Power Tools for Health: How pulsed magnetic fields (PEMFs) help you

This is just an incredible book. Like you may be, I am really into health and wellness, but wasn't sure about PEMF which I heard about on a couple podcasts. I already used photobiomodulation (red light therapy) via cold lasers and full body light panels, so I was familar with the positive effects of using different parts of the electromagnetic spectrum to increase celluar respiration and charge up the mitchondria so they can do their jobs better. PEMF can be kind of confusing because, well, what is it? Is it electricty? Is EMF? Is it bad EMF? Is it magnetism? How does it work exactly? What about the different frequencies and their various effects? Why does it heal so many different conditions? How can this be possible? One of the challenges to learning more about PEMF's is that most of the research and writing isn't in English - it's in Russian or Czech. So when you go online to learn more, you're getting information from manufacturers who understandably have a bias, or just random folks who may or may not be well informed. With this book, you're getting someone with a trained medical background who's devoted his practice to advancing the use of PEMF in the West. Dr Pawluks book takes a very complex subject and distills down decades of clinical research into a very easy to understand book for a "normal" person. I read it twice, the first time straight through and the second time using it like a manual and currently am re-reading various sections to get an even better handle on some conditions I'm treating. His writing style is really approachable and you have "aha" moments while going through it. Or at least I did, and I'm not a scientific person. I think this book will be THE resource for many years to come in the English language for PEMF's. The index and glossary are super well organized and incredibly helpful when looking up various conditions and terms. How did it change my life? Well, I originally invested in a FlexPulse PEMF device and the book to recover from an orthopedic surgery in my wrist. One of the most studed uses of PEMF is in bone regrowth. I ordered it a couple months early to familiarize myself with the unit pre-surgery. It turns out I started using it for everything because it works SO well at a celluar level: -can't sleep? no problem, use Delta, 3Hz -need pain management and broken toe recovery? use Alpha, 10Hz -want to recover from crossing three time zones?, Alpha, 10Hz -want to wind down at night before bed? great, use Theta, 7.8Hz -faster recovery from workouts? 10Hz alternating with 100Hz All of these examples are from an intense athletic trip I did to Hawaii - after that trip, I swore never to travel without it and subsequently brought the unit to Costa Rica and used it to treat my girlfriend's anxiety, naturally, in as little as ten minutes among other things. Amazing. My friend with Chrones tried the FlexPulse (as well read through some of Power Tools For Health) and ended up ordering one because he had such great results in as little as two hours from my unit. As far as the recovery goes for me from the orthopedic surgery, so far I'm breaking all records. The scar looks as good within two weeks as my previous (same surgery) scar looked at six weeks before. Amazing. I'm been sleeping while bathing the surgical area in PEMF's every night. Anyhow, if I hadn't taken the time to read this book, I wouldn't have been open to trying out PEMF because I'm already doing a full supplementation program along with red light therapy and a ton of other biohacking/health/wellness things. I am sure glad I did and Dr Pawluk should be commended for going through the tremendous effort it takes to publish a book like this. If you're interested in PEMF's, don't hesitate to invest in this resource-it's the best there is.

After a total of 31 years in general pediatric practice, and another 11 years serving on the teaching faculty of a major university pediatric teaching program, I discovered and shortly thereafter plunged into the world of Functional Medicine, becoming board certified in Integrative Pediatrics (B.C.I.P.) under the auspices of the American Association of Integrative Medicine (AAIM) in May, 2016. In the process of exploring and utilizing a growing array of modalities foreign to my 42 year career, I ran across the unfamiliar but surprisingly old and proven modality of pulsed electromagnetic fields, or PEMF. After reading about an astonishing variety of apparent beneficial effects of PEMF for assisting the healing process in a wide array of clinical conditions our Integrative Medicine Practice deals with, including chronic Lyme disease, I became familiar with the work and writings of Dr. William Pawluk. As my familiarity about the potential for PEMF to assist in diverse clinical situations, as well as the substantial preventive aspect of PEMF grew, I decided to purchase a unit for my personal family use. The decision of selecting a particular PEMF unit became bewildering, with a surprisingly large number of divergent options – until I found Dr. Pawluk’s extraordinary book dedicated to explaining this amazing modality and providing in-depth advice about basic concepts of how PEMF works, the extraordinary wide variety of clinical conditions in which it may be helpful, and objective, practical advice about choosing a unit for purchase. Dr. Pawluk’s knowledge and first-hand experience with a wide array of PEMF units, as well as his availability for a personal telephone consultation appointment proved invaluable. After making a tentative decision to purchase a particular unit that had very impressive materials readily available on the internet, I decided to consult Dr. Pawluk’s office before making a final decision – and quickly understood why the particular unit I was close to committing to purchase would have been a clearly inferior choice for about the same cost as the one I decided to buy. Any integrative medicine physician who is considering purchasing a PEMP unit for his or her practice, or any individual, lay person or physician, considering one for personal use should avail themselves of the treasure trove of information in Power Tools for Health, as well as utilizing the resources of Dr. Pawluk’s office in the process of purchase. The book is a must-read, replete with both technical and clinical information, along with 508 references to published research studies on PEMF as utilized in an astonishing array of clinical diseases and physiological disturbances. Many of them are blinded studies utilizing sham PEMF compared with actual PEMF in human and animal research. I am forever indebted to Dr. Pawluk for his knowledge and guidance. Bose Ravenel, M.D., F.A.A.P., B.C,I.P Robinhood Integrative Health Winston Salem, North Carolina

As someone who has spent nearly $30,000 on four different PEMF units over the last five years, I have found there to be a lack of independent information on the subject. There is a wide range of information available from the equipment manufacturers, ranging from mediocre to poor. I read this 400+ page book in less than a day and think it will be quoted in the decades to come. I think it will be a “springboard” for further research on the subject. Two points were evident throughout the book - Dr. Pawluk is a passionate expert on the subject and the writing is outstanding. The writing is so clear that the book is useful for a doctor or a lay person. I usually do not write book reviews but I adjusted one of my PEMF sleeping devices last night based on the book’s recommendation and had my best night’s sleep in over a year. I feel so refreshed that I felt I owed the book a review. I plan to read this book several times over the next month to gain a deeper understanding. This is THE book to have on PEMF and there is not another book even remotely near its class. Based on my experience I found the recommendations on high and low intensity PEMF units spot-on. The book discussed how PEMF is good for blood health. I wish it would have covered how long the effect lasts from a high or low intensity machine treatement - two hours or two weeks? Maybe there is not an answer. I started using PEMF equipment at a doctor’s office and learned there is no substitute for having your own equipment at home. Thank you Dr. Pawluk for taking the time to author such an excellent book. And Caitlyn, the writing is outstanding for such a complex topic.

In my view this is the most comprehensive, up-to-date, and balanced (nothing is just black or white and everything is put into context) book written about the subject. I ended up by buying a very high intensity PEMF device (not among Dr. Pawluk’s recommendations but that’s another story) that I am using on a daily basis. Since I don’t have serious health issue (touch wood) I am mainly using it for recharging my batteries with IMPRESSIVE results. Friends and relatives treated with mixed results so far: from almost “miraculous” ones (strong pain gone after 1 session) to smaller progresses after 6-8 treatments or so. A word of caution: very limited number of treatments to temporary visitors might not be beneficial for everyone. They might go back home, miles away, only with the possible, temporary, side effects (nausea, pain due to accumulation of toxins or body’s adjustments...), full of doubts, without having the chance to take a real advantage from PEMF treatment (unless they decide to buy a PEMF device themselves giving it “a second chance”)

Dr. Pawluk has used his many years of research with an unbiased assessment of PEMF systems to help the newcomer seeking an alternative to mainstream medicine for common ailments. A beginner and neophyte guide to PEMF

Anyone owning a PEMF device or wanting to improve their health, this is an authoratitive book. Everything you wanted to know or need to know to gain full benefits from this "natural" electromagnetic field therapy. He breaks many myths and gives evidence based recommendations and analysis. Thank you so much for this wonderful book.

This book is very up to date it’s very very good with some helpful stuff I use a imrs mat daily for good health and the book can point you in the right places if u are thinking of buying one

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