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Description:
Alpha-Stim SCS safely treats anxiety, depression, and/or insomnia with tiny electrical currents similar to those found naturally in the body, using a method called cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES).
The treatment is simple. The current is applied by easy-to-use clip electrodes that attach to your ear lobes.
5 YEAR WARRANTY!!
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) is a safe, nondrug approach to treat depression, anxiety, and insomnia. Like many drugs, its exact mechanisms are not known. Its tiny “microcurrents” are thought to stimulate the areas of the brain responsible for neurotransmitter and hormone production.This safe brain stimulation provides effective relief for depression and other symptoms. Clinical tests appear to back this up. Increases in cerebrospinal fluid level beta-endorphins up to 219%, plasma beta-endorphins up to 98%, and cerebrospinal fluid
serotonin up to 200% have been demonstrated in normal volunteers receiving just 20 minutes of CES treatment. In addition, many patients report a feeling of slight to moderate euphoria after use.
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We provide the doctors order. FDA approved.
The Alpha-Stim SCS empowers you to control your anxiety, depression, and/or insomnia. Used just 20 to 60 minutes every day, every other day, or on an as-needed basis, it can help induce a relaxed state and enable the user to focus attention on the task at hand. The Alpha-Stim SCS is well tolerated and very safe in contrast to drugs, many of which have been proven to have undesirable side effects and can be addictive.
Each Alpha-Stim SCS is packaged complete with...
- compact Alpha-Stim SCS console unit
- one set of ear clip electrodes
- 200 felt pads
- 15 ml bottle of Alpha Conducting Solution™ for moistening the electrodes
- 9-volt battery (good for about 100 treatments)
- convenient genuine leather carrying case which can be worn on a belt
- illustrated owner's manual
This is everything necessary to begin to use the Alpha-Stim SCS for management of anxiety, depression and/or insomnia right away. Each Alpha-Stim SCS is warranted to be free from defects of workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of five years except for replacement of batteries and accessories. See Owners Manual for complete details.
Indications: Alpha-Stim cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) technology is continuously being subjected to rigorous study and evaluation by the international medical community. Findings to date indicate that the Alpha-Stim SCS is an effective treatment with broad applications for a variety of anxiety disorders, or for the short term relief of the symptoms of anxiety, depression and/or insomnia. In many cases it is the sole therapeutic method required. As with any therapeutic intervention, not all people will respond to the Alpha-Stim SCS. The degree of efficacy will vary with the nature of the problem being treated and the overall health of the person.
Contraindications: Alpha-Stim SCS may affect the operation of cardiac pacemakers (particularly demand type pacemakers).
Precautions: For external use only. Do not allow children to use or handle this device without adult supervision. Do not operate potentially dangerous machinery or vehicles during, and in some cases, for several hours after treatment. Safety of stimulation has not been established during pregnancy. There have been isolated reports of blood pressure being lowered by CES so care should be taken while using the Alpha-Stim SCS with high blood pressure medication.
Adverse effects: Adverse effects are usually mild and self-limiting. Adverse effects seen in approximately 4,058 patients in controlled, open, uncontrolled conditions, and by physician survey and reasonably associated with the use of CES are dizziness (6 cases, 0.15%), skin irritation/electrode burns (5 cases, 0.12%), and headaches (9 cases, 0.22%). Prolonged CES treatment at higher than necessary currents may cause dizziness or nausea that can last for hours to days. Treatment immediately prior to going to sleep may cause difficulty sleeping due to increased alertness. It is recommended that CES be used at least 3 hours before going to sleep. Paradoxical reactions such as hyperexcited states, increased anxiety, and sleep disturbances may occur. If the Alpha-Stim SCS does not control your anxiety, depression and/or insomnia within 2 weeks, discontinue use and consult your physician.
Technical details:
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Power Source:
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one 9-volt battery (included)
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Current:
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10 to 500 µA continuously adjustable
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Frequency:
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0.5 Hz (pulses per second)
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Waveform:
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bipolar asymmetrical rectangular waves, 50% duty cycle, 0 net current
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Mechanical:
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height: 10 cm, width: 7.5 cm, depth: 2.3 cm, weight: 106 gm with battery
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