Recent research has found that a high proportion of Australians struggle with sleep. Approximately 60% of people report at least one sleep-related symptom occurring three or more times a week, ranging from difficulty getting to sleep through to waking too early and not being able to get back to sleep.
Studies have also found that Australian adults experiencing significant problems with sleep rarely seek help. Sleep problems occur across all demographics, with some differences by age. Older people are more likely to wake repeatedly during the night or early in the morning (47%), while younger people report more difficulty falling asleep (32%).
If sleep is a persistent problem for you, the sensible first step is a conversation with your doctor.
PEMF and Wind-Down Routines
Among people who use a PEMF system regularly, the things most commonly mentioned are feeling more energised, feeling more comfortable and settled, and having a more consistent sleep routine. Individual experiences vary, and these are personal reports rather than measured effects.
Low-intensity, low-frequency PEMF works in the same range as the brain’s own frequencies. The idea, sometimes described using a tuning-fork analogy, is that the brain gradually matches the low frequencies of the PEMF system. Whether and how that happens is an area of ongoing research rather than an established effect.
This is commonly referred to as brain entrainment, the synchronisation of an external waveform and frequency with the brain’s own. Swiss Bionic Solutions produces an integrated brain entrainment system (iMRS Prime Hybrid SET). It generates low-intensity, low-frequency PEMF along with far-infrared and a brain entrainment system using light and sound matched to the same frequencies, plus a biofeedback system measuring HRV and blood oxygen content.
Brainwave Frequencies
Delta – 1-4 Hz – deep sleep
Theta – 5-8 Hz – light sleep
Alpha – 9-13 Hz – awake
Beta – 14-24 Hz – working
Gamma – 25-50 Hz – excited
The iMRS Prime Internal Clock
The iMRS Prime Hybrid generates four different frequencies based on the time of day through its built-in internal clock:
Morning – 15 Hz
Noon – 5.5 Hz
Evening – 3 Hz
Night – 0.5 Hz
These can be changed manually to suit particular situations regardless of the time of day on all of the iMRS Prime systems.
Whole-Body Systems
Whole-body systems apply the field across the whole body rather than to one area, which is why they are the common choice for evening routines. There is a range of views among manufacturers about intensity and frequency, and the research is not settled. If you are choosing a system, it is worth reading the literature yourself and deciding what suits you.
Building It Into an Evening
A session works best as a boring, repeatable habit. Use it at the same time each evening, keep intensity low, follow the manufacturer’s guidance, and pair it with the basics: a consistent bedtime, a cool and quiet room, and less screen time in the hour before bed.
PEMF is generally considered safe, and some users may experience temporary mild discomfort. Most manufacturers do not recommend it during pregnancy, for people with epilepsy, or for people with battery-operated implanted devices such as pacemakers. If you have any medical condition or take any medication, speak with your doctor before starting.
Disclaimer: This device is intended for general wellness and relaxation. It is not intended for the diagnosis, treatment, cure, or prevention of any disease. Individual experiences may vary. This information is for general wellness education only and does not constitute medical advice or guarantee specific results.