Advance Your Ultrasound Therapy

Therapeutic Ultrasound is a technology that has been around since the 1950s. It is proven to effectively heal soft tissue injuries, provide relief from the swelling and pain of chronic conditions, reduce muscle tension and minimize the build up of scar tissue. But did you know ultrasound is also effective at delivering medicinal ingredients into the body’s tissue to speed healing and reduce inflammation and pain? Using a gel medicated with essential oils during your ultrasound sessions gives you the ultimate therapeutic benefits of two remedies in one treatment.

Phonophoresis

Through a process called phonophoresis, ultrasound uses sound waves to deliver topically applied medicine deep into the soft tissue. These medicinal molecules can include anti-inflammatories, analgesics, decongestants, circulatory stimulants and more. When phonophoretically administered these medications can penetrate the body to a much deeper level than those massaged by hand over the surface of the skin.

Using a properly formulated gel is important to reap the benefits of phonophoresis for 2 reasons, effective delivery and safer, more natural healing. First, in order to be delivered effectively, the therapeutic molecules must be the right size to pass through the body and into the tissue. As well, the molecules cannot react with the gel itself and must be able to endure the thermal effects and vibration of the ultrasound or all therapeutic benefits are lost. Second, by using an ultrasound gel that is formulated with natural medicinal ingredients you can rest assure that you are not administering unnecessary synthetic chemicals into your body while you heal.

In addition to using more natural ingredients as healing agents in the ultrasound gel, phonophoresis also allows you to treat your pain in a natural way. Unlike oral pain killers and anti-inflammatory medicines that drug the entire body equally, phonophoresis delivers medication only to the part of the body that needs it. This process gives you pain relief and reduces inflammation without the harmful effects of oral medications.

In With The Good, Out With The Bad!

The Bad: Parabens, Colorants and Industrial Dyes

Parabens are a group of chemicals used as preservatives in health and beauty products. In recent years, there has been some controversy surrounding the use of parabens as studies have challenged the safety of their use on the body. The European Union directive on safer cosmetic products states that parabens are considered probable carcinogens, potentially contributing to the development of tumors. Parabens are necessary in hospitals and clinics where resistance to bacteria and a longer shelf life are required, however, for ultrasound therapy at home they are not. Consequently, MendMeShop made a commitment to formulate an ultrasound gel that is paraben free and introduced our MendMeShop Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel in 2007. In addition, our gel is free of colorants and industrial dyes making MendMeShop Ultrasound Gels the natural choice for phonophoresis therapy.

The Good: Natural Medicinal Ingredients

MendMeShop Bulgarian Lavender Infusion Gel is formulated with the essential oils of natural medicinal ingredients that enhance ultrasound therapy. Inside the gel is real Bulgarian lavender, not an industrial lavender additive, which acts to reduce muscle spasms. As well, the menthol and eucalyptus work to increase the blood flow to the affected area and help to reduce inflammation. Finally, the peppermint inside the gel brings a deep soothing sensation to the painful area. If you are using Bulgarian Lavender Infusion Gel from MendMeShop, you are getting the most effective healing that ultrasound therapy can deliver.

MendMeShop also offers a Fragrance Free Ultrasound Gel for those with sensitive skin, allergies or other conditions that prevent them from using the Lavender Infusion Ultrasound Gel. This gel does not contain the natural medicinal ingredients for dual therapy, however, it is free of harmful parabens, colorants and dyes giving you a more natural ultrasound experience.

By using a naturally medicated ultrasound gel you increase the healing power of your ultrasound therapy and treat your body to the ultimate healing experience.

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