A Preliminary Report on the new BEFE
"Bio-Electric Field Enhancement" Unit
©Copyright 2001 Richard J.Marsh, M.D.,USA
Published in EXPLORE! Volume 10, November 6, 2001
Introduction
For
many years electromagnetic technology has
been
used in diagnostic and therapeutic
devices, in
both orthodox and complementary medicine.
In
the first half of the 20th century many of
these devices were somewhat empirical and
thus
often considered ineffective. The advent
of
the pharmaceutical revolution
significantly
diminished the use of electromagnetism,
especially in main stream
"orthodox"
medicine. However over the last 40 years
the
advent of sound, orthodox experimental
work,
such as that carried out by Dr
R.O.Becker1 in
New York, has qualified both the harmful
and
therapeutic effects of electromagnetic
fields.
This in turn has led to the publication of
numerous specialist papers and books on
the
subject.2
Now in complementary medical fields, such
as
acupuncture and vibrational medicine, the
advent of computer technology and advanced
electronics has led to the significant
development of effective diagnostic and
therapeutic tools.3
The
BioElectric Field Enhancement (BEFE) unit
is
one of these tools and represents a
significant advance in the development of
electromagnetic medicine. Having
personally
worked with the BEFE in my integrative
medical
practice and studied reports of its
success
amoungst colleagues, I am convinced
electromagnetic/energetic medicine will
play a
much bigger role in the
future.
Description
Based
upon an interpretation of Quantum Theory,
the
BEFE unit is an Australian device,
designed to
provide an external source of
"negative
electron" energy for the body. As the
manufacturer insists on pointing out, in
this
capacity it is not a medical device and
does
not actually diagnose, cure or treat any
disease, or condition. In reality it is a
sophisticated spa, energizing the water,
which
is used as a conductive medium. All living
things possess energy fields, thus when a
person bathes in the water and takes a
BEFE
bath, the body absorbs the energy provided
to
use as needed. Since the quality of design
and
manufacture are of medical grade and the
unit
is used in water, the BEFE has received
official approval from the TGA in
Australia,
(Australian equivalent to the FDA) and is
marketed there as a therapeutic
spa/medical
device. It has undergone stringent testing
and
has been shown to be safe to use in the
manner
advised.
This
unit consists of a double-insulated,
step-down
transformer producing a smooth, rectified,
24
volt, DC supply to a unique, water
electrode
array. The design and structure of the
array
is crucial to the efficacy of the unit, a
patent has been applied for. The
arrangement
of the copper and stainless steel plates,
combined with the proprietary electronics,
creates specific electromagnetic
frequencies
and harmonics, which are transmitted to
the
body through the water medium.
Method
of Use
In
practice part or whole of the body is
immersed
in the water, and the device turned on for
up
to 35 minutes. The electrode array causes
basic electrolysis of the water, gas
bubbles
are seen to be released from the plates.
The
charging effect causes dissolved
impurities in
the water to be precipitated. This leads
to
discoloration of the water, sedimentation
and
the formation of a scum on the surface.
Much
of this is coming from the water itself
and
not from the person in the bath, although
there does appear to be a significant
detoxification effect. At the same time
the
BEFE generates negative electrons, which
are
released into the water as a waveform,
synergistic with the electrical state of
the
person being treated. The proprietary
electronic circuitry ensures the energy
waveform matches and enhances that of the
individual in the water.
Of
interest, when some people start using
this
unit they experience mild tingling or
sensations at the site of old operations
or
injuries. It is thought this may be due to
the
area becoming energized. Tap water is used
and
the mineral and chemical content of this
varies between areas. Thus the
discoloration
seen during a BEFE treatment will vary
according to the water source.
Furthermore, in
spite of using the same water source, the
water discoloration seen varies between
individuals and may change with the number
of
baths or the person's state of health. The
constantly changing bio-electric field
around
every person and probably causes a unique
response in the precipitation of particles
from the water, thus causing the unique
color
changes during bathing. During initial use
of
the spa the water is often very
discolored. As
a person continues to use the spa and
responds
to the energy source, the water color
tends to
improve and lighten. However these are
merely
observations and should not be
overemphasized.
The color change does not relate to toxin
release. Response to the BEFE may occur
slowly
with regular use over a period of time.
Occasional use may not produce the desired
response.
People
on medications may use the BEFE providing
they
take a bath with this instrument at least
one
hour before or two hours after taking
medication. The reason for this is purely
a
precautionary measure to ensure nothing
interferes with either this instrument or
the
medication. All medications and
supplements
should be continued as before and should
only
be changed under the guidance of the
Health
Professional in charge of the case. Blood
pressure should be checked regularly as
anything which causes relaxation, such as
a
spa, may assist in normalizing
it.
Use
is limited to 35 minutes alternate days.
Do
not use this treatment during pregnancy or
in
conjunction with a pacemaker,
immuno-suppressive
drugs or organ transplant.
Experimental
Results
Monitoring
electron generation using a specifically
designed ORP (Oxygen-Reduction-Potential)
meter, indicates water may run at + 400 to
+
450. Once the BEFE is running, the ORP
reading
will charge as the electron content of the
water and immersed body is equilibrated.
Initially, as the body takes up available
energy, the ORP reading changes very
little.
However when the body reaches equilibrium,
the
electron content of the water begins to
increase and a drop in the ORP reading is
noted. The "electron drop" can
be
slow or rapid, and appears to be related
to
the state of the individual taking the
treatment. Negative figures of - 400 to -
600
have been recorded and may relate to
overall
vitality and healing capacity. Experts in
the
field of energetic medicine now speculate
the
change in electron status of the body is
linked to a subtle shift in base balance,
leading to an "Alkalinization"
of
the body. If true this would suggest a
possible mechanism for the enhanced
vitality
and healing attributed to hydrotherapy
generally. Perhaps this also provides a
key to
the alleged benefits of natural spa
waters.
Clinical
Observations
An
increasing number of personal testimonials
draw attention to the uniqueness and
efficacy of the BEFE unit in providing
energy
for the body to heal itself. In my mind
there
is no doubt the natural healing potential
of
the human body has been severely
underestimated by orthodox scientists and
physicians. Orthodox medicine is generally
based upon the principal of cutting
(surgery),
burning (radiotherapy), or poisoning
(therapeutics) pathology to effect what is
called "treatment" or a
"cure." This does not diagnose
or
treat disease. However, by providing
negative
electrons, it provides energy for the body
to
use as required, acting as a supportive
"spa" or stress relief device
and
works well in conjunction with other
therapeutic modalities.
Personal observations have included the following cases:
A
45 years old female with terminal cancer
of
the brain. The tumor could only be
partially
resected due to its position. In spite of
medication she was left with headaches,
double
vision, facial numbness and pain, tremor
of
the hands, weight loss and depression. She
had
lived a month longer than predicted. She
began
supportive nutritional therapy and took
BEFE
baths every other day. After six weeks she
ceased to use this instrument and when
reviewed, had lost all her symptoms,
regained
weight and had determined to return to
work.
A
42 years old male diagnosed with AIDS
following an outbreak of severe herpes
zoster,
began supportive nutrition and BEFE baths
for
35 minutes alternate days. He has
continued
this regime for over 18 months. During
that
time his clinician has noted a sustained
improvement in T cell count and a
reduction of
viral load. Clinically he has regained
energy
and continued a normal life. At this point
he
has not required anti-viral
therapy.
A
53 years old female, suffering from
chronic
fatigue and fibromyalgia affecting the
back,
consented to one treatment. She slept
deeply
and was tired the following day, after
which
she regained a new energy level. Back pain
was
eased and nocturnal spasms disappeared.
She
had a previous history of prolapsed
intervertebral disc with occasional
exacerbations of sciatic nerve pain.
On
one occasion she was confined to bed
following
such an attack of pain radiating to both
legs.
Use of the BEFE was limited to immersing
one
hand in a bowl of water, but a single
session
of 35 minutes still proved effective in
relieving spasm and promoting
relaxation.
Other
anecdotal reports indicate the use of this
instrument in a variety of conditions may
support concurrent medical treatments,
promoting extraordinary levels of
improvement
and healing. Associated conditions
include:
- Easing arthritic pain and disability
- Energizing effect in chronic fatigue syndrome.
- Energizing and strengthening neuromuscular function in
multiple sclerosis.
- Supportive therapy in cancer recovery.
- Rejuvenating effect in diabetic neuropathy.
- Normalizing renal function.
- Normalizing effect in autism.
- Symptomatic improvement in neurological conditions
including Parkinson's disease and
stroke.
- Improved memory in Alzheimer's disease.
- Enhanced detoxification and excretion of toxic heavy
metals.
Case
History--Heavy Metal
Detoxification
Analysis
of urinary toxic metal excretion on a 27
year-old female pre and post treatment
showed
significant increased urinary elimination
of
aluminum, peaking at 110 micrograms/24
hours
(normal range 0-37). Urinary elimination
of
nickel, cadimium and arsenic also
increased,
but none exceeded the normal laboratory
ranges.
| |
(mcgs/24hrs) |
Before RX |
BEFE Rx1 |
BEFE Rx5 |
| Day: |
|
1 |
2 |
13 |
| Aluminum |
(0-37) |
0 |
23 |
110 |
| Arsenic |
(0-140) |
23 |
43 |
31 |
| Cadmium |
(0-3) |
0.1 |
0.3 |
0.3 |
| Mercury |
(0-5) |
2.4 |
2 |
0 |
| Nickel |
(0-20) |
1.6 |
5.8 |
4.6 |
Case
History--Electro-meridian
Balancing
Many
alternative practitioners use electronic
measurement of acupuncture meridians when
assessing disease progress and therapeutic
response. It has been postulated the value
of
a BEFE bath lies in its effect on
balancing
body meridians, thus it was interesting to
receive the results of a clinical case
study
from one such practitioner. Trained in the
use
of electroacupuncture, she measured the
charge
recorded at the end of each meridian, both
before and after the subject took a BEFE
bath.
The sum total of the meridians was
averaged
and compared, the results being as
follows. At
the same time she noted the before and
after
resting blood pressure:
Electromeridian
Examination Results:
Average
Value of Meridians
Pre
Bath:
76 105
95
Post
Bath:
101 111
101
Difference:
25
6 6
Blood
Pressure response to BEFE
Baths:
| No
of baths: |
1 |
4 |
7 |
| Resting
BP |
140/100 |
130/97 |
120/90 |
Her
results indicate this unit increased
meridian
energy. what is also noted is the difference
between before and after was more marked the
first time this instrument was used.
Individual
reading (data on file) indicated a balancing
effect between the left and right pathways
following a BEFE bath. Finally she noticed a
modest reduction in resting blood pressure.
Admittedly this is a single case study and
the
results cannot be extrapolated. However the
trend is interesting and indicates the need
for
further research.
Conclusion
In
my opinion the BEFE unit represents a
significant advance in Energetic Medicine.
It is
a spa device, which appears to be associated
with providing negative electron energy,
enabling the body to accomplish remarkable
detoxification, elimination of heavy metals,
and
balancing of inherent energy fields. As a
therapeutic spa it promises to be an
extremely
useful adjunct to both orthodox and
complementary medical therapies. Initial
observations and anecdotal reports indicate
it
warrants further investigation. Detailed
clinical trials and plot studies will be
available shortly.
Richard
Marsh specializes in Integrative Medicine.
For
many years he practiced in England as a
Primary
Care Physician with special interest in
Nutritional Medicine and Holistic Cancer
Therapy. He has also worked in the
Pharmaceutical Industry and been involved in
the
development of HGH secretagogues. He has
lectured extensively on Nutrition and
Anti-Aging, and is currently researching
Electromagnetic Therapies.
This article represents the personal views of the author and is for information purposes only.
No medical claims for BEFE are made or implied.
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