Welcome to my podcast. I am Doctor Warrick Bishop, and I want to help you to live as well as possible for as long as possible. I’m a practising cardiologist, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and the creator of The Healthy Heart Network. I have over 20 years as a specialist cardiologist and a private practice of over 10,000 patients.

Podcast Episode Summary

Introduction

Dr. Warrick Bishop hosts this episode featuring Candice Grove, founder and CEO of Best Self, a company specializing in pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) therapy products. Dr. Bishop discovered Candice's work while researching PEMF mats for his wellness center in Hobart and invites her to explain this fascinating but underutilized therapy and its potential health benefits. The episode explores the science behind PEMF therapy and how it works at the cellular level to support overall health and wellness.

Key Takeaways:

• PEMF therapy mimics the body's natural grounding with Earth by utilizing extremely low-frequency electromagnetic fields to stimulate cells to produce their own electromagnetic fields and action potentials.

• Every cell in the body has an electrical charge maintained by ion pumps in the cell membrane, making humans "electro beings" where electrical signaling is fundamental to all biological processes.

• Frequencies in PEMF therapy are measured in hertz and should match the body's natural states—slower frequencies (1-4 hertz) for sleep and recovery, while faster frequencies (15-75 hertz) support higher cognitive function and problem-solving.

• Magnetic field strength is measured in Gauss or Tesla, with therapeutic home devices typically using very low intensity, while high-intensity devices (up to 10,000 Gauss) have been successfully used on racehorses for fracture healing.

• PEMF therapy promotes blood vessel dilation through nitric oxide production and stimulates mitochondria to produce ATP, which improves circulation and oxygen delivery throughout the body.

• The therapy reduces inflammation by increasing blood flow to affected areas, enhances nutrient absorption and delivery, and supports bone health by allowing osteoblasts to properly receive electromagnetic signals.

• Substantial scientific evidence supporting PEMF therapy exists in the Cochrane Review Library, demonstrating that this therapy meets high-level evidence standards despite being relatively unknown in Australia.

• Candice developed Best Self after years of personal biohacking research and discovering that no one in Australia was offering quality PEMF products, leading her to combine infrared heat with PEMF for enhanced circulation and detoxification benefits.

• Best Self offers a range of infrared PEMF mats in different sizes and portability options to meet various therapeutic needs, from full-body treatment to portable solutions.

• A discount code "DR WARRICK" provides $50 off infrared PEMF mats and red light wraps at bestself.com.au.