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Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) isn't just for stress-related conditions like anxiety, depression or insomnia. In his article published in "The Original Internist", Dr. Ray Smith reports on a pilot study that measured improvement in five Multiple Sclerosis (MS) patients.
"While better studies with stronger scientific protocols still need to be completed with MS patients, it is becoming apparent that, increasingly, MS patients and their physicians are not waiting for that kind of data to become available. They are reacting increasingly to word of mouth reporting regarding the effectiveness of CES in ameliorating their MS symptoms."
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Can a small zap of electrical current boost brain performance? PBS correspondent Miles O'Brien explores the issue in “How a gentle electrical jolt can focus a sluggish mind”
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Cranial Electrical Stimulation Potential Use in Reducing Sleep and Mood Disturbances in Persons with Dementia and Their Family Caregivers
People with Alzheimer’s dementia AND their caregivers both suffer from this insidious disease. A 2008 study suggests the potential of CES to reduce distressing symptoms.
"CES therapy has been shown to affect the neurotransmitters, which contribute to the development of sleep disturbances and depressive symptoms. CES may have fewer adverse effects for both caregivers and care recipients than medications. Because the CES intervention can be done in participants’ home environments, this relieves caregivers from seeking respite care that would be needed if they were to go to a clinic for treatment."
"Cranial Electrical Stimulation Potential Use in Reducing Sleep and Mood Disturbances in Persons With Dementia and Their Family Caregivers":
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See you in March!
Warmly,
The Bob Beck Legacy Team
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