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Alpha-Stim® in the News
Sep 6, 2018 | Featured, Insomnia, Media Articles, Pain
Alpha-Stim®’s own Dr. Daniel L. Kirsch is featured in the Summer 2018 issue of The Pain Practitioner. The magazine, which is published quarterly by the Academy of Integrative Pain Management, spoke with Dr. Kirsch for their issue focusing on “Electric Medicine +... Read More
Aug 20, 2018 | Featured, Insomnia, Pain
If you have recently ordered an Alpha-Stim®, or even if you are a longtime user, you may have questions about whether you are getting the best treatment possible. We are here to help! In this article, we’ll cover some common issues that may prevent your device from... Read More
Aug 6, 2018 | Featured, Insomnia, Media Articles, Pain, Press
USA Today recently sponsored a panel of experts in the field of substance abuse to share their insights on the nation’s ongoing opioid crisis. Part of the USA Today Opioid campaign, the purpose of the panel was to shed light on the scope of the stigma attached to... Read More
Mar 30, 2018 | Featured, Insomnia, Pain
While most people (research shows 9 out of 10) find relief from their insomnia or pain when they use Alpha-Stim®, some stories are especially remarkable. What follows is a testimonial from Adrian Walker, whose pain had become so unbearable that he wanted to have both... Read More
Mar 23, 2018 | Featured, Insomnia, Pain
Many people who are considering using Alpha-Stim® to treat their insomnia or pain are already treating their conditions with some other method such as medications, occupational or physical therapy, or chiropractic care, to name a few. You may be wondering how... Read More
Dec 28, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, Pain
Answer: In Canada, Alpha-Stim is available over-the-counter for insomnia and pain and a prescription is not needed. For treating pain, you’ll need to purchase an Alpha-Stim M. For treating insomnia, you’ll want to purchase the Alpha-Stim AID. Do you have... Read More
Dec 26, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, News
Metro news article in the UK talks about using Alpha-Stim for insomnia “Serious insomnia sufferers might want to try the sci-fi-sounding Alpha-Stim AID, which uses cranial electrotherapy stimulation to improve sleep quality. You clip electrodes on to your earlobes for... Read More
Dec 5, 2017 | Featured, Media Articles, Pain
The question is often asked—how does the technology used by Alpha-Stim compare to the technology used by a Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device? In order to understand the difference, we need to first look at the purpose of each device. While a... Read More
Nov 30, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, Media Articles, Pain
A frequently asked question about Alpha-Stim involves how long patients should use the device, and when they should (or can) decrease use. Everyone responds differently. The typical Alpha-Stim protocol is designed to use it as little as possible while maintaining good... Read More
Nov 27, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, Media Articles
If you are battling anxiety, insomnia or depression, it is important to take into account all of the available treatments and make an educated decision as to which would be the best fit for you. This article will include a comparison of the following treatments:... Read More
Nov 15, 2017 | Featured, News, Pain
When you purchase an Alpha-Stim®, one of the options is to treat using AS-Trode brand electrodes. The AS-Trode self-adhesive electrodes that come with the Alpha-Stim M are designed to treat acute, post-traumatic and chronic pain and are a great choice if you are... Read More
Nov 7, 2017 | Featured, News, Pain
As the United States government declares the ongoing opioid crisis a national public health emergency, all hope is not lost for patients who can not tolerate or do not want to go down the rabbit hole of using opioids. In fact, this technology promises to do everything... Read More
Oct 31, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, News, Pain
The latest clinical research study proving the effectiveness of Alpha-Stim focuses on a segment of the population that is routinely prescribed medications for pain, anxiety, insomnia and depression—cancer patients. The study was conducted by the MD Anderson Cancer... Read More
Oct 4, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, Media Articles, News
Mediaplanet USA, October 4, 2017 READ THE ARTICLE ON MEDIAPLANET > PREVENTION & TREATMENT Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation (CES) is a safe, effective non-drug treatment option for patients suffering with insomnia. Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation or CES is... Read More
Sep 28, 2017 | Featured, News, Pain
Dr. Daniel L. Kirsch, inventor of the Alpha-Stim and Chairman of Electromedical Products International Inc., spoke on the topic of “Basic Protocols for Microcurrent Electrical Therapy,” at the 2003 American Academy of Pain Management conference, now called the... Read More
Sep 5, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, News, Pain
One of the most notable factors about Alpha-Stim is its ability to treat anxiety, insomnia, depression and pain, without the negative side effects attached to most prescription medications. In fact, out of over 100 clinical research studies, less than 1% of patients... Read More
Sep 5, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, Media Articles, News
Can Technology Improve Your Sleep? 4 Gadgets Put To The Test By Alistair Charlton International Business Times September 5, 2017 10:34 BST Alpha-Stim AID – £450 Here’s a left-field gadget if ever there was one, and to be honest the Alpha-Stim is intended more as a... Read More
Aug 18, 2017 | Featured, News, Pain
Have you ever experienced pain in your neck or shoulders and wondered how to effectively treat it with your Alpha-Stim®? In the following video, Dr. Jeff Marksberry, Vice President of Science and Education at Electromedical Products International, Inc., provides... Read More
Aug 7, 2017 | Featured, News, Pain
When you purchase an Alpha-Stim M, you receive both Smart Probes and AS-Trode brand electrodes. Both can be used to treat acute, post-traumatic (including postoperative) and chronic pain, but how do you know which to use to treat your specific pain? Let’s first go... Read More
Mar 1, 2017 | Featured, Insomnia, Media Articles, News
Why we can’t sleep Sometimes talking about insomnia can cause such anxiety that even the word equates to someone saying ‘Voldemort.’ But, the fact is, we as a world are not getting enough sleep – and it’s time to do something about it. We try to dissect what insomnia... Read More
Feb 26, 2016 | News
Several years ago, doctors told contractor Michael Brown that the herniated disc responsible for his chronic lower back pain could only be fixed with surgery. Wanting to delay that option for as long as possible, he relied on a combination of oral steroids, muscle... Read More
Jan 26, 2016 | News
By Jof Enriquez The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) plans to downgrade cranial electrotherapy stimulator (CES) devices, intended to treat insomnia and/or anxiety, from Class III to Class II devices, subject to premarket notification. However, the agency has... Read More
Jan 15, 2016 | News
The club has adopted electrical brain wave therapy, which helps pan relief and cuts recovery time Top international football stars are being offered electrical brain wave therapy to speed up their recovery from injury. Premier league side Everton have adopted the... Read More
Mar 30, 2015 | Media Articles
By Tracey B. Kirsch, president, Electromedical Products International, Inc. When dealing with a government agency like the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the most cynical among us anticipate lag times between communications, hearing delays, back-and-forth between... Read More
