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1.Frequencies of Prime and Bemer.
Well straight from the specs for both units:
Ours: .5Hz, 3Hz, 5.5Hz & 15 Hz.
Theirs: 10 Hz and 30 Hz.
Note: Regarding frequency – They requested to add that they utilize a patented signal configuration pulsed at combinations approximately 10 Hz and 30 Hz to elicit its targeted therapeutic effects. Similarly the iMRS also has a very complex signal with frequencies well beyond the primary stated frequencies.
But the Prime has FOUR primary frequency settings in the .5-15 Hz range and Bemer has main two frequencies ranging from 10 -30 Hz. NOTE: By frequency here we are referring to the repetition rate which is the frequency of the pulses NOT all the frequencies contained in the signal.
Most research on PEMF signals consistently shows that frequencies in the range of 0-30 Hz, especially 0-30 Hz have the greatest therapeutic value.
Make sure to check out the Book, PEMF – The 5th Element of Health (chapter 5) for a detailed look at the body mind-earth-connection and the 0-30 Hz frequency range.
2. Built in Biorhythm Clock - iMRS Prime For Better Sleep
The Classic and Pro have ONLY two frequency settings of 10 Hz and 33 Hz (straight from their company FAQ brochure). The 33 Hz daytime setting on the Bemer you will notice is above the Beta range, which is a little to high and may be irritating or agitating for sensitive people. But this is the standard setting, which Bemer recommends starting with in their protocols. It is not until week 7 that the Basic Plan presented by B. recommends using the sleep program.
Also once you start using the sleep program, the 10 Hz is alpha and yes relaxing BUT not ideal. Ideally the sleep frequencies should be lower in delta – theta range (0- 5hz) before bedtime to induce deep sleep (like the iMRS PRIME which has a theta and delta setting). This is why the iMRS PRIME gets MANY more positive reviews for better sleep than Bemer or any other PEMF device.
**NOTE: Regarding frequency – They utilizes a patented signal configuration pulsed at combinations approximately 10 Hz and 30 Hz to elicit its targeted therapeutic effects. Similarly the PRIME also has a very complex signal with frequencies well beyond the primary stated frequencies.
The iMRS has a built-in biorhythm clock using the frequencies listed in the last section of .5, 3, 5.5 and 15 Hz. This is great because it gives you the right frequency for the time of day.
For example, in the morning you’re getting primarily around 15 Hz, which is a healthy Beta brain-state frequency. This helps to wake you up and energize you so you can be more alert in the morning and early part of the day (to get work done and to be mentally sharp and alert.
In the evening programs it uses primarily more of the Delta/Theta frequencies (.5 Hz and 3Hz respectively), which helps you to wind down, relax and get ready for sleep. So, it’s very in tune with your biorhythm, and what you need for the time of day.
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3. iMRS Prime has a Wider Range of Intensities on ALL applicators- Lower for Sensitive and Higher for Deep Healing
Prime applicators (old and new iMRS applicators)
Body mat and FIR mat
- iMRS PRIME full body PEMF mat has six circular copper tightly wound coils
- Intensity range is from .09 uT - 70 uT
- There are 8 intensity settings in this range
Pillow pad or Exagon pad
- The iMRS pillow pad has 2 circular copper tightly wound coils
- Intensity range is from .35 uT - 70 uT
- There are 8 intensity settings in this range
Probe now replaced by the SPOT
- The probe has one thick, copper tightly wound copper coil with many turns all the way from bottom to top. This gives a VERY strong magnetic flux for maximum focus and penetration depth.
- Intensity range on probe is from .7 - 300 uT (on highest setting)
- There are 8 intensity settings in this range
- The Exagon FIR mat represents the most advanced, holistic PEMF applicator-technology to date. It is equipped with an additional, insulated layer of a specific carbon fiber wire pattern! The wire structure is controlled by the prime operating panel to create the defined exposure and temperature of the desired far infrared wavelengths (roughly between 3 and 14 Microns).The Exagon FIR technology together with the Prime opens a complete new horizon in the combined application of low-pulsed electromagnetic waves (PEMF and Far Infrared FIR simultaneously) and the personal experience is truly one of a kind.
- Measurements 67x23x1.5 (Inches)
B. Applicators and Intensity ranges (from Bemer FAQS Manual)
B.Body
- B.Body is the full body mat
- B.Body has purportedly six coils
- Intensity Range for B.Body is from 3.5 uT - 35 uT (up to 50 uT with Plus signal).
- B.Body has 10 intensity settings, but note they are all in the 3.5 - 35 uT range.
Standard Bemer PEMF applicators
- B.Spot and B.Pad are the local PEMF applicators.
- Both have only ONE magnetic coil
- Intensity Range for B.Spot and B.Pad 3.5 uT to 100 uT (150 uT with Plus signal).
- Also 10 intensity settings but all in 3.5 - 100 uT range
Discussion: The iMRS PRIME applicators have a better and wider range of intensities than the B. applicators. They go both higher and lower.
1) The LOWER settings on the iMRS PRIME for sensitive people go down to .09 uT compared to their lowest setting of 3.5 uT. That’s 39 times more sensitive! (average flux density).
2) The higher intensities on the iMRS PRIME go HIGHER than their – 70 uT on iMRS PRIME compared to 50 uT for them on full body mat and 300 uT compared to 150 uT on probe for local application. So up to two times stronger than them. (intensities in average flux density).
3) Plus as we’ll see the PRIME full body mat has a graduated intensity from head to feet which further helps with sensitive people and overall makes the sessions more relaxing and enjoyable.
** And again to reiterate Regarding Intensity they have a maximum average flux density (intensity) of 150 microTesla. Its range is from 3.5-150 microTesla max. average flux density. Also the PRIME intensities stated are also average flux density.
4. Rapid Rise and Fall Waveforms - Sawtooth & Square wave
First, the iMRS PRIME system uses the proven saw tooth waveform on its full body mat which provides the cells with a full-frequency spectrum simultaneously that will resonate with different tissues. As Siskin & Walker showed different tissues in the body respond to different frequencies, primarily within the 0-30 Hz range. When you use a saw tooth and the harmonics of a saw tooth you are getting a broader frequency spectrum.
The great advantage of the sawtooth pulse in comparison with the individual sine pulse for the resonant effect lies precisely in this increased supply of oscillations. Also, a sawtooth waveform provides the maximum impulse or action potential across the cell membrane, which will boost the voltage of the cell (to improve the sodium potassium pump and recharge the TMP). According to Liboff the therapeutic value of a given pulsed signal is highly dependent on how rapidly the rise and fall time happens (Rosch 2004). The rapid rise and fall time represents a high peak voltage value that is responsible for ion displacement in the body and recharging cellular voltage. Greater ion displacement exerts a stronger biological effect. The quintessence of the 20 years of magnetic field research is found in this waveform shape for PEMF therapy.
The sawtooth waveform was first introduced in 1974 by Bassett. Dr Bassett observed that a rapid rise and fall time induces the maximum current in a treated tissue as with the sawtooth. In his research it was the piezoelectric current induced which accelerated bone healing. As a result of Bassett’s work, this waveform has been FDA approved in the USA for the treatment of non-union fractures and to aid in spinal fusion operations.
***Liboff AR. Signal Shapes in Electromagnetic Therapies: A Primer. Bioelectromagnetic Medicine. 2004, Rosch PJ and Markov MS, editors, page 32.
Rapid Rise and Fall Waveforms - Squarewave
The square wave was the particular waveform that NASA found to be the most effective for healing and regeneration. They found specifically that low intensity, low frequency (around 10 Hz) and a rapid rise and fall (which both the saw tooth and square wave have) was the most ideal signal. In fact, they found that lower intensity worked better than higher intensity, and the lower frequencies worked better than the higher frequencies. And the rapid rise and fall saw tooth and square wave worked better than a sine wave or the more simplistic waveforms that don’t have a rapid rise and fall.
The NASA study concluded, “The most effective electromagnetic field for repair of trauma was square wave with a rapid rate of change (dB/dT) – means the change in the magnetic field intensity with respect to time – which saw cell growth increased up to 4.0 times.” The NASA study further noted that “slowly varying (millisecond pulse, sine wave) or non varying DC (CW lasers, magnets) had little to no effect.”
https://ntrs.nasa.gov/archive/nasa/casi.ntrs.nasa.gov/20030075722.pdf
Brain Oscillations and the Importance of Waveform Shape
Scott R. Cole1,* and Bradley Voytek1,2,3,4
Oscillations are a prevalent feature of brain recordings. They are believed to play key roles in neural communication and computation. Current analysis methods for studying neural oscillations often implicitly assume that the oscillations are sinusoidal. While these approaches have proven fruitful, we show here that there are numerous instances in which neural oscillations are nonsinusoidal. We highlight approaches to characterize nonsinusoidal features and account for them in traditional spectral analysis. Instead of being a nuisance, we discuss how these nonsinusoidal features may provide crucial and so far overlooked physiological information related to neural communication, computation, and cognition.
A Helpful Analogy to Understand Why Sawtooth and Square waves are more effective than Sine waves.
One of the ways to understand why a rapid rise and fall works better is that you need an abrupt change to create ion transport across the cell membrane to create energy.
As an analogy, think of starting a fire with a piece of flint and stone. You strike the stone with the flint quickly and abruptly to create a spark/energy. This is like a sawtooth or squarewave motion.
Using a sine wave (like the Bemer and some other PEMF companies), is akin to slowly rubbing the stone with the flint up and down slowly. You may get some small tiny sparks, but nothing like striking it quickly.
Makes sense right?
Because a changing magnetic field induces an electrical current (or movement of charged particles like Na, K, Ca etc.), having a rapid rise and fall waveform creates the most dramatic flow of energy (think of striking the flint on stone).
Bemer Signal - Same for B.Body and Applicators
Their Signal is essentially a complex sinusoidal waveform and is used on ALLtheir mats, pads and applicators. It is not a rapid rise and fall like a sawtooth or a squarewave.
Here you can see their signal and clearly it is a sinusoidal in nature. Towards the far right of the signal it does approach being a rapid rise and fall, but this is only a small part and still a rounded sine wave at the peak.
This signal is still much better than cheaper PEMF devices that use sine waves and repeating signals. But the iMRS just comes out slightly on top.
5. Dissecting the IMRS and BEMER And Why You Want Pure Tightly Wound Circular Copper Coils and Graduated Intensity on Full Body Mat
New Images of the Exagon Prime applicators added.
What is very striking is the iMRS uses very tightly wound pure copper, where they use plastic tubing to surround their coils. They both use 3 pairs of circular coils, they use Oval at the legs (which is not ideal).
Also the Prime had up to 45 TURNS at the feet, 30 at the torso and 15 at the head. This graduated intensity is important to give your body more energy where it can handle it and less where it is sensitive (head and neck).
Exagon Body Mat Feet Section
This is very important because the legs and feet can handle a higher intensity than the thyroid and head/neck (which are the most sensitive area). This is much better for people that are chemically sensitive and/or electrosensitive in that the head and neck/thyroid can be easily over-stimulated and irritated. The head and neck is definitely more sensitive than the feet and we have worked with hundreds of people and found this out firsthand. So this is a big advantage of the iMRS over the BEMER for sensitive individuals (along with the FACT the iMRS can go 10x lower in intensity when needed).
They use around 17 turns by my count on ALL THREE. No graduated intensity.
Circular loops with multiple turns need to be tightly wound with no spacing to yield the cleanest and purest pulsating magnetic field possible, like the iMRS. Also this allows for more higher harmonic frequencies because the signal is a higher fidelity. Think of a high end stereo sound quality versus a lesser stereo system. The coils ARE the speaker system of your PEMF device. Don’t you want the highest quality signal?
Surrounding the copper with plastic tubing may help to make the mat more flexible, but at the cost of a lower quality signal. The added spacing allows the field lines to bleed off a bit and diminishes the higher harmonic frequencies.
Pure tightly wound copper will give you a better signal to noise ratio… That means cleaner signal, less noise.
Closeup of their Coil surrounded by plastic tubing.
B.Pad and Belt
iMRS Exagon Pad Copper Coils
The Prime pillow pad has TWO coils exactly like the ones in the full body mat. Tightly wound, perfectly circular pure copper and many turns for maximum magnetic flux. (New images coming.)
Their B.pad is a belt of sorts that has a long oval wound coil also surrounded by plastic tubing that is less than ideal for giving you a pure pulsating field. At least their full body mat had circularly wound coils, but the B.pad will give you a very spread out field that is not exactly a pure pulsating magnetic field.
PROBLEM WITH their B-PAD! You do NOT want to wrap it around anything… WHY? Because then the coils in the B-PAD FACE each other and cancel out. That is, they are NOT A HEMHOLTZ COIL, so it is COUNTER PRODUCTIVE!!
Bemer B.Spot
B.Spot – Their BSpot for local Applicator is NO COMPARISON to the iMRS 2000 probe. Below is the INSIDE of a B.Spot we took apart which has only a couple little tiny copper coils. That will NOT give you very much magnetic Flux. This weak field will not penetrate deep at all for local pain relief healing and regeneration. BIG advantage to the iMRS 2000 for local application. This is the ONLY Applicator you get with the Classic Set!!
In all fairness, AT LEAST the B.Spot DOES use perfectly circular coils compared to the B.pad that DOES not.
Probe Now Replaced by Exagon Spot
The Probe has over 100 turns in the copper coils with a ferrous core that maximizes magnetic field flux, strength and penetration depth. Night and Day difference to the B.Spot.
The Probe for local application is SO much better, stronger and more effective for local pain relief, healing and regeneration than their Local applicators. Many of our pain relief and healing stories come from this very powerful probe applicator.
EXAGON SPOT – THE PUNCTUAL APPLICATOR
APPLY TO SPECIFIC AREAS
- Newly designed and flexible applicator for punctual usage and utilizing the so-called “Helmholtz-Effect”
- 1 built-in, rock-solid copper coil in each segment (2 in total) to flexibly control the applied field intensity over the particular surface
- Square Wave for highest efficiency of locally applied PEMF with Helmholtz-Effect
- Built-In Operating Function Control
- Medical-Grade Klick-Plug.
- Measurements 5.5x5x1.5 (Inches)
**NEW INFORMATION** Another Big Problem with their COILS – A Look Inside 2 pics of an open their coil-wire! As far as we can identify, it is not even copper wire inside, looks like aluminum. The single wires are thin like a human hair and typically twisted like speaker cables. The entire diameter of the cable incl. the insulation is around 1mm!!!
If the material they use is aluminum, here is a little scientific information on aluminum not being an ideal conductor.
https://sciencing.com/aluminum-vs-copper-conductivity-5829267.html
Bottom Line: They use material covered by a plastic insulation, the diameters they use are by far smaller than the PRIME and due to the worse conductivity properties of aluminum and the higher resistance factor, they would have to use almost double the diameters we use in our solid copper coils to reach the same performance. This is unreal as the coils would become very bulky and cannot be rolled anymore anyway. Their induction properties and capabilities are nothing comparing to the PRIME!
6. SENSE Biofeedback Sensor - No Biofeedback with Them
This is a HUGE advantage of the Prime over both their Classic and Pro.
Bifunctional photoplethysmografy sensor, medical-grade
Designed to detect blood volume changes in the microvascular bed of tissue
SpO2 and HRV evaluation
Dynamic intensity adjustment during a PEMF application
Medical-Grade Klick-Plug.
The HUGE benefit of this is that the system will select the intensities automatically based on what YOUR body needs. And because everyone and every body is different, this is far superior than relying on rigid set protocols (like what Bemer does) that are at best educated guesses as to what the body needs.
The Sense allows the user to relax and the system will automatically adjust the intensity settings which the body needs for that given time and day.
7. Less Likely to Acclimate or Habituate with the iMRS
What this means is that the benefits you get with the PRIME will not decrease or wane over time. There is no need to take time off with the iMRS or cycle it like 5 days on, two off, etc.
You have probably heard this with drugs, supplements, exercise, etc. If you do the same thing over and over, you plateau and eventually start to decline. That’s because your body acclimates or habituates to a set supplement or routine. You need to vary things and mix routines up to if you want to get consistent benefits (this is the basis and success of P90X® exercise).
To give them credit, they do use a varying signal and change polarity AND have two frequency settings so it IS better than static magnetic therapy (static magnetic therapy is the easiest to acclimate to because there is ZERO variation).
However the iMRS has TWO waveforms (sawtooth and square wave) to their ONE (They uses same signal on all pads and applicators), Also the Prime has 4 frequencies to and Bemer only has two**. This further gives greater variation from day to day.
But most significantly, the Prime advanced Biofeedback system (SENSE) adjusts the intensity in the mat every two minutes to maximize HRV, which gives your body a unique session each time (and graphs this for you to look at after your session)!
For those reasons the Prime will give you better, safer & more effective long term results over time with no diminishing returns even if you use it every day.
**NOTE: Regarding frequency -they utilize a patented signal configuration pulsed at combinations approximately 10 Hz and 30 Hz to elicit its targeted therapeutic effects. Similarly the iMRS also has a very complex signal with frequencies well beyond the primary stated frequencies.
FTC Disclaimer – iMRS2000.com is an independent distributor for Swiss Bionic Solutions Schweiz GmbH makers of the iMRS Systems. Furthermore, we are not endorsed, sponsored or associated with BEMER USA LLC.
8. Brain - Integrated Light and Sound System
Both systems have LED applications but both are different. The iMRS used red, green and blue leds with advanced Light and sound technology. Their LED system is just LEDs to be used for pain relief. Both have their advantages, but it should be mentioned there is nothing special about their LED technology. In fact, there are many superior LED local applicator systems on the market that can be used with any PEMF device.
The uniqueness of the iSLRS light and sound system of the iMRS is that it is synchronized and integrated with the frequencies used in the mat further helping the body to naturally entrain to its natural circadian rhythms. Their B.Light is in no way integrated with the their pads.
The iMRS integrated light and sound system (iSLRS) helps to further bring the mind to deeper relaxation. It’s like a spa for the brain. The iSLRS help to synchronize both hemispheres of the brain for increased relaxation, creativity and overall health while the full body mat recharges and energizes the body. And it is very well documented that meditation and relaxation have extraordinary healing effects. Big advantage to iMRS here.
The iSLRS comes with the following features:
1. Goggles for visual stimulation. Red, blue and green LED’s with dimmer switch.
2. Headphones with comfortable around-the-ear design to eliminate extraneous noise, allowing you to fully enjoy this “spa for your brain.”
3. SD Card with 45 minutes anticipated music (2-18Hz)
4. Built in Music Player (in the iMRS)
5. Fully synchronized with every “iMRS – whole body mat application”
9. iGUIDE with Database of 250+ Preprogrammed Conditions
The iMRS has an iGuide for practitioners with a Built in Database of 250+ health conditions and pre-programmed settings for the full body mat, pillow and probe and all the 4 biorhythm settings (which automatically come up based on time of day). This adds up to OVER 3000+ total protocols.
These protocols are based on over 10 years of clinical data and once your purchase we can send you an eBook to substantiate all these protocols.
This helps practitioners (and customers) to get the exact settings they need for most common health conditions. So all the research proven protocols are at the tip of your finger.
They only have set protocols for EVERYONE!!!
This is a HUGE advantage to the PRIME which with both the Sense biofeedback AND the iGUIDE database of protocols gives you EXACTLY what you need. Now adding Fast Start Programs.
They only have cookie-cutter protocols that are supposed to work for everyone from elders to pro athletes. It’s basically guesswork if you go outside these rigid recommendations.
10. Far infrared or FIR in the iMRS Prime Hybrid Vs the Bemer Light
FIR creates a holistic effect from the inside-out (similar to PEMF) equal to thermal and A thermal radiation will be absorbed and enhanced through vibrational and rotational effects on a multi-molecular level.
Conventional heating pads work from the Outside In (like thermal energy) and once removed, the therapeutic value quickly goes away. In contrast, Far Infrared penetrates through the skin and insulating layer of fat, producing warming effects from the Inside Out. Resonance Absorption rate is very efficient due to the small distance between the user and the emission surface and its even distribution.
A FIR application feels extremely pleasant, soothing and relaxing and is very safe and free of noticeable risks.
Far infrared or FIR Benefits include
Pain Relief,
Enhanced Immune System,
Stress Relief,
Improved blood circulation,
Faster muscle Recovery and much more to make it the perfect all in one therapy session with PEMF.
B.Light
B.Light is a LED therapy applicator used by Bemer. This is a nice addition but the truth is there are better LED systems on the market (even Amazon) and you can use ANY good LED system with any PEMF device.
Technical Specifications:
- B.LIGHT: Item No. 431200
- Maße (L x W x H): 13 x 13 x 3 cm
- Weight: 200g
- LEDs: 52 w. specially developed lense
- Wavelength: 660nm
- Intensity: 4000mcd
Conclusion – The iMRS Prime is Clearly the Better Choice, buy here! @ iMRS2000.com
In this detailed comparison we have stuck with the facts as listed in both products company brochures and websites, and only the facts.
To Summarize: Prime….
1 It has a Better Range of Frequencies
2 it has a Better Range of Intensities
3 it has a Better Frequencies for Daytime and Sleep with a unique Biorythmic Clock
4 it has More Proven Rapid Rise and Fall Waveforms.
5 it has Better coils in full body mat and applicators 6 it has a Biofeedback & SPO2 System (called Sense)
7 You are Less likely to Habituate with long term use
8 it has an i Guide with Settings for 250 plus Conditions with 3000 plus protocols
9 it has a Light and Sound Therapy with the Brain Entrainment system
10 the IMRS PRIME HYBRID has a Full Body Mat Now with Far infrared, PEMF & FIR in one session.
Both the iMRS PRIME and BEMER are THE top two PEMF devices in the world.
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