LifeWave Patches: Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What scientific evidence is there to prove these acupuncture patches work?
One of the things I really appreciate about the LifeWave company is its commitment to research. There are many energy-based products on the market (holographic discs, wands, pendants etc.), but if you look carefully, few are validated by quality research. Go to the Research page on the LifeWave website to view the most current research on these patch products. There are approximately sixty research studies to date involving LifeWave products from around the world. In Europe the Silent Nights patch product for sleep has been approved as a medical device for the treatment of insomnia. It may be a decade or more before energy technology like LifeWave will be approved for the treatment of a medical condition here in the United States by the pro-pharmaceutical Food and Drug Administration. Thankfully, the Europeans are more forward-thinking.
Question: Are there any side effects to wearing LifeWave patches?
Because LifeWave acupuncture patches increase the flow of energy in the body, the body can begin to heal itself by detoxifying. Detoxification symptoms are also known as healing reactions. Some people experience detoxification symptoms when they first begin using the patches as toxins are released from their storage places in the body in order to be excreted in the urine, feces or sweat. Symptoms are usually mild and can include fatigue, headaches, nasal stuffiness, loose stool, constipation, unusual body odor or rash. The most common symptoms seem to be headache and fatigue. Most of these symptoms resolve with additional hydration, but if they are more severe, LifeWave recommends removing the patches and wearing them for shorter periods of time until your body accommodates to them.
Question: Will I have to wear IceWave pain relief patches every day?
It may be necessary to wear the IceWave pain relief patches daily when you first start, as your body needs extra support to keep the energy channels open and clear. Often, after someone has been patching daily for several weeks, they will notice that their overall pain levels have diminished significantly and that they do not have to use the patches as often. I have found that patients who use both the LifeWave Y-Age Aeon and the IceWave patches together have a faster healing rate than with IceWave alone. The anti-stress and anti-inflammatory effects of the Aeon patches support the self-healing processes of the body, so the effect is more than just pain relief. In time, you may not need pain relief patches once the body self-heals the source of the pain.
Question: How soon will I get pain relief with the patches?
It should be fairly immediate. We are aiming for at least a 50% reduction in pain levels after patching. Many people get total pain relief, even from their first patching session. If you follow the instructions to the letter, you should be getting results. If you are the one in ten that doesn’t, then contact your LifeWave distributor for help. With continued daily use, many people find that the level of pain diminishes over time and that their response to the patches is quicker or more complete. Occasionally, someone will get only a 50% reduction of pain within 10 seconds, but then over the next 20 to 60 minutes, will experience additional or complete pain relief.
Question: Will my pain be worse when I’m not wearing the patches?
Rarely, after an initial patching whereby the pain is significantly reduced or eliminated, a few people notice that when the patches wear off, their pain seems to return with a greater intensity. A plausible explanation for this “rebound” symptom is that the energy was flowing well with the patches on, and toxins were being kicked out. When the patches wore off, the channels became blocked again before all the toxins could be released. Pain is considered blocked energy in Eastern medicine. The body, preferring the open clear flow of energy, may temporarily give an increased pain signal. Don’t be alarmed if this happens to you. With consistent patching, the body learns to keep the energy channels open and flowing. Occasionally toxins may be physically present in the painful area and the addition of the LifeWave Y-Age Glutathione patches may improve the body’s response to IceWave. See below for more information on the Glutathione patch.
Question: LifeWave has other anti-aging patches available. Would those help my chronic pain?
LifeWave has three types of anti-aging patches on the market so far. You have already been introduced to the Y-Age Aeon patches which are designed to decrease stress and inflammation. Using the Aeon for brain balancing or pain is ideal.
One of the other anti-aging patches is called the Y-Age Glutathione patch. This patch is designed to stimulate your body’s own production of glutathione, a master antioxidant that has an important role in detoxifying the body and supporting the body’s immune system. As we age, glutathione levels often drop and it gets worse if we are taking glutathione-depleting pain medications such as acetaminophen (Tylenol ). Using the Y-Age Glutathione patch can help the body detoxify which in turn will keep the cells healthier and thus improve the body’s overall function. Using them may amplify the pain relieving effect of the other patches. I have found that in my practice, the use of the Y-Age Glutathione patches helps to soften scars and other connective tissue issues. Scar tissue can be the cause of pain in many people, especially if they’ve had surgery.
The third anti-aging patch is called the Y-Age Carnosine patch. This patch is designed to stimulate the production of carnosine, another natural anti-oxidant in the body. Carnosine levels drop as we age, but the Carnosine patch is able to improve Carnosine levels very quickly. In various research studies on carnosine supplementation, carnosine has been shown to improve tissue and cellular repair. Along with the Glutathione patch, using the Carnosine patch on a regular basis has the added side benefit of improving skin quality. Fine lines and wrinkles improve as well as skin smoothness and suppleness. The Carnosine patches also seem to help my patients who have significant scar tissue in their bodies.
I personally use all three Y-Age patches to support my body in healing itself. I love what they do to support my organs, especially my skin organ! Here’s a secret few people know. If your skin is healthy, it reflects the health of your internal organs. If your skin is unhealthy, that means your internal organs are in trouble.
Ever since I was a young child I had unhealthy skin. Even as an adult, I still had breakouts on my face and rough skin all over my arms and legs. I was so embarrassed by my skin that I used a ton of make-up to cover up the bumps and scars. Now, after using the Y-Age patches consistently, I no longer feel the need to wear make-up except for formal parties, photo/video shoots and television. My skin is clearer, softer and smoother than it’s ever been. On more than one occasion, I’ve been told by others that my skin is practically “glowing”. How cool is that? Seriously, I’m telling the truth. Just ask my mom.
Once you have had success using the LifeWave IceWave pain patches and the Y-Age Aeon patches to reduce or eliminate your chronic pain symptoms, you may wish to try the other Y-Age patches, Glutathione and Carnosine, to see whether they work for you as well as they did for me.
Question: Will I get addicted to the patches?
Given the context of our drug-dependent society, this is an understandable question. However, it’s sort of like asking whether you’d get addicted to organic food or brushing your teeth twice a day. The answer is no. Using the patches supports the body in a non-addictive way.
Still, you might be concerned that you might become dependent on the patches. Once your body gets used to the beneficial effects of eating organic food, for example, you will probably find conventional food tasteless and unattractive. Your body will know the difference. Likewise, once your body gets used to feeling good using the patches, it might not like going back to feeling bad. I have been using the LifeWave patches since 2005 and I can honestly say that my body is stronger and more flexible now than it was before I used the patches.
Please remember that the patches are not drugs. Nothing enters the body. They increase the flow of energy in the body which then balances the functions of the body. In a perfect world, we would live perfectly healthy lives and once our bodies return to a balanced state, we would never go out of balance again. But that isn’t our reality. We are exposed to daily stresses that tip the scales towards illness and dis-ease. By using energy tools, such as the LifeWave acupuncture patches, we counterbalance these stresses in order to keep the energetic balance of the body.
Few people fully appreciate the amount of stress that our bodies are bombarded with, and until now, we had very few healing tools that could counteract that stress in a formidable way. The LifeWave acupuncture patches are an easy, affordable and effective energy tool that you can use to not only relieve pain within minutes, but also support the body in healing itself by reducing stress and inflammation.
Question: Can I wear the patches for more than twelve hours?
Yes, and doing so doesn’t do any harm, but they become ineffective after approximately twelve hours of use on the body. If, for whatever reason you wish to use them for shorter than twelve hours, you can apply them to your body with medical tape and then remove them for future use as long as you do not remove the adhesive backing until you are ready to use them up for the rest of the twelve hours. Applying them to clean, dry skin will prevent skin irritations using this method.
Question: Can I re-use the patches?
Generally LifeWave does not recommend reusing the patches if the adhesive backing has been removed due to the risk of skin irritation. If you wish to use the patches for less than the recommended twelve hours, you may wish to use medical tape to adhere the patches on the temporarily on the skin. Alternatively, you may wish to affix the patches to tight-fitting clothing. Regardless of whether you remove the adhesive backing or not, the patches will only have a life span of approximately twelve hours on your body. Remember, the clock starts ticking the minute you place them on or near your body. Some people have erroneously assumed that if they remove only half of the adhesive backing that only half the patch is active. So let me clarify: the entire patch will “turn on” and the twelve hours will start when you place the patch on or near your body whether or not the adhesive backing is removed.
Question: How much do the patches cost?
Well, that depends. Let me tell you how it comes. The retail cost of thirty patches is approximately $90 US. The company has a preferred customer program that you can sign up for that automatically ships patches to you on a monthly basis for ten dollars less, so approximately $80 US. People wishing to become distributors can purchase the patches wholesale for as low as $50 for thirty patches after signing up. Thankfully for many people who are just looking for wholesale options, there is no pressure to “sell” these patches once you become a distributor. When you take into account how well these patches work compared to drugs or other therapies, they are a great value. Normally patients spend anywhere between $75 to $155 per acupuncture treatment. If LifeWave patches work as well or better than acupuncture for pain relief, it can be a huge savings for people.
Question: The patches sound kind of expensive, don’t you think?
Whether you feel the cost is justified depends on your point of view. For people who value their health to a great degree, they feel the patches are reasonably priced because of how well they work and how much time they save by not having to go from doctor to doctor to get better. When I was interviewing an Olympic bobsled athlete who used the LifeWave Energy Enhancer patches, she felt that one set of patches (approximately $6 retail) worked better to sustain her energy and enhance her stamina than consuming three cans of Red Bull (a caffeinated energy drink that cost her a total of $7.50). Furthermore the yo-yo effect of stimulated, caffeinated energy did not lead to better athletic performance, and it had negative side effects. It’s up to you. It’s not for everyone, but for people desperate to get out of pain, I think it is worth a 30 day money-back guaranteed trial don’t you? To see the other athletes that use LifeWave check out the media page on the LifeWave corporate website.
Question: What about the LifeWave Energy Enhancer patches? Would they help me too?
It depends. If in addition to experiencing chronic pain you also experience chronic tiredness, then yes, the LifeWave Energy Enhancer patches may be helpful. In my practice, I have found that using the Energy Enhancer patches on a regular basis has improved the balance of energy in the entire body and they help to support the stress-handling system of the body i.e. the adrenal glands and the nervous system.
In an earlier chapter, I mentioned that you must restore the energy in your energy battery in order to fully heal. Regular use of LifeWave Energy Enhancer patches is one way that I restore my own energy batteries. I find personally that using the Energy Enhancer patches daily helps my strength, stamina and focus. In addition, I’m much calmer while at the same time more productive. Like IceWave, the Energy Enhancer increases the flow of energy in the body, but even more so, it improves the balance of energy in your acupuncture meridians. Studies have shown that putting the Energy Enhancer patches on one acupuncture meridian quickly balances that meridian as well as many other meridians in the body. The more balanced your energy is, the healthier you’ll become.
Question: I have trouble sleeping since having chronic pain. Would the LifeWave Silent Nights sleep patches help me?
Possibly. Quality sleep is vital in order for the body to repair and rejuvenate. If you have trouble falling asleep or staying asleep, the Silent Nights patches may help you. I will be devoting an entire chapter to sleep so stay tuned!
Chapter Summary
Acupuncture without needles using LifeWave patches can deliver quick and non-invasive pain relief similar to acupuncture
The LifeWave Clock Protocol using IceWave patches can be used for localized pain relief
The LifeWave Whole Body Pain Relief protocol using two sets of IceWave patches can be used for generalized or whole body pain
Using the LifeWave Y-Age Aeon patch on the head can be added to the IceWave pain relief protocols for additional benefit
When you don’t have IceWave available, you can use a LifeWave Y-Age Aeon patch on the area of pain and one on the head for brain balancing
LifeWave patches offer a truly energetic form of pain relief therapy that is extremely effective and easy to learn.