ELECTROSOMATOGRAPH: DEVICE FOR THE WHOLE-BODY EXAMINATION

Usually instrumental methods are not intended for the whole-body examination, but for the single-organ assessment only. For example, EEG is performed to identify patterns in the brain total electrical activity, and ECG is taken for the evaluation of the cardiac function.

Electrosomatography is intended to detect areas of concern in the whole body. This method is based on the analysis of bioelectrical processes in active skin (Zakharyin-Ged) zones according to the segmental innervation. It is a scientific fact that certain skin areas (so called Zakharyin-Ged zones) are connected to internal organs via spinal cord. That is why the inflammation of pelvic organs can lead to pain in the neck, and a thoracic spine disorder may feel like the cardiac pain. Besides, from the biologically active skin zones it is possible to “skim” the information about the state of one or another organ.

The purpose of diagnostics using electrosomatograph is evaluation of the relationship between organs, detection and prediction of possible pathologies, monitoring of treatment or rehabilitation efficacy, as well as assessment of possibility of the human body in the restoring internal reserves after psychoemotional or physical stress.

HOW THE METHOD WORKS
The electrosomatography evaluates the electrical activity of the human body. This method is based on the same physical principles as those used in taking classical ECG or EEG. The first difference is in the method: not the body’s native electrical activity is registered, but the response to an external influence (the testing signal). The second difference is in the results: the whole body is assessed instead of the evaluation of brain or heart activity only.

The device subsequently delivers short and weak electrical impulses of different polarity to 6 electrodes. Crossed scanning by 22 leads is performed, and the bioelectrical conductivity of each interelectrode circuit (lead) is recorded as an electrosomatogram.

The application of Ohm’s law to a biological system enables to identify zones of least, normal and high resistance, which makes it possible to assess Zakharyin-Ged zones as areas of reduced, physiological or elevated bioelectrical conductivity.

WHAT IT IS USED FOR
Electrosomatography enables to detect disorders of different organs even at early stages, when a person does not have evident symptoms of a disease. This method is therefore useful for monitoring, i. e. for regular evaluation of efficacy of treatment, health improving or rehabilitation procedures, weight loss or training program. It helps to adjust methods of exposure on the body in a timely manner and even prevent the disease development.

For example, if the results regularly point to certain abnormalities, the dietary regimen or the training program should be adjusted. Sometimes, it is also necessary to seek medical attention for a thorough evaluation.

Besides, electrosomatography is useful for preliminary diagnosis, if patients are unable to clarify what is troubling them for physiological or psychological reasons. In particular, this is common in children with developmental delays or elderly patients. The electrosomatograph indicates an abnormality in a certain organ, which allows a physician to conduct a targeted examination.

Besides, the spinal lesions are shown on the model of the human body. This information can be used for massage, manual therapy and other body correction procedures.

HOW THE PROCEDURE IS PERFORMED
During the electrosomatography procedure using Bioscanner BIORS, an examined person should be in his/her seating or standing position. An operator fixes six electrodes on the person’s body according to explanatory images in the software. Person’s feet are placed on polished metal plates, the special pair of head electrodes on a belt is fixed on the forehead. An examined person should also hold cylindrical electrodes in his/her hands.

After starting the program, the scanning process is performed during one minute. Then the data from the electrodes (electrosomatogram) transfer to the computer for processing.

The software analyses the obtained data, detects zones with abnormalities (so called “target organs”) and provides the automatic conclusion with description of possible pathologies, related symptoms and spinal lesions. All abnormalities are also graphically displayed on the human body model.

Due to very low voltage of impulses, it is essential to provide the close contact between the electrodes and the skin for the accuracy of measurements. The distortion of the results most often occurs because of poor contact between forehead skin and electrodes, so they must be checked. For the assessment of the full contact, try to move electrodes after the placement. The hair from under the electrodes should be removed. Electrodes must be placed on the clean skin. Any foundation, face powder etc. should be removed before examination using a wet wipe. Besides, to provide the best electroconductivity, the head electrodes should be moistened with 9% (hypertonic) saline solution. To prepare it, you should dissolve a whole teaspoon of salt in 100 ml of cooled boiled water. All electrodes after every procedure must be wiped with disinfecting solution.

There is no discomfort during the procedure. Testing voltage does not exceed 1,28 V. Accumulator or batteries are not required for operation of Bioscanner Wellness. An electric shock hazard is excluded, because the device is supplied by USB port and not connected to 220 V line. The device can be used anywhere if there is a possibility to connect Bioscanner to a laptop.

CONTRAINDICATIONS
Electrosomatography should not be conducted in two cases only: if a person has a heart pacemaker or there is a severe skin damage and/or skin disease in places of contact between electrodes and skin, i. e. on the feet, the palms and the forehead.

To avoid distortion of results, the person should not drink any alcohol, take anti-inflammatory, antihypertensive, diuretic, psychoactive or hormonal drugs on the date of examination. Pregnancy or menses can affect the results as well.

Two hours before the procedure a person should not smoke, drink tea, coffee or carbonated soft drinks. It is advisable to wear loose clothing made of cotton. It is necessary to take off bijouterie or jewellery made of any metal, watches or electronic devices before the electrosomatography procedure.