Although PEMF therapy is not directly linked to weight loss, it can help heal aspects of the body essential to maintaining healthy weight, and processes in the body that are essential to effectively losing weight.
One of the most significant detractors for individuals seeking to lose weight—especially individuals who may be clinically overweight or obese—is the pain that can come along with weight loss efforts.
Cardio, weight lifting, and even simple stretching exercises can all place strain on the joints and limbs, and make sticking to an exercise regimen quite difficult.
PEMF therapy can help remedy the issue of pain in the body, and can make sticking to a consistent exercise program a stronger likelihood.
PEMF therapy can also indirectly contribute to effective weight loss by increasing the amount of power entering into and being expelled from the body’s cells.
Movement, breathing, sleep, and other necessary bodily functions are all propelled by cellular energy—energy that most commonly comes in the form of ATP, or a type of “food” generated by and for cells.
In many cases, however, ATP production is inadequate, as cells are not functioning or communicating with one another properly.
This can result in muscle strain, muscle fatigue, and feeling as though exercise is simply too difficult to take on.
With adequate ATP production, and adequate blood oxygenation—both common effects of PEMF therapy—the body is more effectively able to take on the challenge of exercise, build endurance, and even build and maintain muscle mass.
PEMF therapy has also been associated with improvements in arthritis and other joint issues, which can be a significant hurdle to get over when beginning an exercise plan.
Whether running, dancing, or simply completing bodyweight exercises such as squats, joints are under tremendous strain when weight exceeds recommended numbers, and can experience a significant degree of strain during exercise even in healthy weights.
PEMF therapy can help maintain joint health and heal existing joint pain and issues, which can contribute to ongoing weight loss efforts.
Finally, PEMF therapy has been associated with improvements in mood, and has shown immense promise as a treatment for depression and anxiety.
Although weight loss and mood can often prompt a “chicken or the egg” debate, it is true that anxiety and depression can contribute to weight gain and the maintenance of excess lipid retention.
By easing the symptoms of anxiety and depression, PEMF therapy can indirectly boost weight loss efforts and increase the likelihood of sticking to a weight loss plan, such as adopting dietary improvements and continually engaging in some form of exercise.
PEMF therapy will not, in and of itself, result in weight loss. It can, however, support weight loss efforts, such as dietary changes and increased exercise, by making sure that those efforts are undertaken with well-functioning, powerful cells, robust circulation, and plenty of oxygen in the blood, cells, and muscles.
While it may not be a targeted weight loss effort, PEMF therapy can be a wonderful source of support in ongoing weight loss efforts, through pain management, circulatory aid, and cellular energy and function.