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Algonix: “(The Low Down)"
There are many different disciplines in the vast field of electro-physical technology. Their conjunctive relationship is the natural electrical current operating within the body. One difference between each discipline is the method of approach to the body with respect to the administration of current.
Algonix is not only a term, but also a technology that grew out of the expansive field of electro physiology. Modern medical science acknowledges multiple processes in the body that are electrical. Every cell in the body can be seen as an “electrical generator” which generates electrical currents.
These currents are measured often by means of electrical activities in the skin (EDR), the brain (EEG), the heart (EKG), and the muscles (EMG). The Algonix technology works hand in hand with these currents. This technology recognizes the body as a self-healing organism and supports its many natural occurring functions. In turn, Algonix achieves a variety of results in the many facets of youth, health and wellness.
“Weak stimuli increases physiologic activity and very strong stimuli inhibit or abolish activity.” - Arndt-Shultz Law
The human body is an electrical being and the health of it depends on the energy currents that run through the body. When the body suffers from a trauma (acne, sprain, fatigue etc ... ) it encapsulates itself in some manner for healing purposes (inflammation, swelling, spasm etc ... ). During a healing crisis such as this normally free flowing currents will circumvent the area of trauma and travel around it. This happens because electrical current always takes the path of least resistance. As a result, the flow of electricity in the traumatized area is significantly reduced or possibly void. At this point, the body as a self-healing organism is not recovering optimally.
Coupled with a trauma and a healing crisis, the details of the body’s needs are now more severe. In order to return to a homeostatic condition the body must regenerate and heal itself. This process begins within the body at the cellular level. The injured cells need increased oxygen, protein synthesis, ion exchange and adenosine triphosphatase (ATP). The polarity of the cells must be re-balanced, waste and toxins must be eliminated quickly and the absorption of nutrients and reduction of microbes is essential.
Algonix stimulates the production of adenosine triphosphatase (ATP), which is stores cellular energy that allows a cell to function. This in turn triggers the body’s natural biochemical healing process.
This process allows intracellular fluids to be restored, electrolyte levels to be replenished and the absorption of nutrients. The stimulation of intracellular calcium further strengthens cellular balance and healing. Amino acid uptake is increased, as well as protein synthesis, which assists in tissue repair.
Blood circulation and lymphatic flow are increased. These vital functions are increased five fold with this technology to promote optimal healing and regeneration of cells and tissue.
Algonix uses a direct synthesis that travels in a waveform. It is a current with extremely low amperage (between 35 and 500 micro-amps) that operates optimally below the threshold of pain. The treatment is absolutely painless. The operator usually directs the current with specifically designed electrodes. Algonix is utilized worldwide to facilitate and promote healing, regenerate epithelial tissue, and rejuvenate muscle tissue.
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Simplified Treatment Notes
Determine the site of trauma, pathology, or discomfort. The discomfort painful area should be delineated. Match the pathology by the “Clinical Index Status” and than select the appropriate application out of the array table. After the instrument has loaded the application, the treatment intensity may need to be determined by the operator.
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Is education included with the Algonix?
Yes, education is included for utilizing the technology. Due to the diversified uses of micro current, there are many different applications and techniques. Operators must understand and practice proper techniques at all times in order to attain optimal results. These steps are paramount for quality results.
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What are Carrier Test and Carrier Response as Indicated on the Display?
The unit operates in conjunction with a frequency response analyzer (FRA), which provides the AC stimulus signal and correlation analysis of the output signals from the unit. The tracking and use of correlation analysis is very important for the rejection of harmonics that result from non-linearity’s in the samples being measured.
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What are the functions of Signal Dynamics Peak Deviation Signal Linearity and Self-Calibrator as Indicated on the Bottom Display
These functions operate within the ‘Base-band signal integration’. The challenges here include verifying transmission and receive of data streams, viewing the actual data transmitted between the console and the host, identifying logic errors and resolving mixed signal issues.
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What is Logic?
Logic is a systematic study of valid inference. A distinction is drawn between logical validity and truth. Validity merely refers to formal properties of the process of inference. Thus, a conclusion whose value is true may be drawn from an invalid argument, and one whose value is false, from a valid sequence.
For example, the argument All professors are brilliant; Smith is a professor, therefore, Smith is brilliant is a valid inference, but the argument All professors are brilliant; Smith is brilliant, therefore, Smith is a professor is an invalid inference, even if Smith is a professor.
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What is Multi-phase Digital Synthesis Pulse Code Modulation?
MDSPC object is a functions under the guidance of AI and refers to in simplify term as a multi phase sine wave quadrature oscillator which provides both a sine wave and cosine wave output that allows the phase between them to be continuously varied normality between 0 to 80 degrees. The amplitude of each output is also variable so that a circular oscillation can be achieved at the resonance frequencies of the interface. The function is designed with high-accuracy of inter-comparison and high stability, low distortion with resolution < 8 µHz and with a relative frequency short-term stability of 10-7 with long term amplitude stability better than 10-5 of the output signal.
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What is Biofeedback?
The technique of making unconscious or involuntary bodily processes (as heartbeats or brain waves) perceptible to the senses (as by the use of an oscilloscope) in order to manipulate them by conscious mental control. (In this case the algonix instead of conscious mental control.)
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What is Bio-impedance?
Bio-impedance is rapidly gaining popularity in a wide field of bio-research and clinical applications including investigations into skin hydration, dental decay, body fat content, tissue ischemia, electrode / gel performance, food freshness, vegetable or tree growth.
Bio-impedance is a non-destructive technique, which makes use of low-level electrical signals such as those that are already present in biomaterials. Accurate measurement of the impedance of biomaterials over a broad frequency range yields valuable information about the electrical properties of the material. Analysis of these measurements can provide valuable diagnostic information, which may be used, for example, for checking organ integrity during transplants or for tumor investigations. In addition, the study of frequency related phenomena as a function of temperature is regularly used in the laboratory testing of biomaterials.
Research studies are frequently performed directly on live subjects, for example the study of skin impedance to determine tissue-healing rates or to examine the effects of creams and lotions.
Some examples of Bio-impedance applications as listed:
1) Assessing the extent of ischemia in organ transplants; ischemia is a process by which the organ undergoes progressive change after isolation from the blood supply. Eventually, a point is reached where resuscitation is no longer possible. Impedance techniques are used to monitor the extent of tissue damage, organ integrity and the possibility of successfully reviving the organ.
2) Detection and study of tumors; the treatment of tumors via loco regional hypothermia leads to changes in the tissue impedance due to shifting in the charged fluids present. Minimal invasive procedures such as impedance are vital in tumor assessment.
Other Bio-impedance Applications:
3) In-vivo muscle and tissue studies
4) Electrode skin studies (tissue healing rates, etc.)
5) Dermatological applications (medical creams / lotions)
6) Drug delivery rates
7) Pacemaker development
8) Blood cell analysis, monitoring of viral effects on cell structure
9) Biotechnology research, food, pharmaceuticals
10) Dental research, used for the detection of decayed or cracked enamel
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Why use an alternating current to measure the impedance of a biological tissue?
Essentially for two reasons:
Biological tissue is an ionic conductor: it is known that electrical conduction in a material occurs through charge carriers, which may be electrons, such as is the case for metals, free ions in suspension in solutions, as is the case for biological tissues.
If a direct current is passed through an ionized solution, the well-known phenomenon of polarization occurs, i.e. very rapidly at the level of each electrode a double layer of ions is deposited which acts as an insulator and prevents the current from passing. Therefore, a direct current cannot be used to measure the resistance of such a conductor.
Because it is a heterogeneous conductor: i.e. it is composed of both resistive elements and non-capacitive elements diversely associated. Whereas the resistive elements allow the alternating current to pass whatever its frequency, the capacitive elements allow the alternating current to pass only if it has a higher frequency.
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Why is electrolyte cream important?
Special characteristics of electrolyte are very important because they reflect the type of treatment benefits your client will receive. Often misunderstood, the ion composition of electrolyte merits special consideration. The electrolytes developed, have a multi purpose task, just to name a few to begin with:
1) Stability of electrode potentials
2) Ability to reject “noise” under the electrodes
3) Ability to match the input amplifier impedance
4) Ability to eliminate distortion due to phase shift difference at various frequencies and conditions etc.
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Basic therapeutic Principles
It is important to also keep in mind that the really vital factor in the treatment is the response of the organism. According to AD Speransky it is not a stimulus but the nature of the response to that stimulus that counts.
In his study of the nature of disease, Speransky explained how, after years of research, he became convinced that, studying the process of disease, the traditional subdivision of the nervous system into central, peripheral, sympathetic, etc. had no justification. He showed in many experiments that, from any point in the nervous system, it was possible to bring into action nerve mechanism, the functioning of which terminated at periphery, producing changes of a bio-physic-chemical character. He developed the thesis that any nerve point, not excluding peripheral nerve structures, could become convinced that, studying the process of disease, the traditional subdivision.
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Why does the Algonix work with micro current?
Stimulation with micro-currents (mA) is also called bio stimulation or bio electric therapy because it can stimulate cell physiology and growth.
In a study with important implications for electro therapy using micro current, Cheng and Alt (1982) verified the effects of electric currents of varying intensity on variables crucial to the healing process. The production of ATP (i.e. the production of cell energy) increased by approx. 500%, while amino acid transport increased by 30-40% over control levels.
When currents were increased up to the milliamp level, the production of ATP stopped, amino acids decreased by 20-73% and protein synthesis was reduced by 50%. These trials suggest that high (milliamp) currents inhibit the healing process while micro-currents help it.
Further research on isolated tissues or cells in culture showed that the intracellular ATP resynthesis rate, the protein synthesis rate and DNA replication increase as a direct result of the electric stimulation of the human fibroblast.
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What does it do?
Since a selection may be made from a range of specific therapies, a large number of treatments can be carried out. These include: Regulation of the autonomic nervous system through excitation of centripetal fibers (sensory nerves) passing to efferent nerves, i.e. motor nerves, sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system.
While the reflexes of motor nerves do not have great clinical significance, except in pain management, the reflexes of autonomic nerves have a considerable therapeutic impact, since they control the balance of many functions of the body:
1) Control of the circulatory system
2) Control of secretion, assimilation and elimination of digestive juices
3) Direct and indirect influence on endocrine glands
4) Influence on muscle tone, white blood cells, red blood cells and blood platelets
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Reduction in the inflammatory process
Inflammation involves increased capillary permeability with serum and plasma infiltration resulting in abscesses and swelling.
Electrical impulse signals in the physiological range reduce infiltrative, proliferative and exudative processes.
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Reduction in degenerative processes
Normalization of the pathologically altered structure of the intracellular fluid, and reconversion of the gelatinous tissue fluids to a soluble state. In addition, the pathologically altered capillary permeability returns to its normal function. Pre programmed low-level impulses also prevent any improper functioning of the connective tissue which might otherwise lead to sclerosis, fibrosis, cirrhosis. In cases of advanced pathological change, however, no significant success can be achieved.
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Reduction in smooth muscle spasmolysis in vessels and hollow organs, causing stasis and insufficient secretion
The use of ultra-low synchronized frequency eliminates the spastically constricted areas and this stimulates drainage of toxic bio-products.
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Restoring of polarization in the nerves
The decrease in potential action or the increase in potential voltage are generated by ion concentration factors inside the nerve fibers relating to the interstitial fluid ions. In the event of loss of energy due to neuralgia or neuritis, depolarization occurs leading to dysfunction that can be offset by returning energy to the system. Also stasis due to spasm of local tissues leads to changes in ion concentration and therefore to changes in neural output.
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Toning of Elastic Fibers
To restore the potential of elastic fibers, the electrolytic conditions in these fibers need to be normalized. By using ultra-low pre programmed impulses, the elastic fibers of arteries, bronchioles, and bronchi can return to their normal functions.
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How does it work?
Treatment is absolutely painless, very simple and rapid. On average, the duration of a single treatment is approx. 10 minutes and this decreases as the application cycle is completed, because benefits are cumulative.
The patient normally experiences a reduction in pain from the very first session, and through a 4/5-session cycle pain totally disappears in nearly all cases.
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5 reasons to choose Alogonix to relieve your client's pain
1) It relieves from pain - Immediate relief; very often pain is significantly reduced from the very first session
2) Painless -Treatment causes no discomfort to the patient
3) No side effects - There are no real side effects; some temporary discomfort may be the only sign of inconvenience, such as: headache and somnolence.
4) Drug reduction - The treatment allows the use of painkilling drugs to be significantly reduced or eliminated.
5) General well-being - The energy rebalancing obtained through the Algonix therapy gives a pleasant feeling of general well-being.
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Contra Indicators
Pregnancy, pacemaker.
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