What Is Alpha-Stim?
Alpha-Stim 100
is a prescription medical device. It is a combined microcurrent electrical
therapy (MET) and cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) device used to treat
pain, anxiety, insomnia and depression. Over 126 research studies on CES have
been done with humans. A peer reviewed published outcome study has shown
improvements in pain in 94% of patients studied. An additional 29 studies were
conducted with experimental animals to ensure safety and efficacy. The relief
from Alpha-Stim is residual and cumulative, resulting in less frequent use. And
while Alpha-Stim works well with other treatment protocols, it is proven
effective as a stand-alone therapy, and does not require any drugs or create
addiction.
How Alpha -Stim Works
An animal’s body is made
up of trillions of cells. Each cell has electrical properties, much like that of
a battery. Alpha-Stim generates a unique, proprietary electrical wave-form that
allows the animal’s cells to operate naturally and bring relief from pain,
anxiety, insomnia or depression. This proprietary waveform moves electrons
throughout the animal’s body and brain at a variety of frequencies, collectively
known as harmonic resonance. Alpha-Stim was introduced in 1981 and has since
provided millions of people around the world relief, even when nothing else has
worked for them. Extensive work with animals – there are 29 published animal
studies – shows positive results with no significant lasting side effects.
What Research Supports Alpha-Stim?
With 55 completed
research studies – and many more underway – there is more research supporting
the efficacy of Alpha-Stim technology than any other medical device and even
more than for most drugs. An important fact about Alpha-Stim research
is that none of it is company-supported. Most of the studies are double blind
placebo controlled and were conducted at major US universities. The US
government has funded two major Alpha-Stim studies. One is a National Cancer
Institute/National Institutes of Health funded study for breast cancer patients
undergoing chemotherapy and the other is a VA study for veterans with spinal
cord injuries based on a successful pilot study A comprehensive, double-blind
equine study was conducted of the stress reduction effects of Alpha-Stim with 8
thoroughbred horses (2 fillies, 3 mares, 3 geldings) at the De Montfort
University Equestrian Centre and Field Station at Caythorpe, Lincolnshire,
United Kingdom. This study concluded that the results are consistent with
beneficial effects using the Alpha-Stim. Effects were seen on the behaviors of
greatest relevance to assessing anxious arousal in the given circumstances,
namely time spent alert and dozing, and a number of other parameters consistent
with relaxation. Specifically, there was no significant increase in any
parameter associated with excitement nor was there any evidence that Alpha-Stim
has any detrimental effects on the horses’ well being.
How Do I Use Alpha-Stim in My Veterinary Practice?
There are two primary ways to use Alpha-Stim within your
practice:
1) as an animal treatment procedure during veterinary doctor
visits; and
2) Selling (e.g., for chronic disorders) or renting (e.g., for
postoperative pain) Alpha-Stim to the animal owner who would then use it on the
patient.
In-office treatments
Alpha-Stim uses a method called cranial electrotherapy
stimulation (CES) to treat anxiety, insomnia and depression. The Alpha-Stim
proprietary waveform is applied to the animal through ear clip electrodes [note:
self-adhesive electrodes are also
available and can be applied to the temple area for the
same results]. A typical CES session lasts 20 minutes, leaving the animal
relaxed and alert. Alpha-Stim is also used to treat pain using microcurrent
electrical therapy (MET). Animals suffering from acute, chronic or
post-operative pain may experience relief from Alpha-Stim by applying the probes
or self-adhesive electrodes to the affected area.
Owner administered Alpha-Stim
You can prescribe an Alpha-Stim for the pet owner, who purchases
an Alpha-Stim from you, and in turn administers Alpha-Stim to their pet.
Alpha-Stim comes with a complete set of instructions, as well as protocol
diagrams to ensure the proper placement of ear clips, probes and/or
self-adhesive electrodes.
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