Electro-Acupuncture & Acupressure
I've witnes people obtain amazing instantaneous and lasting relief from muscle pain and joint stiffness by just a couple of points being Electro-stimulated.
Books
Simply a Safer Way: An Effective Guide to Electro-Acupuncture Techniques
by Dr. Julian Kenyon & Dr. Julian Jessel-Kenyon
An instructional and illustrated guide
Equipment
Pointer Plus Excel
Locates Acu-points and has independent Electro-stimulater
Cost: lowest on web seen $114
Manufactured in Hong Kong
Retailers: many including Asutin Medical (www.austinmedical.com) or from them via Amazon.com
Safety Precautions: read and follow instruction manual. It lists health conditions and body locations to not use electro-stimulation on. Use at own risk
Frequency setting: some say research indicate that 10Hz obtains the greatest results but I suspect there are variables and exceptions.
Warning!!! There are various scam products out that cause tissue and nerve damage. Some of these are constructed from barbeque lighter componets and sell in some cases for high dollars.
