Hair Growth through Electric Stimulation

 

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                                 November 19, 1990

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                     Hair Growth through Electric Stimulation

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                                      Canada

         A Vancouver  company claims they have developed a device which can

                       cure baldness and induce hair growth.

          It takes the form of a domed hood  that stimulates the scalp with

          painless low-voltage shocks.

          The company says that 29 of 30 men in a clinical test experienced

          new hair growth after a series of weekly 12-minute treatments.

          From tests run to date, reports indicate an amazing  hair  growth

          with an average increase of 66%.

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       Vangard notes

          Ron Barker  has  a friend in Michigan, Dr. Cottrell who is into a

          variety of unusual science areas.   He  showed Ron a device which

          has been on the market since the early 30's.

          It uses high voltage discharges to stimulate growth by increasing

          oxidation at the hair follicles of the scalp.  It is known as the

          "Master Violet Ray" and is familiar to many cosmeticians.

          The units  are  still available for about $50 to  $85.00.   These

          units are available at many flea markets.  We have bought several

          for $5  and  up.   Some  work,  some  don't,  some  have a better

          electrode assortment included.

          The "Master Violet Ray" uses  a  Tesla  coil  to  generate a high

          voltage continuous discharge which excites a combination of gases

          contained in a variety of glass electrodes.

          When these  gases are excited, they fluoresce to  emit  a  bright

          violet light.   We  have  heard  that  the particular frequencies

          emitted by this unit are supposed to have a salutary (beneficial)

          effect on the subject.

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          One of  the  electrodes  takes  the  form  of a comb with about 5

          "teeth" made of glass fingers about  1/4"  in diameter.  It looks

          more like a garden rake, although it is intended to function as a

          comb.

          Another electrode looks like a flattened disc, while  others  are

          more pointed.

          The idea  is  quite  logical although the application to date has

          not been optimally designed.

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       Notes for Experimenters

          We of Vangard Sciences have studied  the  alleged  claims  of the

          "Master Violet Ray" and found them to not be based on the optimum

          means of achievement.  This is in regard to the claims to restore

          hair growth.

          The following  known  facts might lead us to the  most  efficient

          design :

              1)  we  know  that  electrical current flows from positive to

                  negative (more  precisely,  from  the  area  of  greatest

                  potential   to   that  of  the  least,  negative/positive

                  notwithstanding)

              2)  oils are repulsed by electrostatic potentials

              3)  hair  follicles  die  when  the  sebaceous  glands become

                  clogged with  oil,  this  in  turn  attracts  loose  dust

                  particles which block the pores and reduces oxidation

              4)  Tesla invented an "electronic shower" which made the body

                  the anode  and  the walls the cathode, when  electrically

                  excited, electrostatic  repulsion of the oils on the skin

                  surface of the body carried the dirt with it to the walls

          As you can see, the effects, if  any,  of the "Master Violet Ray"

          would come  primarily from the generation of ionizing  potentials

          both from high voltage and the UV light.

          UV has  hidden dangers in the form of rays having a wavelength of

          260 NM.  Rays in this area are  extremely dangerous and have been

          shown to cause either cell destruction or mutation.

          Water vapor will shield this band to some degree by diffusion and

          molecular absorption.  At one time, the earth  was  covered  by a

          water jacket.

          We do  not  know  if  it  took  the form of a very thick vapor or

          possibly a layer of floating water in the upper stratosphere.

          This was before the Flood when  Men  lived  to around 1000 years.

          Also, records from before the flood, state that the sky was BLUE,

          not BLACK.  This would indicate the diffusion of starlight from a

          water barrier.

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          At any  rate,  it  is extremely dangerous to expose oneself to UV

          light.  Not only does it accelerate  the aging process, but there

          is a high probability of generating cancer or some  other form of

          somatic (cell) mutation.

          A low  voltage  current  applied  to the body can stimulate ionic

          flows and  achieve the same basic  effect  of  cleaning  out  the

          follicles, thus allowing oxidation and the re-stimulation of hair

          growth.

          One of the dangers to be aware of when working in these areas, is

          the polarizing effect of DIRECT CURRENT.

          Negative current  causes  a  compacting  of  tissues   with   the

          generation of  alkalies.   This will cause the skin to harden and

          create areas of thick, calloused tissue.

          Positive current  causes  an   expanding   of  tissues  with  the

          generation of  acids.   This  will  cause the affected  cells  to

          dissolve by breaking down the structure.

          The pulse  width  and  frequency  obviously  will  play a part in

          determining the degree of cell compliance to the polarizing force

          evinced.

          One interesting  experiment  with   such  polarizing  forces  was

          carried out  using a raw egg.  An electrode was  inserted  inside

          the egg  and  a negative potential was applied.  Over a period of

          hours, the  egg "cooked" or hardened  up  due  to  the  increased

          compaction of the cell structure.

          When a  positive  potential  was applied, the same  hardened  egg

          became watery and soft as the cell structures were broken down.

          Bi-Phasic currents  (alternating)  MUST  be the only type used on

          the body for safety.  The pulse  width  and  frequency  should be

          adjustable to allow the greatest variation for experimentation.

          Another desirable  feature  would  be a phase adjustment  in  the

          event you choose to introduce more than one frequency.

          Be forewarned,  electrical  experiments  with the body can create

          problems which you really don't need.

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              Thank you for your consideration, interest and support.

           Jerry W. Decker.........Ron Barker...........Chuck Henderson

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