Vibrational healing of OCD, PTSS

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What kind of hope do OCD sufferers have for gaining relief from

their symptoms using electromagnetic fields? Pridmore reports

that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is being

investigated as an intervention for OCD [20]. TMS, a technology

that applies an electrical field to the cerebral cortices, is already

a well established technology in diagnostic electrophysiology,

where it has been used to engage in non-invasive functional

mapping of the human brain [20].  A study conducted by

Greenberg reported that repetitive transcranial magnetic

stimulation of the right lateral prefrontal section of the brains of

persons suffering from OCD resulted in significant reductions of

compulsive symptoms for eight hours after the 20 minute

stimulation period. It accomplished this relief by altering cortical

excitability [21].  Another study, by Grisaru and associates,

reported short lived improvements in certain symptoms post

traumatic stress disorder through transcranial magnetic

stimulation. Symptoms in which improvement was noted include

anxiety and avoidance, symptoms often seen in persons afflicted

with OCD [22]. Although the results may not be transferable, this

study at least further suggests that TMS may be an effective

means of relieving symptoms associated with OCD.  Major

depression often accompanies OCD, and TMS has been used

successfully to elevate the moods of persons suffering from

such depression. A study conducted Little and associates at the

National Institute of Mental Health found that, at some of the

levels and frequencies of TMS commonly used in treating

depressed persons, no deterioration of cognitive abilities was

noted. The study also concluded, however, that further work was

needed to investigate other levels and frequencies which have

been used in clinical trials for treating depression [23]. Finally,

researchers have reported that a few of the manifestations of

Tourette's Syndrome, a condition related to OCD, have been

successfully treated by applying an electromagnetic field in the

pico-tesla range extracranially to young male patient [24]. Could

electromagnetic fields be partly responsible for the development

and expansion of OCD? Unfortunately I could find no research

that directly looked at this question. Knowing that radiation has

been associated with schizophrenia and an increase in suicide

and crime rates, however, one could say that it is at least a

realistic possibility. Only further research will tell.

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What kind of hope do OCD sufferers have for gaining relief from

their symptoms using electromagnetic fields? Pridmore reports

that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is being

investigated as an intervention for OCD [20]. TMS, a technology

that applies an electrical field to the cerebral cortices, is already

a well established technology in diagnostic electrophysiology,

where it has been used to engage in non-invasive functional

mapping of the human brain [20].  A study conducted by

Greenberg reported that repetitive transcranial magnetic

stimulation of the right lateral prefrontal section of the brains of

persons suffering from OCD resulted in significant reductions of

compulsive symptoms for eight hours after the 20 minute

stimulation period. It accomplished this relief by altering cortical

excitability [21].  Another study, by Grisaru and associates,

reported short lived improvements in certain symptoms post

traumatic stress disorder through transcranial magnetic

stimulation. Symptoms in which improvement was noted include

anxiety and avoidance, symptoms often seen in persons afflicted

with OCD [22]. Although the results may not be transferable, this

study at least further suggests that TMS may be an effective

means of relieving symptoms associated with OCD.  Major

depression often accompanies OCD, and TMS has been used

successfully to elevate the moods of persons suffering from

such depression. A study conducted Little and associates at the

National Institute of Mental Health found that, at some of the

levels and frequencies of TMS commonly used in treating

depressed persons, no deterioration of cognitive abilities was

noted. The study also concluded, however, that further work was

needed to investigate other levels and frequencies which have

been used in clinical trials for treating depression [23]. Finally,

researchers have reported that a few of the manifestations of

Tourette's Syndrome, a condition related to OCD, have been

successfully treated by applying an electromagnetic field in the

pico-tesla range extracranially to young male patient [24]. Could

electromagnetic fields be partly responsible for the development

and expansion of OCD? Unfortunately I could find no research

that directly looked at this question. Knowing that radiation has

been associated with schizophrenia and an increase in suicide

and crime rates, however, one could say that it is at least a

realistic possibility. Only further research will tell.

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What kind of hope do OCD sufferers have for gaining relief from

their symptoms using electromagnetic fields? Pridmore reports

that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is being

investigated as an intervention for OCD [20]. TMS, a technology

that applies an electrical field to the cerebral cortices, is already

a well established technology in diagnostic electrophysiology,

where it has been used to engage in non-invasive functional

mapping of the human brain [20].  A study conducted by

Greenberg reported that repetitive transcranial magnetic

stimulation of the right lateral prefrontal section of the brains of

persons suffering from OCD resulted in significant reductions of

compulsive symptoms for eight hours after the 20 minute

stimulation period. It accomplished this relief by altering cortical

excitability [21].  Another study, by Grisaru and associates,

reported short lived improvements in certain symptoms post

traumatic stress disorder through transcranial magnetic

stimulation. Symptoms in which improvement was noted include

anxiety and avoidance, symptoms often seen in persons afflicted

with OCD [22]. Although the results may not be transferable, this

study at least further suggests that TMS may be an effective

means of relieving symptoms associated with OCD.  Major

depression often accompanies OCD, and TMS has been used

successfully to elevate the moods of persons suffering from

such depression. A study conducted Little and associates at the

National Institute of Mental Health found that, at some of the

levels and frequencies of TMS commonly used in treating

depressed persons, no deterioration of cognitive abilities was

noted. The study also concluded, however, that further work was

needed to investigate other levels and frequencies which have

been used in clinical trials for treating depression [23]. Finally,

researchers have reported that a few of the manifestations of

Tourette's Syndrome, a condition related to OCD, have been

successfully treated by applying an electromagnetic field in the

pico-tesla range extracranially to young male patient [24]. Could

electromagnetic fields be partly responsible for the development

and expansion of OCD? Unfortunately I could find no research

that directly looked at this question. Knowing that radiation has

been associated with schizophrenia and an increase in suicide

and crime rates, however, one could say that it is at least a

realistic possibility. Only further research will tell.

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What kind of hope do OCD sufferers have for gaining relief from

their symptoms using electromagnetic fields? Pridmore reports

that transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is being

investigated as an intervention for OCD [20]. TMS, a technology

that applies an electrical field to the cerebral cortices, is already

a well established technology in diagnostic electrophysiology,

where it has been used to engage in non-invasive functional

mapping of the human brain [20].  A study conducted by

Greenberg reported that repetitive transcranial magnetic

stimulation of the right lateral prefrontal section of the brains of

persons suffering from OCD resulted in significant reductions of

compulsive symptoms for eight hours after the 20 minute

stimulation period. It accomplished this relief by altering cortical

excitability [21].  Another study, by Grisaru and associates,

reported short lived improvements in certain symptoms post

traumatic stress disorder through transcranial magnetic

stimulation. Symptoms in which improvement was noted include

anxiety and avoidance, symptoms often seen in persons afflicted

with OCD [22]. Although the results may not be transferable, this

study at least further suggests that TMS may be an effective

means of relieving symptoms associated with OCD.  Major

depression often accompanies OCD, and TMS has been used

successfully to elevate the moods of persons suffering from

such depression. A study conducted Little and associates at the

National Institute of Mental Health found that, at some of the

levels and frequencies of TMS commonly used in treating

depressed persons, no deterioration of cognitive abilities was

noted. The study also concluded, however, that further work was

needed to investigate other levels and frequencies which have

been used in clinical trials for treating depression [23]. Finally,

researchers have reported that a few of the manifestations of

Tourette's Syndrome, a condition related to OCD, have been

successfully treated by applying an electromagnetic field in the

pico-tesla range extracranially to young male patient [24]. Could

electromagnetic fields be partly responsible for the development

and expansion of OCD? Unfortunately I could find no research

that directly looked at this question. Knowing that radiation has

been associated with schizophrenia and an increase in suicide

and crime rates, however, one could say that it is at least a

realistic possibility. Only further research will tell.