Chemotherapy and Aqua Chi are both known ways to combat cancer in the body. One uses water and electricity, while the other introduces chemicals into the body in hopes of retarding the growth of cancer cells. While this may not directly cure the cancer itself, they are supposedly quite capable of at least allowing for relief of the symptoms and lengthening the lifespan of the patients involved. However, each treatment is different, not only in its method but also in effectiveness and acceptance by the general public.
History
Aqua Chi is based on the work of Dr. Albert Abrams who is best known for his 1919 work, "Human Energy." He posited cells having a specific frequency. This applies to all cells: animal, vegetable, mineral and of course disease. According to his research, the addition of an electrical current keyed to the specific frequency of the disease cell will cause the disease cell to disintegrate, thus curing the patient of her malady. His theories are the basis of Radionics. The American Cancer Society readily accepts the idea of magnetic/electrical action in the body; see Electrocardiogram (heart monitor) or TENS (electric nerve stimulators). Unfortunately, this does not make the use of electrical stimulation a viable treatment for disease/cancer.
Chemotherapy on the other hand did not appear until the 1940s, nor was it originally intended for medical use. Chemo, as it is often called, came into being from chemical warfare. Medical testing on soldiers following exposure to mustard gas showed a retardation of the growth of rapid growth cells such as white blood cells. Through further research, they realized this reaction could be caused intentionally through injection of the chemical and modern chemotherapy began.
Mechanism
The Aqua Chi is a foot bath system where you soak your feet in water with a set of metal rings and electrical current. Right off the bat, this seems rather dangerous. After all, water and electricity equals death by electrocution. This is not the case. The electrical current in the Aqua Chi is feed into a module made up of a plastic holder and metal rings which you set in the water to create the ionic reaction. According to their literature, the Aqua Chi provides a charge that is then transferred to the cells of the body promoting health.
While the Aqua Chi works from the outside in, chemotherapy is ingested and the medication then works its way through the body to the cells it is meant to effect. Unfortunately, chemo has the unfortunate side effect of attacking cells for which it was not meant as well.
Side Effects
According to the available information, the Aqua Chi has no side effects. It works with what is considered to be a completely natural process and can only help. Chemotherapy has a number of well documented side effects, not limited to, hair loss, fatigue and gastrointestinal issues. Chemotherapy is perhaps why many people think of the cancer patient automatically as a bald person or someone who must wear a wig.
Public Acceptance
It is true chemotherapy is a wide spread and accepted practice; however, Aqua Chi opens up an alternative to chemo, which is considered dangerous and invasive. It is important to recognize that chemo is actually less invasive than other cancer treatments such as radiation or surgery. The modern medical establishment does not recognize the type of therapy Aqua Chi purports to use. In fact, they are quick to denounce such methods as quack science. As a result, the overwhelming reaction toward this method it is a last port in a storm. In order to avoid the costly and sometimes permanent effects of modern cancer treatment, people willingly turn to the Aqua Chi and other contraptions like it to provide relief.
Overall
From the information currently available, the Aqua Chi does not claim to cure cancer as some of its predecessors did. Therefore, while it is possible the Aqua Chi is a viable treatment, it would probably be best to use it under the care of a physician. At least that way, if things do not work out, you can quickly switch over to chemotherapy, which may have its problems, but it also has a proven track record.
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