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Electro Acupuncture Works for Pain Management – So How Do I Choose The Right Device?
Electro Acupuncture has increasingly been talked about as a wonderful home-based pain management tool. What options are available to pain sufferers and how should they choose the one most suitable for them?
Electro Acupuncture is defined as a system whereby a minimal electric current is sent to meridian points in the body, either with or without needles. Acupuncturists often use needles inserted into the skin, with electrodes connecting a number of the needles to a small low voltage source of electrical current. However, this is not a home remedy and therefore will not be discussed here. The home-use electro-acupuncture devices include Acupen, Acupuncture Pen, TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation), and Aculife.
The Acupen or Acupuncture Pen is a pen-like device that has an acupuncture point locater function. The Acupen measures electrical resistance of the skin on the hand, allowing acupoints to be identified as you pass the device over them. It may be applied directly to areas of discomfort or to acupuncture points that correspond to soreness or discomfort in the body. It emits an electrical current which stimulates acupuncture points and it is claimed that it can unblock meridians and reduce pain. It is commonly used for soothing stress and relaxing before going to sleep. Small and portable, it is easy to use.
TENS machines deliver small electrical pulses to the body via electrodes placed on the skin. The device is connected by wires to sticky pad electrodes, which are placed directly on the skin in the area of the pain. This allows a small, low-intensity electric charge to be passed across the area. TENS machines are mainly used to help reduce pain from problems in muscles, joints and nerves. It is said to be less successful in treating abdominal, chest or head pain. TENS is often used for 15 to 20 minutes, several times a day, while the pain persists. About the size of a mobile phone, it is easy to use except for older people, who may have difficulty applying it to hard-to-reach sore spots.
Aculife is a little bit different to the other devices. It is the only one that allows a user to clearly identify an underlying medical condition by running a probe over the hand. It is supplied with a hand map that indicates more than 100 acupoints, and the underlying ailments they relate to. You can get a clear indication of what is wrong with you, and then choose to visit your doctor to inform him about the problem if it appears serious. Many people use it as an early warning system.
Unlike the Acupen or TENS, Aculife is used for treatment entirely on your hand and it is unnecessary to apply it to hard-to reach areas. Also, it magnetizes the electronic pulses that are transmitted through your body and it is claimed that this improves the healing process. Aculife may be used for both external and internal problems, including head aches and gastric problems, along with all of the traditional areas regularly treated by acupuncture. It is small and portable just like the other devices.
Prices of each of the products vary. The one that is best for you will depend on your budget and the level of sophistication you require.
All of these products work well to manage pain to some degree. Even though clinical evidence of their effectiveness is not well documented, tens of thousands of people swear by them. If you have a chronic or persistent pain problem, it is definitely worth your while choosing one of them to help manage your pain. All of them are perfectly safe and can be used in conjunction with other treatments.
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Magnets are not a new form of therapy; Chinese practitioners have been using them for nearly 2,000 years. Fortunately today many modern therapists are turning to the ancient, proven methods of treating a number of maladies in a manner that produces little, if any side effects, and companies such as Aculife offer home magnetic wave therapy devices that make it easy for consumers to benefit.
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