SHORT TERM EFFECTS

• Production and release of beta-endorphins (these are morphine like substances produced by various cells in the body that inhibit the sensation of pain)
• Cortisol production is increased (cortisol is the precursor of cortisone). This enables the body to combat the stress associated with trauma or the disease process
• The short-term effect is significant in 5-10% of cases during or after the conclusion of the initial treatment, but is not as important as the long term or cumulative effect

LONG TERM OR CUMULATIVE EFFECT

• ATP (adenosine triphosphate) production is increased resulting in improved cellular metabolism

• DNA (desoxyribosenucleicacid) production, the protein building block of tissue is substantially increased
• Neurotransmission is facilitated due to elevated levels of serotonin and aceytylecholine
• Mitochondrial activity is stimulated resulting in cell replication etc.
• Modulation of macrophages, fibroblasts and other cells
• Angiogenesis (formation of new blood vessels)
• Regulates cell membrane potential, essential in NA, CL and K ion transfer (electroylyte balance)
• Cytokines and other chemicals enhancing cellular communications are released

OTHER EFFECTS

• The immune response is stimulated
• Lymphatic drainage is improved
• The histamine response is positively altered
• Production of growth hormone is increased
• Stimulation of the healing processes is accompanied by relief of symptoms
• It should be noted that many other positive physiological activities are modulated and extensive research is currently in progress to fully explore these changes.