How can you measure frequencies in the human body?

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The discussion revolves around the measurement of frequencies in the human body, exploring various devices and methods that can be used for this purpose. Participants inquire about the potential differences in frequencies related to health, emotional states, and specific body parts, while also questioning the validity of certain claims and the scientific basis behind them.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants mention devices like stethoscopes, microphones, spectrum analyzers, EEG, and EKG machines as tools for measuring frequencies related to bodily functions.
  • There is a query about whether there is an overall frequency of the human body and if it varies between healthy and unhealthy tissues, as well as across different emotional states.
  • One participant expresses skepticism about the concept of measuring frequencies in the body, suggesting it may be linked to "woo-woo" ideas and emphasizes the need for scientific references to support such claims.
  • Another participant lists measurable biological rhythms, such as menstrual cycles, heart rates, and breathing rates, and questions how changes in these measurements could indicate health issues.
  • Some participants reference past discussions and anecdotal experiences, including the use of an oscilloscope to measure frequencies, while others dismiss these as nonsensical without scientific backing.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express a mix of curiosity and skepticism regarding the measurement of frequencies in the human body. While some acknowledge the existence of measurable biological rhythms, others challenge the validity of broader claims about frequencies and their implications for health.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the definitions of "frequency" in this context, the scientific basis for claims about health and emotional states, and the need for references to support various assertions made in the discussion.

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I read posts from a few years ago regarding measuring frequencies in the human body. I am wondering if there are any new developments. What devices can measure frequency? Thanks!
 
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A stethoscope can pick up a range of audio frequencies. A sensitive microphone can detect a much wider range, and of much lower power.

A spectrum analyzer willl show you the frequencies in signals your microphone picks up.
 
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delphi2036 said:
I read posts from a few years ago regarding measuring frequencies in the human body. I am wondering if there are any new developments. What devices can measure frequency? Thanks!
EEG and EKG machines pick up different frequencies as well...
 
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delphi2036 said:
I read posts from a few years ago regarding measuring frequencies in the human body. I am wondering if there are any new developments. What devices can measure frequency? Thanks!

frequency of what?
 
Is there anything that can measure the overall frequency of the human body? Or certain organs or body parts? I'm wondering if there is a frequency difference between healthy and unwell human tissue. Also- Is there a frequency difference between humans in different emotional states, and how could you scientifically measure these things?
 
delphi2036 said:
Is there anything that can measure the overall frequency of the human body? Or certain organs or body parts? I'm wondering if there is a frequency difference between healthy and unwell human tissue. Also- Is there a frequency difference between humans in different emotional states, and how could you scientifically measure these things?
This sounds like nonsense. We do not discuss nonsense here. We have mentioned several medical instruments that can be used to measure specific rhythms in the human body. If you have a scientific reference to what you are asking about, please post it so this thread does not get closed.
 
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delphi2036 said:
Is there anything that can measure the overall frequency of the human body? Or certain organs or body parts? I'm wondering if there is a frequency difference between healthy and unwell human tissue. Also- Is there a frequency difference between humans in different emotional states, and how could you scientifically measure these things?
That does sound kind of something woo-woo describing what you have heard or read as a misrepresentation by someone that everything has a natural frequency, and a healthy body has a rhythm in tune with the yada yda. Be discriminatory with some information out there OK

Getting back to the scientific aspect of studying biological organisms, the human body in particular, there are some frequencies and periods that can be measured. You can do a lot of them easily yourself with a clock or watch with a second hand, or even a calendar. Others can require more elaborate equipment, as mentioned above.
some you can easily measure would be:
Menstruel cycle for women - around every 28 days
Breathing - breaths per minute. That can change, as you know, when the body is relaxed, or under stress
Heart rate - beats per minute
Sleep/awake cycle - daily
Steps per minute when walking, or running.
Eye blinks per minute

Any more that you think of yourself.
Can you think of, for the examples I gave, how a measured change would indicate a problem?
 
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256bits said:
That does sound kind of something woo-woo describing what you have heard or read as a misrepresentation by someone that everything has a natural frequency, and a healthy body has a rhythm in tune with the yada yda. Be discriminatory with some information out there OK

Getting back to the scientific aspect of studying biological organisms, the human body in particular, there are some frequencies and periods that can be measured. You can do a lot of them easily yourself with a clock or watch with a second hand, or even a calendar. Others can require more elaborate equipment, as mentioned above.
some you can easily measure would be:
Menstruel cycle for women - around every 28 days
Breathing - breaths per minute. That can change, as you know, when the body is relaxed, or under stress
Heart rate - beats per minute
Sleep/awake cycle - daily
Steps per minute when walking, or running.
Eye blinks per minute

Any more that you think of yourself.
Can you think of, for the examples I gave, how a measured change would indicate a problem?
 
delphi2036 said:
Any more that you think of yourself.
Can you think of, for the examples I gave, how a measured change would indicate a problem?
You can see STEMI on 12-lead EKGs, and sometimes on Lead-II.
 
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You can also "hear" PVCs when taking your patient's (Pt's) radial pulse. You will hear/feel a missing heartbeat with a slightly elevated next beat.
 
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You can also hear/feel atrial fibrillation in a Pt's radial pulse. Most Pts know about the A-fib issue, but sometimes they don't and it's important to recommend that they talk to their doc about it to get them on prophylactic blood thinner meds.

Quiz Question for the OP -- Why?
 
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The post that I read from 2009 said he used an oscilloscope to measure his and his wife's frequencies. I just thought that was interesting and wondered about that and other possibilities.
 
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delphi2036 said:
The post that I read from 2009 said he used an oscilloscope to measure his and his wife's frequencies. I just thought that was interesting and wondered that and other possibilities.
You never furnished the sources Berkeman requested and now it appears it was just some nonsense, thread closed.
 
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delphi2036 said:
The post that I read from 2009 said he used an oscilloscope to measure his and his wife's frequencies. I just thought that was interesting and wondered about that and other possibilities.
That's nonsense. Please don't let yourself spiral down such ratholes. Please reject nonsense, and use mainstream resources like the PF and other mainstream science resources to learn about reality.

Thank you Evo for closing the thread.
 
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Without scientific references, this thread will remain closed.
 
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The scientific references are to see what the OP has been reading, not that we question whether the human body resonates. There is a lot of woo-woo and alternative medicine that claims to heal or diagnose illness based on "frequencies, this is why we ask.

If you scroll down to "similar discussions", you will find other threads about human body frequencies.
 
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