02/27/2023
Pulsed Electromagnetic Field (PEMF) Therapy for Depression
PEMF therapy is a safe, drug-free, non-invasive solution that uses low-intensity pulsing electromagnetic fields to activate and support various physiological process by improving cell membrane potential through increased ion transfer.
PEMF therapy has been shown to have beneficial effects on anxiety and depression in both chronic and acute forms. While it is not clear exactly how low-intensity PEMF stimulation works to relieve mood disorders, these systems are believed to cause neurons to vibrate at the frequency of the applied PEMF, regulating the electrical activity of neurons and altering the neural network to affect areas of mood control in the brain. PEMF therapy also appears to affect glucose metabolism in regions of the brain associated with depression and anxiety, as well as helping to regulate the release of important neurotransmitters such as BDNF. Low-intensity transcranial PEMF has even been shown to reduce symptoms in patients with treatment-resistant depression, when used in combination with anti-depressants.
PEMF therapy has repeatedly shown promising results in peer-reviewed literature as an adjunct solution to treating depression and anxiety