I shocked the sheriff
Stress and the workplace go together like sushi and politicians. Or (in the case of the SA Police Service) like luxury German cars and top cops. While our most recent …
Metal matters
A fairly common question we get here at Elexoma headquarters is, “I’ve had a metal prosthesis implanted in my (insert anatomical location here). Is it safe for me to use …
The buzz stops here
Tinnitus is the medical name for a fairly common problem (in one way or another, it affects about one in five people over the age of 55). Tinnitus refers to …
Spring has sprung (a leak)
Yes, it’s that time of the year again when many of us feel like Snow White – feeling a little Sneezy. And soon one feels a little Grumpy, too. Problem …
Tennis elbow zapped
You do not have to play tennis to get tennis elbow, but it helps. There are many sport injuries that are specific to a particular kind of sport. That’s bothersome, …
Shocking Parenting
Children are an important part of my life (we have four, and counting…). Even though they are healthy and lively, they are quite a handful at the best of times. …
Responses to colour
Another one of my occasional newsletters. I trust you are doing well. Here’s some interesting research fresh from the labs. It has NOTHING to do with electrotherapy, but deals with …
Microcurrent therapy, video games and dancing
Since we’re having more holidays than workdays in South Africa right now, here are a couple of news updates on microcurrent therapy that deal with the lighter side of life …
The benefits of gardening
Here’s a quote well worth pondering: “When I go into the garden with a spade, and dig a bed, I feel such an exhilaration and health that I discover that …
Junk food, IQ and pain
I trust you are keeping well. I’ve been a bit quiet, but that’s not because I’ve lost my charge. There’s not been much research on microcurrent published in the past …
Motor function improvement after stroke
During November 2010, the Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Centre published the results of research they have been doing on stroke rehabilitation. The article in the illustrious journal, Neurology, reports how …
Headache Relief
We often get encouraging feedback from our clients, but once in a while, a really glowing testimonial lands in my inbox. These gems make my day and help me to …
Exam time
It’s already exam time for most of our young people. A couple of recent articles reported on the effects of microcurrent stimulation on memory. Ingrid Olson, Professor in Psychology at …
CES and Alcoholism
Microcurrent therapy may be a “new kid on the block” for most of us, but it has been extensively researched for some years now – about 60, to be exact. …
Helping War Veterans Cope
The Elexoma Medic’s ability to help people to sleep better and deeper is one of the features almost every Elexoma user mentions. Quite a few people buy it specifically for …
Scientists make paralysed rats run again
As a user of the Elexoma Medic, this article, below, might interest you. It was recently published in the Richmark Sentinel. Though details of drugs and electrical current characteristics are …