Also called squamous cell carcinoma in situ. Affects squamous cells (the outermost skin cells in the epidermis). Considered precancerous, with about 10% of cases becoming invasive squamous cell carcinoma.
Mostly affects Caucasians over 60. It is believed to affect men more than women.
Bowen's disease is neither contagious nor related to allergies. Although it is often mistaken for psoriasis or eczema. It can also resemble superficial basal cell carcinoma, actinic keratosis, seborrheic keratosis, lichen planus, tinea corporis and extramammary Paget’s disease. A biopsy can will give a definitive diagnosis of BD provided a deep enough sample is taken to distinguish it from basal cell carcinoma.
Chronic low-level inflammation (CLII) involved in almost all health problems
"The medical kit of the future"
General electrotherapy health benefits. Used systemically and/or locally at specific problem areas of the body, its effective application has many benefits:
Detoxification | Wellness / Healthy aging | Pain relief |
Relief from insomnia | Immune system restoral | Anti-Inflammatory |
Maximizes cellular energy production | Accelerated tissue /bone /scar healing |
Stress Reduction |
Muscle relaxation / rehabilitation | Increased blood oxygen / circulation |
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There are several reasonably affordable electrotherapy devices available for personal use. The following electrotherapies are those that have received a significant amount of positive feedback:
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) therapy |
Beck Protocol |
Rife therapy |
Ozone therapy |
Near Infrared (NIR) class 4 laser therapy |
Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) applies specific frequency patterns to the head area, with the following benefits:
Balances neurotransmitters | Relieves pain | Treats depression |
Substance abuse withdrawal | Relieves insomnia | Relieve stress / anxiety |
Anti-Inflammatory | Fibromyalgia | +++ |