How much does an Alpha-Stim cost?
The Alpha-Stim AID (for anxiety, depression, insomnia) costs $795; and the Alpha-Stim M (for acute, chronic, and post-traumatic pain) device is $1,195. tDCS devices can be had for less than $50, but variations can go up over $400.
Does the Alpha-Stim really work?
This wearable device calms and relaxes the body by sending tiny electric currents through earclips, increasing the frequency of the soothing Alpha waves in the brain. In new trials conducted by the NHS, 63% of patients saw an improvement in anxiety symptoms, while 77 of 161 participants achieved total remission.
Can Alpha-Stim make anxiety worse?
What are the side effect of using the Alpha-Stim®? currents higher than necessary may cause dizziness or nausea that can last for hours to days. Treatment immediately prior to going to sleep may cause difficulty sleeping. Paradoxical reactions such as increased anxiety, and sleep disturbances may occur, but are rare.
What is Alpha-Stim good for?
The Alpha-Stim® AID treats anxiety, depression, and/or insomnia with microcurrent using a method called cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES). The treatment is very simple. The current is applied by easy to use earclip electrodes that attach on the ear lobes.
Do you need a prescription for Alpha-Stim?
In the USA, a medical practitioner will need to prescribe the Alpha-Stim Aid Device. The device is available over the counter for the rest of the world, without a prescription.
Can you use Alpha-Stim too much?
One treatment a day is usually sufficient. If you would like to do two treatments in one day, that is ok, too – there is no risk of overuse! Also, the benefits of Alpha-Stim are cumulative, meaning you can use it less and less over time. Unlike with medications, you will not become dependent on Alpha-Stim.
Does Alpha-Stim require a prescription?
Does Alpha-Stim have side effects?
Alpha-Stim is well-tolerated and very safe, having no significant side effects in more than 8,800 patients involved in research studies, and millions of treatments in doctor offices and at home.
What are the side effects of Alpha-Stim?
Alpha-Stim AID is a supporting treatment for neurofeedback therapy….In more than 100 studies of patients with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and chronic pain, we saw the following:
- 07% reporting dizziness.
- 07% reporting skin irritation from the electrodes.
- 10% reporting minor headaches.
Can you overuse Alpha-Stim?
Can Alpha-Stim cause tinnitus?
Three adverse reactions were reported during or following the use of an Alpha-Stim CES device, one in 2012 for burns experienced on earlobes, one in 2013 for onset of severe tinnitus, and one in 2019 for severe gastrointestinal distress and insomnia.
What does Alpha-Stim do to your brain?
Alpha-Stim works by transmitting an electrical waveform to modulate the cells’ signals to return to normal functioning. This signaling significantly reduces symptoms associated with anxiety, depression, insomnia, and pain. Many people experience significant relief after just one Alpha-Stim treatment.
Does Alpha-Stim increase serotonin?
Although there is little biologic data on neurotransmitters specific to the Alpha-Stim device, in preliminary studies using the LISS Cranial Stimulator (a device with a similar waveform and strength as the CES device), participants had increases in plasma serotonin, norepinephrine, and β-endorphin.
What does Alpha-Stim do to brain?
Alpha-Stim® CES engages the serotonergic (5-HT) raphe nuclei of the brainstem. 5-HT inhibits brainstem cholinergic (ACh) and noradrenergic (NE) systems that project supratentorially. This suppresses thalamo-cortical activity, arousal, agitation, alters sensory processing and induces EEG alpha rhythm.