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Tue Jun 18, 2013 9:05 am  |
Hi guys- I've been searching for the 2 studies mentioned below by Emil Y. Chi, PHD, University of Washington. One was done in 1999 and the other
2003. If anyone has a link that they can post or PM me I would appreciate it. Thanks
Emil Y. Chi, PhD, director of the University of Washington’s department of pathology, performed clinical studies using micro-current equipment. He notes, “The fact that this technology works in harmony with the body is evident. Examination of skin tissue treated with micro-current showed a 45% increase in the number of elastin fibres in the dermis, and the length of the fibres on average doubled. The collagen thickness in connective tissue increased 10%, and the number of blood vessels increased by 35%. The application of micro-current to skin and tissue produced a firmer and tighter feeling on the skin surface.” Many of the studies detailing the massive increase in speed regarding wound healing refer to the ATP as one of the attributing factors. The other attributing factor is an increase in blood circulation. Blood circulation has everything to do with the function, condition, colour and overall health of the skin, as well as underlying tissue. Chi’s 2003 study performed at the University of Washington further notes a 35% increase in blood circulation in tissue treated with micro-current. In terms of product penetration, micro-current offers specific iontophoresis that allows superior penetration of products into the skin. The idea that electrical current emits from one probe and returns to the other allows specific focus of product penetration, versus traditional methods that send incredibly high electrical currents unnecessarily through out the body to achieve a simple task. Profound results can be achieved by products through iontophoresis.
Lymphatic drainage is a very over looked treatment in esthetics, although it has been gaining momentum in recent years. Clinical studies performed using micro-current at Hong Kong’s Tuen Muen Hospital in 1988 indicated that lymphatic drainage was increased by 28% on post-cancer patients suffering from lymphodema.
Chi’s 1999 study also proved that the redness, irritation and inflammation of surgically traumatised tissue could be decreased significantly when treated with micro-current. Related to this, the build up of hardened collagen that makes up scar tissue was noted to be three to five times less in tissue treated without micro-current. Further studies also indicated an amazing dispersion of existing scar tissue when treated with micro-current. This indicated that in the realm of plastic surgery, you can see the obvious place for micro-current technology. By administering a series of treatments before surgery, muscle and tissue condition is maximised, inclusive of an excessive storage of ATP.
The information above is from Professional Beauty September 2004 by David Suzuki. It tried to do a link but could not get it to work. |
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Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:09 pm |
| Mars wrote: |
Hi, Everyone, I may be a natural worrier, but I am concerned about potential negative effects of mc usage on the body/face with long term use. You know how there has been press in recent years about a link between cell phone usage and brain cancer.  I've heard it's nonsense and I've heard there really is a connection. ???
I bought a mc machine, not Pico, and I'm beginning to get nervous about it. As I said, I am one who worries. What are your thought? Thank you! |
Mars, there is a great deal of evidence linking cell phone use to cancer. The reason for this is EMF's are high frequency and are considered radioactive or "dirty electricity". The side effects of EMF's in our environment can run the gamut from hormonal disturbances to chronic fatigue and yes even cancer. Microcurrent is not considered an EMF. In fact, it is a treatment that works with the body's energy to improve health, much like, acunpuncture,bodywork, breath therapy,and yoga. See the attached article from Mercola.com - its very interesting. Best, Aprile
http://products.mercola.com/klinghardt-dvd/ |
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Tue Jun 25, 2013 6:39 pm |
I just wanted to point out that not all mc are created equal and not all of them are beneficial to one's health. The one I am aware of that had been tested and proved to be beneficial is Arasys.
Also, anywhere there is electrical current there is also EMF, so for people concerned about health issues and believing in energy medicine there are various remediations to resolve that. Cell Phones danger is not just in exposure to EMF but also to certain frequency waves (used by it to communicate to cell tower), which are considered very dangerous to one' health by many naturopatic practitioners while the scientific community seems to be divided.
Similar logic applies to microwaves (I chose not to have one despite the convenience it offers).
Also, I have not read any safety info about using MC on a daily basis and it's long term effects on muscle fibers and elastin/collagen.
Normally for medicinal purposes the treatments need to be spaced out and be done no more then 3 per week.
So many questions...
HTH |
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