The efficacy of frequency specific microcurrent therapy on delayed onset muscle. Microcurrent stimulation is a technique to apply electrical stimulation to nerve fibers using cutaneous electrodes. Kondrot last fall and use it regularly with great success for a lot of different problems, such as arthritis, heavy metal detox, insulin resistance, stress, digestion, brain health, plus macular degeneration. This study compared the effects of frequency specific microcurrent fsm therapy versus sham therapy in delayed onset muscle soreness doms in order to determine whether specific frequencies on two channels would produce better results than single channel single frequency microcurrent therapy which has been shown to be ineffective as compared to sham treatment in doms. This study compared the effects of frequency specific microcurrent fsm therapy versus sham therapy in delayed onset muscle soreness doms in order to determine whether specific frequencies on two channels would produce better results than single channel single frequency microcurrent therapy which has been shown to be ineffective as compared to sham treatment. That being said, i was a bit disappointed with the book after having waited so long for it to be published. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm is a therapy that was introduced to me in 2004 and i have used it with great success in treating nerve and muscle pain, inflammation and scar tissue, disc related pain, muscle and tendon injuries, stress fractures and to speed up the healing of muscles and joints after surgery. I told you about microcurrent stimulation mcs many years ago. These treatments, however, are aimed at preventing damage and scarring, but do not cure and reverse the effects of macular degeneration. Eye disease and macular degeneration an epidemic macular degeneration is an epidemic affecting over million americans and is the leading.
Full text microcurrent stimulation in the treatment of. Fsm uses specific frequencies and micro amperage current to treat nerve and muscle pain, as well as many other conditions. Frequency specific microcurrent microcurrent pain relief. The october 2002 issue of the townsend newsletter featured an article by edward c.
The resonance effect by carol mcmakin, dc now available. Frequency specific microcurrent in pain management, textbook for practitioners, carolyn mcmakin author, elsevier science press, edinburgh, 2010. Fsm has been reported to improve sight in patients suffering from macular degeneration. Frequency specific microcurrent increases atp production my 500%. Microcurrent stimulation in the treatment of dry and wet macular degeneration. Frequency specific microcurrent stimulation kp109 is there evidence to support this therapy for retina diseases frequency specific microcurrent application to the eye. Fsm used successfully in the 1920s to treat numerous ailments, microcurrent was somewhat lost with the advancement of modern medicine to prescription drugs and surgery. There were 25 eyes with dry agerelated macular degeneration damd and six eyes with wet agerelated macular degeneration wamd. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm gordon medical associates. Microcurrent stimulation mcs improves retina circulation.
Carolyn mcmakin, ma, dc whether you are a patient or a practitioner fsm is an incredible tool for all of the problems that patients and physicians have in medicine, so lets go. Frequency specific microcurrent using electronic devices that deliver specific frequencies and currents is not a recommended treatment for any retinal or ocular disease, including dry macular degeneration. Full text microcurrent stimulation in the treatment of dry. But all the literature i read before suggested there was no cures for macular degeneration. Frequency specific microcurrent domenick masiello, do. Frequency specific microcurrent domenick masiello, do nyc. Pairs of frequencies of microamperelevel electrical stimulation are applied to particular places on the skin of a patient via combinations of conductive graphite gloves, moistened towels, or gel electrode patches. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm is an exciting new way of.
Carolyn mcmakin developed the frequency specific microcurrent treatment method fsm over the past 20 years and has extremely positive results in the. There were 25 eyes with dry agerelated macular degeneration damd and six eyes. Frequencyspecific microcurrent stimulation was applied in a transpalpebral manner, using two programmable dual channel microcurrent units delivering pulsed microcurrent at 150 ma for 35 minutes once a week. We would also like to take this opportunity to thank dr. Your own cells generate a current in the micro amp range and this is why you cant feel it the current is so low. Microcurrent stimulation and the treatment of eye disease. Microcurrent stimulation in the treatment of dry and wet macular degeneration, chaikin. Frequency specific microcurrent in pain management ebook carolyn mcmakin. The timewaver frequency mcmakin system timewaver home gmbh. She claimed significant improvement for the 50 patients in the sample. In a small clinical study of 17 patients aged average 83 years old lowfrequency microcurrent stimulation, applied on closed eyelids, improvement in visual acuity resulted. Carolyn mcmakin view upcoming fsm core seminars intro to frequency specific microcurrent transcript dr.
Some patients respond very well with electrical pulses in micro amperage currents and have been treated this way since the early 1900s by doctors and osteopaths. Frequency specific microcurrent is a revolutionary therapy that dramatically increases the bodys ability to heal and repair itself. Microcurrent therapy helps injured tissue heal faster and provides relief from pain caused by injury or chronic conditions. How frequency specific microcurrent is changing medicine english edition. Is microcurrent therapy effective for treatment of macular. Macular degeneration frequency specific microcurrent. Frequency specific microcurrent tree of life tree of life. Chiropractic frequency specific microcurrent in missoula. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm machine treatment. Tissue softening with frequency specific microcurrent, mcmakin c, oschman j, journal of alternative and complementary medicine, 2012, vol. Mcmakin about fsm, our bodies as electromagnetic systems, the history of electromagnetic medicine, and the dramatic results of frequency. Microcurrent is the application of frequency specific electrical currents to the injured part of the body. Mcmakin s textbook frequency specific microcurrent in pain management was recently published by elsevier.
Mcmakin has the earliest published papers on the topic. Kondrot, md, that summarized three studies on the use of microcurrent for amd. By comparison a tens unit and most other electrotherapies produce milliamps, times greater. While there have been no controlled trials, the anecdotes from clinicians suggest that the treatment is helpful in.
Frequency specific seminars does not verify practitioner credentials or licensing. Peninsula obgyn integrative frequency specific microcurrent. Nov 19, 2008 frequency specific microcurrent is a revolutionary therapy that dramatically increases the bodys ability to heal and repair itself. Frequency specific microcurrent while these frequencies have been around for decades, they have just recently resurfaced, thanks to the pioneering work of dr. Practitioners in the us, ireland, australia and canada use this exciting way to treat conditions like myofascial pain from trigger points, tendonitis, nerve pain, peripheral neuropathies, shingles, herpes, kidney stone pain, fibromyalgia and medical. Microcurrent stimulation to treat macular degeneration. There were 25 eyes with dry agerelated macular degeneration damd and six. Microcurrent stimulation in the treatment of dry and wet macular. Frequency specific microcurrent is an exciting new way of treating nerve and muscle pain and many other conditions using specific frequencies and micro amperage current. Frequency specific microcurrent stimulation eye care. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm is an improvement that makes quantum leaps in.
Frequency specific microcurrent, vancouver, washington. Microcurrent stimulation of the macula has been used to treat patients with agerelated macular degeneration amd, utilizing currents on the order of 50 to 500 microamperes. Fsm eye specialists frequency specific microcurrent. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm machines forrest. In 1998 microcurrent treatment of myofascial pain in the head neck and face. Kondrot was instructed on, and began using frequencies specifically targeting eye tissues such as arteries, nerves, etc. While there have been no controlled trials, the anecdotes from clinicians suggest.
Frequency specific microcurrent and then worked in a holistic medical clinic administering it. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm is a novel electrical therapy developed in the us by dr mcmakin that is changing what is possible in pain management and healthcare. Mcmakin developed protocols for the treatment of myofascial pain in 1996 and presented her clinical data at the american back society national. There are hundreds of practitioners in the us, australia and canada using fsm to create miraculous changes in patients to reduce pain and improve health. Fsm can increase the rate of healing by up to 5 times and do so safely and effectively. Is frequency specific microcurrent a recommended form of. Introduction to frequency specific microcurrent webinar with dr. I witnessed some pretty crazy miracles, so today i talk with dr.
Frequency specific microcurrent in pain management ebook. Frequencyspecific microcurrent stimulation was applied in a transpalpebral. Frequency specific microcurrent in pain management mcmakin ma dc, carolyn, chaitow nd do uk, leon isbn. Mcmakins publications frequency specific microcurrent. In a small clinical study of 17 patients aged average 83 years old low frequency microcurrent stimulation, applied on closed eyelids, improvement in visual acuity resulted. Carolyn mcmakin in 1995 using frequencies passed on from an osteopath in canada who had a practice that came with a machine made in the 1920s.
Frequencyspecific microcurrent stimulation was applied in a transpalpebral manner, using two programmable dual channel microcurrent units delivering pulsed microcurrent at 150 a for 35 minutes once a week. Mcmakin about fsm, our bodies as electromagnetic systems, the history of electromag. Frequency specific microcurrent was developed by dr. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm for macular degeneration uses several frequencies in the range of 0.
Microcurrent stimulation for macular degeneration cta 2004. Microcurrent stimulation mcs 100ile is an enhanced adaptation of a fda approved therapy used by anesthesiologists, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons and. Carolyn mcmakin has published a number of papers regarding frequency specific microcurrent therapy and its uses in pain management and treatment. Large studies have shown a stabilization of vision after the onset of wet macular degeneration.
Frequency specific microcurrent in pain management. Practitioner locator frequency specific microcurrent. Is frequency specfic microcurrent a cure for macular. The resonance effect describes the development of a new medical therapy, called frequency specific microcurrent, that uses frequencies resurrected from the 1920s to reduce pain, scarring and inflammation, change emotional states and improve health. Dec 17, 2015 there were 25 eyes with dry agerelated macular degeneration damd and six eyes with wet agerelated macular degeneration wamd. Frequencyspecific microcurrent therapy pain matters. Fsm stands for frequency specific microcurrent, which is created and transmitted onto a patient by means of a special machine. Every function in the human body is electrically based. Practitioners in the us, ireland, australia and canada use this exciting way to treat conditions like myofascial pain from trigger points, tendonitis, nerve pain, peripheral neuropathies, shingles, herpes, kidney stone pain, fibromyalgia and medical conditions associated. Kondrot last fall and use it regularly with great success for. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm gordon medical. Frequency specific microcurrent and energetic diagnosis podcast with roger billica md and carolyn mcmakin dc the liberated body interviews carolyn mcmakin on fsm this podcast also has a transcript on the page if it is easier for you to read. Revived in the 1990s in the united states, microcurrent is being used by only a few chiropractors in the united states. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm uses microamperage current to increase energy production in cells and specific frequencies to change cellular function with electromagnetic signaling.
Atp production increased five times with currents from 50ua to ua. Mcmakin began teaching fsm in 1997 to see if the effects of fsm were reproducible. Microcurrent stimulation is the only thing that works. A new clinical trial to treat dry age related macular degeneration will be opening soon in canada. Frequency specific microcurrent proadjuster chiropractic clinic. Feb 05, 2017 frequency specific microcurrent is an exciting new way of treating nerve and muscle pain and many other conditions using specific frequencies and micro amperage current. The first part of the course focuses on the frequencies and protocols used to treat chronic myofascial pain, new injuries, and injuries less than six weeks. Carolyn mcmakin about detox with frequency specific. Core the core seminar covers basic microcurrent information and the use of specific frequencies and protocols thought to address specific tissues and conditions based on the principles of bioresonance.
Carolyn mcmakin in frequency specific microcurrent and then worked in a holistic medical clinic administering it. Practitioners listed on this website have been trained in frequency specific microcurrent and use it according to their own license and training. The use of microcurrent stimulation discussed here is only one part of a comprehensive program for supporting visual health. Frequency specific microcurrent fsm is an exciting new way of treating nerve and muscle pain and many. There is current research being done on macular degeneration and other. Introduction to frequency specific microcurrent webinar. A twoyear study 1983 to 1985 involving 114 patients, conducted by grace halloran, phd. Frequencyspecific microcurrent fsm is an emerging technique for treating many health conditions. It is the unique combination of individual frequencies in pairs and sequences in particular programs that can make the treatment so effective. Microcurrent stimulation in the treatment of dry and wet macular degeneration, chaikin l, kashiwa k, bennet m, papastergiou g, gregory w. Mcmakin to develop over 2000 protocols that have been observed to resolve complex and long standing conditions.
Carolyn mcmakin, whom i introduced you to last month, treated bill with fsm for five hours over three. Microcurrent therapy for macular degeneration health hearty. Faqoffice therapytakehome therapyfaqwhat is microcurrent. Microcurrent therapy is most valuable when combined with your individualized exercise program and manual therapy sessions. Frequency specific microcurrent is not a proven therapy for macular degeneration. Frequency specific microcurrent treatment offered by dr. To this end she developed original protocols and has conducted clinical trials using microcurrent for macular degeneration. Patients are advised to verify practitioner credentials independently if that is a concern. Mcmakin, is the simplest and least expensive of the units designed for fsm patients. Carolyn mcmakin has published a number of papers regarding frequency. Chaikin has been keenly interested in the application of microcurrent to help slow the progress of a number of different eye diseases. Learn more about macular degeneration, retinitis pigmentosa and diabetic retinopathy 2015.
Microcurrent stimulation in the treatment of dry and wet. Hence, fsm for macular hemorrhage would employ frequencies of 18 hz and 7 hz to neutralize abnormality in the frequency. The microcurrent devices used are approved by the fda for the treatment of pain, but they have not been approved for other uses. The electricity made inside your cells provides the power for your. Musnick only uses frequency specific microcurrent equipment that he can set the frequency pairs or devices that have been programmed with sequences of frequencies researched by dr. Carolyn mcmakin discovered van gelders list in 1995 and began to use a twochannel microcurrent machine to deliver the frequencies. Tissue softening with frequency specific microcurrent, mcmakin c.
Nonpharmacologic treatment of neuropathic pain using frequency specific microcurrent, mcmakin, c, the pain practitioner, fall, 2010, pp 6873. Microcurrent is a faint electric or magnetic current that is so small it is measured in millionths of an amp. Australias one girl, chantelle baxter, is finally on the road to recovery from crps, along with other crps patients, thanks to their own guardian angel, dr katinka. Frequency specific microcurrent and other noninvasive treatments for crps by dr katinka woohoo. The use of a device for an offlabel use by a physician is legal. When microcurrent is applied to the body at a specific frequency speed, it can have positive effects on the condition of tissues and organs. May 31, 2001 i purchased a microcurrent machine from dr. Fsm can help the body recuperate, promote pain relief, relax muscles, dissolve scar tissue and improve healing, all at accelerated rates.