Infrasound Therapy and the Scientific Power of Anecdotes

There's a small chance, dear reader, that you may already know what infrasound is. Whilst your attention is still crisp I might humbly grasp this opportunity to utter its nature to you. Infrasound is sound below the threshold of human hearing - 20 hertz. It has been implicated as the causal factor in purported health problems that are reported by a small portion of residents living near wind turbines. This is, however, truly not the case. As my dedicated research has revealed, infrasound is the key factor in widespread joy, relaxation and feelings of universal love.

How can we know that infrasound is causing a mass epidemic of happiness and calm in the vicinity of wind turbines? Science tells us. Pure, liquid science.

 

Using a large number of anecdotes I have found on the internet, and one or two non-scientific papers published by non-experts with vested interests, I'm going to take you through the amazing world of infrasound therapy, a therapeutic whirlwind of technological wonder that delivers us amazing blessings. This is all brilliant news for anyone living near a wind farm, a city, a highway, an air-conditioner, a fridge, farming equipment, the ocean, a volcano or elephants.

Horse Infrasound Therapy

You've seen them thundering through the Australian outback. Proud, silent creatures of amazing grace and fortitude. Despite the stern might of these creatures, they do sometimes fall ill. Fear not. Infrasound therapy has been reported to be fully effective at helping out horses, as we can see from this single example I found through google search, regarding a wonderful horse named 'Magic', who suffered from intermittent lameness in his leg:

"Two years later, Magic is still at full strength and shows no sign of a recurrence. For Magic, infrasound was the perfect solution. It relieved pain and chronic inflammation and even helped dissolve scar tissue."

I attempted to find a picture of 'magic the horse' online, and this was the first result from Google Image Search. I can only presume that this is the horse in question.

Magic's story is one of healing and miracles. But, is he the only one who's benefited from infrasonic therapy? Read below the heartwarming and evocative tale about a pony named Mr. Spock, who himself was cured through the power of infrasound:

"'Although Mr. Spock was out of shock and patched up, infection was the next concern. Antibiotics were administered and infrasound devices were mounted in the pony's stall. The next day, there was minimal swelling and soreness. For the next week, infrasound treatments were administered directly to the wound sites three times daily, then once daily thereafter. Mr. Spock's wounds healed rapidly with no complications, and within three weeks the pony recovered fully and without infection. The infrasound produced many benefits in this case--reducing shock and trauma, relieving body soreness, reducing swelling, boosting the immune system, accelerating wound healing and minimizing scar tissue.'
Another infrasound success story"

If you read to the end, you are informed that "Nina Anderson and Dr. Howard Peiper have more than 50 years of combined experience in the natural health field as researchers, writers and practitioners". We are bound by the laws of good sense to take their anecdotes as firm proof of the effect of infrasound on the horse (and pony).

Didgeridoo Infrasound Therapy

That low, trademark warble - the enchanting sound of that recognisable instrument, the Didgeridoo. Though this instrument is usually relegated to overpriced tourist stores in Circular Quay, facts are emerging that infrasound emitted from the ancient and powerful instrument can be used to heal many illnesses, including the following:

• ADHD
• Slow Learners
• Dyslexia
• Social skills and confidence
• Migranes
• Heart Disease
• Epilepsy
• Stroke Therapy
• Cancer

But, how does it work?

"The basic science behind the use of the didgeridoos sound to heal, is that it produces low frequency sound that we can hear and vibrations we can feel. Research shows that a didgeridoo can produce near infra-sound (sound in the range of 0.001Hz - 20Hz). This is especially interesting as our brain wave are in the 2-20 hertz range."

Sure, some skeptical idiots out there might state that brain waves are electromagnetic, whilst sound waves are mechanical. And sure, some other idiots out there might expect scientific research regarding this matter. Obviously those plebeians are unfamiliar with the power of anecdotes:

" Makes me feel good"

"I find most people are skeptical at first..after 2 or 3 minutes I can see them melt like butter in the microwave. I have noticed kids really do enjoy the experience"

" People are dancing slowly"

" Lungs"

"The whole room vibrates like you're on hard drugs."

I see your skeptical face gurning at this screen. Are you attempting, through your facial malady, to imply that those reports are fabricated by scallywag fabricators? That is entirely unkind, dear reader, and I do ask, from here on, you display a bit more sensitivity for your fellow human beings. Here is some data I've gathered, from this page, I do hope it quells your questionings.

Evidence so good, you could base government policy on it!

Home Infrasound Therapy

You don't need to own a didgeridoo or be a pony to experience the benefits of infrasound therapy. There are many, many devices you can buy online that do produce infrasound, and can be stored in your home. The Food and Drug Administration of the United States has cleared a product known as the 'Infratonic QGM Quantum'  for market sales: 

 

"The Infratronic QGM Quantum was the first patent ever filed in China.  This unit has won 3 awards in China, including the prestigious "Outstanding Contribution to Medicine Citation," from the China Ministry of Health.  The unique "chaos" circuit delivers low frequency 8-14 Hz, 70 dB sound vibrations directly to the area you want to feel better."

There are 19 separate case studies on QGM Website that are a testament to the healing power of infrasound. Though there are absolutely no scientific studies in existence that indicate the device is actually effective at healing patients, that is no reason to doubt the many anecdotes that attest to the healing power of infrasound, when directly applied to the body - you can find all 19 case studies here.

Alternatively, the keen and curious consumer might do well to try the Infrasound Chair, in which 'low frequency sound energy (infrasound) flows through all organs and tissues of the body'. But, I hear you say, "How do we know that infrasound does what they say it does?" You already know the answer- unattributed self reporting:

“Physio Acoustic Sound Therapy  (infrasound) has helped me off of pain and stress and gave me back a good night sleep.”

There are videos available as well. They're all in Dutch, but on watching them, one feels an immense aura of well-being and relaxation from the men and women in the videos. We can thus conclude that Infrasonic physiotherapy is efficacious.

You've only seen a few of the ways that infrasound is used as a therapeutic tool across the world. Horses, ponies, dogs and people have all benefited from the power of infrasound, all backed up by the scientific power of a few anonymous people who say it's true. But, that's not it - below is some further reading for infrasound therapy. Enjoy, and, as always, stay healthy!

Scientific studies on the healing power of infrasound

http://www.healingmusic.org/Library/Newsroom/CHIInstitutePresentsConclusiveStudiesProvingHealingEffectofSound.asp

A research paper on the effects of Vibro-acoustic therapy on the human body

http://www.wfmt.info/Musictherapyworld/modules/archive/stuff/papers/Wigram.pdf

Some examples of infrasound treatment for horses, with pictures of the amazing device

http://www.chinahealthways.com/equinepublicationssoundrelief.htm

Infrasound massage parlour in Florida

http://www.themassagepalms.com/infrasound.html

Infrasound treatment suppliers, in Vermont.

http://web.me.com/smarquina/HealthInSyncs/Infrasound.html

 

The benefits of Infratonic therapy:

http://healingtools.tripod.com/IST2.html

How much renewable energy until the apocalypse?

"Hey, Ketan, I know renewable energy will send humanity back to the stone age, but exactly when should I start becoming deranged and building an underground shelter against the forthcoming cataclysm of death and destruction?"

It's a hard one, right? It's difficult to keep up with the times - new renewable energy sources are constantly being added to the generation mix in Australia's energy market, and there hasn't been any mass-cannibalism yet, for unknown reasons.

So, exactly how much renewable energy will result in the apocalyptic erasure of wealth, civilisation and culture?  Using wind energy as an example, I've drawn up an easy guide to estimating the onset of armageddon. All you have to do is take the current installed capacity in the national electricity market, add a bit more, and you have your magic number! As more renewables are installed, you can simply adjust your annihilation-number. It's that easy! 

The More Scientific Method

These days, we laugh at people who think it's safe to keep a fridge in the house. It seems pretty unthinkable to keep one of those deadly stress-inducing monsters in our kitchen. But how did we find out the adverse effects of the once-mighty refrigerator on human health? Well, it started with science. Raw science.

But what is this 'science' thing? Well, for the purposes of keeping the public informed, the Kitchen Defense League has drawn up a handy diagram to help you, the public, differentiate the real studies from the fake ones. Keep it handy! 

As you can see, science cuts through the nonsense and tells us what we need to know. Our obsession with rushing through technology means we sometimes forget to examine the potential health effects of the machines we use. But, once you've found the cause, how do you explain it? Patience. I'll address that in my next post.

Beach Rage Syndrome

You curl your toes into the sand. The clean, untouched air of the arctic strokes across your face. Your children are nearby, playing with the family dog and building sand castles. The expanse of the ocean seems infinite, the water indescribably blue, but some concern tugs at the back of your mind. "It's nothing, surely." you declare, anxiously. But, as you utter these words, you notice your dog behaving strangely - staring quietly off into the distance. Your wife, without warning, bursts into a fierce and hellish rage, destroying sandcastles and screaming obscenities into the sky, a fit of adrenaline-fuelled madness. Earthworms crawl out of the ground, a mass exodus of writhing creatures defiling the once golden sands. Whales burst forth from the ocean, glistening droplets of water falling to the ground as they beach themselves, and you stare on in horror, as electromagnetic spasms ricochet through your skull.

Stop giggling. This is no laughing matter. Infrasound, noise that is below the threshold of human hearing, can alter the fundamental biological operation of mammals in catastrophic ways. A report commissioned by Pacific Hydro in November 2010, authored by Adelaide acoustic testing firm Sonus, shows us that low frequency noise measured at a beach is at the same level (if not sometimes higher) than that measured at a wind farm.

The research from Sonus. END BEACH EXPOSURE NOW. (http://www.agk.com.au/coopersgap/assets/downloads/Pacific-Hydro-infrasound-report-Nov-2010.pdf).

All of the symptoms our beach-goers shall suffer have already been attributed to exposure to low-frequency sound. But we fleshy beings are more at risk than we once thought.  As it turns out, infrasound is a constant feature of the built and natural environment. Mark my words, dear reader, it won't be long before the laws of biology, chemistry, physics and genetics are completely re-written by the unfeeling, indiscriminate, vibrating hand of infrasound.

Peacocks are well known to suffer relationship problems
when exposed to infrasound, and so should be discouraged
from participating in beach volleyball (Source)

But how best to inform the public about the seriousness of Beach Rage Syndrome? Well, we already know the scourge of wind turbine syndrome from a highly scientific study conducted by US doctor Nina Pierpoint in 2009. Science, as we know, is the extraction of cold, hard facts from the natural world, through the rigorous and unmatched application of the scientific method. Pierpont chose 23 people, didn't ask about their medical history, and gave them a call. It was from these auspicious beginnings that the scientific broadsword of wind turbine syndrome was drawn from its sheath. This new, much better scientific method is unmatched in explanatory efficacy - I have already found at least 15 people, living near a beach, who have experienced headaches. In following Pierpont's fine example, my research will soon be peer-reviewed by my family and friends.

You're nervous, now, and maybe you are a little bit skeptical. You might ask exactly how infrasound could devastate the lives of thousands of people living in beach-houses. And sure, there's hundreds of thousands of people living in beach houses around the world who remain oddly unaffected by the terrifying clutches of infrasonic torture. Stifle your ugly skepticism, dear reader. For you see, some people are simply immune to the effects of beach syndrome. Why? We just don't know. Look. Never mind that. The most important thing is, there is not a single beach community that didn't have at least one person who had reported experiencing headaches, and that's surely evidence enough. 

When exposed to infrasound, chickens lay yolkless eggs. As is
well known, this is why all beach chickens are completely infertile.
(Source of Truth) - This has led to a filthy chicken lifestyle of sex,
drugs and loud rock music, defiling Australia's once beautiful beaches.

There are vested interests out there who will try to tell you that there is more to the story. These radical voices will tell you that you need to scientifically establish a causal link between source and symptom before you attribute an originator to an illness. Those charlatans will tell you that spreading anxiety and fear might cause some of the symptoms that we generally associate with......fear and anxiety. Don't listen to them. Go to your nearest beach. See for yourself. I don't have time to follow up on your personal investigation, as I'm heading off to Mumbai tonight - I have been informed that elephants communicate using infrasonic vocalisations. The people of India must be warned. 

Note - Ocean Syndrome is not to be confused with OCEAN syndrome (Obsessive Compulsive Equine Attachment Neurosis Syndrome)