DIY Rife Therapy

Rife therapy is an alternative treatment for diseases and disorders such as cancer, multiple sclerosis, Lyme disease and chronic pain. Patients use the therapy as a way to reduce dependence on drug treatments and to try to renew lost energy levels. Rife therapy involves machines that emit ultrasound or electromagnetic frequencies, which are said to kill toxins and bacteria, boost energy and re-invigorate the immune system. The Food and Drug Administration does not recognize rife therapy as a medical treatment, and the devices have been at the center of health-fraud cases, according to Quackwatch.org.

Buying a Rife Machine

Rife therapy tends to be a do-it-yourself procedure, as it is not widely accepted by medical professionals and is not a part of most medical practices. Some of the more popular rife machines are the High Power Magnetic Pulser, the EMEM machine, the Coil Machine, and the AC Contact Machine. As of early 2010, most were available at online alternative-health stores for anywhere between $1,500 and $15,000. Before purchasing a rife machine and bringing it into your home, talk with your doctor about this treatment method. Relying solely on rife therapy to treat an illness or disorder may be dangerous, according to Quackwatch.

Your new rife machine should come with an operating manual that explains how to turn the machine on and set it up for use. It should already have frequency codes pre-programmed by the manufacturer, so you will not have to figure out frequency questions for yourself. Lists of what frequencies work best for what ailments are determined based on the strength of the ultrasound that is thought to be needed to kill the disease, toxin or bacteria plaguing your body. For example, the 9.39 frequency is used by some arthritis patients, whereas asthma sufferers might use 120.

Practicing Rife Therapy

Most rife machines have pads that emit the ultrasound frequencies--you can apply these pads to places on your body or simply hold them in your hands after turning the machine on. Do not place the pads near the heart, eyes or the front of the neck because the electrical frequencies produced by the machine may disrupt normal functioning, according to NoRiftRife.com. For the same reason, people with pacemakers are advised never to use rife machines.

You can buy a machine that emits frequencies without direct bodily contact, but some users say the beneficial effects are reduced. Once the pads are in place, sit as still as possible for the remainder of the session, relaxed and quiet.

Start rife therapy sessions a couple times a week, increasing the frequency of sessions as beneficial results are seen. Sessions can last anywhere from five to 45 minutes, depending on what you feel comfortable with.