Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Use of the BEMER Therapy in the treatment of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) is a clinically demonstrated, but still inexplicable condition of severe mental and physical fatigue. The characteristic symptoms include a constant paralyzing torpidity (drowsiness) with considerable impairment of concentration, as well as multiple pain syndromes in the region of the head, throat, lymph nodes, muscles, joints and other areas. Since the complaints are generally non-specific and can initially be confused as symptoms of various clinical conditions, careful diagnosis, with a well defined process of elimination, is essential.

As a rule, CFS patients also have a permanent immune system weakness, a greatly increased susceptibility to exposures to stress, suffer greater physical exertion or are subject to specific medication. In the initial stage the illness often resembles a suddenly occurring flu, followed by periods of impairment of the physical and mental performance over varying lengths of time and with varying gravity. In extreme cases this can lead to the patient being confined to bed.

CFS does not seem to be a psychosomatic illness. Although a number of scientists from different disciplines have researched the complex array of symptoms found in people suffering CFS, the cause(s) and pathology of the fatigue syndrome are still not well known. A wide variety of causative agents (viruses, bacteria, fungi) have been viewed as triggers of this illness. These include environmental toxins, malfunctions of the hormonal system, neurological disorders and stress. In almost all cases, serious chronic excess acidity is present and discussed as the possible cause. The overall view at the moment sees a combination of several of these factors as being the cause(s) of CFS.

There are no general therapy recommendations for the treatment of CFS since the individual causes vary greatly from case to case. Besides the use of medication, substantial diet changes, adjustment of deficient or excessive conditions, avoidance of alcohol and environmental factors, various natural healing methods (e.g. naturopathy) are recommended.

Because the causes of the illness are still unclear, the use of the BEMER 3000 Therapy can only be regarded as a symptom-related measure. The complex mechanisms of the BEMER 3000 Therapy have been scientifically demonstrated in many clinical/medical studies, and are listed below. Aside from the symptomatic treatment, they could form an important basis for a possible causative treatment:

1. Increase of activated molecular structures by means of a broadband electro magnetic signal (the unique BEMER pulse), whereby a wide spectrum of chemical reaction processes at cellular level are facilitated ( Kafka , WA )*.
2. An electromagnetically induced "switching on" of heat shock proteins (such as HSP 70), resulting in a synthesis of special repair proteins (Jelinek, R)*.
3. Boost in blood circulation especially microcirculation, resulting in an increase of oxygen partial pressure (Michaelis, H)* and the un-bunching of red blood particle clusters in the blood (Malkomes, Ch)*
4. Improved metabolism of the red blood cells by the filling up of the ATP- and other energy-rich phosphate storage depots (Spodaryk, K)*.
5. Lower blood pressure, reduced pulse rate and relaxation (Michels-Weikili, S)*.

* Research reports available in German only

Unfortunately there is insufficient documentation regarding the specific clinical picture to be able to make a representative evaluation of the use of the BEMER Therapy. On the basis of individual reports and extensive experience with similar clinical pictures (such as burnout syndrome, general fatigue syndromes, stress syndromes and overwork syndromes and, as in the case of tiredness, as a symptom of various illnesses), it can be assumed that, by means of the sum of all reactions mentioned and empirically established effects, such as overall accelerated regeneration, strengthening or stabilization of the immune system and pain relief, the clinical picture of CFS can be positively influenced and the body is supported in its own ability to self-regulate and initiate the healing process of the body.

BEMER Therapy

The BEMER mat should be used twice daily in accordance with the basic program, but commencing at level 1 and increasing the level weekly until Level 6 is reached.

It is strongly recommended that the BEMER mat, set at level 1, be used shortly before going to bed at night. Applying this treatment regularly and consistently appears to bring about the best results.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome may show different "faces" and it makes sense to monitor conventional therapy methods (medication) and the BEMER therapy constantly in order to adjust to any new conditions, to clearly diagnose any new symptoms and to adjust the treatment accordingly. As a rule, CFS patients react very sensitively to medication, thus making it necessary to work with much lower dosages than usual.

Since the BEMER 3000 Therapy can contribute to an improvement in the efficacy of medication, it may be possible to reduce the medication further (only after consultation with a medical practitioner). Sometimes it is sensible to take basic mineral supplements and to undertake other de-acidifying measures. A change of diet is also recommended in this case.