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Top 3 Best Home PEMF Devices

In the world of wellness, PEMF therapy has risen through the ranks, and made a name for itself as a highly diverse, effective, and safe treatment for a large number of ailments, including depression, joint pain, and chronic inflammation. Knowing how effective PEMF therapy can be is only half the battle, however, as a quick dip into the world of PEMF therapy reveals the proliferation of home therapy machines. While choices are great to have, and people can benefit from having plenty of options for their home therapy uses, determining which machine is best for you and your needs can be difficult, without guidance.

So what exactly is PEMF therapy?

 

PEMF Therapy: A History

Knowing what PEMF therapy is can go a long way in helping people understand which machine is best for them, and why the different components of PEMF therapy matter. PEMF therapy is Pulsed Electromagnetic Field therapy, and was created on the heels of discovering how to effectively create an electromagnetic field. Although medical application was not the original target of Nikola Tesla and his peers, researchers and scientists very quickly began to evaluate the possible uses of electromagnetic energy in the field of medicine.

Once interest in the technology was piqued, the beginnings of PEMF therapy rose, and within 70 years, the technology had been developed and created to the basic machinery used today. PEMF therapy began to see widespread use in the late 1970s.

 

PEMF Therapy Components

There are five distinct components of PEMF therapy that each company will tweak and change to suit their needs. These five components include waveform, frequency, intensity, delivery method, and controller. A basic understanding of each of these components can help you determine which machine is most likely to meet your healthcare needs. Consider the following breakdown of each component.

 

Waveform

The waveform of a machine is the shape made by the pulses of electromagnetic energy delivered by a PEMF machine. There are three standard waveforms, but there is a virtually limitless number of shapes that can be made with PEMF machines. The standard waveforms include the sine, saw tooth, and square waveforms, and these are the forms most frequently used in PEMF therapy machines.

 

Frequency

The frequency of a machine describes the number of times a pulse of energy is delivered to the body in a given time period, typically measured in seconds. Frequency is described in Hertz (Hz), and frequency in machines ranges from 1 to 10,000 Hz. Most home machines utilize lower frequencies, rather than high frequencies, as many consumers feel more comfortable using low frequency machines, and many of the studies evaluating PEMF therapy utilize low frequency machines.

 

Intensity

The intensity of a machine describes the power or strength of a machine’s energy, and how that energy impacts the body. Machine intensity is measured in Gauss, and machines range from <1 to 4,000 Gauss in intensity, with most machines coming in closer to the low-intensity range of the spectrum. Although it may initially appear that high intensity is better, a higher intensity machine will not necessarily deliver PEMF therapy more effectively, and most home machines deliver PEMF therapy effectively despite using low intensity in their design.

 

Types of PEMF Machines

The types of PEMF therapy machines that are available vary from company to company, but the most common types of machines include portable machines, single-therapy machines, multi-therapy machines, and targeted-focus machines, some of which focus on sleep or circulatory needs.

In addition to the different formats of PEMF therapy, there are different therapy machines and companies. Although these companies all follow the same basic format for creating machines and delivering therapy, they each have their own unique take on PEMF therapy, and each provide a type of PEMF that they claim is uniquely theirs and unmatched by their competitors. What exactly are these machines, and how do they stack up? We’ll evaluate three of the most popular and effective machines below.

 

Bemer PEMF Machines

 Bemer is among the oldest brands currently on the market for PEMF therapy, and it has several components that it claims set it apart from its competitors and even machines that are considered more powerful. The Bemer machine’s primary claim to fame is its focus on microcirculation, or the body’s circulatory abilities in the capillaries and other small blood vessels terminating in the tissue and extremities.  According to the company, its focus on microcirculation allows it to more effectively help people recover from exercise and muscle fatigue, which is said to then improve sleeping habits, thought patterns, and health overall.

Bemer machines are designed for home and clinical use. The Bemer machine is among the more expensive mat-type PEMF therapy machines, and is often seen as being something of a titan in the industry, in part due to company longevity, and in part due to the sheer volume of its marketing efforts and materials. Bemer lays claim to many differences in its machine apart from its focus on microcirculation, including its claim that it is the only PEMF therapy machine that has been evaluated by the FDA and research companies evaluating PEMF therapy. Although these claims are not necessarily valid, as Bemer machines are not the only machines that have undergone testing and evaluation, Bemer has conducted its own studies to support its efficacy.

Bemer therapy utilizes two frequencies: 10 and 33 Hz. Frequency is tied to different modes in the machine, but both are considered low frequencies. Similarly, the Bemer machines are considered low intensity, as they offer levels under 1 Gauss in their machines. The waveform is said to be where the Bemer machines truly shine, as Bemer identifies their waveform as a unique and patented sinusoidal waveform that is not seen in other machines. This, they say, is the part of the machine that uniquely targets microcirculation. Whether or not this is the case has not been evaluated in large scale, third-party studies, but remains one of the most significant factors leading to the price and popularity of Bemer’s machines. Machines come equipped with a small pad and a round applicator called a B.Spot, which is used to deliver the therapy to a single, focused area or a larger area, like a lap.

Bemer mats are given a 30-day money-back guarantee, should you not feel that the machine is working or accomplishing what it claims to. There are some stipulations, including having all of the original packaging and materials, and paying shipping and handling and a ten percent restocking fee. Apart from their money-back guarantee, Bemer machines do offer a 3-year warranty for their products.

Because Bemer machines are designed to deliver PEMF therapy in specific settings and time periods, the controller for Bemer machines is small and easy to use. You simply select a predetermined setting, and sit or lie back as PEMF therapy is administered.

The high price point of Bemer therapy machines is due in part to name recognition, in part to the Multi-level marketing design of their business model, and in part to the time and effort involved in creating and distributing marketing materials for Bemer, including having a celebrity spokesperson.

 

HealthyLine PEMF Machines

HealthyLine PEMF machines set themselves apart from their competitors by offering therapy mats with numerous therapies in a single machine. Although they do not have the same name power or history as Magnawave and Bemer, HealthyLine mats set themselves apart quickly and easily by providing 3-5 therapies in a single mat, allowing users to benefit from several different types of alternative therapy. HealthyLine mats are not the cheapest machines on the market, but range among the lowest-priced, with the highest-priced HealthyLine mats resting right at the halfway mark of the cheapest Bemer and Magnawave models. Because HealthyLine mats are significantly less expensive than their competitors and offer more types of therapy, they can provide an excellent foray into PEMF.

HealthyLine PEMF therapy machines are geared primarily toward home therapy, and come in the form of mats of varying sizes. Some mats are designed to be smaller, to accommodate a seated position, while others are designed to offer a full-body mat that can be laid upon. The different mats available from HealthyLine differ in the therapies they offer, and may include crystal therapy, negative ion therapy, Far InfraRed therapy, and photon therapy. When combined, each of these therapies can fuse together to offer a unique therapy experience that can both target specific issues and offer general support for your health.

HealthyLine mats are both low frequency and low intensity machines, as these are the settings most frequently evaluated in studies. Low frequency and low intensity settings allow HealthyLine mats to deliver PEMF therapy without the possibility of intense negative effects. Mats come equipped with square and sine waveforms, which can be selected by consumers. HealthyLine mats are among the most customizable mats on the market, and allow users to select different settings for waveform, intensity, and frequency, to truly customize and change the therapy experience.

The addition of other therapies can increase the efficacy and effectively complement PEMF therapy’s effects on the body. Crystal therapy, negative ion therapy, and photon therapy have all been used regularly in alternative health circles for a variety of illnesses and ailments, while FIR therapy is most frequently used to eliminate or ease pain. The combination of all of these therapies can provide a truly revolutionary health and wellness device to tackle a host of mental and physical issues.

HealthyLine mats have both a guarantee and a warranty. The guarantee is longer than most PEMF mat warranties, at 45 days, and the warranty is fairly standard in the industry: HealthyLine mats come equipped with a 15-month to two-year warranty and replaces mats that are defective rather than simply replacing them or charging a reduced fee for parts, as well as a 5-year warranty for the mat’s control box. This is important to one, because an investment into your health requires some amount of comfort and safety regarding the life of the machine.

HealthyLine mats are among the best and most affordable mats currently on the market. With excellent warranties, unique approaches to therapy, and plenty of customization, HealthyLine mats offer an ideal entry into the world of PEMF therapy.

 

Magnawave PEMF Machines

Magnawave PEMF therapy machines are among the most expensive machines on the market today, and they are such a high price primarily because their company offers far more than machines alone. While most PEMF therapy companies provide machines and equip themselves with plenty of shipping and customer service employees, Magnawave has created a large educational platform for PEMF therapy, providing courses and trainings in using PEMF therapy for customers and others who wish to learn more. The availability of training and other educational sessions for PEMF can be of some benefit to people who are interested in PEMF therapy, but can add an unnecessary hike in prices for individuals who are not interested in attending these courses or visiting Magnawave’s base in Kentucky.

Magnawave’s machines are primarily geared toward medical and veterinary clinics, but there are two smaller and more affordably priced models that can be used in the home with ease. These models utilize low frequency and low intensity to offer a simple and straightforward approach to home PEMF therapy delivery. Although most Magnawave machines are designed for high intensity and high frequency use, and are frequently used with animals, the lower-priced Magnawave models are intended almost entirely for human use, rather than animal use. Magnawave machines use saw tooth waveforms, and claim that this makes their machines far more powerful and effective.

Although most home therapy machines come with a mat or a pad, the Magnawave mats come with a butterfly ring and a large ring, which are used to apply PEMF therapy to a smaller area of the body than PEMF mats. These rings can be switched out to target different areas of the body.

Magnawave machines come equipped with a 3 year warranty (and optional 7 year extended warranty) and a 30-day guarantee. The guarantee applies to the machines for thirty days past the day of purchase, rather than the day of arrival, so customers should be sure to make note of the purchase date on their calendars. Machines can be returned for a refund if you are not pleased with your purchase, but shipping and handling will not be covered, and the company does require a restocking fee. The Magnawave company also offers rentals for their PEMF machines, which allows you to take a PEMF machine for a metaphorical run, to see how well it works for you. If you like the machine you’ve rented, the cost of the rental will then go toward the price of the machine as a whole.

Magnawave’s smaller machines offer a simple setup, wherein users can select from one of three timer options, for either 5, 10, or 20 minutes. These short time spans might seem strange, but Magnawave suggests that their machines are strong enough that short sessions are the only sessions required to achieve noticeable results. Although the truth of this has not been evaluated in clinical trials, Magnawave’s professed dedication to excellence is largely hinged on their ability to deliver high-quality machines at similarly high price points.  Although it may seem as though the small control box offered with Magnawave’s lower-level machines is a detractor, some users may feel less overwhelmed by a control box with fewer options.