A medical research project was developed by Flinders University, Adelaide (part of the Australian Department of Health, Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Medicine) beginning June 15, 2000, at the request of Hsin Ten Enterprise Australia. The project was meant to investigate the benefits of the Chi Machine, especially for those suffering from secondary lymphedema and venous edema, but the results also showed a better condition of people without medical problems who participated in the research.

The project was led by Professor Neil Piller, one of the world’s leading lymphologists, who has presented and published over 300 papers and is strongly committed to education and awareness programmes. He was assisted by a team of highly professional individuals during the clinical trial including: Ms. Amanda Moseley (Research Officer) – Mr. Adrian Esterman (Clinical Epidemiologist and Biostatistician) Associate Professor Colin Carati (Anatomist) – Mr. Brian Bridger (Engineer biomedical) Dr. Jack Walsh (vascular surgeon) – Dr. Stephen Birrell (surgeon).

Secondary lymphedema of the legs affects 30% of people after surgery and radiation therapy. Venous edema affects 5% of the adult population. Both result in swelling, discomfort, and can interfere with quality of life. Conventional treatment is expensive and ongoing, with little patient control. There is no good cure for either condition.

The goal of the study was to find and test the efficacy of a treatment that was convenient, affordable, effective, and capable of empowering patients.

Patients with venous edema:

Participants were men and women with an average age of 59 years. More than 50% of them had problems in both legs due to varicose veins, vascular disease and previous (non-active) deep vein thrombosis.

Patients with secondary lymphedema:

The participants were men and women, and their lymphedema was predominantly caused by cancer surgery related to bowel, cervical, prostate, or melanoma cancer. More than 45% had lymphedema in both legs.

Both groups generally continued with other treatments at the same time, such as support hosiery, massage therapy, laser therapy, and simple elevation.

What did the study consist of:

TO) Patients were recruited through advertising and outpatient clinics.

b) The trial included 20 normal participants.

against) The machines were taken home and used for 3 weeks with the following regimen:

-5 minutes in the morning and 5 minutes in the afternoon the first 2 days;

-8 minutes in the morning and 8 minutes in the afternoon from day 3 to day 7;

-12 minutes in the morning and 12 minutes in the afternoon from the 8th to the 21st.

d) Objective measurements were taken weekly and one month follow-up after treatment.

About 2,000 bits of data were collected from each patient before, during, and after each visit.

What measures were taken and how:

TO) Questionnaires: People were asked how their legs felt and how this affected their quality of life.

b) Tonometry: The hardness of the tissue was measured.

against) Perometry: Leg circumference and fluid volume were measured.

d) Bioimpedance: Body composition and fluid inside the legs were analyzed.

my) Lymphoscintigraphy: The function of the lymphatic system was evaluated.

F) Blood pressure, pulse, blood test, blood flow were measured.

RESULTS OF THE INVESTIGATION:

The benefits that people can expect to receive from using the Sun Ancon Chi Machine are listed below.

Results for people without medical problems:

1. A slight reduction of fluids to the extremities. The normal healthy leg group experienced a 1.52 oz/ 45 ml reduction in fluids over the 3 week period.

2. A reduction in weight. The group with normal healthy legs lost an average of 0.6 kg/1.32 lbs over three weeks. This is a significant amount in such a small period.

3. A reduction in body fat percentage.

Results for people with secondary lymphedema due to lymphatic damage and those with venous edema from venous insufficiency:

1. A significant reduction in the volume and circumference of the limb. Extracellular fluid in the secondary lymphedema group decreased over the three-week period. At the one-month follow-up, fluids had increased but had not returned to their original levels.

2. A significant loss of edema fluid from the extremities. The venous edema group experienced a 14.87 oz/440 mL reduction in leg fluid over the three week period. Although fluid levels had increased at the one-month follow-up, they did not return to their original levels.

3. A significant weight loss. The average weight loss for the venous edema group was 3.19 lbs/1.45 kg over the three-week period. This was stable at one month’s follow-up. Of those with secondary lymphedema, mean weight loss was 1.10 lb/0.5 kg and was stable at 1-month follow-up.

4. A reduction in body fat percentage.

5. An improvement in lymphatic drainage. Lymphoscintigraphy showed marked improvement in lymphatic function.

6. A significant improvement in subjective symptoms. Most participants reported a reduction in pain, tightness, heaviness, skin dryness, limb size difference, cramps, tingling, burning sensation, and temperature difference.

7. A satisfaction with the treatment and an improvement in the quality of life. Most of the participants (88%) were satisfied with the treatment regimen. There were definite improvements in the sense of control the participants had over their condition, their range of motion, the positive impact they experienced on daily life, and an increase in their ability to exercise.

IMPORTANCE OF THE RESEARCH:

The conclusion of Professor Piller and Flinders Medical University after analyzing the comprehensive data is that, if used frequently, the Chi Machine has great potential for health maintenance and disease treatment for those with secondary lymphedema and edema. venous in the legs

Considering the high cost of traditional treatments for secondary lymphedema and venous edema, the Chi Machine is an affordable, effective, and convenient alternative. For people without any medical conditions, the Sun Ancon Chi Machine offers a way to lose weight and body fat without the need to pay for gym memberships or engage in strenuous and impractical exercise regimens.

CONCLUSION:

Extensive research conducted by Flinders University illustrates Hsin Ten’s commitment to the customer. This pioneering research has separated Hsin Ten and Sun Ancon Chi Machine from companies that produce imitation machines.

– The Sun Ancon Chi machine is the ONLY Chi machine backed by high quality scientific and medical research.

– Never before (or since) has any university endorsed a product like this.

– Everyone experienced benefits, not just patients with secondary lymphedema and venous edema.

– Flinders University has independently produced 3 brochures detailing the research results and describing the conditions of secondary lymphoedema, venous edema and follow-up testimonials from patients.

– The Sun Ancon Chi Machine is now recognized as a medical device by Australia’s Therapeutic Goods Administration based on robust research results, as well as in Japan and Canada.

– No imitation Chi Machine can claim the same benefits as the Sun Ancon Chi Machine as described in the research results.