Research Testing of EarthCalm Protection
System
Research
Completed December 2009
Summary:
Numerous studies have shown that EMR in our
environment has a detrimental impact on
health. EarthCalm undertook a pilot study to
determine the impact of the Home Protection
System on common Quality of Life indicators.
An internet survey tool was designed using a
combination of the standardized
scientifically validated SF 36 Health Survey
and several other qualitative research tools
to assess quality of life parameters in the
study population. The EarthCalm study showed
the Home protection system significantly
improved a number of Quality of Life
indicators. Some were not impacted or
experienced significantly enough to draw
conclusions but none of the quality of life
indicators got worse. Respondents
consistently reported improvement in their
perceived level of energy as well as
decreased stress, fatigue and improved
sleep. Other body symptoms such as body
aches, pain, numbness and tingling in
extremities, cardiac irregularities,
gastrointestinal distress and skin rashes
also showed overall improvement. The
significant improvements in mental health
issues and mood indicators such as feelings
of elation, focus and concentration,
serenity and calmness also point to some of
the more subtle symptoms of chronic
microwave radiation stress on the body’s
nervous system which adversely impacts these
health indicators. These outcomes lend
striking support to the claim that the
Earthcalm Home Protection System positively
impacts calmness and alleviates stress in
the home environment, which may allow the
body to heal itself of chronic stress and
neurological disorders.
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Background:
A pilot research study using selected
scientifically validated qualitative
research tools, specifically components of
the SF-36 Quality of Life survey tool, the
HIT-6 (headache impact test), Mood Indicator
tool, Pain Intensity VAS (visual analog
score) and Sleep Quantitative Index tools
were combined into one questionnaire which
was administered to all clients who
indicated an interest in completing the
questionnaire. A month after purchasing the
HP system, the same respondents completed
the very same questionnaire.
The SF Form 36 is a commonly used,
scientifically validated qualitative
research tool to evaluate quality of life
parameters . It is a multi-purpose,
short-form health survey that can be used
with or without biologic markers. It is a
generic measure, as opposed to one that
targets a specific age, disease, or
treatment group. Accordingly, the SF-36 has
proven useful in surveys of general and
specific populations, comparing the relative
burden of diseases, and in differentiating
the health benefits produced by a wide range
of different treatments. Its internal
reliability and validity have been
established after rigorous scientific
review. It is designed to assess numerous
quality of life indicators such as stress,
fatigue, anxiety, pain, dizziness etc.
Translations of the SF-36 have been the
subject of more than 500 publications
involving investigators in 22 countries. Ten
or more studies have been published from 13
countries.
In addition to the SF-36, several more in
depth tools were used to assess specific
symptoms associated with electrosensitivity
to elucidate whether participants received
benefit from the product being tested. These
tools included the HIT-6 (headache impact
test), the Sleep Qualitative Index Study
tool and the Mood Assessment Indicator tool.
The HIT-6 has good reliability and validity
for measuring patients’ subjective
experience and the impact of headaches on
health related Quality of Life. The MOS
Sleep Qualitative Index Scale was originally
developed in the context of the Medical
Outcomes Study (MOS). It was intended to
assess the extent of sleep problems, since
disturbed sleep has a major impact on
quality of life and is often a common
symptom of many other chronic conditions,
such as chronic pain and mood disorders.
The Mood Indicator tool (PHQ9P) was
developed by Quality of Life researchers and
has been used extensively for assessing and
categorizing mental health issues and for
diagnostic purposes.
The study design was developed and overseen
by Grace Galzagorry ANP MSN, Associate
Clinical professor at UCSF and administered
by Earthcalm personnel to study participants
via internet. It was intended as an initial
pilot study to systematically assess the
more challenging aspects of qualitative
markers in one’s life which may or may not
have biologic equivalents and that are often
associated with electrosensitivity.
Electrosensitivity is a complex of symptoms
rather than one single symptom complex and
affects the body’s energetic field in a
myriad of ways making its study admittedly
more challenging, especially by biologic
means exclusively. The purpose of this study
was to collect data about the exact symptoms
that may or may not improve using the Home
protection system. While self selection bias
is apparent in this study design, it is our
intention to progress using the data
obtained to develop more sophisticated and
topic appropriate research methodologies.
Methodology:
Fifteen subjects were recruited. Recruitment
criteria included that the participant had
just purchased a Home Protection System and
was wiling to fill out the questionnaire.
Study participants were rewarded with an
Eco-tec upon completion of the second
questionnaire one month later. No other
factors in their environment were controlled
for in any way by participation in the
study. Standard exposure to the EMF
environment was assumed and no attempt was
made to alter the EMF environment in the
home.
All EARTHCALM clients purchasing a Home
Protection System within a six month period
were sent a letter via internet introducing
the study participation option and those who
chose to participate completed the first
questionnaire. All survey participants were
given a 3-page survey to complete with
instructions included on the survey
instrument itself. No other contact occurred
between EARTHCALM personnel and study
participants. The study author had no
contact whatsoever with the study
participants at any time during the trial
period. Survey results were sent to the
author via internet and the results were
tabulated. Given the pilot study format for
this study, no attempt was made to ensure
double blinding or control for any other
variables.
Fifteen participants total completed both
questionnaires and were therefore included
in the study. No one was excluded due to
incomplete results as all study participants
understood the survey tool and completed the
survey accurately. Study participants ranged
in age from 20-76 yrs of age with 55 as the
median age. Four of the participants were
male and eleven were female. Three of the
study participants self identified as being
electrosensitive, which is the main target
audience for Earthcalm products, although
12/15 participants also indicated concerns
about the issue of electromagnetic radiation
in the environment, pointing to the general
population’s concerns about this issue.
Results and Discussion:
The following table summarizes the results
found in this study. The final analysis
excluded the following symptoms because less
than half of the study participants reported
having a problem with these symptoms: skin
is bluish in color, blurred vision,
wheezing, anxiety, seizures and abdominal
pain. Of note, while anxiety wasn’t self
reported as being an issue earlier in the
survey, more than half the study
participants reported having terror and
panic attacks which responded favorably to
the study intervention. Therefore, one could
conclude that anxiety, in its numerous
manifestations, is a significant parameter
to continue studying. The significance of
the remainder of these symptoms, both for
the purposes of this study as well as for
any further research on Earthcalm products,
will be considered negligible and will not
be further studied. All other symptoms were
experienced by half or more of the
respondents. All symptoms are based on 0 =
not experiencing symptom to 10 = severely
experiencing symptom. The intervention
consisted of implementing the use of the
Home Protection System in the home for 30
days.
MUSCULO-SKELETAL
Symptom Total no. of participants with
symptom Average severity before (scale
0-10) Average severity after (scale 0-10)
Muscle aches 12/15 4.08 3.1
Weakness 11/15 4.9 3.5
Painful joints 12/15 5.9 3.25
NERVOUS SYSTEM/MENTAL HEALTH
Numbness/tingling of hands 10/15 2.9 1.6
Numbness/tingling of legs &
feet 12/15 2.2 0.8
Dizziness 12/15 2.5 2.2
Difficulty concentrating 13/15 5.5 4.1
Depression 14/15 3.5 2.2
Little interest or pleasure in doing
things 13/15 4.2 2.8
Memory loss 11/15 4.2 2.9
Feeling tired or having little
energy 15/15 5.4 4.4
Feeling tense or keyed up 14/15 5.2 3.5
Spells of terror or panic 11/15 3.5 1.1
CARDIO/RESPIRATORY
Heart palpitations 10/15 3.6 2.6
Chest pain 8/15 4.0 2.5
GASTROINTESTINAL
SYMPTOMS Total number having
symptom Severity before
(scale 1-10) Severity after (scale 0-10)
nausea 8/15 3.1 1.7
Gas/bloating 14/15 3.7 2.9
PAIN
Degree of pain 14/15 4.8 3.7
Pain interferes with ADL’s 14/15 4.9 3.7
Highlighted items indicate symptoms with 10%
or greater improvement during the one month
trial period.
The HIT-6, headache impact tool showed a
total before score of 60 and after score of
58 with headache intensity over 50
indicating participants needed to seek
medical attention for their headaches. A
total of 13 respondents reported headaches
of varying intensity.
The mood indicator tool results are
conversely related to improvement. So a
score of 0 = not at all and a score of 10
indicates extremely so.
SYMPTOM BEFORE AFTER
I feel calm, serene 3.8 5.8
I feel elated 2.4 4.5
I feel keen, full of energy 3.4 4.9
I feel stressed 4.7 3.5
I feel rushed, pressured 4.4 3.4
*Highlights indicate an improvement of
greater than 15% in the one month trial
period.
Sleep findings are
summarized in the table below:
1. need to nap during the day
BEFORE AFTER
Never/seldom 11 12
Frequently/always 4 3
2.
Difficulty falling asleep
BEFORE AFTER
Never/seldom 9 11
Frequently/always 6 4
3. difficulty staying asleep
BEFORE AFTER
Never/seldom 6 10
Frequently/always 9 5
4. waking up feeling tired
BEFORE AFTER
Never/seldom 5 9
Frequently/always 9 6
5. waking up early in the AM
BEFORE AFTER
Never/seldom 5 9
Frequently/always 10 6
The trends here indicate an improvement
in overall sleep patterns that could be
strengthened in future studies on this
extremely important Quality of Life
indicator.
Conclusions:
The results of this pilot study show
definitive improvement in some quality of
life indicators and dramatic improvement in
some parameters especially those parameters
having to do with mood and relaxation of
chronic nervous system stress. The
underlying strategy in pilot studies is to
cast a large net without bias to collect
data systematically in order to determine
the benefits, if any, of the study
intervention. Despite the obvious self
selection bias in the study design, that
objective was met and perhaps even exceeded.
Some of the noteworthy findings are:
• Nervous system symptoms such as neuropathy
improved by 15%,
• Pain, muscle aches and joint pains
improved by 15%
• GI symptoms probably related to nervous
system issues improved by 10-15%
• Mood issues such as feeling elated, serene
and calm improved by 20%
• Mental health symptoms such as depression
and stress improved by 10%
• Symptoms of stress, fatigue and feeling
tired improved by 10%
Many of the clinical health issues addressed
through the Quality of Life tool assessments
occur at a very high rate in our Western
culture so any intervention that might
ameliorate these symptoms would be well
worth considering. Given that an improvement
was seen in almost all parameters, it could
be attributed to placebo effect although
many variables are hard to control for in
this study environment. However, the
dramatic improvement in some of the study
parameters, most notably around mental
health and mood issues, would certainly
invite further study using a control group.
The positive outcomes of this pilot study
pave the way for further scientific
investigation of EarthCalm products. A model
using a combination of Quality of Life
indicators plus some reliable physiologic
markers designed to measure stress responses
in the body might be an interesting avenue.
Quality of Life indicators such as sleep,
pain, fatigue, mood and stress symptoms have
historically been more challenging to assess
and to address in the clinical arena but
nothing impacts quality of life more than
these symptoms. Therefore, any intervention
that positively impacts these issues, even
in a selected group of participants, is
noteworthy and certainly warrants further
investigation.
SCIO
research testing of EarthCalm Galaxy
Resonator Pendant
Research Completed 2009
Summary:
Numerous studies have shown that EMR in our
environment has a detrimental impact on
health. EarthCalm undertook a study, using
SCIO technology, to determine the impact of
the galaxy resonator pendant on stress
responses in the human body. This study
showed the resonator significantly improved
the energy flow in a majority of the 22
meridians tested in all subjects. This
improvement lends striking support to the
claim that EarthCalm products release the
body’s meridian system, which allows the
body to heal itself of chronic stress
disorders.
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Methodology:
A research project using the SCIO
Biofeedback machine was conducted by Carmen
Herinomon who is a Certified Biofeedback
Technician. The SCIO is a sophisticated
biofeedback system, which is designed for
stress detection and stress reduction. The
device gathers bio-energetic data from the
body via fifty-five parameters
simultaneously. This happens at biological
speed, which is 1/100th second for each
stimulus. This means that thousands of items
can be screened for reaction from the body
in a few minutes.
Five subjects were recruited. Recruitment
criteria required that the test subjects had
standard exposure to the EMF environment and
no attempt was made to alter the EMF
environment at the test site.
All test clients were given a 3 minute
test exposing each client to approximately
10000 energetic signatures and recording
their reactions. Stressed areas are
determined by numbers that are below or
above standards. In regular sessions these
numbers, plus the reaction to 10000 items in
the matrix, are indicators used to educate
the body to return to standard values by
retraining the body to the corrected
frequencies.
Five participants were evaluated, ranging
in age from 23 years to 65 years with 42 as
the median age. 2 of the participants were
male and 3 were female.
Results and Discussion:
Brain wave pattern reactions in all 5 people
tested show improvement when tested wearing
the Earthcalm Resonator. Improvement of
wave pattern is determined by a number that
indicates deviation from "Normal." The fact
that all 5 clients showed improvement would
indicate statistical significance.
Most striking is that with regard to the
meridians, 4 out of 5 clients showed great
improvement in 9 to 12 meridians (out of
22 total). The one individual that did not
show improvement is someone who has been
diagnosed by medical professionals with
autoimmune disorder. This person complained
that the energy of the resonator was "too
strong". After increasing the time wearing
the Earthcalm resonator and being tested a
third time, there was an improvement in 6 of
the meridians while the first time there was
1.
The one client who did not immediately show
stress reduction had a diagnosis of
autoimmune disorder, thus confirming the
EarthCalm recommendation that clients who
are immune deficient use the 3 step Scalar
System for a more gradual introduction of
the EarthCalm products. The EarthCalm
Resonator is equal in strength to the
EarthCalm Scalar Home Protection System,
which provides the same degree of EMF
protection to everyone in the home.
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