Episode #22 High Truths with Chip Fisher on the Brain Stimulator

Episode #22 High Truths with Chip Fisher on the Brain Stimulator

High Truths on Drugs and Addiction

This is most stimulating episode of High Truths. Seriously! We will be talking about a brain stimulator.  While it is not approved for use in addiction, is can help insomnia and depression. Not every problem needs a drug as a solution. It is refreshing to learn about alternatives. Charles “Chip” Fisher Founder Fisher Wallace Laboratories Charles Avery Fisher, known as Chip, is a lifelong New Yorker. He earned his BA from Harvard University, and started his career with IBM’s Data Processing Division, winning the Top Salesman award in under two years. He later founded and sold several companies before establishing Fisher Wallace Laboratories with the late Martin Wallace, PhD. Chip serves on the board of the Avery Fisher Artists Programs and Virtual Music Academy. Over the years he has been active in many nonprofits including being one of the founding board members for City Harvest. In late 2006, entrepreneur Chip Fisher joined Dr. Martin Wallace, PhD, CCN, CAd to purchase the patents of an FDA-sanctioned medical device that treats depression, anxiety and insomnia that produces a small dose of alternating current, of the same voltage level as a mobile home phone. Developed by NASA engineer Dr. Saul Liss in 1990s, reviewed and approved by the FDA at the time, the Fisher Wallace Cranial Stimulator is used to increase levels of dopamine, serotonin and also lowers cortisol, the stress hormone, without the use of pharmaceutical drugs. Peer reviewed studies have been published in noted medical journals and research has been conducted at some of the country’s top medical schools and hospitals, including Harvard Medical School, Columbia Medical School, Mass. General Hospital, NYU Medical Center, NYC’s Mount Sinai Medical Center (Beth Israel Hosp.), and the University of Maryland. Fisher Wallace has been well-positioned to take advantage of the movement away from pharmaceuticals as the only option for treating mental health symptoms. Treatment of depression, anxiety and insomnia across the board has seen great advancements in non-pharmacological methods. Many individuals are either not suited for pharmaceutical drugs for reasons of health, age, or ideology. In addition, drugs have significant side effects and for many, are not the treatment of choice given effective alternatives. Treatment with the Fisher Wallace Stimulator has no noteworthy side-effects, is a mobile and an at-home treatment, requires 20 min sessions up to twice a day, and has results showing great effectiveness for more than 70% of those who use it. Fisher Wallace Stimulator Fisherwallace.com Circadia.info

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37:0724 May 2021

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Brain Stimulation: A New Hope for Addiction Recovery?

So these early signs- early, dangerous signs of what vaping can do, to say nothing of the chemicals that are being ingested, is terrible, and it's amazing that the FDA doesn't shut them down.

Ever thought about how brain stimulation could help with addiction recovery? In this episode of 'High Truths on Drugs and Addiction', Dr. Roneet Lev sits down with Charles 'Chip' Fisher, the innovative mind behind Fisher Wallace Laboratories. Chip's journey from Harvard graduate to top IBM salesman, and eventually to a pioneer in medical devices, is nothing short of fascinating.

He shares the story of how he co-founded Fisher Wallace Laboratories, which developed a brain stimulator that uses cranial electrotherapy stimulation (CES) to treat conditions like insomnia and depression. But here's the kicker: while CES isn't officially approved for addiction treatment, it's showing promise in helping with withdrawal symptoms and reducing cravings. Chip explains how this device works by sending a low-level electrical current to the brain, potentially resetting dopamine pathways to their pre-addictive state.

Imagine a future where battling addiction doesn't always mean relying on medications but could also involve innovative technology. Dr. Lev and Chip dive deep into the science behind CES, discussing its safety, effectiveness, and potential as a complementary tool in addiction recovery. They also touch on the broader implications for mental health, especially during the ongoing opioid crisis.

If you're curious about cutting-edge treatments and want to hear from someone who's making waves in the field, this episode is a must-listen. Get ready to rethink what you know about addiction treatment and explore how technology might just be the game-changer we've been waiting for.

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