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Lightning from a major summer storm can exceed 30 million volts – the equivalent of 2.5 million car batteries.
The electric ray is capable of producing electrical discharges of up to 45V at a current of 5 to 10 amps and a frequency of up to 600 hertz.
The Egyptian electric catfish, also known as the ‘Nar’, is capable of delivering an electric shock of between 100 and 450 volts. Egyptian and Greek literature suggests that headaches and migraines were treated using the electric catfish.
The human body generates an electric current thanks to the ions contained in bodily fluids. Only 70 millivolts are produced – a standard AA battery has 1,500 millivolts. According to Mustafa Djamgoz, professor emeritus of cancer biology in London, the body’s bioelectricity is essential to its functioning, as it is through these electrical signals that the different parts of the body communicate.
Electroacupuncture has been practised in France for 200 years:
1820: Chevalier Jean-Baptiste Sarlandière is regarded as the pioneer of electro-acupuncture. His technique involved enhancing the effectiveness of the needles by passing an electric current through them, thereby increasing the effectiveness of treatments, particularly for rheumatism, gout and nervous disorders.
To do this, he mainly stimulated trigger points and also certain acupuncture points. J-P. Sarlandière explains that electropuncture differs from acupuncture proper in that the needle does not play the main role but serves as a conductor for electricity.
He published the first book on electro-acupuncture, *Mémoires sur l’électro-puncture*, in 1825.
Among the pioneers of electrotherapy, particular mention should be made of Dr Thomas NOGIER, born in 1874 in Lyon – who is none other than the father of Dr Paul NOGIER (founder of auriculotherapy).
Thomas Nogier studied physiology, physics and chemistry in Lyon and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree – whilst also studying medicine.
Among other things, he became head of the electrotherapy department, working alongside Professor Bondet.
Together with Henri Bordier (author of *A Handbook of Electrotherapy*), he championed various methods, ranging from localised stimulation using low-intensity current to exposure to high-frequency currents, applied to a range of functional disorders.
He published *Physiotherapy, Electrotherapy* in 1909, and his research contributed to the use of electric current in the treatment of numerous diseases.
Current areas of application for electro-acupuncture or electrotherapy:
In physiotherapy for the relief of muscle and joint pain, etc.
Acupuncture for the relief of sciatica and chronic pain in particular
In cosmetic treatments for slimming (e.g. electrolipolysis) or as an anti-wrinkle treatment
Anaesthesia for people who are intolerant to anaesthetic drugs
The leading Sedatelec device:
AGISTIM-duo: An electrical stimulator used in electro-acupuncture, neurostimulation, analgesia and electrolipolysis
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