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March 6, 2025|Editorial

Energy Boosting Medicine

Diet, restful sleep and reduced stress can all help boost energy levels; but supplements such as B vitamins and iron may be useful too.

Before undertaking any of these treatments, speak to a healthcare provider. They can perform blood tests to assess any deficiencies that could be contributing to fatigue.

Coenzyme Q10

Coenzyme Q10, also known as ubiquinol, is a natural substance present in every cell in your body and plays an essential role in making energy used by cells for growth and functioning. Furthermore, it acts as an antioxidant that can protect them against damage to their DNA. Coenzyme Q10 supplements are well tolerated among most adults; organ meats, soy oil, beef sardines mackerel and peanuts all contain it as fat-soluble compounds.

Coenzyme Q10 has been shown to reduce oxidative stress and enhance mitochondrial function in heart failure patients, while also treating chronic fatigue syndrome due to mitochondrial dysfunction. Some studies have also demonstrated how coenzyme Q10 improves exercise performance among healthy individuals – although other research disagreed with these claims.

Coenzyme Q10 can also help treat Parkinson’s disease, high blood pressure, fibromyalgia and cardiovascular issues caused by “statin” cholesterol medicines. Additionally, some patients using coenzyme Q10 experience nerve-related diabetes symptoms, and it could potentially prevent hearing loss associated with maternally Inherited Diabetes and Deafness (MIDD).

If you are considering supplementing with coenzyme Q10, be sure to select products which clearly identify it on the label, either as ubiquinol or coenzyme Q10. When looking for supplements verified by third-party certification programs and free from health claims or multiple ingredients; not known is whether this affects breast milk flow.

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Ashwagandha

Withania somnifera has long been used in Ayurveda to reduce stress, boost energy levels and protect neurons. Studies conducted so far suggest its anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antidiabetic and neuroprotective properties; its phytoconstituents (withanolides) act on various pathways within both brain and body to inhibit inflammatory markers as well as downregulate NF-kB and MAPK signaling signaling pathways.

Ashwagandha seems to also provide cognitive-enhancing effects. According to one recent study, subjects taking ashwagandha outperformed control group subjects on tests measuring memory and information processing speed, and improved on tests such as the Flanker (neutral mean reaction time), Penn Emotional Acuity Test (mean social cognition response rating), and Auditory Digit Span Test.

Ashwagandha may help increase exercise endurance. A study with elite cyclists discovered that using ashwagandha helped enhance workout endurance by decreasing cortisol and stress hormone levels that cause performance decline and fatigue.

Though generally considered safe, ashwagandha should only be taken with medical supervision and after consulting your physician first. Ashwagandha may interfere with medications used to treat high blood pressure and cholesterol as well as reduce thyroid hormone production within your body, potentially leading to fatigue. Furthermore, taking it over long periods may make it less effective or even cause withdrawal symptoms over time.

Caffeine

Caffeine is an alkaloid chemical compound found naturally in seeds, nuts, and leaves of many plants that belongs to the methylxanthine family. Caffeine acts as a central nervous system (CNS) stimulant to increase mental alertness and boost energy levels; it may even enhance some pain relievers. Prescription medicines as well as over-the-counter remedies contain caffeine as an ingredient; energy drinks often also include this stimulant ingredient.

Caffeine quickly passes from your gut into your bloodstream and enters the brain, where it inhibits neurotransmitter adenosine’s relaxing effects on your mind, thus keeping you awake. Furthermore, caffeine also raises adrenaline levels which increase brain activity further while disrupting sleep quality; adding to its long list of negative side effects! Caffeine may even prevent sleep entirely and decrease restful hours for you.

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Consuming too much caffeine can result in unpleasant symptoms, including stomach upset and heartburn. It can also hinder sleep quality, leading to fatigue and slow metabolism. Furthermore, caffeine interacts with certain medications such as diuretics, estrogens, and valproate; so before taking any products containing caffeine it’s wise to consult your physician first – pregnant mothers may want to refrain from consuming any products containing caffeine altogether as this could cross through their placenta and affect unborn babies while those suffering from an existing medical condition such as heart disease or anxiety disorder should abstain from doing this too!

Vitamin D

Vitamin D is an essential nutrient, aiding the body in using calcium and phosphorus efficiently as well as preventing bone diseases such as osteoporosis and rickets. You can find vitamin D in foods like salmon, tuna and fish liver oil as well as supplements. A daily recommended dosage ranges from 200-600 International Units of vitamin D; it’s best to discuss with a health care provider before deciding how much is appropriate.

Vitamin D has been demonstrated to be effective at relieving fatigue in those with low levels. Researchers believe it may assist mitochondria – cells’ power generators – work more efficiently – which is one cause of fatigue. Our bodies generate Vitamin D through sunlight exposure or from food such as fatty fish, egg yolks and fortified cereals containing Vitamin D.

Low levels of vitamin D can result in symptoms including fatigue, musculoskeletal pain and depression; these can be improved by increasing intake through food or supplements or getting tested by a lab for vitamin deficiencies. A blood test is the only reliable way of knowing for certain if someone is deficient; home kits provide convenient ways of taking small blood samples that can then be sent off to labs for analysis.

Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 is an essential water-soluble nutrient for maintaining the health of blood and nerve cells as well as in helping produce DNA, the genetic material present in all body cells. A deficiency can result in fatigue, weakness and cognitive issues; fish meat dairy products contain Vitamin B12 in addition to supplements containing it. Vitamin B12 acts as a cofactor in two enzymes called methionine synthase and L-methylmalonyl-CoA mutase which convert homocysteine into methionine before creating S-adenosylmethionine (SAM), used in synthesizing nucleic acids proteins fatty acids and certain neurotransmitters from homocysteine molecules.

Injections and IV treatments administer large doses of vitamin B12 directly into the bloodstream for immediate absorption and high dosage, making this form of treatment particularly useful for people suffering from severe deficiency or difficulty digesting its nutritional source through food alone. Vitamin B12 injections may be especially beneficial to vegan or vegetarian individuals with conditions like Crohn’s disease or pernicious anemia that make absorbing adequate levels through food difficult.

Vitamin B12 is often added to energy drinks for its purported energy-boosting abilities; however, studies indicate that taking high doses does not improve energy levels of those already with adequate levels. If you want a natural energy booster, consult with a medical esthetician about finding out your ideal dosage of this nutrient.

Iron

Iron is an essential mineral needed to make red blood cells function. Additionally, iron plays an integral part in immunity and hormone regulation. You can find iron-rich food sources like meat, eggs, some seafood items such as oysters or crab legs; dark leafy vegetables and beans provide sources of iron as do iron supplements and fortified foods. Depending on age and gender factors, pregnant women typically need more iron than men daily allowance.

People on plant-based diets may struggle to get enough iron from food sources alone. One way to increase iron levels is by eating foods rich in this mineral such as whole grains, legumes and dark green vegetables; or taking iron supplements which come with risks including nausea, vomiting and constipation if taken too frequently.

If you take iron supplements, keep them tightly capped and away from children, as they could be mistaken for sweets by young minds. Furthermore, iron may cause serious adverse side effects when taken in combination with certain medicines or supplements.

Researchers cannot be certain whether taking iron supplements relieve fatigue and sweating in professional soccer and futsal players; however, researchers cannot establish whether this effect is caused by supplementation alone, rather than some other factor such as decreased psychological stress. A placebo-controlled trial conducted by researchers demonstrated that iron supplements reduced sweating after exercise for athletes while also prolonging its benefits beyond exercise sessions.

March 6, 2025|Editorial

Wave Genetics Pseudoscience Revealed

New research has unlocked DNA’s ability to serve as an efficient wave bio-computer, potentially helping eliminate harmful pathogens, viruses and bacteria as well as increase human lifespan.

Research being undertaken is being hindered by an internal group within the Russian Academy of Sciences called “The Group to Combat Pseudoscience in Russia”, who attack and suppress physical proof results that don’t meet Popp’s Criteria.

It is based on a faulty premise

Wave genetics pseudoscience rests on an outdated theory which has since been disproven. The central assumption behind Wave genetics was that much DNA did not code for proteins but was instead “junk”, serving solely to provide structure to the genome. New research, however, disproved this notion; scientists discovered that much junk DNA encodes for essential biological functions like micro RNAs, long repeat RNAs and other essential RNAs which carry out essential biological roles like controlling gene expression or helping control response to stress in cells.

One of the hallmarks of pseudoscience is how its proponents respond to disproved theories or scientific discoveries that undermine them, often by reframing or reinventing them, often by asserting their new theories are more scientific than previous ones. This tactic has been employed throughout history from nineteenth-century eugenics through to antievolutionism in the 1990s.

Geneticists who promoted this field claimed that an individual’s environment or ancestry determined his intelligence; experiments proved this assertion. Such scientific racism echoed earlier forms of pseudoscience and represented an alarming trend within science itself.

Unfortunately, as a result of political maneuverings and personal preferences, many genetic research projects that could revive dead organs and extend lifespan were suppressed – an outrage against both science itself and humanity as a whole. This was particularly tragic given that Russian Academy of Sciences should be driven solely by science’s best interests, not political pressures or preferences of individuals or political movements.

Gariaev’s scientific work is founded upon the theory of coherent physical radiations, the principles of holography and solitons, fractal representations of DNA and human verbal expression/speech, as well as fractal representations. These principles have been demonstrated through numerous tests, experiments and observations, including his ability to regrow vital internal organs without expensive surgical techniques – including regrow vital internal organs without surgery! His findings also have many practical applications such as cancer prevention/treatment/extension of life expectancy/extension as well as eliminating pathogenic bacteria and agricultural vermin parasites/worms!

It is based on a faulty theory

Wave genetics pseudoscience is based on a theory that states DNA transmits electromagnetic imprints of itself to distant cells, potentially using this technology as a command to perform specific functions or even as a way of transporting DNA between cells – an idea not unfamiliar in science circles but generally disregarded as pseudoscience.

Wave genetic research is conducted predominantly in Russia by members of the Russian Academy of Sciences who include physicists, molecular biologists and embryologists. Furthermore, this group developed a laser that can polarize-holographically record, scan, transmit and inject genetic and metabolic information between biological systems – this technology has been successfully tested on animals as well as humans.

While this research has been thoroughly explored and physically verified, it does not receive the recognition it merits. This is unfortunate, since its application could revolutionize medicine and life extension technology. Popp’s Criteria as well as scientific progress require this work be supported rather than suppressed.

Early in the 1950s, several geneticists began to express concerns over Lysenko’s totalitarian methods and intolerance for criticism. One such critic was Hermann Muller who voiced concerns to the Central Committee of the Communist Party regarding Soviet tyranny in science through letters like Hermann Muller’s letter in 1948 to VASKhNIL session; during which Lysenko was denounced as idealistic pseudobiology that was antinational science (Paul 1983; Wolfe 2010).

The Soviet government responded quickly to the outcry of foreign scientists. Within one week of VASKhNIL session, the Academy of Sciences issued a statement calling for an end to Lysenkoism that was signed by 83 geneticists including Dobzhansky and Huxley. Unfortunately, not until 2014 did Lev Zhivotovsky from Institute for General Genetics publish a book defending Lysenko’s works as being fundamental. Unfortunately this work relies upon flawed reasoning as well as many uncorroded sources while disregarding evidence presented at VASKhNIL session to conclude this way that scientific work equals political regime value of scientific endeavor.

It is based on a faulty technology

Wave genetics technology is founded on the idea that DNA encodes information as a hologram, which can then be decoded with quantum computing technology to create artificial genes for plants or animals to achieve greater growth, health or longevity. With such advances coming on stream so quickly today’s genetic engineering techniques could seem as obsolete as when the Wright brothers first invented flight.

Gariaev and his group in Russia have conducted extensive research using this technique to repair damaged pancreas in mice and dogs, such as by producing insulin (an important hormone responsible for controlling blood sugar levels) production, while also being able to reduce tumors within both species using this approach.

However, this new form of genetic engineering has caused considerable debate. Many scientific publications have dismissed its effectiveness as pseudoscience and critics have accused researchers of exploiting vulnerable patients and misleading the public with this technology. Regardless of these allegations, researchers have published numerous studies backing their claims while providing proof of effectiveness by showing it can regenerate human cells and tissue in vitro.

Wave genetics is founded on the idea that genetic traits are determined by both biological and non-biological factors, including non-biological influences like environmental conditions. Furthermore, wave genetics suggests that race itself is an illusion, which can lead to misinformation and confusion. While facts about geographic ancestry are useful in providing context and providing context about genetic differences across populations, attaching “race” labels can cause more harm than good; biological conceptions of race have been linked to various negative associations and false assumptions.

It is based on a faulty conclusion

Wave genetics theory relies on the idea that genetic information travels via electromagnetic waves as vibrational energy, with such vibrational energy then reaching living organisms where it is transformed into bio-signals which then signal organs to carry out desired functions – this phenomenon is called quantum nonlocality and allows information to travel without losing its quality as it passes from organism to organism.

The scientific community has responded with surprise to this theory. Many researchers contacted by New Scientist likened it to “pathological science”, while Gary Schuster, an expert on DNA conductance effects claims this research is fraudulent.

Although many scientists remain sceptical of DNA as consciousness, the wave genetics approach has won them over. The theory behind it holds that DNA transmits electromagnetic imprints of itself into distant cells and fluids where they are faithfully copied by enzymes into real DNA for each recipient organism; effectively teleporting itself across spaces.

Scientists have employed this concept to build artificial DNA computers. These computers use DNA combined with photons as data storage and processing mechanisms; however, there are numerous issues with the theory: first it employs an incorrect interpretation of quantum mechanics; secondly it doesn’t account for how environmental influences may alter DNA behavior; and finally building these computers is extremely expensive and time consuming.

Wave genetics presents another problem by making unfounded claims regarding genetic engineering’s benefits, while pseudoscience often uses scientific language and the perception that accompanies it to spread doubt and misinformation. When using scientific language and phrases for claims made against it, these claims become more credible as perceived impartial truth seeking statements.

As the debate on genetics and race demonstrates, pseudoscience can be detrimental to society. It often comes with roots in eugenics that lead to racism and xenophobia; additionally, such pseudoscience fosters historical myopia among natural scientists that leads to miscommunication and biases.

March 6, 2025|Editorial

Biohacking Conference 2023

Biohackers aim to optimize their health at the cellular level through nutrition, sleep hygiene and physical enhancement techniques. For instance, biohackers might follow a ketogenic diet to boost metabolism and lose weight more efficiently.

However, their self-experimentation may bypass medical regulation since existing frameworks only address institutional or commercial research projects. This gap leaves accountability and liability issues unresolved.

The Future of Biohacking

As people become more self-aware, the pursuit of perfect health and performance has never been more widespread. This mindset has inspired a wave of tech entrepreneurs and founders who are exploring cutting-edge methods for optimizing health and performance – from taking psychedelic drugs to increasing brainwave frequencies – the biohacker movement is pushing technological and biological limits in an attempt to redefine human potential.

Biohacker movements carry inherent risks. With advancements in technology comes increasing ease to manipulate living cells using low-cost tools and kits such as DIY. DIY biologists have successfully used firefly genes inserted into plants to produce “glowing” flowers while an individual recently used a DIY CRISPR kit to modify their DNA using CRISPR; although such experiments may produce positive outcomes they also raise ethical considerations regarding human enhancement and potential unintended outcomes.

Even as its rapid progress raises potential risks, biohacking offers great business leaders many advantages. By integrating biohacking techniques into corporate culture, companies can improve employee wellbeing and boost productivity while investing in emerging technologies and startups through biohacking.

AlphaFold, for instance, has developed an artificial intelligence system to transform genetic and chemical data into three dimensional protein structures for scientists to study, helping them gain greater insight into molecular complexity of proteins – essential knowledge in developing drug targets as well as bio-inspired materials and enzymes.

Biohacking has even spread into the workplace, with companies like Google and Apple providing employees with wearable fitness devices to promote a healthier lifestyle. Furthermore, many organizations are adopting wellness initiatives in order to attract top talent while simultaneously keeping employees satisfied.

Biohacking‘s future looks bright, but there are a few hurdles that need to be cleared away before we can realize its full potential. First and foremost is realising the need to balance self-experimentation with scientific research and clinical trials. Furthermore, understanding what motivates the biohacker community – from personal enhancement to environmental activism – is vital in order to better navigate risks while maximising benefits of this revolutionary field.

The Business of Biohacking

Biohacking has quickly become an industry, as consumers embrace self-improvement techniques in pursuit of optimality and longevity. A growing cohort of tech entrepreneurs and founders known as transhumanists are taking this ethos even further, using cutting-edge methods to improve both physical and cognitive capabilities ranging from taking hundreds of pills or powder supplements daily to implanting electronic devices into their bodies to push human potential further than ever.

Dave Asprey, founder of Bulletproof Coffee and biohacker extraordinaire, is leading the charge with his signature event – The Biohacking Conference. Working alongside top guests such as Teemu Arina, Ollie Ollerton, Shawn Wells, Chris Dancy and Vishen Lakhiani to share knowledge about improving brain health, optimizing performance and living longer he is sharing his knowledge about improving these aspects with attendees at his premier event.

While biohacking remains relatively unregulated, its practice carries risks. Investors should choose companies which prioritize information sharing and upholding clinical research standards to maximize long-term success; moreover, investors should avoid companies making unfounded claims about the benefits of their products or services.

As biohacking technologies gain in popularity, more startups focusing on optimizing sleep cycles or biodata tracking are bound to emerge. Future-minded tech funders should take notice, as these startups present an attractive investment opportunity.

Biohacking provides brands with an excellent opportunity to leverage social media in order to drive engagement and brand recognition. By working with influential social influencers, biohacking businesses can reach wider audiences and expand their following.

Finally, this trend presents businesses with an excellent opportunity to boost sales and profits. By targeting consumers interested in improving their lives through holistic therapies, businesses can increase sales while simultaneously strengthening their bottom line.

Biohacking can help you live a healthier life. However, research should always be completed prior to beginning this path and you should always have someone by your side who can guide the process and support you through it. With patience and determination you can reach your goals; just don’t forget to always look out for new opportunities to better yourself!

Legal Issues in Biohacking

Biohackers often cite their frustration with existing scientific rules and regulations as one of the primary factors driving their decision to operate outside traditional channels of research. Although valid concerns exist here, these should not justify disregarding regulations or blindly trusting existing safety protocols. Despite its potential downsides, biohacking still has numerous positive aspects.

As we enter a new era of genetic modification and genome editing, it is critical that regulatory structures be flexible enough to keep up with innovations. To do so will require cooperation among government agencies, international organizations, scientific communities, private sectors as well as academic researchers – ultimately finding a balance between encouraging innovation while protecting public safety will require all sides coming together in their efforts.

Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in the US has taken an interest in biohacking, engaging with this community through workshops and other soft law mechanisms. Yet FDA has yet to impose enforceable restrictions on genetic biohacking which may partially be due to limited enforcement resources; there is also the risk that enforced restrictions will drive this community underground and into black market activity.

FDA can utilize multiple tools to curb genetic biohacking, such as setting best practices with community labs and placing patent-related restrictions on DIY gene-editing kits sold over-the-counter. Furthermore, tort laws may serve as powerful deterrents against genetic biohacking activities.

However, these measures may come with their own set of risks. To make genetic biohacking safe and mitigate its potential dangers properly, biohacking communities need to be educated on potential dangers and how to mitigate them through safe practices. It will also be essential that suppliers of genetic biohacking materials and parts be fully transparent about the quality of their products in order to avoid creating incentives for conduct of unsafe experiments by biohackers. While such approaches may be difficult to implement effectively they are essential in meeting challenges associated with genetic biohacking.

Regulatory Gaps in EU Biohacking

Many core practices of biohacking – including DIY biology and self-experimentation – remain unregulated under existing EU laws. While GDPR protects data privacy while MDR and Biotechnology Directive regulate devices and genetic modification respectively, these frameworks were intended to regulate institutional or commercial research rather than individual biohackers – leaving many biohackers operating within legal gray zones with unclear liability and safety standards; as technology progresses faster than policymakers can adapt, gaps will likely continue widening further.

As people become more health-minded, more individuals are turning to self-experimentation with the aim of optimizing their wellness. This includes diet, physical fitness and cognitive enhancement to gene editing and body implant technology. While this trend can have positive impacts on human wellbeing, biohacking must not be taken too lightly; too much regulation could stifle innovation while too little may lead to risky experiments that put others in harm’s way.

Example experiments typically include intermittent fasting or ketogenic diets based on scientific research; both methods offer numerous health advantages like weight loss, reduced inflammation, improved metabolic health and more energy. High intensity interval training or dietary supplements may also increase mental performance.

As biohacker communities tend to be decentralized, their accountability for any damage done to either people or the environment remains murky. Biohackers who engage in risky experiments such as releasing GMOs into nature or eating contaminated food must establish clear accountability mechanisms to avoid ecological damage; these may include product liability laws for DIY medical devices as well as environmental rules to curb degradation of our planet’s resources.

Policymakers face the difficult challenge of striking an appropriate balance between regulation and freedom. Too much regulation may stifle innovation while too little could expose the public to unnecessary risks. To meet this challenge effectively, policymakers must build trust within their communities while designing adaptable regulations to keep pace with emerging technologies. One potential solution could be creating a regulatory sandbox where biohackers could test new technologies while adhering to safety standards that ensure public safety.

March 6, 2025|Editorial

How to Use Resonant Voice Therapy Techniques

Strong and clear vocals can increase confidence and help you express yourself more freely in both professional and personal environments. But sometimes, your vocal tract — comprising several resonating chambers such as your throat and mouth — may become out-of-balance and cause difficulty communicating effectively.

Resonant voice therapy techniques reduce vocal cord strain and promote healthy vibrations that support recovery from issues like hoarseness or pitch difficulties. Learn more about RVT techniques here.

Warm-Ups

Warming up is the practice of performing exercises or movements designed to loosen and loosen up muscles prior to exertion; it is widely utilized across disciplines including physical fitness, sports, acting and singing. Warming up has long been used to increase performance by increasing range, flexibility and agility; it may also increase vocal endurance as well as prevent muscle cramps or injuries in particular in vocal cord muscles.

Warming up is an integral component of voice therapy. Vocal warm-ups typically consist of techniques such as humming, breathing and vocalization – the goal being retraining one’s voice for easier voicing with improved/balanced oral-nasal resonance; otherwise known as “resonant voice”. Resonant voice describes sensations such as buzz or vibration when making soft voicing movements with ease.

This approach to treatment is frequently employed to address hyperfunctional voice disorders like aphthous ulcers, vocal cord paresis/paralysis and benign mass lesions. Furthermore, it is useful for dealing with hypofunctional voice conditions including recurrent laryngitis and vocal fold nodules.

Evidence-based treatments offer evidence of their efficacy through numerous randomized clinical trials (RCTs). These trials show positive acoustic and perceptual outcomes among patients suffering from dysphonia; furthermore, RCTs demonstrate significant increases in voice-related quality of life for both treated and control groups.

The RTSS-Voice Framework provides a new way of specifying voice treatment protocols. Through six Delphi rounds, measurable targets and ingredients were identified; after which, 10 vocal rehabilitation experts evaluated measurability and uniqueness of each target/ingredient.

The resultant set of standard operational definitions and labels provides the foundation for creating a new standardized language and lexicon for voice therapy, improving communication among clinicians as well as other disciplines (e.g. otolaryngologists and speech pathologists). Researchers can then use this language to investigate effects of specific clinician actions on specific patient functions – potentially revolutionizing current voice research/practice where whole treatment protocols work for some while not others due to unknown reasons; into one that allows clear specification of which clinician action affects which patient functions – creating a system where entire treatment protocols work for some but not others due to unknown reasons into one that allows precise specification of which clinician action affects which patient function(s).

Pitch Variation

Resonant voice therapy techniques involve creating sensations of vibrations anteriorly in front of the mouth. This includes sensations occurring near the alveolar ridge, nose, teeth and lips; combined with easy phonation techniques this produces sound quality which feels minimally effortful and non-strained; sometimes described as having “the sound of an open door”. Resonant voice therapy has been successfully utilized for treating laryngeal nodules, polyps and vocal fry.

Clinicians have employed various techniques to teach the sensation of resonant voice. These include adduction/abduction exercises (Brown 2003), low frequency speech (McClaren 1995), nasal sound production and voice characterization exercises, Lessac-Madsen resonance training as well as developing an easy phonation pattern combining vibratory sensations in the anterior palate.

These methods all begin from the premise that it is possible to train an ideal configuration of vocal folds during vibration, which reflects a functional open voice, by working to produce resonance without exerting unnecessary strain or effort on vocal cords and producing an audible resonant tone. Over time this should lead to spontaneous speech patterns.

Pitch variation is another effective means of teaching the resonant voice, in which patients are asked to produce an unintelligible sound, such as “da,” one step above their baseline pitch for several repetitions before gradually increasing it with feedback provided starting at 100% frequency for every trial, gradually diminishing as soon as 80% accuracy is attained.

Therapists may use phonation templates with specific durations and loudness levels in order to help clients learn how to control their voice during spontaneous conversation. This concept is essential because many patients tend to drop their resonant voices during normal conversation without realizing they can make adjustments themselves – this form of negative practice known as voice lift therapy can be especially effective at this. A clinician should make sure their client is aware when their resonant voices have dropped off during conversation by drawing it out as soon as it occurs and providing reminders when necessary.

Resonance Placement

Resonant voice therapy centers on learning how to place sounds where they can amplify and carry. This is the cornerstone of singing, creating vocal resonance through its interaction with surrounding structures such as tongue, larynx and facial bones. SLPs must provide patients with opportunities for them to practice feeling and locating their voices – beginning with simple sounds such as humming then gradually progressing onto more complicated sounds such as chanting nasal sounds then vocalizing words or sentences.

A 2017 systematic review concluded that Lessac-Madsen Resonant Voice Therapy significantly improves speech and language disorders, such as muscle tension dysphonia. Lessac-Madsen therapy specifically targets coordination of breathing with phonation for optimal oral-nasal resonance during natural vocalization.

This approach is founded on the theory that increased forward resonance during phonation can reduce strain. This involves increasing vocal fold acoustic vibrations to move more sound energy away from vocal cords into vocal tract and facial areas; and teaching patients how to direct their voice more efficiently for reduced strain in voice quality.

RTSS-Voice does not fully encompass treatments that utilize nonlaryngeal sources of sound (such as tracheoesophageal prostheses, electro-larynges or speaking valves) or those without larynx (such as tracheostomy tubes with associated speaking valves). We anticipate future research will include this additional ingredient into RTSS-Voice.

SLPs may start their treatment by asking patients where they feel their voice. Some will know immediately, while others may need assistance answering this question. An SLP may then explain the various pathways through which sound travels before arriving at their vocal tract.

SLPs can then assist patients to explore how various postures and facial positions affect their sound, such as chin up, chin down and neutral position. Sometimes they will teach a vowel modification exercise or phonation task to demonstrate how the shape of a syllable affects its resonance – this includes vowels such as ah, ay, ee and oh sounds; clinicians then ask the patients to repeat these vowel sounds until one resonates best in their voice.

Negative Practice

Negative practice techniques may be an integral component of resonant voice therapy for some patients. Negative practice is a behavioral treatment which encourages people to perform self-limiting behaviors until successful completion; in doing so, this teaches patients they have control over their own behaviors; for instance, students with bad habits such as tapping pencils during class could use this technique to break these bad habits and change them for good.

Voluntary vocalizations like yelling, glissandos and sirens may be used with this technique to assist patients in finding their normal voices. By increasing oral vibratory sensations they become aware of their volitional control to produce their own resonant voices with volitional control. A clinician guides this technique digitally manipulating laryngeal framework in order to ensure patients produce resonant voices.

Once a clinician has guided their patient through several negative practice sessions, they will introduce voiced sounds into each session. These could include any sound that produces buzzes or increased energy in front of the mouth or face (for instance y-buzz, straw phonation and buzzy /u/). This should make patients comfortable feeling these sensations while starting to relate them back to resonant voice production.

Once the patient is comfortable with this approach, they can progress to practicing resonant voice in phrases and conversations. While this process will take more time and patience from them both, it will help them realize the many ways their resonant voice can enhance their quality of life.

Resonant voice therapy has been shown to significantly increase vocal outcomes; however, its precise ingredients and targets remain elusive. Therefore, the RTSS-Voice uses an innovative combination of taxonomies for voice treatments with Delphi techniques in order to develop expert consensus categories with specific treatment ingredients and targets that may lead to such improvement – known as treatment specification templates – designed to make implementation of voice treatments in clinics more likely.

March 6, 2025|Editorial

Rife Therapies For Lyme Disease

Rife machines utilize specific frequencies to disrupt pathogen vibrations and provide noninvasive yet natural therapy for treating Lyme disease.

Each organism and molecule produces its own individual frequency that resonates through its electromagnetic field.

A 52-year old male with metastatic colon cancer successfully underwent an eight month protocol of integrative therapies involving standard anti-angiogenesis treatments, high dose IV herbal and nutrient therapies, targeted EMF/Rife frequency therapies and 4 months of targeted EMF/Rife frequency therapies to achieve substantial tumor response and partial remission.

RIFE Frequency Therapy

At The Boughton Clinic, we’re pleased to be offering Rife Therapy; an electronic device which emits frequencies used to treat various conditions including cancer. Rife produces low energy waves known as radio frequency electromagnetic fields (RFEMFs) from its electrodes which may alter electromagnetic fields around diseased cells so they cannot perform normally and break down naturally into smaller components for elimination by the body – helping its natural healing processes without resorting to surgery or chemotherapy treatments.

The Rife device is inspired by Royal Raymond Rife (1888-1971) who created an advanced microscope capable of magnifying living microorganisms at their highest magnification ever achieved. He discovered that certain microorganisms and disease-causing substances had distinct resonant frequencies which could kill them, so he spent years searching his laboratory for that exact frequency that could effectively eliminate dangerous organisms. He discovered that herpes virus, polio virus, spinal meningitis virus and influenza virus each had its own distinct frequency. By increasing intensity of frequencies that resonated naturally with these organisms, he saw them die through structural stress.

Many websites promote the Rife machine as a cancer cure without offering scientific evidence that this machine actually works. People claiming that Rife machines can cure cancer usually offer personal accounts of how it helped them, without providing scientific proof for such claims.

Rife sessions typically involve the client being seated comfortably on an electrotherapy seat with their feet on footplate electrodes connected to plasma tubes in their hands, receiving frequencies in both normal and radio wave forms for targeted body areas. After such sessions the client often feels extremely tired; to help their body flush away the waste products produced from treatment they should drink plenty of water to flush away waste products more efficiently.

Rife Machine

Royal Rife developed an effective device in the 1920s for killing bacteria and microbes by using specific frequencies that resonated with them. He reasoned that each disease-carrying cell has its own frequency; exposed to it, these cells would be destroyed without harming any healthy ones – thus leading to his famous “universal microscope,” enabling scientists to view viruses and bacteria for the first time ever.

Rife machines provide low energy electromagnetic frequencies in two forms – normal and radio wave – to clients sitting with their feet on footplate electrodes while holding plasma tubes in their hands, so that they may receive them both ways: normal through their feet and radio wave form through their hands.

When used during sessions, a Rife machine emits frequencies programmed by its practitioner to match those emitted by particular pathogenic microbes. Once applied to the body, these frequencies cause disease-carrying cells to vibrate at a lethal frequency and destroy them effectively.

One symptom that may follow using a Rife machine is fatigue similar to having the flu. This is likely caused by your liver and kidneys working to flush away toxins and dead microbes that your Rife sessions help release. Drink plenty of water after each session to aid this process and use frequencies such as Rife’s to balance cells within your body and facilitate detoxification; doing this may strengthen immunity against disease and improve your ability to resist future attack.

Ion Prowave

The Ion Pro Wave is not a Rife machine but does use light frequencies. This unit produces ions in water and utilizes over 700 computer-controlled frequency programs designed to activate processes in your body that support cleansing and germ clearance.

Frequency energy enters through the feet and travels throughout the body in a similar fashion to reflexology and acupuncture, stimulating internal organs, stimulating lymphatic flow, mobilizing toxins from treatment bowls through feet. Ionic foot baths also create beneficial ions which neutralize acid waste such as lactic, carbonic, pyruvic, butyric, and acetic acids within our bodies.

Ionization – The Ion Pro Wave device creates ionization by placing an electrode module in a foot bath that changes the dynamics of water molecules from positive to negative, creating what’s known as “scrubbing action”, drawing toxins out of cells of your body and helping cleanse your system of harmful waste products.

Ionized water passes through an ion generator before being circulated back through to your body for detoxification and elimination of toxins and debris. As different organ systems detoxify, its color may change indicating organ system health or functioning effectively as a diagnostic tool.

Herxheimer Reaction

The Herxheimer Reaction (die-off), is a natural immune response triggered by any protocol which eliminates large numbers of harmful bacteria or microbes at once. As their sudden demise releases toxic waste into the bloodstream, overwhelming detoxification pathways and creating an exaggerated inflammatory reaction similar to flu symptoms – fatigue, joint and muscle aches, fever, chills, anxiety levels rising abruptly and flushed face as symptoms emerge – that lasts several days or weeks depending on its duration.

Herxheimer reactions do not indicate that a treatment is ineffective; rather, they signal the body’s attempt to rid itself of spirochetal infections from infection sites and move toward healing. While Herxheimer reactions can be uncomfortable, they should be expected as part of any successful infection-reversing protocol.

Herxheimer reactions can occur in any treatment that kills or erodes spirochetal bacteria, such as RIFE frequencies, herbal antimicrobials, energy therapies like BEMER, ozone sauna and far-infrared therapy. Symptoms of Herxheimer reactions resemble those experienced with common colds, influenza or bacterial infections and include fatigue, joint and muscle aches, fever, sweats headache rashes anxiety – it may even be difficult to distinguish from an allergic reaction to medications if symptoms include itching hives or rash rashing!

Adolf Jarisch and Karl Herxheimer first noted the Herxheimer reaction while treating patients for syphilis in the late 1800s and early 1900s. These dermatologists observed that many who received mercury or arsenic-based treatments would initially worsen before improving; this phenomenon became known as Jarisch-Herxheimer Reaction or simply Herxing.

Herxheimer reactions vary in duration and may last anywhere from one week to multiple months, depending on numerous factors including severity of condition being treated and whether antibiotics are being taken by patient. An extended Herxheimer reaction could potentially damage tissue as endotoxins and cytokines are released, and Dr. Marra chooses her antibiotic dosage so that most cases will only show 5 of 10 severity in her Herxheimer reaction rating scale.

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