Bioelectromagnetic medicine

"Just as MRI, PET scanning, and other sophisticated imaging techniques have revolutionized the diagnosis of disease, bioelectromagnetic approaches are now replacing drugs and surgery for many disorders. This 50-chapter volume emphasizes cutting edge breakthroughs in disorders ranging from cancer, coronary disease, and obesity to neuropsychiatric disturbances, including Parkinson's disease; epilepsy; multiple sclerosis; tinnitus; macular degeneration; migraine; musculoskeletal pain syndromes; depression; insomnia; and anxiety." "These are supported by rigid clinical trials demonstrating their superior efficacy and safety and basic science research that has helped to elucidate the varied mechanisms of action involved. This is in sharp contrast to a host of spurious electromagnetic devices and approaches that make similar but worthless claims. Bioelectromagnetic Medicine provides the tools and skills to distinguish between true and false claims of efficacy as new therapies emerge. The biological effects of magnetic and electromagnetic fields and the importance of dosimetry in determining clinical efficacy and safety are thoroughly explained. Novel theories to explain how EMF benefits are mediated are presented in chapters devoted to quantum holography, cell communication via electromagnetic signaling, and the existence of an "electrical circulatory system" analogous to ancient Oriental concepts of the flow of chi." "A special effort has been made to include bioelectromagnetic advances in Eastern Europe, Russia and the Orient that are relatively unknown to Western researchers. The 86 international authorities who have contributed to this have provided thousands of peer reviewed references to support their statements and encourage further exploration of specific topics."--BOOK JACKET.