMF Therapy

In the US, according to recent statistics, more tha 20% of people will experience depression at some point throughout their life, and 31% of adults will develop some kind of anxiety disorder, whether mild or severe. Both anxiety and depression can be debilitating, impacting ability to work as well as overall quality of life. Conventional treatments don’t always work long term, which is why more and more people are turning to PEMF therapy for depression. When using convention

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 1, 20201 topic

Choosing the PEMF Device That’s Right for YOU

Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy has been demonstrated to be an effective treatment for myriad health conditions, including chronic diseases, acute injury, and chronic pain. There’s a lot of good reasons to explore investing in a PEMF machine of your own. But how do you determine the best PEMF device for your needs? There are a wide range of PEMF devices for sale, and the abundance of choices can make the decision confusing and overwhelming. What are the most impo

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 1, 20201 topic

A Beginner’s Guide to Magnetic Fields and PEMFs

If you’ve just started researching the healing power of magnetic fields, it can be quite confusing to sort out all the information. This article will break the topic down into an easy to understand introduction to magnetic fields, pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy, and the therapeutic benefits that can be gained through the use of PEMFs. First things first – what are magnetic fields? The simple definition of a magnetic field is the space around a magnet that conta

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Treating Lyme with Energy Medicine

Lyme disease is caused by the transmission of bacteria and viruses by the deer tick. Tick borne diseases are found throughout the world. The bacteria infection caused by the tick bite in the case of Lyme disease is a corkscrew type organism, called a spirochete. These are very hardy and reproduce very rapidly. Lyme disease infection, called borreliosis, is a major health challenge. Is very tiny and is often hard to see and is frequently not seen before infection sets in. A c

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Breast Cancer and PEMF Therapy

Since many anticancer therapies are very general in their action of killing cancer cells and have dramatic side effects, different, effective, yet less toxic, approaches to treating cancers are necessary. I previously reported on a study that looked at the use of pulsed electric fields on breast cancer in mice. Electric fields have both an electric and magnetic aspect to them. Very short pulse length pulsed electric fields, which don’t create heating to destroy tissue, were

Primary topic: Women's Issues

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Restoring Alkalinity Balance in the Body

Many people are preoccupied with the idea of alkalinizing the body; there are many books on the subject. Unfortunately, a good part of the time this concept is way oversimplified. Maintaining Neutrality The pH of our blood is maintained in a very tight range – neutral, which is slightly more alkaline than pure water. If the pH falls below the optimal range, the result is acidosis. If the pH rises above the optimal range, the result is alkalosis. Though very different, both

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Static Magnets vs. Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields (PEMF)

The use of magnets and magnetic fields as they relate to healing has long been studied. Magnetic bracelets and necklaces, mattresses and shoe inserts are both widely available and widely used. Cleopatra herself was reported to have slept on a lodestone, or magnetized rock. Understanding the difference between static magnets and pulsed electromagnetic fields—and there is a place for both—is paramount to using the therapies effectively. Static vs. Pulsed Magnetic Fields If you

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Magnetic Acupuncture

Pain relief is a very frustrating goal of both individuals and physicians. More tha 100 millio Americans suffer from chronic pain. There are many health disciplines devoted to helping people with their pain problems. Every approach has its merits, but it is rare for any single approach to be a cure. Pain becomes chronic only because there are no satisfactory curative treatments. Relief is often obtained, but usually only temporarily. Sometimes there is a permanent reduction i

Primary topic: Acupuncture

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Basic Actions of PEMFs in the Body

Increased Circulation One of the most basic functions magnetic fields have in the body is to increase circulation. When a cell (such as a red blood cell) is injured or ill, it does not hold its ideal charge. This causes red cells to “stick” together, making circulation slow. When a magnetic field passes through the red cell, the membrane becomes properly charged, allowing the cell to repel itself and keep itself separate from other red cells, thereby increasing circulation.

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Introduction to Pulsed Electromagnetic Fields

All energy is electromagnetic in nature, and nothing happens in the body without an electromagnetic exchange between cells. We are all familiar with the electrocardiogram (EKG) and electroencephalograph (EEG) tests, which measure the electromagnetic activity of the heart and brain, respectively. When electromagnetic activity ceases, life ceases. Electromagnetic energy controls our chemistry. Disruption of this energy in cells causes impaired cell metabolism, and if our cells

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Drug-Free Treatment for Depression and Anxiety

Problems with Current Therapies Depression is very common, with a lifetime rate of over 20% in the USA. It is estimated to be the leading cause of disability in developed countries worldwide by the World Health Organization. In depressed patients who do see improvement with treatment, relapse rates are 37-70% in the first year. Many are treatment-resistant, that is, falling to improve after 3 or more treatment trials. There are very few effective options left for these treatm

Primary topic: Depression

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Magnetic Fields (PEMF) and Blood Viscosity

PEMFs and Circulation Virtually all PEMFs, and even static magnets, improve circulation through at least 7 mechanisms. -through dilation of blood vessels -reduction of edema, which constrains circulation -reduction of platelet adhesiveness -reduction of fibrinogen and improvement of fibrinolysis -some evidence that most PEMFs will also change the pliability of red blood cells, allowing them to move through capillaries more easily -reduction of inflammation -apparent effect o

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukAug 30, 20181 topic

Progressive Treatment for Concussion and TBI

Background Traumatic brain injury (TBI) – or concussion – is a complex clinical phenomenon. The classic designations of mild, moderate, or severe TBI are based on the acute clinical presentation and do not necessarily predict the long-term outcome. Moreover, the long-held assumption that the mild forms of this condition recover rapidly and without consequence is not supported by more recent science. TBI leads to neurophysiological changes, changes in cell polarity, and prema

Primary topic: Holistic Health

Holistic Health

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By Dr. William PawlukApr 8, 20191 topic

PEMFS FOR BACK PAIN

Back pain is so common that you’ve probably experienced it for yourself – or you will at some point in your life, since over 85% of adults do. In fact, back pain is the second most common pain ailment – only headaches occur more often. Back pain, like any pain, is a communication that something isn’t quite right. You need to feel pain in certain situations, to alert you to problems that may become more severe if left untreated. But back pain, particularly when it becomes chr

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukFeb 25, 20191 topic

Your painkillers could be killing you

Americans are taking massive amounts of painkillers. The federal government is very conce ed about the level of abuse and wants to take steps to reduce this dependence. WHY ARE AMERICANS TAKING SO MANY PAINKILLERS? The prevalence of chronic pain in the United States has been estimated to be upwards of 100 million people. This spans all age groups, races and genders. The common medical approaches to managing pain, including primarily medications (which we often call drugs),

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukFeb 26, 20191 topic

Obesity and PEMFs

Obesity and diabetes have become a worldwide health problem in both males and females and across most age groups. People who are obese, compared to those with a normal or healthy weight, are at increased risk for many serious diseases and health conditions, including: All causes of death (mortality) Hypertension (high blood pressure) High lipid levelsr Type 2 diabetesr Coronary heart diseaser Stroker Gallbladder diseaser Osteoarthritisr Sleep apnear Some cancersr Low quality

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukDec 3, 20181 topic

Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (CTS) and Magnetic Therapy

I have a personal relationship with CTS. And, I’m not alone. It affects one out of ten people during their lifetime and is the most common form of nerve compression. My first personal encounter with CTS was helping my father deal with it. He developed it severely in both wrists at age 82 building a deck, using power tools and hammering for about a week. After returning home to Canada, he had a nerve conduction study to prove it and was placed on a waiting list for elective s

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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By Dr. William PawlukNov 30, 20181 topic

The first essential steps to selecting a PEMF system

If you are considering getting a PEMF system for your health, the number of choices can be overwhelming. So, what are some of the most important considerations to make the right choice? Since getting a PEMF system is an investment in your present and future health, it’s important to consider not only what is motivating you or other household members now but also having some idea of what you may need in the future. In this situation, because a PEMF system is an investment tha

Primary topic: Alternative Medicine

Alternative Medicine

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