What is ANF therapy?
WHAT IS AMINO NEUROFREQUENCY (ANF)?
ANF is a Biofield Modality
This blog is all on Aminoneurofrequency which is a non- thermal EMF device. Part 1. ANF is a biofield therapy as been supported by Muehsam et al. (2015)Recent research has demonstrated “the existence of these extremely weak EMF effects suggests the possibility of bio information flow at extremely low energies and could foreshadow a paradigm shift away from the biochemical paradigm towards an information oriented model where weak EMF signaling plays an ESSENTIAL role in biological regulation.” This means we can observe the influence of the nervous system through measuring its EMF.
Every living thing has a frequency
When I was first told “Every living thing has a frequency” I was like “....ok, ....what does that mean”. Well here is my mind trying to simplify quantum mechanics, so here goes in a step by step presentation...
1. Living cells emit energy. It’s what makes us ‘alive’.
2. Energy is emitted as photons.
3. Each photon caries energy proportional to its radiation frequency that is specific to its type.
4. The frequency can be determined using a Superconducting Quantum interference Device (SQUID) by using the equation E=hf, where E is the Energy of the photon and h is Planck’s constant.
5. A hydrogen proton has been found to have a resonant frequency of 42.6 MHz, a hydrogen molecule is different again due to its 2 shared electrons, water is different again as is fats.
6. Bone has been determined to have 14-19 resonant frequencies (Harkanss, 1994).
7. The resonance frequency of neurons
is determined by the active and passive
interactions of the neuron. It can be
determined by recording its firing patterns
at both high and low frequency applications
and observing its “notch filter” (or sweet spot) (Hutcheon and Yarom, 2000). Once we know the resonant frequency of the target neuron it can be influenced by an exogenous EMF. Why are we going into this in this depth? Because people quite rightly want to know if it’s possible, so I’ve dedicated a bit of time to finding out if it is. Guess what? The science is there, it’s just not molecular biology like what we’re used to.
How does it work?
The easiest way to describe this is via the law of Sympathetic Resonance. I am sure we have this this phenomenon before. Think about an experiment involving 2 tuning forks that have matched frequencies and/or harmonics. (Remember a frequency is the number of
times the wave oscillates per second and the harmonic is a function of the wavelength) in the experiment you strike the first tuning fork and it vibrates at its predetermined frequency which is a function of its structure (think back to Part 2 how Hutcheon and Yarom (2000) states that a nerves frequency is determined by its structure and its function - yes, you see the parallels, so the first fork (let’s call it “the disc fork”) vibrates and because it shares the same frequency/harmonic as the 2nd tuning fork (let’s call that the ‘nerve fork’) it can pass its energy into that structure and make it vibrate. This is Sympathetic Resonance. So how does the nerve oscillation or uptake of the discs energy create a therapeutic effect? This was described in a paper by Frölich and McCormick (2010) that showed via application of a very small EMF you could:
1. Change the membrane potential of a neuron to produce excitation (firing) of the nerve.
2. Increase the rate at which the nerve fired without changing the harmonic.
3. Create a wave of neuronal activity such as a neural signature that may act out as a function.
4. With a disruptive EMF you had the potential to be able to create a dissonant or disruptive frequency to reduce or inhibit a neurons effectiveness. Therefore if we know the frequency of the target neuron we can influence it by an applied EMF.
“Can a ‘sticker’ really hold a frequency?”
The ANF ‘DISC’ is composed of a 28.4% carbon metal alloy. The manufacturer states that the frequency is embedded into it using an ‘Accelerator Frequency Generator’ (AFG) using “coax cables attached to a large vacuum control box. This eliminates the interior atmosphere in the box down to 0.05 PSI during disc programming. This allows the AFG to send specific frequencies into the box without the normal atmosphere around then causing interference.”
The use of the super heat treated activated carbon metal alloys has been described by Iqbal et al. (2019) as having “excellent conductivity and high surface area…and an efficient energy storage material when used as a ‘super capacitor’.
Technology has come a long way very fast. With the use of nanoscale technology ANF presents a device that can store and emit a pre-programmed frequency once activated for a continuous 72hours. This separates it from other modalities that require an electrical source that create patient inconvenience as they are not ‘wearable’ like ANF.
This may allow ANF to be used as a successful compliment to traditional treatment and exercise programs and return to loading for patients.
“Where’s the research?”
There is always a delay between what
is observed in the clinic is “Clinical effectiveness” and what has been demonstrated in the research as being “Evidence based”. ANF is currently in that phase.
There is no doubt that good quality research needs to be produced to gain wider acceptance. In the interim we are left with extrapolating findings from non-thermal EMF investigations as well as using our own judgement of the literally thousands of anecdotal reports on its successes. Yes, when the research comes it has the capacity to revolutionize our medical thinking. Let’s hope it comes soon.
ANF is a non-thermal EMF device (NTEMF) that is non-ionizing, meaning it has the capacity to add energy to a cell seen byincreasing its rate of oscillation without changing its molecular structure.
Volckmann (2012) demonstrated a 67% improvement in pain reduction compared to a 21% improvement with a placebo for knee OA for a similar device to ANF.
Greenberg (2010) was able to demonstrate a 22-46% increase in organ Carnosine and 29- 57% increase in organ Glutathione levels (a key antioxidant for the body that combats reactive oxygen species) in a NTEMF device. Similar significant effects have been demonstrated on the autonomic nervous system via HRV measures (Nazeran, 2015).
There has been an exponential growth in studies involving NTEMF that demonstrate this as an emerging area in therapeutic medicine. As more case studies and publications are produced the mechanisms will become more widely understood. Until then feel free to ask any questions or contact me if you would like to observe it in action.