Dr. Edelson says: "Occasionally, a patient will develop a headache from it, when used intravenously - and it is dose related." He continues: "If you give a large dose, [the patient] will get a headache. And we use large doses. DMSO detoxification effect could overload liver/kidney's ability to eliminate them from the body, such that toxins in the bloodstream could cause a headache. Stephen Edelson, MD, F.A.A.F.P., F.A.A.E.M. practices medicine at the Environmental and Preventive Health Center of Atlanta
The garlic odor is a problem for some. A strong garlic taste in the mouth following DMSO administration comes from the exhaled dimethylsulfide (DMS) metabolite. Some spouses have to move out of their shared bedroom into separate bedrooms.
Bare hands used to apply DMSO can get wrinkly for a short while. DMSO has a dehydration effect.
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 | +++ |