BioResonance Therapy

Purported Benefits, Side Effects & More
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This information describes the common uses of BioResonance Therapy, how it works, and its possible side effects.
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What is it?

Bioresonance therapies are based on unproven theories. They are not recommended for preventing or treating cancer.

Bioresonance therapies and other therapies that use electronic devices claim to both diagnose diseased internal organs and “normalize” the body’s electrical properties and wave emissions. This is based on an unproven idea that unhealthy cells or organs emit altered electromagnetic waves, and that changing these waves back to normal will heal the body. The electronic devices are often promoted for treating cancer. None of the claims made by the promoters have been proven.

The American Cancer Society urges cancer patients not to seek treatment with bioresonance or other electronic devices.

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What are the potential uses and benefits?

  • To diagnose and treat allergies
    Clinical trials show that bioresonance therapy and electrodermal testing are not successful in diagnosing allergies.
  • To treat eczema
    A clinical trial in children showed that bioresonance therapy was not effective. In addition, European guidelines do not recommend bioresonance for atopic eczema.
  • To treat asthma
    No scientific evidence supports this use.
  • To treat cancer
    This use is not supported by clinical data.
  • To treat rheumatoid arthritis
    This claim is not backed by research.
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If you have questions or concerns, contact your healthcare provider. A member of your care team will answer Monday through Friday from to Outside those hours, you can leave a message or talk with another MSK provider. There is always a doctor or nurse on call. If you’re not sure how to reach your healthcare provider, call 212-639-2000.
If you have questions or concerns, contact your healthcare provider. A member of your care team will answer Monday through Friday from to Outside those hours, you can leave a message or talk with another MSK provider. There is always a doctor or nurse on call. If you’re not sure how to reach your healthcare provider, call 212-639-2000.

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BioResonance Therapy - Last updated on February 25, 2021
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