Georges Lakhovsky was an engineer, scientist, and inventor known for his work in the early 20th century. He was born in Minsk, Imperial Russia, in September of 1869. He died in Manhattan, NY, three days after being struck by a limousine, at the age of 72. He spent most of his adult life in France and was buried in Paris in August of 1942. Known mostly for work in the field of bioelectricity and the development of a device he called the Multi-Wave Oscillator (MWO), Lakhovsky’s work was both innovative and controversial. It revolved around the concept that electromagnetic waves could have therapeutic effects on living organisms.
Lakhovsky was an independent research scientist. This independence gave him the freedom to experiment with new and fresh ideas without being held to the dogma of the day. In his book “The Secret of Life,” he chronicles the portion of his work done in the early 1920’s. The book was published in French in 1925. The driving force behind his research was his overwhelming desire to find the cause and cure of cancer. Therefore, his theories and experiments revolved around that solution.
It had already been scientifically established by the 1920’s that invisible radiation was bombarding the earth. Lakhovsky believed that these ultra-short waves (sometimes called penetrating waves at the time) were what gave us life.
He believed that each of our cells is a minute resonant circuit and that when these circuits were oscillating correctly, we or any living thing, including plants, were healthy. When an outside source causes our cells to oscillate at a different rate, disease and cellular dissonance will occur.
To study Lakhovsky’s many experiments, one can obtain the 1939 English translation of his book “The Secret of Life,” which details his many papers written and presented. Also included are the many scientists of his day that he worked with, including the well-known Professor D’Arsonval, who wrote the preface to Lakhovsky’s book.
Lakhovky believed and attempted to prove that his Multiple Wave Oscillator could cure diseases such as cancer by exposing cells to a combination of radio frequencies.
He claimed additional benefits of MVO treatments, such as:
– Cell revitalization by increasing the oxygen and nutritional values of the blood,
– Activation of the body’s self-healing power and an increase in general well-being
– Pain therapy
– Detoxification and elimination of harmful substances
– Treatment of Autoimmune Disease, as well as other conditions
In his book, Lakhovsky asks, “What is life? It is the dynamic equilibrium of all cells, the harmony of multiple radiations that react upon one another. What is disease? It is the oscillatory disequilibrium of cells, originating from eternal causes. It is, more especially, the struggle between microbic radiation and cellular radiation.”
He believed it was these radiations that kept our bodies oscillating correctly, but too much or distorted radiation would cause them to oscillate incorrectly.
Setting out to prove his theories, Lakhovsky felt that he could generate a practical application to enable the adversely affected cells to regain their full vitality by reinstating their proper oscillatory rate. Thus, he invented the Multiple Wave Oscillator (originally called the Radio-cellulo-oscillator). He felt that by giving the cells a large range of oscillating waves, the cells would find their proper frequency and become strong enough to fight off the improper oscillations of microbes or be strong enough to fight back from such damage as that caused by smoking.
After evolving his Radio-cellulo-oscillator, Lakhovsky used it on bacteria cultures and found that it had no effect on them, proving that his machine was safe. He then inoculated plants with something that could produce tumors comparable to cancer in animals and periodically exposed the plant to radiation from his Radio-cellulo-oscillator. The resultant tumors separated from the plant and fell off. He conducted three sets of experiments, producing the same results each time.
Since Lakhovsky’s belief was that living cells were tiny oscillators that were given life from penetrating radiation, and the oscillation of these cells put off their own radiation, he proceeded with an experiment to find out if indeed the penetrating radiation was what caused the cells to oscillate or if some other stimuli, such as chemical energy, were responsible for sustaining this oscillation.
Inoculating a number of plants the same way as was previously done, Lakhovsky placed a circular spiral of copper around one of the plants. After two weeks, he discovered that all the tumorous plants or stalks without the protection of the copper spiral were dead. The plant with the copper wire was healthy. Lakhovsky believed that the copper wire had reacted to external atmospheric radiation, creating an electromagnetic field that shielded the plant from any excess cosmic waves.
Owing to the fact that we are not only constantly bombarded with background radiation from space but are also living in a world of electric motors and wireless waves in Lakhovsky’s time, multiplied today by microwaves, cell phones, EMR, and myriad other sources today, our bodies are constantly taking a beating from all of these radiations. Lakhovsky believed that any oscillating circuit, regardless of size or shape, would react to any external frequency to which it was resonant. This reaction would help the circuit maintain proper oscillation.
Having discovered how good a copper wire could be for the body, he developed belts, bracelets, and collars, with tremendous success from trying them first on animals and then on people. It is very likely that it was Lakhovsky’s work that was responsible for the trend in the 1950’s of wearing a copper bracelet to help prevent arthritis. Today, you can still buy all kinds of bracelets for that purpose. Multiple Wave Oscillators are actually available on the internet and there is a whole new wave of bioelectrical machines being developed.
Here are some key aspects of Lakhovsky’s work:
- Multi-Wave Oscillator (MWO): Lakhovsky’s most famous invention was the Multi-Wave Oscillator, a device he claimed could harness and generate a spectrum of electromagnetic frequencies, including radio waves, to promote health and healing in living organisms. He believed that these electromagnetic waves could help restore balance and vitality to cells.
- Cellular Resonance: One of Lakhovsky’s central theories was the concept of “cellular resonance.” He proposed that each living cell has a natural frequency of oscillation and that diseases occur when these frequencies are disrupted. He claimed that the MWO could restore these frequencies, leading to improved health.
- Controversy and Criticism: Lakhovsky’s ideas were highly controversial and often met with skepticism from the scientific community. Many scientists questioned the scientific basis for his theories and the effectiveness of his devices.
- Influence on Later Researchers: Despite the controversy surrounding his work, Lakhovsky’s ideas influenced later researchers and alternative medicine practitioners who explored the potential therapeutic uses of electromagnetic fields and frequencies. His work contributed to the development of the field of electrotherapy.
Author’s Note: It’s important to remember that Lakhovsky’s theories and devices remain outside the mainstream of accepted scientific and medical knowledge. While there is ongoing research into the potential effects of electromagnetic fields on health, Lakhovsky’s specific claims and devices have not been widely adopted in conventional medicine.
In summary, Georges Lakhovsky was a pioneering figure in the exploration of the effects of electromagnetic waves on living organisms. His work laid the groundwork for further research into the potential therapeutic applications of electromagnetic fields, but it remains a subject of debate and controversy in the scientific community.
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