[ { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-001", "topic": "PEMF frequency", "reference_type": "Definition", "plain_language_meaning": "PEMF frequency generally refers to how many electromagnetic pulses or cycles occur per second, measured in hertz.", "safety_note": "Frequency should not be used by itself to imply a specific medical effect or guaranteed outcome.", "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context", "evidence_level": "Basic terminology", "claim_type": "Definition", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Helps explain what Hz means on PEMF product pages and comparison pages.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Use as the neutral opening definition.", "source_name": "The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to Modulate Inflammation and Improve Tissue Regeneration", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8370292/", "citation_note": "Use as broad PEMF parameter context. Supports the idea that PEMF is described using parameters such as frequency, intensity, waveform, and exposure time. Do not use as a disease-treatment claim." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-002", "topic": "Hertz Hz", "reference_type": "Measurement concept", "plain_language_meaning": "Hertz, abbreviated Hz, means cycles per second. A 10 Hz setting means ten cycles per second.", "safety_note": "Hz language should remain educational and should not be converted into disease-treatment claims.", "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context", "evidence_level": "Basic terminology", "claim_type": "Measurement concept", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Useful for customers comparing PEMF mats, pads, and portable devices.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Simple glossary row.", "source_name": "SI Units - Time | NIST", "source_url": "https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-time", "citation_note": "Use for the basic definition of hertz as the SI unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-003", "topic": "Frequency range", "reference_type": "Device specification", "plain_language_meaning": "A PEMF device may offer one fixed frequency, several preset frequencies, or an adjustable frequency range.", "safety_note": "Different devices may define and deliver frequency settings differently, so users should review manufacturer specifications.", "source_type": "Device specification / manufacturer-instruction context", "evidence_level": "Device specification", "claim_type": "Specification field", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Helps compare PEMF devices without assuming all frequency settings are equivalent.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Good product-comparison row.", "source_name": "The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to Modulate Inflammation and Improve Tissue Regeneration", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8370292/", "citation_note": "Use for general PEMF device-parameter context, including frequency, intensity, waveform, and exposure time. Do not imply all devices are equivalent." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-004", "topic": "Low-frequency PEMF", "reference_type": "Category context", "plain_language_meaning": "Many consumer PEMF wellness devices use low-frequency settings, often described in single-digit or low double-digit Hz ranges.", "safety_note": "Low frequency does not automatically mean safer, stronger, weaker, or medically effective. Device design and instructions still matter.", "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education", "evidence_level": "Buyer education / device specification", "claim_type": "Device comparison", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Useful for explaining common consumer PEMF category language.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Avoid ranking frequencies as universally best.", "source_name": "Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Stimulation: Healing at the Cellular Level", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2672058/", "citation_note": "Use as general low-frequency PEMF background and device-category context. Keep the row educational and avoid claiming one frequency range is universally best." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-005", "topic": "Frequency presets", "reference_type": "Device specification", "plain_language_meaning": "Frequency presets are built-in PEMF settings selected by the device manufacturer.", "safety_note": "Preset names should not be treated as medical claims unless supported by intended-use language, evidence, and regulatory status.", "source_type": "Device specification / manufacturer-instruction context", "evidence_level": "Device specification", "claim_type": "Specification field", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Helps clarify preset labels on PEMF devices and manuals.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Important for preventing mode-label overclaiming.", "source_name": "The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to Modulate Inflammation and Improve Tissue Regeneration", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8370292/", "citation_note": "Use for the concept that PEMF settings are part of a broader parameter set. Preset labels should be treated as manufacturer/device-specific, not universal biological rules." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-006", "topic": "Schumann resonance terminology", "reference_type": "Terminology context", "plain_language_meaning": "Schumann resonance is often discussed around 7.83 Hz in wellness marketing and PEMF discussions.", "safety_note": "References to Schumann resonance should not be used as proof that a consumer PEMF setting produces a medical benefit.", "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context", "evidence_level": "Basic terminology", "claim_type": "Definition", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Useful because users commonly search for 7.83 Hz PEMF meaning.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Keep cautious and non-mystical.", "source_name": "STOLCVIKTOR - Science@NASA", "source_url": "https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/154_48a5766284d47dc2523cb38d856654f6_STOLCVIKTOR.pdf", "citation_note": "Use only for Schumann resonance terminology and the commonly cited 7.8 Hz range. Do not use as proof of wellness benefits." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-007", "topic": "7.83 Hz PEMF", "reference_type": "Frequency reference", "plain_language_meaning": "7.83 Hz is commonly referenced in PEMF and wellness content because of its association with Schumann resonance terminology.", "safety_note": "Do not claim 7.83 Hz treats, cures, or prevents disease. Treat it as a frequency reference unless specific evidence and intended-use claims apply.", "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context", "evidence_level": "Commercial separation", "claim_type": "Claim boundary", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Helpful for searchers comparing common PEMF frequency settings.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Claim-boundary row for a high-interest frequency.", "source_name": "STOLCVIKTOR - Science@NASA", "source_url": "https://science.nasa.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/154_48a5766284d47dc2523cb38d856654f6_STOLCVIKTOR.pdf", "citation_note": "Use only for 7.8 Hz Schumann resonance reference context. Do not claim that 7.83 Hz PEMF reproduces Earth resonance effects or creates specific outcomes." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-008", "topic": "1 Hz PEMF", "reference_type": "Frequency reference", "plain_language_meaning": "1 Hz means one cycle per second and may appear as a low-frequency PEMF setting on some devices.", "safety_note": "Do not assign a universal biological effect to 1 Hz without device-specific evidence and context.", "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context", "evidence_level": "Basic terminology", "claim_type": "Measurement concept", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Useful for explaining simple PEMF setting labels.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Neutral frequency row.", "source_name": "SI Units - Time | NIST", "source_url": "https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-time", "citation_note": "Use for the basic interpretation of 1 Hz as one cycle per second. This supports measurement language only, not a use recommendation." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-009", "topic": "3 Hz PEMF", "reference_type": "Frequency reference", "plain_language_meaning": "3 Hz means three cycles per second and may appear as a low-frequency PEMF setting on some devices.", "safety_note": "Do not assign a universal biological effect to 3 Hz without device-specific evidence and context.", "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context", "evidence_level": "Basic terminology", "claim_type": "Measurement concept", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Useful for explaining simple PEMF setting labels.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Neutral frequency row.", "source_name": "SI Units - Time | NIST", "source_url": "https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-time", "citation_note": "Use for the basic interpretation of hertz/cycles per second. This supports measurement language only, not a use recommendation." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-010", "topic": "5 Hz PEMF", "reference_type": "Frequency reference", "plain_language_meaning": "5 Hz means five cycles per second and may appear as a low-frequency PEMF setting on some devices.", "safety_note": "Do not assign a universal biological effect to 5 Hz without device-specific evidence and context.", "source_type": "Educational terminology / device-category context", "evidence_level": "Basic terminology", "claim_type": "Measurement concept", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Useful for explaining simple PEMF setting labels.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Neutral frequency row.", "source_name": "SI Units - Time | NIST", "source_url": "https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-time", "citation_note": "Use for the basic interpretation of hertz/cycles per second. This supports measurement language only, not a use recommendation." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-011", "topic": "10 Hz PEMF", "reference_type": "Frequency reference", "plain_language_meaning": "10 Hz means ten cycles per second and is a commonly discussed PEMF frequency setting.", "safety_note": "Do not claim that 10 Hz produces a guaranteed effect across all people, devices, or use cases.", "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context", "evidence_level": "Commercial separation", "claim_type": "Claim boundary", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Useful for common PEMF frequency searches and product education.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Avoid universal outcome language.", "source_name": "SI Units - Time | NIST", "source_url": "https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-time", "citation_note": "Use for the basic interpretation of hertz/cycles per second. This supports measurement language only, not a use recommendation." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-012", "topic": "20 Hz PEMF", "reference_type": "Frequency reference", "plain_language_meaning": "20 Hz means twenty cycles per second and may appear in adjustable PEMF devices or preset programs.", "safety_note": "Device design, waveform, intensity, session length, placement, and instructions matter along with frequency.", "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education", "evidence_level": "Measurement caution", "claim_type": "Measurement concept", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Useful for explaining that Hz is only one device variable.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Good variable-context row.", "source_name": "SI Units - Time | NIST", "source_url": "https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-time", "citation_note": "Use for the basic interpretation of hertz/cycles per second. This supports measurement language only, not a use recommendation." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-013", "topic": "30 Hz PEMF", "reference_type": "Frequency reference", "plain_language_meaning": "30 Hz means thirty cycles per second and may appear at the upper end of some consumer low-frequency PEMF devices.", "safety_note": "Users should follow manufacturer instructions and avoid assuming higher frequency means better results.", "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context", "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution", "claim_type": "Usage context", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Relevant to products with 1 to 30 Hz-style frequency ranges.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Good for Holistix PEMF range explanation.", "source_name": "SI Units - Time | NIST", "source_url": "https://www.nist.gov/pml/owm/si-units-time", "citation_note": "Use for the basic interpretation of hertz/cycles per second. This supports measurement language only, not a use recommendation." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-014", "topic": "Frequency is not intensity", "reference_type": "Measurement concept", "plain_language_meaning": "Frequency describes timing, while intensity, field strength, waveform, pulse shape, coil design, and exposure area describe other device characteristics.", "safety_note": "A device should not be judged by frequency alone. Frequency is only one part of the technical profile.", "source_type": "Device specification / manufacturer-instruction context", "evidence_level": "Measurement caution", "claim_type": "Measurement concept", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Helps prevent misleading PEMF comparison shopping.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Important technical education row.", "source_name": "The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to Modulate Inflammation and Improve Tissue Regeneration", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8370292/", "citation_note": "Use for explaining that frequency is only one PEMF parameter and should be separated from intensity, waveform, and exposure time." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-015", "topic": "Waveform", "reference_type": "Device specification", "plain_language_meaning": "Waveform describes the shape or pattern of the electromagnetic signal over time.", "safety_note": "Waveform claims should be explained as device specifications, not as proof of medical benefit.", "source_type": "Device specification / manufacturer-instruction context", "evidence_level": "Device specification", "claim_type": "Specification field", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Useful for future PEMF product-spec and buyer-guide content.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Adds technical depth without claims.", "source_name": "The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to Modulate Inflammation and Improve Tissue Regeneration", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8370292/", "citation_note": "Use for general PEMF parameter context including waveform. Avoid treating waveform labels as standalone efficacy claims." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-016", "topic": "Intensity and field strength", "reference_type": "Device specification", "plain_language_meaning": "PEMF intensity or field strength describes how strong the magnetic field is, often discussed separately from frequency.", "safety_note": "Users should not compare devices by Hz alone because strength and delivery method can differ substantially.", "source_type": "Consumer comparison context / buyer education", "evidence_level": "Device specification", "claim_type": "Specification field", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Supports more honest PEMF device comparisons.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Buyer-education row.", "source_name": "The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to Modulate Inflammation and Improve Tissue Regeneration", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8370292/", "citation_note": "Use for field-strength/intensity context as a separate PEMF parameter from frequency. Supports device-specification transparency." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-017", "topic": "Session duration", "reference_type": "Usage context", "plain_language_meaning": "Session duration is a separate variable from frequency and may affect user experience and safety guidance.", "safety_note": "This dataset does not provide PEMF dosage protocols. Users should follow manufacturer instructions and consult a qualified professional when appropriate.", "source_type": "Manufacturer instruction / consumer safety context", "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution", "claim_type": "Usage context", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Prevents frequency education from becoming treatment advice.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "No treatment schedules.", "source_name": "Effects of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy at different frequencies and durations", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC5835831/", "citation_note": "Use for the concept that exposure duration is a separate variable from frequency. Do not convert into consumer session-duration instructions." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-018", "topic": "Contraindications and precautions", "reference_type": "Safety context", "plain_language_meaning": "PEMF use may require caution for people with implanted electronic devices, pregnancy, seizure history, active bleeding concerns, or other individual risk factors depending on device labeling.", "safety_note": "Users should review contraindications, follow manufacturer warnings, and consult a qualified healthcare professional when risk factors are present.", "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context", "evidence_level": "Consumer safety caution", "claim_type": "Safety caution", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Connects frequency education to the PEMF Contraindications Database.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-contraindications-database", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Cross-link concept to contraindications page.", "source_name": "Devices That May Interfere With ICDs and Pacemakers | American Heart Association", "source_url": "https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/arrhythmia/prevention--treatment-of-arrhythmia/devices-that-may-interfere-with-icds-and-pacemakers", "citation_note": "Use for implanted electronic device caution and general electromagnetic-interference safety framing. Keep professional-consultation language." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-019", "topic": "Consumer frequency charts", "reference_type": "Buyer education", "plain_language_meaning": "PEMF frequency charts can help organize terminology, but they can also overstate certainty when they map each frequency to a specific condition or promised outcome.", "safety_note": "Avoid rigid frequency-to-disease charts unless supported by appropriate evidence, intended-use language, and regulatory status.", "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context", "evidence_level": "Commercial separation", "claim_type": "Claim boundary", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Protects Holistix from bad frequency-chart claims while still owning the topic.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Key compliance and SEO row.", "source_name": "The Use of Pulsed Electromagnetic Field to Modulate Inflammation and Improve Tissue Regeneration", "source_url": "https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8370292/", "citation_note": "Use for explaining why frequency charts must be interpreted carefully alongside other parameters. Do not map individual frequencies to guaranteed effects." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-020", "topic": "Commercial claim separation", "reference_type": "Commercial separation", "plain_language_meaning": "Educational PEMF copy should separate frequency terminology, device specifications, safety cautions, user instructions, and medical claims.", "safety_note": "Avoid disease claims, guaranteed results, unsupported before-and-after promises, and claims that one frequency is universally best.", "source_type": "Safety guidance / claim-boundary context", "evidence_level": "Commercial separation", "claim_type": "Claim boundary", "medical_disclaimer_required": "Yes", "commercial_relevance": "Keeps Holistix open-data assets citation-worthy and lower-risk.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Protect the asset.", "source_name": "Federal Trade Commission Health Products Compliance Guidance", "source_url": "https://www.ftc.gov/business-guidance/resources/health-products-compliance-guidance", "citation_note": "Use for claim-boundary and advertising-substantiation context. Do not make unsupported health, disease, treatment, or cure claims." }, { "record_id": "PEMF-FREQ-021", "topic": "Maintenance and review", "reference_type": "Dataset maintenance", "plain_language_meaning": "PEMF frequency terminology should be reviewed periodically because device designs, evidence, regulations, and market claims can change.", "safety_note": "Rows should be updated when stronger safety guidance, regulatory information, or better product-specification standards become available.", "source_type": "Open data maintenance context", "evidence_level": "Research context", "claim_type": "Dataset maintenance", "medical_disclaimer_required": "No", "commercial_relevance": "Supports future version history and dataset audits.", "last_reviewed": "2026-06-26", "related_holistix_page": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/pemf-frequency-index", "related_product_category": "PEMF wellness devices", "notes": "Use for future v1.2 or later updates.", "source_name": "Holistix Open Biohacking Data Project Methodology", "source_url": "https://www.holistixintl.com/pages/open-biohacking-data-methodology", "citation_note": "Use for internal dataset governance and periodic review context. This supports maintenance logic rather than external scientific evidence." } ]