Kirlian photography
Alternate names: Aura Photography, Coronal Discharge Photography, Fingertip Aura, Gas Discharge Visualization (GDV), Kirlian Diagnostics, Kirlian Electrophotography, Kirlian-Graphic, Spark Electrography, Tesla Coil Kirlian Photography
Background
Kirlian photography is used to diagnose diseases. An image is taken by placing a body part on a metal plate and passing a high-voltage, high-frequency electric field through the plate onto a piece of photographic paper. There is no good scientific evidence that this is an effective method for diagnosing diseases.
Safety Safety definitions
There isn't enough reliable information to know if Kirlian photography is safe or what the side effects might be.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: There isn't enough reliable information to know if Kirlian photography is safe to use when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Effectiveness
NatMed Pro rates effectiveness based on scientific evidence according to the following scale: Effective, Likely Effective, Possibly Effective, Possibly Ineffective, Likely Ineffective, Ineffective, and Insufficient Evidence to Rate.
Insufficient evidence Effectiveness definitions
- Diagnosing disease.
- Other conditions.
Dosing & administration
The appropriate or safe use of Kirlian photography depends on several factors such as the body part being studied, and the person taking the photographs or interpreting them. Be sure to seek and follow relevant directions from your physician or other healthcare professional before using this method of diagnosis.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
It is not known if this treatment interacts with any medicines. Before using this treatment, talk with your health professional if you take any medications.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
There are no known interactions with herbs and supplements.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Action
Kirlian photographers claim that the image produced on the photographic paper can help diagnose diseases. But there is no good scientific evidence to support this theory.
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