Alpha-Stim is a unique technology developed by Neurobiologist, Dr Daniel L Kirsch, it’s a drug free way to help people normalise the neurological signals in our brain by harnessing the natural power of Cranial Electrotherapy stimulation. Alpha-Stim’s electrical waveform technology produces healing effects by activating key nerve centres at the brainstem.
Leading brain and longevity expert Dr Sabine Donnai reports she is regularly recommending it to her clients to support them while they are suffering from anxiety, insomnia, hypervigilance or simply want to increase their ability to focus.
“I have personally used Alpha-Stim as a sleep aid in times of increased pressure or stress. I far prefer this to having to resort to herbal, or worse, medicated sleep support. It gives me a similar effect as meditation when sometimes I lack the time or space for a peaceful 20 minutes to myself” Dr Sabine Donnai
Alpha-Stim works by applying rhythmic, low amplitude currents to the brain via ear clip electrodes. Restoring normal signals to heal the brain, it provides long lasting relief without the side effects of medication. Alpha-Stim calms the brain almost immediately, but to reset the brain you need to use it regularly. It is however seldom needed as a long-term ongoing treatment, says Dr Sabine.
Inventor of the device, Dr. Kirsch discovered that physics controls chemical reactions in the body. This insight pushed his thinking beyond traditional Western medicine, which controls disease using a chemical paradigm. Dr. Kirsch’s approach bypasses chemistry, holding that most bodily functions can be normalised electrically.
Why cranial nerves?
These nerves have a direct connection to the brain stem allowing the current to travel from the brainstem and from there move to all other areas of our nervous system. By stimulating the central nervous system, we can balance and normalise all important major neural pathways including the ‘default mode network’. This specific network is important as it has been closely associated with conditions including anxiety, insomnia, pain, and depression.
Alpha-Stim allows you to gain the benefits of the only patented waveform technology, clinically proven to significantly decrease anxiety, low mood, and depression.
What we thought of Alpha-Stim
As a lifelong insomniac, I’ve tried everything from supplements – melatonin, magnesium, l-theanine, 5HTP, ashwagandha, CBD, valerian and skullcap – to massage, osteopathy, acupuncture, traditional Chinese medicine, yoga, meditation, sound baths and hot baths – to a bottle or two of wine and prescription sleeping pills. Suffice to say I was yet to find a sustainable or reliable solution.
I’d read a lot about vagal nerve stimulation but the Alpha-Stim is different in that it also stimulates the brain-stem and cranial nerves. I’d found cranial osteopathy to be one of the more effective amongst the many avenues I’d explored for both insomnia, Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS) and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS/ME), so am particularly interested in treatments that impact or utilise this area. I was a traumatic birth, yanked out sideways with forceps, so enduring cranial, autonomic and neck issues are unsurprising.
After fiddling about with the settings – turns out I find it most effective on its highest setting, for twice as long as advised – I’ve finally hacked my way to a pre-bedtime off switch. Side bonus: the gentle swaying is reminiscent of being pleasantly tipsy, to the ends that I barely fancy a drink in the evening.
Insomnia and casual alcoholism all resolved in one fell-swoop! The device is small and discreet enough to wear whilst going about your daily business, maybe not a jog, but you could definitely use it at your desk or, like me, when walking the dog. The ear clips are much like old-school wire headphones, and the device comes with a neck strap that fits easily under clothes. I like it best last thing at night, after my bath, whilst watching something mindless and funny on TV.
As a keen sailor, and drinker, I love a swaying sensation. The Alpha-Stim on full blast sort of rocks you to sleep, much like a baby in its crib.
About Alpha-Stim
Neurobiologist, Dr Daniel L Kirsch was the inventor of Alpha-Stim Technology after introducing it to the market in 1981 and has since gone on to improve it year on year. Today we can enjoy the Alpha-Stim M. His life mission was to raise awareness and acceptance of the technology in a medical world that relies almost exclusively on prescription drugs. Today Alpha-Stim has over 100 clinical studies and trials to show its effectiveness and is one of the most heavily researched brain technology in the market. Leading doctors in the market including Dr Sabine Donnai regularly recommend it to patients. It is FDA cleared for its ability to help with insomnia, pain management, low mood, and depression.
About Dr Sabine Donnai
Dr Sabine Donnai is a leading global authority in brain health and longevity. She works closely with UK and international clients to both optimise their health and resolve complex health issues. It is her clinical philosophy that underpins the VIAVI approach. Prior to founding VIAVI, Sabine gained extensive international experience as a general physician and subsequently held senior executive positions with major healthcare companies in the UK. She has been Medical Director of Nuffield Health Wellbeing, Managing Director of Prestige Health, and Regional Clinical Director of BUPA.
Details
The Alpha-Stim costs £500 and is available from www.alpha-stim.co.uk
