Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA) machine
is a FDA registered instrument that analyzes and
measures the electrical values [Parallel
Capacitance] of the cells.
The properties of the BIA circuit in the body
are well defined. The method of measurement is
precise, sensitive, and specific in its ability
to illustrate specific changes inherent in the
biological subject.
The BIA provides a scientific index - a
'snapshot' of cellular level dynamics and
architecture, giving valuable and immediate data
of the individual?s state of health and healing
from many protocols including medical research,
clinical practice and the health care
professional analysis and recommendation.
BIA prediction measurement
equations have been developed since 1939. The
measurements use parallel resistance and
reactance as predictors of intracellular,
extracellular and body cell mass. These
equations can specify if cellular health is
static, progressing and/or regressing.
(Comparisons to K40, DEXA and D20 were very good
(r > .9) and are sufficient to be used in
clinical practice and studies of wasting
disorders in AIDS patients.[1])
What is parallel capacitance
All
living things are made of cells. Cells are membrane
bound compartments filled with a concentrated
solution of chemicals, nutrients, elements, and
salts. Groups of cells perform specialized functions
and are linked by an intricate communications
system.
The cell membrane maintains an ion concentration
"gradient" between the intracellular (internal
cell/cytoplasm) and extracellular (external)
environment. This electromotive gradient [in
pico Farads] known as Parallel Capacitance, is
the electrical potential difference across the
membrane that is essential to cell survival.
The Parallel Capacitance is responsible for
efficient support transfer of oxygen, carbon
dioxide, and elements in and out of the cell.
The higher the capacitance, the more efficient
the cellular metabolism,
Parallel capacitance is not affected by weight
or body fat. It is a measure of cell membrane
health and can change dramatically depending on
disease or health. As cells take on nourishment
and vitality progressing toward health, their
parallel capacitance increases. Inversely, as
cells lose their energy and vitality, their
capacitance goes down.
A
body builder, for example, would have a high
parallel capacitance and low resistance, or more
cell volume, because he is extremely muscular
and fit. A malnourished AIDS patient would have
a low parallel capacitance due to lower muscle
density.
Increasing Capacitance
Any protocols and/or supplements that progress
the body's health will show an increased
capacitance. Inversely, any
substances that decrease the capacitance need
further inspection. The BIA instrument provides
data points. The more data points the greater
ability to make an accurate hypothesis that can
best assist the client.
For example, are they detoxifying or going
through a life change that can ultimately lead
to a major shift in health and capacitance.
These are some of the exceptions that will lower
capacitance before a breakthrough [shift] that
will raise it. Patterns and trends are recorded
for recommendations and further analysis.
Generally, a fair increase in capacitance takes
weeks to months of strict diet and lifestyle
change.
FEMALES
- Parallel capacitance cell health
table
Capacitance (pico Farads)
Cell health based on parallel
capacitance
Above
1009
Extremely healthy
774-1008
Optimal
health
617-773
Average
460-616
Below
average
304-459
Low
energy
Below
303
Warning
alert
MALES -
Parallel capacitance cell health
table
Capacitance (pico Farads)
Cell health based on parallel
capacitance
Above
1313
Extremely healthy
1003-1312
Optimal
health
795-1002
Average
589-794
Below
average
382-588
Low
energy
Below
381
Warning
- alert
The following BIA tests show before and after
bio-electromotive stimulus using the Foundation
for Magnetic Science Biomagnetic therapy
protocols.
[1]
Donald P Kotler, S. Burastero, J. Wang,
R. N. Pierson Jr. "Prediction of
body cell mass, fat-free mass, and total
body water with bioelectrical impedance
analysis: effects of race, sex, and
disease" Am. J. of Clinical
Nutrition 64:3 Sep 1996.
R. Liedtke "Fundamentals of
Bioelectrical Impedance"
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