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Magnetic therapy works where pills fail in major depression Malathy Iyer, TNN | Sep 9, 2012, 05.31AM IST Like

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They were even more shocked when nine antidepressants a day The therapy, which won the US FDA approval in failed to help him. Finally, they sought rTMS or repetitive 2008, involves using magnetic field externally to transcranial magnetic stimulation, the newest entrant in the field stimulate nerve cells. of depression treatment in the city. Over three weeks and 20 sessions of magnetic stimulation later, his sluggishness and diffidence almost disappeared. His daily dosage of antidepressants was down to two. Today, the 35yearold is back at work and speaks clearly. "I could feel my family's shock as I took one spoonful of food every 10 minutes, but I couldn't help it,'' he said.

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Sonawalla said, "While taking down Joshi's medical history, we realized he was battling mild depression perhaps for seven to eight years. This time, he experienced psychomotor retardation (when speech and action slow down)." But TMS transformed him in the shortest possible time, she added. Magnetic therapy made its debut in the city almost two years ago, but its clinical efficacy among Indian patients in only now getting established. Sonawalla has treated 65 people with major depression using the technique at her Trans Mag WellBeing Clinic on Peddar Road. "Of these, 28 had treatmentresistant depression, 37 had moderate to severe major depression," she said. Each patient responded to the waves, but in different measures. Those who were resistant to medical treatment showed about 60% response, while persons with moderate to severe depression registered 90% improvement.

The therapy, which won the US FDA approval in 2008, involves using magnetic field externally to

stimulate nerve cells in the brain. "An electromagnetic coil is placed on the scalp at a predetermined site. The rTMS device then delivers focused magnetic pulses to the brain," said Sonawalla, who also consults at Jaslok Hospital. The 20minute sessions are typically held daily for 2 to 4 weeks. Anusha Namboodiri is another case in point. The 42yearold was in between jobs, managing a household and children as a single parent because her husband worked in Dubai. "I would start crying for the slightest reason," she said. It was when she started harbouring suicidal thoughts that she was brought to Trans Mag clinic. "Within a couple of her 15session schedule, a positive change was noticeable. She is now happy at her new job and reads for hours," said Sonawalla. (Names of patients changed on request) Stay updated on the go with The Times of India’s mobile apps. Click here to download it for your device.

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We have treated about 50 cases of depression in last 612 months with rTMS helmet.Excellent results were achieved . There was 80100 % improvement in 30 days of treatment . We are using 10 Hz frequency for 12 hour daily . Patient Anil Chauhan who was suffering from sever depression since 1989 showed improvement in 14 sessions when all antidepressant failed .He stopped using medicine for many years due to it's side effects and they were not working on him .He is IIM Calcutta passed out and was in between jobs due his sufferings .Now he is feeling well, he could start work after the treatment. This device is like the fog lifts. It was like somebody hit the reset button. The pulses are so minute that the patient cannot detect any sensation, This rTMS helmet can also be used in home without assistance of any doctor.They are very easy to use and power consumption is very low i.e10 watt only. Pregnant women and breastfeeding mothers who may not want to take an antidepressant may find this treatment more acceptable. We are proud to say that our rTMS helmet works equally good like other rTMS devices in world and is at very low price as compare to others companies in world. The treatment cost is also affordable and economic . A tweet from the Prime Minister's office quoted Modi as saying: "We need to give immense importance to latest technology. This will help the nation." Shalini Gupta (Mumbai)

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i am using earthpulse sleep on command from 2 years now. it has cured my depression, back ache, wrist pain, tinnitus and i feel highly energetic and positive again. all this without even seeing a doctor! my cousin from US recommended me this device and i bought it .. best life saver ever! i was shocked to learn recently that clinics in india are running bills in high amount for this therapy, my earthpulse just costed me one time but i can use it everyday James Fugedy (USA) Silver: 500

A new treatment, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) utilizes a tiny, imperceptible amount of electricity from a portable stimulator to reduce depression by 50% for patients who do not respond to antidepressants. Improvement of cognitive function occurs with the initial treatment and depression lessens within a week. Antidepressants have significant side effects including weight gain and decreased libido and they provide no relief for 40% of depressed patients. tDCS uses a tiny, imperceptible amount of electricity to gently activate the underfunctioning area of the brain which results in depression. tDCS is safe, easy to do, without any side effects and can be done by the patient at home. Home use minimizes cost and maximizes convenience. tDCS also reduces chronic pain including migraine, fibromyalgia and complex regional pain. Targeting another area of the brain, DARPA funded studies demonstrate a 100% improvement in learning after tDCS for pilots training on flight simulators. tDCS is effective, safe, easy to do, with no side effects and the life time cost is less than the cost of an antidepressant for a year. drashok singhal (India)

We have treated many cases with rTMS with good results check pemfindiadotcom Arpit Paliwal (Mumbai)

If rTMS is combined with PEMF therapy.. a device known as earthpulse is the only one delivering that, the benefits exceed from just for depression to the whole body recovering from several major illnesses as it actually makes the mitochondria absorb more oxygen and ensure rapid recovery of the body such as bones, joints and organs. it can also be used as an antiaging device as well as for recovering in 1/3rd of the time from any painful accident.. try an earthpulse now i would suggest and stay away from pain clinics who charge you and fool you many times the price of the machine they are using.. laura (Holland)

it is proven that rTMS helps with depression. a depressed patient had once advice me to to it but I didnt do it because it is too expensive for me and my insurance will not cover it. also in my country there is only place who offers this treatment and its too far for me to drive everyday. the man told me that he was suffering depression for 30 yrs. and this is the only treatment that help him. the duration of recovery is 1 1/2 yrs. so that means he has to undergo this treatment every 11/2 yrs. AMANDA (SURREY)

GREAT I know this works so many people have tried it . drbanamalinath (india) 73 Followers

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magnetic therapy has no action on depression its action is placebo... P.S.Panwar (Raj) 218 Followers Platinum: 22.0K

Good, informative one. With more photographic details it would have more informative.

informative. DrDeoshlok Sharma (Jharsuguda) 4 Followers Silver: 555

peoples are showing the todays in times in india but we are working since 5 years in the low cost device rtms i.e. pmf based.. it is very cheap and life time warranty... products iso 9001 company.. healtron dot com Dr. Deoshlok Sharma. BK KANSAL (Faridabad) 8 Followers Bronze: 512

Dr. Ashok Singhal at Sambalpur is already using rTMS Therapy at his clinic Sambalpur Odisha Arpit Paliwal (Hyderabad)

hey guys u can try and buy this magnetic therapy machine from sulekha or indiamart. just look for earthpulse. the price abroad is 40000 but they are offering in india for just 18000 and also a 12000 rupees vresion. i have been using it from 6 months and it realy helped resolve my sleep and joint pain issues. don't go to expensive pain clinics or doctors, just the device and read the instructions, it can cure diffrent issues like depression, pain, arthritis, tinnitus, etc Rahul Gogai (Hyderabad)

currently there is only 1 company in the whole world that produces the best rTMS and PEMF therapy. the inventor of the device is american and the company manufactures in bangalore. the company's name is earthpulse technologies. a lot of doctors ask exorbitant rates for such "therapoy" where the fact is that the machine itself can be bought in such rates. 15 sessions paid could have easiy run into 15000 rupees for anusha. u can BUY a machine and use it everyday for that price and the more u use use it the better it is, u can use it all life 12 hours a day and become really very healthy. u only need to supplment ure diet with enough protein and bone strengthing foods. all the best Mind (Bangalore) 32 Followers

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The report about the results of transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) is encouraging. Brain entrainment, when handled systematically, has been found to be useful in disorders such as migraines and auditory hallucinations, besides depression. The treatment apparently works by delivering transcranial pulsed magnetic fields of sufficient magnitude which induce neural action potentials in the prefrontal cortex. The FDA has classified the treatment as class II (special controls) however; so therapists may consider not weaning patients away from depression medications altogether. Arpit Paliwal (Hyderabad) replies to laura

hey there rtms device from Earthpulse technologies is very cheap and has variety of uses as it uses different magnetic fields to cure arthritis, depression, fractures, joint pains, any kind of pain infact and also gives deep sleep when the machine is on. this device is less than 500$, surely worth it since a pain clinic will be charging per session to use outdated equipment.. Swastik Pati (Bhubaneshwar, Orissa, In) 48 Followers Gold: 2.8K

this therapy works....u can read more by google who are thinking its not works...but the whole thing is that scientist should do some more experiment and invent what more can be do by the magnetic effect to the human body. rafique (Houston)

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation works! It has undergone extensive

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation works! It has undergone extensive research and been approved by FDA, an independent agency of the US Govt. So all you skeptics with big mouths just to say something for the heck of it, just shut up! There are several new studies in new methodologies for the RAPID overnight treatment of Depression, a promising one being KETAMINE which can reverse suicidal and depression in 24 hours! So just hang in there, have hope, lots to come! Human mind has infinite capacities! Sam Miranda (Mauritius) replies to drbanamalinath

hello. have u tried electromagnetic rtms therapy or just apply a plain magnet to your head? because the rtms literally forces a change in state of brain, but when done very delicately with help of device like Earthpulse, it is very comforting feeling. my friend used to take 4 pills for depression every day, after using earthpulse for 1 week, he had come down to 1/4th quarter pill! ashok (asia)

probably doctors man = where anti dressants of that dosage didnt work . Anil Dubey (New York) 211 Followers

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Well if something works for a patient, well and good. But we do know that whether or not a particular treatment works or not, patients visits always work for Doctors and Medical profession! It is not a noble profession anymore but a minting ground for half educated kids who know nothing about the true sense of responsibility that a Doctor should have! Dr Ajay Nihalani (delhi ncr)

rTMS is available in Delhi NCR at Pushpanjali Crosslay Hospital and Vimhans. DrDeoshlok Sharma (Jharsuguda) replies to BK KANSAL 4 Followers Silver: 555

Dr. Deoshlok Sharma is also using and manufracturing this rTMS product since long time santana (dubai)

Some years ago it was only a perception. Today with thorough research one can believe in it. Even though, from long time, magnetic arm bands are used to control pressure, and it actually worked. Narendra Vasal (Jabalpur) 6 Followers

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The main purpose of any therapy is to cure the patient. Sometimes we carry biased opinion about natters about which we do not have sufficient information or due to unfortunate personal experience. It is quite true that modern medical science has made great advances in diagnosis and surgery. But, the medicinal reactions are also well known. Still we do not shun this system on the ground of side effects of medicines. Homeopathy, which came into being much after the allopathic system, is very popular and it has shown excellent results where the other systems had failed to cure. Similarly acupressure has proved its effectiveness in psychosomatic problems. The magnet therapy has shown good results in joint pains and paralytic cases. We should not criticise any system just because we have no personal experience about it. Every system has its plus and minus points and each system is developed through trial and research. Narendra Bharti (Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh) 6 Followers Silver: 663

Girish (Bangalore) replies to Mind

my friend who had depression and was taking 2 pills a day could cut down to quarter pill a day in just 3 days of using the Earthpulse device and after 4 weeks of using the device, he didnt have to use the pills ever again. AMIT (ALLAHABAD) replies to Girish

I"M SUFFERING FROM DEPRESSION FROM LAST 5 YEARS, I FORGET AND UNABLE TO SPEAK PLEASE ADVICE... Mind replies to Girish 32 Followers

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That is very encouraging data, Girish. Besides the immediate term feedback from the patient, we may also study the longterm effects of this noninvasive, nonpharmacological therapy before forming an informed opinion. Thank you for sharing. ConcernedCitizen (Usa)

rTMS is a proven method and does not work on the placebo effect. I wish people did more research before commenting that this does not work. TOI does not allow me to post links...However google rTms and you will get Wiki pages and Harvard pages. People dont misguide others.The original article is correct that Magnetic therapy works. AmarDeep Gupta (VARANASI) 56 Followers

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A VERY GOOD POST BRINGING TO LIGHT THE BENEFITS FROM ALTERNATE THERAPIES. HOPE THE THERAPIES ARE AVAILABLE ACROSS THE COUNTRY WITH EXPERTS OVERLOOKING AT THE PRESCRIPTION AND DOSAGE. A VERY GOOD NEWS. Mantri Patnaik (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) 4 Followers

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Magnetic Therapy is fraud.. it has no scientfic base.. P.S.Panwar (Raj) replies to Dr Ajay Nihalani 218 Followers

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Some thing like this is also available at Kota(raj) near Chhawani Choraha. Mantri Patnaik (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) replies to Narendra Vasal 4 Followers Silver: 514

james Ra ndi foundation is offering MILLION dollar to any one who can prove it. I swallowed 4 full bottles of homeopathic sleeping pills and see iam still here to comment.. Do research and then talk.. Narendra (Jabalpur) replies to Mantri Patnaik

Homeopathy is based on deep scientific research. The medicines are only to be prescribed after thorough investigation and based on the history of symptoms, which differ from person to person. Hence, there is no such thing in Homeopathy as sleeping pills. This entire subject cannot be discussed here. If you are interested to know about Homeopathy I recommend that you read Lectures on Homeopathic Materia Medica by James Tyler Kent, M.D. He was an allopath before turning to Homeopathy. His wife was also suffering from sleep disorder and various other medications could not cure her. Please do not read the medicines at random. Read the Preface. Secondly, I will request you to

avoid self prescribing. Lastly, kindly note that I have no intention to demean any system of curing, be it ayurved, unani, sidha, allopathy, homeopathy, acupressure and magnetotherapy. All are good and all work if these are applied by a skilled practitioner. K.P. (Delhi) replies to Mantri Patnaik

There you said the right thing ! Homoeppathic medicine you consumed was made for sleep not for death. So, it worked only to make you asleep for a longer time as you took a larger quantity, but did not kill you, because it was not made for killing ! All the medicines should be like that it should do what it made for !! Mantri Patnaik (Hyderabad, Andhra Pradesh) replies to ConcernedCitizen 4 Followers

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even fda is not sure about its effectiveness and you are endorsing it.study science and then talk Rahul Gogai (Hyderabad) replies to Mantri Patnaik

your comment is meaningless as well.. u need to justify what you are saying in a scientific environment.. have at the research publish on earthpulse dot net on pulsed electro magnetic therapy and u will know how it has helped thousands of people recover from serious illnesses in notime P.S.Panwar (Raj) replies to Mantri Patnaik 218 Followers

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Some times it may help by the psychological effect some new thing is done, like in blind faith.

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