{"id":8632,"date":"2018-12-14T14:57:55","date_gmt":"2018-12-14T14:57:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/themicrocurrentsite.co.uk\/?page_id=8632"},"modified":"2019-05-14T14:13:06","modified_gmt":"2019-05-14T13:13:06","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/alpha-stim.co.uk\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; bg_image=&#8221;8472&#8243; bg_position=&#8221;left top&#8221; bg_repeat=&#8221;no-repeat&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;custom&#8221; custom_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;15%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;15%&#8221; translate_y=&#8221;-5%&#8221; class=&#8221;bannerpadimg&#8221; color_overlay=&#8221;#0a0a0a&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; parallax_bg=&#8221;true&#8221; parallax_bg_speed=&#8221;fast&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;7\/12&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]<strong>Why Alpha Stim\u00ae?<\/strong>[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]\n<h1>There is absolutely nothing like the Alpha Stim<\/h1>\n[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221;][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/6&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; enable_animation=&#8221;true&#8221; animation=&#8221;fade-in-from-bottom&#8221; delay=&#8221;300&#8243;][vc_column_text]Since 1981, Alpha-Stim\u00ae technology has been known for superior effectiveness in managing pain related disorders. Alpha-Stim\u00ae technology is nothing like TENS. The results are long-lasting and cumulative.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; width=&#8221;1\/6&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][nectar_video_lightbox link_style=&#8221;play_button_with_text&#8221; nectar_play_button_color=&#8221;Default-Accent-Color&#8221; font_style=&#8221;h3&#8243; video_url=&#8221;https:\/\/youtu.be\/BqgHQLcu5Hg&#8221; link_text=&#8221;Watch Our Intro Video&#8221;][\/vc_column][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;5\/12&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;full_width_background&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; top_padding=&#8221;4%&#8221; bottom_padding=&#8221;7%&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; shape_type=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;padding-2-percent&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; width=&#8221;2\/3&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column_text]\n<h2>Have a question?<\/h2>\n[\/vc_column_text][toggles style=&#8221;minimal&#8221; accordion=&#8221;true&#8221;][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What does Alpha-Stim\u00ae treat?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Alpha-Stim\u00ae is an FDA approved, class IIa medical device which has been clinically proven to treat Anxiety, Insomnia, Depression &amp; Pain.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;How much does Alpha-Stim\u00ae cost?&#8221;][vc_column_text]The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-stim.com\/product\/alpha-stim-aid-cranial-electrotherapy-stimulator\/\">Alpha-Stim AID<\/a> which treats anxiety, insomnia, and depression, costs \u00a3599; and the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-stim.com\/product\/alpha-stim-m-microcurrent-cranial-electrotherapy-stimulator\/\">Alpha-Stim M<\/a> device, which treats all of the above plus pain, is \u00a3879.<\/p>\n<p>Alpha-Stim comes with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-stim.com\/return-policies-service-warranty-coverage\/\">5-year limited warranty<\/a> and accessory costs are minimal. Over 5 years, someone who takes medication \u2013 such as pain pills, antidepressants and sleep aids \u2013 or does other treatments typically used to treat pain, anxiety, insomnia and depression can pay thousands of dollars more than someone using Alpha-Stim.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Is Alpha-Stim\u00ae available on the NHS?&#8221;][vc_column_text]In a few areas of the country, the NHS has started using the alpha-stim to treat anxiety. There are many more regions currently testing the alpha-stim &#8211; to find out more feel free to contact us <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha-stim.co.uk\/contact-us\/\">here<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Is Alpha-Stim\u00ae safe to use?&#8221;][vc_column_text]In over 35 years of clinical studies involving 8,800 people, only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-stim.com\/risk\/\">minor side effects<\/a> such as headaches and skin irritation at electrode sites have been reported by a tiny fraction of users.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What kinds of pain does Alpha-Stim\u00ae relieve?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Alpha-Stim treats all types of acute, chronic, and post-traumatic pain.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Is Alpha-Stim\u00ae available in local clinics?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Yes. You can view the full list and locations of our Alpha-Stim representatives by clicking <a href=\"https:\/\/alpha-stim.co.uk\/find-a-local-clinic\">here<\/a>. Contact details are also provided if you wish to get in contact with them[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Can I treat my pain and Anxiety at the same time?&#8221;][vc_column_text]We recommend treating your pain first, followed by\u00a0cranial electrical stimulation treatment for anxiety, and\/or depression and insomnia.[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;How effective is Alpha-Stim\u00ae in treating mood disorders such as Anxiety, Insomnia &amp; Depression?&#8221;][vc_column_text]9 out of 10 patients report significant improvements in these conditions. It has been proven effective by more than <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpha-stim.com\/healthcare-professionals\/research-and-reports\/\">100 clinical research studies<\/a> over the past 37 years. If you wish to view the full list of clinical trials and studies, you can click <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stress.org\/education\/ces-research\">here<\/a><\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;Will I have to stop taking my medications if I use Alpha-Stim\u00ae?&#8221;][vc_column_text]Alpha-Stim is the ideal adjunct therapy to complement your medications. It sends gentle electrical signals to the brain, so it has no harmful interactions with drugs. You may be able to decrease your dosage or go off medications entirely, depending on your condition and what your practitioner thinks is the best treatment plan.<\/p>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/toggle][toggle color=&#8221;Default&#8221; title=&#8221;What does Alpha-Stim look like, what do I need to get started, and how do I use it?&#8221;][vc_column_text]The Alpha-Stim M and AID devices are both about the size of a mobile phone, (but a little thicker), and come with everything you need to get started: electrodes and earclip pads (for the AID device) and electrodes for the M device, Alpha Conducting Solution (to ensure a good electrical connection), two AAA batteries for the Alpha-Stim AID and two AA batteries for the Alpha-Stim M. You will also receive a convenient lanyard for you to wear the Alpha-Stim device around your neck. 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