How Something Called Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Can Make You Sleep Like A Baby (And Do Much More Than That).
Boundless Life8 Kesä 2012

How Something Called Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy Can Make You Sleep Like A Baby (And Do Much More Than That).

My wife makes fun of me. She calls me a "sleep princess". This is probably because I've been really geeking out on how to sleep better. After all, it's during sleep that we experience a significant amount of repair, recovery, immune system enhancement, cognition, learning and memory capability, gene regulation, appetite regulation, hormone production and cellular turnover. And that means lack of sleep can leave you sore, unsexy and stupid. So I've been prioritizing sleep (and especially deep sleep) quite a bit. For example, before bed, I typically consume about 400-500mg Natural Calm magnesium - and if it's been a tough workout day, I also throw in a serving or two of MillenniumSports Somnidren GH. At this point in the night, I've also been ensuring I don't shut down melatonin release from artificial light exposure by wearing blue light blocking Gunnar glasses for any afternoon or early evening computer use, and when I actually do get into bed, I slip into my Dream Essentials contoured face mask and fitted ear plugs. Next, I turn on the White Noise app on my iPhone to block out the sound of the train that goes by our house and the dogs barking in the morning (although I use the PZizz iPhone app for quick afternoon naps). Finally, underneath the mattress is a new toy I've been using - a Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF) device for enhancing deep sleep cycles – the EarthPulse Sleep Machine. How exactly does PEMF work to get me to sleep better?

If you read my recent article about brain waves, and how you can use sound and music to change your brain waves, you learned about a specific brain wave frequency called "Delta". Here's the graphic from that post, in case you need a reminder: The human brain, and the brain waves described above, are very sensitive to the Earth’s magnetic fields, which is one of the reasons that trends toward a decrease in sleep duration and suppression of the deepest stages of sleep have been observed in space shuttle missions. Electroencephalograph measurements (EEG) have shown that small, low strength magnetic fields can cause brain wave frequencies to resonate with the frequencies of the magnetic field, and can cause other responses in the brain including:

-vascular dilation of brain blood vessels

-enhanced melatonin release

-electrical stimulation of the hypothalamus for sleep facilitation

-reestablishment of circadian rhythms (useful for jet lag, which is why this video includes me packing the EarthPulse for international travel)

-enhanced dream recall (and incidentally, what I have personally found, much more lucid dreams)

In today's audio interview with Paul Becker, who is the inventor of the EarthPulse, you not only learn more about how a magnetic field device enhances Delta brain wave production, but also learn how this thing can actually help with cellular respiration, and recovery from workouts. [powerpress] Paul doesn't mention this during the interview, but from the studying that I've been doing, I've learned that a very important part of using PEMF to sleep better is regular use, since this is literally a form of brain entrainment. Here are some of the resources that Paul references during our discussion - and I'll also include a comment below this post that throws more references in for you geeks out there.

-Chronic stimulation of rat skeletal muscle induces coordinate increases in mitochondrial and nuclear mRNAs of cytochrome-c-oxidase subunits: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2537205

Abstract

Fast-twitch tibialis anterior muscle of the rat was subjected to chronic low-frequency (10 Hz, 10 h daily) nerve stimulation in order to investigate the time course of changes in cytochrome-c-oxidase activity, as well as in tissue levels of specific mitochondrially and nuclear-encoded, cytochrome-c-oxidase-subunit mRNAs. Chronic stimulation induced a progressive increase in cytochrome-c-oxidase activity which was threefold elevated after 35 days. A similar increase was recorded for citrate-synthase activity. Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate dehydrogenase, which was studied as a glycolytic reference enzyme, moderately decreased, as did the tissue level of its corresponding mRNA. There was a parallel increase in the tissue levels of the two cytochrome-c-oxidase-subunit mRNAs over the entire stimulation time course. The extent of increase (stimulated/control) was 2.4 +/- 0.3 and 1.8 +/- 0.2 (means +/- SEM) for the mitochondrial and nuclear subunit mRNAs, respectively. This parallel increase suggested a coordinate regulation of the two subunits. The increase in cytochrome-c-oxidase activity initially corresponded to the changes at the mRNA level. However, with longer stimulation times (beyond 14 days), the increase in cytochrome-c-oxidase activity clearly exceeded that of the two mRNAs. This divergence was progressive and was interpreted to indicate that the increase in cytochrome-c-oxidase content was brought about not only by changes in the levels of the specific mRNAs, but also by alterations at the level of translation.

-Physiological and molecular genetics of time-varying electromagnetic fields on human neuronal cells - http://ston.jsc.nasa.gov/collections/TRS/_techrep/TP-2003-212054.pdf

Abstract

10 Hz pulsed electromagnetic field caused neural tissue regeneration @ 4x baseline w/ improved 3-D orientation (pg 17); while causing DNA to revert from maturation to developmental! we didn't even touch on anti-aging or loss of performance as one ages (more than 175 maturation genes switched OFF and 150 developmental genes switched ON pgs. 15-18) The implications on longevity are staggering! Developmental gene signature delays appoptosis / mitosis perhaps indefinitely. See Goodwin's subsequent patents here.

-http://www.biolbull.org/cgi/content-nw/full/212/2/169/F2 (shows the chart of mitochondrial density and ATP levels at synapse under 1/2 hz and then at 10 hz) - and this is the link to the entire study: http://www.biolbull.org/cgi/content-nw/full/212/2/169/

-Mitochondrial delivery is essential for synaptic potentiation, Tong JJ.

Abstract

Mitochondria, as portable generators that power synaptic function, regulate the ATP supply and calcium homeostasis in the neuron. As molecular interactions within the synapses before and after the potentiation are beginning to be elucidated, the deciding moment during the tetanic stimulation that gives rise to the strengthening of the synapse remains a mystery. Here, I recorded electrically from an intact Drosophila nervous system, while simultaneously using time-lapse confocal microscopy to visualize mitochondria labeled with green fluorescent protein. I show that tetanic stimulation triggers a fast delivery of mitochondria to the synapse, which facilitates synaptic potentiation. Rotenone, an inhibitor of mitochondrial electron transport chain complex I, suppresses mitochondrial transport and abolishes the potentiation of the synapse. Expression of neurofibromin, which improves mitochondrial ATP synthesis in the neuron, enhances the movements of mitochondria to the synapse and promotes post-tetanic potentiation. These findings provide unprecedented evidence that the mitochondrial delivery to the synapse is critical for cellular learning.

If you want to geek out on more supplements, tools and gear that I recommend for getting better sleep, go to my recommendations page and check out the sleep section.

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Podcast Episode #16: All About Protein, Enzymes & Probiotics!

Podcast Episode #16: All About Protein, Enzymes & Probiotics!

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this September 26, 2008 podcast, Ben Greenfield interviews Joe Stout, an expert in the field of animal proteins. During this 30 minute interview, Ben and Joe discuss many topics, including: -goat vs. cow vs. vegetable based protein -whey protein vs. casein protein -colostrum for sports performance or immune system integrity -probiotics -digestive enzymes This podcast also includes a Q&A on creatine supplementation, a review of Ben Greenfield's recent post on aqua jogging for fitness maintenance, and an exciting announcement about the fitness synergy system from Pacific Elite Fitness. Links included in this podcast: CREO2 by Millennium Sports Mt. Capra Nutritional Products Good Source for Probiotics, Colustrum, and Goat Protein (Use code BGF for 5% discount) Pacific Elite Fitness - personal training from Ben GreenfieldSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Loka 201147min

Podcast Episode #14: Foot and Ankle Health, More Nutrition Questions

Podcast Episode #14: Foot and Ankle Health, More Nutrition Questions

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this September 12, 2008 podcast: -An interview with Dr. Darron Woolley about how the foot and ankle health affects the rest of the body, common injuries among active individuals, mistakes that people make when treating themselves, and the million-dollar question - how often should you change your shoes? -Listener Q&A: carbohydate depletion and the pre-workout meal; nighttime eating; chiropractic questions. -Special Announcement: September 24 Nutrition Clinic in Spokane, WA -Websites mentioned in this podcast: http://www.runwithnopain.com - recommended book to fix low back pain permanently http://www.bitelog.com - nutrition and meal content research http://www.medicalfootcenter.net - Dr. Darron Wooley's website http://www.avia.com - Ben Greenfield's favorite shoe http://blogs.kxly.com/blog/2008/09/12/vo2-max-and-lactate-threshhold/ - a physiology lab in action! http://www.pacificfit.net - free articles, coaching, and trainingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

20 Loka 201142min

Episode #167: Why Fat Is Good, How We’ve Been Lied To About The Obesity Epidemic, And How To Be A Fat Head.

Episode #167: Why Fat Is Good, How We’ve Been Lied To About The Obesity Epidemic, And How To Be A Fat Head.

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. Click here for the full written transcript of this podcast episode. Do you have a future podcast question for Ben? Call toll free to 1-877-209-9439, Skype to "pacificfit" or scroll down on this post to access the free "Ask Ben" form...   In this October 19, 2011 free audio episode: Why fat is good, how to exhale when swimming, preventing cramps in high school athletes, are boot camps enough for strength, DMAE supplements, what happens when you taper, the difference between prebiotics and probiotics, is it normal to gain weight in the winter?, what should your partial pressure of oxygen be? Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! Just click here to go to our iTunes page and leave feedback. ----------------------------------------------------- Special Announcements: -New Podcast Hashtag contest! Get your tweet read on the next podcast episode with our new Fitness Hashtag contest! Just use Twitter to tell me who I should interview on the show and why, in 140 characters or less. To have your Hashtag read on the show, you need to use this format: @bengreenfield ________________________________________ #podcastguest -Vote for the BenGreenfieldFitness podcast for the Podcast Awards at http://www.podcastawards.com -The BenGreenfieldFitness gear and clothing store is now LIVE! Click here to get triathlon uniforms, tech pants and coat, hats and more - all emblazoned with Ben Greenfield's "Fire & Water" tattoo! -Click here to donate $1 to keep this podcast going! -Wed, November 2, noon Pacific time: Live Q&A With Ben, during which you can ask any of your questions about Ben's consulting services. Just come right back here at 12:00PST on Wednesday: http://InstantTeleseminar.com/?eventid=23580678 -BenGreenfieldFitness Inner Circle is now just $1 for a 14 Day Sneak Peek! Click here to join now. - Get insider VIP tips and discounts from Ben - conveniently delivered directly to your phone! Just complete the information below... First Name Last Name Email Cell # (1+area code) --------------------------------------------------------------- Featured Topic: Why Fat Is Good, How We've Been Lied To About The Obesity Epidemic, And How To Be A Fat Head. Have you seen the news stories about fat in fast food and the obesity epidemic? Did you see Morgan Spurlock's movie "Super Size Me"? Then guess what ... You've been fed a load of bologna. In this interview, comedian, author and speaker  Tom Naughton replies to the Super Size Me crowd by talking about how he lost weight on a fat-laden fast-food diet that included double quarter-pounders and fried chicken. He points out that nearly everything we've been told about obesity and healthy eating is wrong, and why fat is good. Here's a link to Fat Head on Hulu - or you can buy the Fat Head DVD on Amazon. --------------------------------------------------------------- Listener Q&A: Prior to asking your question, PLEASE be considerate and do a search in upper right hand corner of this website for the keywords associated with your question. 90% of the questions we receive have already been asked and answered here at BenGreenfieldFitness.com! ====================================== [contact-form-7 id="6222" title="Ask Ben"]====================================== Jeff has a call-in question about how to exhale when swimming. A listener has a call-in question about cramping in highschool football players. In my response, I recommend listening to this episode about muscle cramping with David Warden from TriTalk. Marcy asks: I just started a boot camp class 3 days a week. It's very hard. I'm not sure I've ever sweat that much. It's showing me that I'm not in as good shape as I thought. But I'm hanging in there. Would you say that that is enough resistance training. There are days that I am quite sore. Or should I add some gym days in between. Lia Marley asks: What are your thoughts on taking the supplement, DMAE? What are the benefits? I've heard that it can help with soreness and stiffness after working out. Glenn asks: Ben, i am training for my first marathon in 3 weeks. I understand some thing about the taper period, but i think i have heard you talk about the loss in fitness level during the taper. What really is going on physiologically during a proper taper? Surely it is more than "rest"? and, more importantly, what kind of GAINS are still available (strength, time to exhaustion, fat burning efficiency, etc.) to me in the next 2 weeks? Alex asks: Hi Ben. I heard you mention pro-biotics a few times but there's this supplement I was planing on buying that contains pre-biotics and they expressly mention it's not pro-biotics. What is the difference and which one is the preferred one? In my response to Alex, I mention Enerprime and Caprobiotics. Paul asks: I'm 5-foot-6 and weight about 150 pounds and I'd like to drop about five pounds by the time the next tri season rolls around. I've found it difficult to drop weight during the tri season, mostly because I don't want to short-change my nutrition while training hard. Now that the tri season is over, do you think it's a better idea to give my body a break and let it naturally pack on a couple of extra pounds over the winter (as it generally would) and then slim down to my new race weight as the next tri season approaches? Or would it be more effective to start slimming down now when I don't have the same nutritional needs as when I'm gearing up for a new season (or in the middle of the season)? Dave asks: I have been using the Restwise software that you discussed. My PO2 is usually in the 94-95% range. Recently had an unplanned ambulance ride and they measured PO2 @ 93. They were very surprised that it was that low. What do the numbers mean and is there an effective way to increase them. The EMT, knowing that I am a competitive athlete, thought it should be around 98%. In my response to Dave, I mention "Floradix" and also this episode with Restwise. -------------------------------------------- Remember, if you have any trouble listening, downloading, or transferring to your mp3 player just e-mail ben@bengreenfieldfitness.com And don't forget to leave the podcast a ranking in iTunes - it only takes 2 minutes of your time and helps grow our healthy community! 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Podcast Episode #13: Nutrition, Lateral Strength Building & Chiropractic

Podcast Episode #13: Nutrition, Lateral Strength Building & Chiropractic

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In the September 5, 2008 Podcast Episode #13: New content: Carbohydrate Timing System, Morning vs. Evening Exercise Listener Q&A’s: Office Nutrition, Exercise Before Bed, Slow-Release Protein, Lateral Strength Building Interview: Brian Mathers, Doctor of Chiropractic discusses the most common mistakes people make when treating their own low back pain, and the top injuries treated in the chiropractic setting. Links: http://www.bengreenfieldfitness.com/gymstickSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Podcast Episode #12: Podcasting From Poland!

Podcast Episode #12: Podcasting From Poland!

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this week’s Podcast Episode #12: New Content: The Healthy Traveler and tips from Warsaw, Poland. Listener Q&A: Butter vs. Olive Oil, Regular Energy Gel vs. Caffeinated Energy Gel with Protein Featured Product: Ben Greenfield’s #1 Recommended Portable Exercise Device - The Gymstick! Click here to find out more about this fantastic new product.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Podcast Episode #11: Training With Inertia

Podcast Episode #11: Training With Inertia

In this episode,Ben Greenfield interviews Steve Davison of Impulse Power on how inertia can be used in training for general fitness and sports performance. Also, a listener Q&A about how to choose the best supplements when cash is limited. Mentioned in this episode: -Impulse Power website -Enerprime and EnerEFA supplements Please ignore this last line of code below. It is merely designed to make this podcast available at Podcast Alley. My Podcast Alley feed! {pca-cdd246791c13e3f9fe66b62c9cc4c74a}See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Loka 201126min

Podcast Episode #10: Nutritional Supplements & Pill Poppin’

Podcast Episode #10: Nutritional Supplements & Pill Poppin’

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this podcast: News From BenGreenfieldFitness.com -Shape21 Book Giveaway (http://www.shape21.com) -Ben Greenfield's Twitter page (http://twitter.com/bengreenfield). Question of the Day & Interview - Pill poppin' with Wesley and Ben Link to Supplement Article - click here The Synergy System - click here for more details Products mentioned in this show... Hammer Gel Race Caps - improves mitochondrial activity (slow twitch muscle oxidation capacity), also great for controlling effects of aging - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com , discount code 80244 Hammer Gel E-caps - electrolytes during race/longer training sessions - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com, discount code 80244 Carlson's Norwegian Salmon Oil - omega 3 fatty acids for antioxidant and joint health - order from http://www.hammernutrition.com, discount code 80244 Millennium Sports Kreaceps - creatine, load for 7 days prior to race to improve muscular force contraction; primarily for wattage on bike, force production on run, etc. - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. Millennium Sports Citruvol - citrulline/nitric oxide, load for 7 days prior to race to improve lactic acid clearance; speeds up ammonia reduction, decreases burn in legs - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. Millennium Sports Carnage - alanine, load for 7 days prior to race to increase intramuscular nitric oxide levels; enhances glucose and muscular oxygen uptake - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. Millennium Sports Cordgyen5 OR the new Cordygen VO2 - cordyceps, load for 30 days prior to race to improve adrenal activation of lung tissue and enhance VO2max - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. Millennium Sports Somnidren GH – take 15 minutes prior to bed on an empty stomach (no eating for 2 hours prior) to optimize recovery, deep sleep, and growth hormone release while sleeping - order from http://www.millenniumsports.netor by calling 1800-249-7918. WickedFast RecoverEase - branched chain amino acids, take 4 on training days to enhance recovery, take 8 after a race - order from http://www.recover-ease.com Impax ProstElan - prostate anti-inflammatory for the long time spent in the saddle or for frequentl exercising males - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228. Impax EnerPrime - superfood multi-vitamin, too many benefits to list, but primarily for immune system integrity - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228. Impax DeltaE - only take as ergogenic aid for caffeine and vitamin B12 megadose content 30-45 minutes prior to race - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228. Impax EnerEFA – vegetarian alternative to fish oil, this capsule contains evening primrose oil and flaxseed oil, and should be taken in the morning with breakfast - order as "autoship" from 1-800-78-IMPAX:tell them your "enroller number" is 13372 and your "sponsor number" is 12228. Mt. Capra Probiotics – enhance digestive health, especially useful if you need to take antibiotics and want to maintain healthy balance of good bacteria in the stomach. More information at www.mtcapra.com .See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

19 Loka 201137min

Podcast Episode #9: MUFA’s and Recovery

Podcast Episode #9: MUFA’s and Recovery

Click to Subscribe to All Ben's Fitness & Get A Free Surprise Gift from Ben. In this podcast episode, Ben Greenfield introduces the concept of a MUFA, and why it may be the key to turning on the body's fat burning process. Also, a review of the new content at BenGreenfieldFitness.com (including the forum, the FAQ, and the discount page), and most significantly, an interview with Jerry White - a specialist in cutting-edge recovery techniques that go far beyond icing, stretching and massage! Later this week, look for more content on the recovery techniques discussed in the interview with Jerry White.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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