For more than 5,000 years, acupuncture has been used for pain relief and
treatment of various ailments. Generally, in the practice of acupuncture,
needles varying in length from 1/2 in. to several inches are inserted in
appropriate points of the body, not necessarily near the affected organ. The
needles are twirled and vibrated in specific ways; the depth of insertion also
affects the treatment. Modern technique sometimes adds electrical stimulation
applied through the needles.
The traditional acupuncture points (there are about 800) are arranged along
14 lines, or meridians, running the length of the body from head to foot. Many,
however, are on the palm of the hand. Today, acupuncture is widely used in China
in the treatment of hay fever, headaches, and ulcers, and some types of
blindness, arthritis, diarrhea, and hypertension. Acupuncture is also used as a
general anesthetic during childbirth and some types of surgery. Unlike
conventional anesthesia, acupuncture does not reduce blood pressure or depress
breathing. The patient stays fully conscious and there is no postoperative
hangover or nausea. Western researchers have found that the acupuncture points
correspond to points on the skin having less electrical resistance than other
skin areas. It has been suggested that acupuncture works by stimulating or
repressing the autonomic nervous system in various ways, and there is some
evidence that stimulation of the skin can affect internal organs by means of
nerve reflex pathways.
Since the early 1970s, when an established New York newspaper published an
article about Chinese doctors using these techniques to ease abdominal pain
after surgery, acupuncture has gradually become more accepted in the United
States. Many states now accredit schools of acupuncture and administer licensing
examinations for non-physicians. Some physicians are studying and using
acupuncture as an adjunct treatment. In the United States, acupuncture has been
used most often for pain control and drug and alcohol addiction. According to
the National Institutes of Health, acupuncture is practiced by thousands of
American doctors, dentists and other medical practitioners. Now, we bring to you
the latest step in technology:
The Aculife Magnetic Wave Therapist. It employs traditional acupuncture
methods in a modern package. The Aculife comes with all the accessories you
need, including a neck strap, clip holder, AC adapter, magnetic wave pointer,
guidebook and ear plugs; plus an instructional video to teach you how to help
yourself feel better. In Taiwan and Hong Kong, one out of every 20 homes has an
Aculife, making it the best-selling medical device there. Discover for yourself
what the Chinese have known for thousands of years.
WARNING: Do not use if pregnant, have a pacemaker or
suffer from malignant tumors, excessive bleeding or tuberculosis. Not to be used
by children under 3.
- LCD display
- Power - On / Off push button
- Range of Frequency - 1-21Hz (adjustable)
- Timer / Time Display
- Memory Preset
- Socket for Magnetic Wave Pointer
Frequently Asked Questions:
- Ear Plug
a. Use left ear-plug with left hand.
b. The bigger part of ear-plug should be at the bottom.
c. If you find some pain when you wear the ear-plug, the
solution is :
i. Check if you use the correct size
of ear-plug
ii. Ear plug should be placed evenly.
iii. You can put a little bit lotion
on the ear-plug evenly in order to have good transmission of electricity.
- Testing point
For the beginning of detection, it is very important to place the pointer
below fingernail of left thumb "Shao Shang" to determine the correct level
of strength. If you have the stregth of using adaptor is too strong,
it can change to use the battery.
- Meaning of sensation
Different meaning of senation during detection.
a. Needle/prickling pain is felt on an acupoint (a similar feeling as to
what was felt on the left thumb - "Shao Shang")
i. it indicates a possible health
problem or the problem has been found.
b. Shivering sensation from the acupoint upward or downward
i. it indicates a potential problem.
ii. it indicates a potential
inherited health problem from the family.
iii. the function of the associated
organ is weakening.
c. A mild sensation just from the acupoint
i. it indicates that you reach the
acupoint but do not have any problem.
Technical Data:
Channels: 1
Waveform: Asymmetrical, biphasic square-wave
Voltage: 1.65 V to 3.4V
Wave train: Continuously
Pulse Width: 64 to 76 microseconds (µs) adjustable
Continuous: Continuous stimulation
Pulse Train: 35.0 to 21.5 msec
Charges/Pulse: 6 to 16 µ Coulomb
Power Supply: 9V Battery, AC Adaptor
Dimensions: 5"x3"x1.19"
Weight: 4.6 oz.
For VCD users, you can also download the VCD software from
the following link:
http://download.com.com/3001-2139-10181135.html
