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ChrisH

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Since: Jan 17, 2005
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(Msg. 1) Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 8:37 pm
Post subject: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)
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Hi, I'm new to all this stuff and would appreciate some advice:

is this product:
http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeI...0001&la
worth the money or is it a total scam?

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septictank4spam1234

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(Msg. 2) Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2005 11:01 pm Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

Wouldn't those be good for buring calories while doing nothing and keeping the blood flowing while doing nothing? But maybe it isn't even healthy for those to be used for hours on end on a daily basis in the first place. I think it may be a good idea if you are an office worker like I am to wear those hidden on your thighs and run it if you get antsy to do something. James >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

David Cohen

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(Msg. 3) Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 4:52 am Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"ChrisH" <chris.holland16 DeleteThis @btopenworld.com> wrote > Hi, I'm new to all this stuff and would appreciate some advice: > > is this product: > http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeI...0001&la These devices were designed for physical therapists and the like to use in rehabilitation programs for patients. For that use, they work. For the uses listed on that website, they are a scam. David >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

David Cohen

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(Msg. 4) Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

<septictank4spam1234.DeleteThis@imap.cc> wrote > Wouldn't those be good for buring calories while doing nothing No. > and > keeping the blood flowing while doing nothing? Believe it or not, blood continues to flow, even when you're asleep. Really. It does. > But maybe it isn't even > healthy for those to be used for hours on end on a daily basis in the > first place. I think it may be a good idea if you are an office worker > like I am to wear those hidden on your thighs and run it if you get > antsy to do something. You can think whatever you please. I don't mind. David >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

Brandon Berg

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(Msg. 5) Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 8:02 am Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"David Cohen" <sammiesdad.RemoveThis@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:FL0Hd.875$Ju1.567@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... > <septictank4spam1234.RemoveThis@imap.cc> wrote >> Wouldn't those be good for buring calories while doing nothing >> >> and >> keeping the blood flowing while doing nothing? > > Believe it or not, blood continues to flow, even when you're asleep. > Really. It does. What about that defibrillator that I use to jump start my heart before getting out of bed? Was that just a waste of money? -- Brandon Berg Fix the obvious homonym substitution to reply. >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

David Cohen

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(Msg. 6) Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 4:45 pm Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"Brandon Berg" <bberg DeleteThis @cesmale.net> wrote > "David Cohen" <sammiesdad DeleteThis @earthlink.net> wrote >> <septictank4spam1234 DeleteThis @imap.cc> wrote >>> Wouldn't those be good for buring calories while doing nothing >>> >>> and >>> keeping the blood flowing while doing nothing? >> >> Believe it or not, blood continues to flow, even when you're asleep. >> Really. It does. > > What about that defibrillator that I use to jump start my heart before > getting out of bed? Was that just a waste of money? Only your "friends" and family consider it a waste, Brandon You can now buy an automatic difibrillator without prescription for about $1700. Might make my first aid kit a bit expensive. David >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

sean

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(Msg. 7) Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 9:41 pm Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"ChrisH" <chris.holland16.TakeThisOut@btopenworld.com> wrote in message news:1106012254.214847.199080@f14g2000cwb.googlegroups.com... > Hi, I'm new to all this stuff and would appreciate some advice: > > is this product: > http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeI...0001&la > worth the money or is it a total scam? they do work i went from a 58 inch waist to a 36 inch waist in a matter of hours after using one just like that , i used it for about 4 hours before i went for liposuction you should see the difference:) >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

unrestrained_hand

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(Msg. 8) Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

They work to maintain minimal muscle tone in people who can't move; e.g. someone with a leg in a cast or paralyzed from a spinal cord injury. But the effect is swamped by the movement of the muscles in anyone with normal body movement. Someday it will be possible to be "fit" without effort and time, but that day is not yet here. Kermit >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

Jim

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(Msg. 9) Posted: Tue Jan 18, 2005 11:48 pm Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

"David Cohen" <sammiesdad.TakeThisOut@earthlink.net> wrote in message news:Wp8Hd.1090$Ju1.479@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net... > > "Brandon Berg" <bberg.TakeThisOut@cesmale.net> wrote >> "David Cohen" <sammiesdad.TakeThisOut@earthlink.net> wrote >>> <septictank4spam1234.TakeThisOut@imap.cc> wrote >>>> Wouldn't those be good for buring calories while doing nothing >>>> >>>> and >>>> keeping the blood flowing while doing nothing? >>> >>> Believe it or not, blood continues to flow, even when you're asleep. >>> Really. It does. >> >> What about that defibrillator that I use to jump start my heart before >> getting out of bed? Was that just a waste of money? > > Only your "friends" and family consider it a waste, Brandon > > You can now buy an automatic difibrillator without prescription for about > $1700. Might make my first aid kit a bit expensive. > > David Ya..when I did my recertification for cpr(lifeguard) about 6 months ago they trained me to use that. Jim >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

Proton Soup

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(Msg. 10) Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2005 2:09 pm Post subject: Re: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!) [Login to view extended thread Info.] Archived from groups: per prev. post (more info?)

On 17 Jan 2005 17:37:34 -0800, "ChrisH" <chris.holland16.DeleteThis@btopenworld.com> wrote: >Hi, I'm new to all this stuff and would appreciate some advice: > >is this product: >http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=2501&productId=107424&clickfrom=name >worth the money or is it a total scam? Didn't Bruce Lee use some type of electrical muscle stimulation in his training? ----------- Proton Soup "Thanks for noticing that I didn't actually say anything." - Mike Lane >> Stay informed about: Do EMS machines actually work (or are they a scam!)

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