Nikki+Lyme

Just wondering if anyone has heard of this wearable device (watch like) called NIKKI, developed by Fremedica technologies Inc. Its designed to communicate with your cells by emitting various frequencies into the body with the intent of restoring proper cell communication. They actually have a frequency set called NIKKI+Lyme. Any thoughts or feedback?

I have the Wave 1 device from Fremedica which was the device before the Nikki + Lyme, it's too early on for me to tell whether it's helping or not! But I can report back!

They used to sell one specifically for Lyme which was the Fremedica and the Nikki for other things, the Nikki + Lyme is a combination of the both which is their latest product. I don't think they sell the Fremedica or Wave 1 device alone anymore.

I would recommend searching wave 1 fremedica on reddit, lyme disease . org forum, YouTube and on Spotify podcast or if you listen to podcasts on other platforms to hear about other people's experiences! I think there was also a thread on here if you search in the search engine! Also look up Scott Better Health Guy, Yolanda Hadid and Delilah Belle Hamlin who talk about them too

They also have a money back guarantee where you can return it if you want to, or at least they did when I bought one!

Here is a good podcast where tick boot camp interview the creator, whose daughter and other families members had Lyme

I'm definitely in agreement with Garzie.

One immediate red flag for me is the involvement of Leigh Erin Connealy MD.

Quackwatch said...
In March 2017, the Medical Board of California charged Leigh Erin Connealy, M.D., with unprofessional conduct in her management of two patients. The complaint indicates that in both cases, she failed to properly investigate symptoms that could have been due to cancers. In one case, the patient had bleeding due to uterine cancer but did not get diagnosed until she left Connealy's care and consulted another doctor. In the other case, Connealy gave a woman several prescriptions for estrogen, even though she had a breast lump that remained undiagnosed for more than three months.

Medical Board of California Disciplinary Order

She has four websites that I could find. Ironically, with consideration to the aforementioned patients with cancer (that Connealy allegedly missed), one of her businesses is an alternative cancer clinic in California.

https://www.connealymd.com (personal site)
https://cancercenterforhealing.com (cancer center)
https://www.cfnmedicine.com (therapeutics, beauty, sports performance, IV therapies)
https://perfectlyhealthy.com (saunas, superfoods, her own supplement brand)

Her alternative cancer clinic also employs an osteopathic physician, a few naturopaths, a chiropractor, an acupuncturist, a massage therapist, some nurses, and other staff like a "Wellness Consultant." As far as I can tell, Connealy has had no specialty cancer training.

Here are some of the therapies her cancer clinic employs for cancer treatment:

3D Bio-Scan, Acupuncture, AquaCure, BioSound Therapy, Bio-Meridian Test (Bio-Immune Survey), Dendritic Cell Therapy Vaccine, Deuterium Lite Water, Electro-Equiscope Therapy, Endolaser, EVOX Therapy, Far Infrared Sauna, FireFly Scan (Photon Therapy), HemoSonic Lymphatic Drainage, Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, Hyperthermia, Low Dose Chemotherapy, IV Therapies, Light Beam Generator with Ozone, LSA (Zyto) Bio-feedback, Nanovated Oxygen Bath Therapy, Ozone Therapy, Photobiomodulation Therapy (Red Light Bed), Pulsed Electromagnetic Field Therapy (PEMF), Nutrition Consultations, ONDAMED Frequencies, Photodynamic Endolaser, Repurposed Cancer Drugs, Scenar Therapy, SEP Sound Therapy, Thermography Scan, and TurboSonic (Whole Body Vibration).

Additionally, Connealy was named in the following Negligent Misrepresentation Lawsuit.

She also received an FDA Warning Letter for "Unapproved and Misbranded Products."

Over the years, like many others here, I've spent a lot of time any money exploring allopathic and alternative medicine. When desperate, one will try almost anything. I was no exception.

In addition to seeing MDs and DOs in primary care settings, I've also seen specialists like neurologists, rheumatologists, cardiologists, and gastroenterologists. Additionally, I've consulted with functional medicine practitioners like chiropractors, naturopaths, and PhDs. I even had a shaman come to my previous residence and burn some nasty-smelling stuff to supposedly clear any negative energy and help me heal.

Some of the modalities I've tried include (but are not limited to) homeopathy, ionic foot baths, magnet therapy, acupuncture, EAV testing, parasites cleanses, systemic proteolytic enzymes, smoothies, colon cleanses, energy medicine, EFT tapping, massage, restrictive diets, more than 150 different supplements, and grounding.

Most recently, I tried organic, fermented Himalayan yak colostrum in suppositories made from a proprietary nanotechnology matrix of rare earth crystals that neutralize 5G and other harmful EMFs by emitting inverse, high vibrational energy pulses that are 180 degrees out of phase from the harmful frequencies. The technology was pioneered by Deepak Chopra and validated by Bruce Lipton and Gwyneth Paltrow.

Okay, I made up that last paragraph. Mostly, that's how alternative medicine sounds to me today.

If some alternative therapy or device worked successfully even most of the time, we would know about it. Some will say "There's no money in a cure." While the idea is appealing, I'm not sure I still believe it. Or, I don't believe it as much as I once did. If pharmaceutical companies will sell an EpiPen for $650, just imagine what they could charge if they had a cure for cancer, Lyme, and other conditions. There would be plenty of money flowing.

Anyway, back to the NIKKI device...

Like Garzie, I tried finding some science on it and the proposed mechanism of action. Other than finding THIS and THIS, nothing else was of any interest.

Their Frequency Exchange Corp 2023 Investor Update contained some images of Albert Einstein and Nikola Tesla and vague statements like:

Frequency Exchange Corp 2023 Investor Update said...
We have developed "proprietary" technology that enables us to engage with the body to improve cellular function. Our technology uses light-borne frequencies to restore cellular communication. When the body has balance through proper cell function and an optimized biofield, wellness issues diminish, and performance improves.

Something else I found was the following disclaimer in the manufacturer's Terms of Service:

NIKKI Terms of Service said...
Disclaimer: No medical claims are made or implied by NIKKI or the use of any of its devices or frequency files. The use of any NIKKI™ device or associated frequency set(s) are not intended to diagnose, cure, prevent, treat, or mitigate any medical condition or disease. Always seek professional medical advice for the diagnosis and treatment of any health condition. DO NOT USE NIKKI’s devices or frequency program(s) and associated files if you are pregnant, trying to get pregnant, suspect you might be pregnant or are lactating. Consult your medical professional before use if you have a serious medical condition including but not limited to: Cancer, Stroke, High Blood pressure, Seizure disorders etc. All the information expressed herein must be considered theoretical and unproven and for educational purposes only.

Using any NIKKI device and/or frequency program(s) and associated files indicates your consent and agreement to be bound by the terms of this disclaimer. Additionally, said use indicates your consent and agreement to assume risks associated with such use and to hold NIKKI™ harmless from any liability associated with non-compliance with each term of this disclosure and user’s obligations herein.

They also have an Affiliate Program.

It's not my intent to dissuade folks from trying the NIKKI or any other device. By all means, if one has thousands of dollars of disposable income, consider trying something new. Just go into it with as much information as possible, ask hard questions, and spend significant time trying to falsify every claim or belief that's being held. This is a good thing for all of us to do all the time in all areas of life. That's how things progress.

Zoom way out and see if things make sense at a macro level:

Is it likely this would work?
How would it work?
Could it be a problem?
Could it harm me?
Do I personally know anyone using this device/supplement/diet?
Is this device/supplement/diet supported by more than a small echo chamber on social media?

You get the point.

Usually, the doctors and scientists doing the hard work don't spend their days trying to be social media stars and pushing the same cure for every disease. There's unlikely to be a single cure that works for everyone all the time for every health condition. More likely, a layered approach will be required that employs a variety of methods. That might include NIKKI, it might include oxalates, it might include cold therapy. It could be those and more. Or, it may be none of those. Unfortunately, it requires a lot of trial and error, time, and recording data.

a bit more info here :

https://www.barrons.com/articles/fremedica-license-expansion-launches-new-revenue-opportunities-22c617b5

business article said...
VANCOUVER BC / ACCESSWIRE / November 17, 2023 / Frequency Exchange Corp. ("Frequency Exchange" or the "Company") (TSXV:FREQ) is pleased to announce that its wholly-owned subsidiary, FREmedica Technologies Inc. ("FREmedica"), has had its rights expanded permitting the company to sell NIKKI direct to the consumer or through partnerships that open several new revenue opportunities which are already being capitalized with the signing of our first White Label Agreement valued at $500,000 over the first year.

FREmedica President Nicole Sullivan states "We are excited to have our Rights expanded to open many new revenue opportunities for the company. We are launching 4 new revenue strategies; the first one being the White Label revenue stream that will set us apart from our competition. This strategy has place FREmedica on the global stage for delivering a frequency platform that all companies can use to their advantage. With our first White Label agreement signed, we are in negotiation with several wellness companies interested in putting their corporate stamp on our Frequency Delivery System."

NIKKI White Label Revenue Stream

FREmedica sells NIKKI hardware to third party clients that apply their own frequencies and brand to our NIKKI Frequency Delivery System. The client is responsible for the product once it carries their brand. The ideal client is exemplified by our first White Label client: a marketer of 66 plant-based products. Early testing with their frequencies on our NIKKI Frequency Delivery System have proven highly positive.

i found this part interesting as it gives some insight on the companies marketing strategy
i.e. to go to market through social media influencers who get kickbacks/commissions.

business article said...

Affiliate Revenue Stream

FREmedica recruits professionals who represent our values to share with their followers their stories of how NIKKI has improved their lives. Affiliate followers receive a code offering them a product discount from the product and allowing the affiliate to benefit by way of introduction to the customer. We are presently signing a global community of Affiliates and Inviting you to join us as well.

a perfectly sensible and likely a highly effective strategy for selling a product that has no real scientific basis.

It has to be the stupidest thing I have ever seen claiming to work for lyme.

Omega33 said...
It has to be the stupidest thing I have ever seen claiming to work for lyme.

i agree in terms of credibility

but from a business perspective - in a world where social media has such wide reach in terms of the size of the potential audience - and where probably more than 50% of all people on the planet now see social media as their primary source of health information - and with incidence of chronic health conditions increasing exponentially - you can see how, even if only 0.01% of people who see their affiliated influencers content go on to make a purchase - the company still has a viable business.

it doesn't depend on the product doing anything at all - just on influencers (who have a vested interest) saying it does

you could use the same model for a smart water drink that balances your chakras, a sticker you put on your foot and cures all ills, a plug-in device that fills your home with balancing EMF's etc etc.
in this case it probably helps if you piggy back on another technology trend that already has a place in the market - like for example smartwatches - so people are used to the idea of wearable technology.

we know full well from umpteen scientific trials that if you give people sugar pills for almost any ailment - you will get a placebo effect of on average up to 30% improvement - and that's an average - some people will report full or near full remission.

the effect is not from the pill - but from the beliefs of the patient - so you start with the influencers - who get paid to influence people beliefs - then if people believe or expect a result - you will always be able to generate anecdotal testimonials to back such a product.

these businesses make interesting case studies about how marketing works

hi Loski

i am pleased to see you are willing to entertain this as a constructive discussion for the benefit of all members and readers here - rather than any personal attack - this is exactly how i see it also.

for me its less about this particular product - and more about - how should we, in general, evaluate any of the claimed Lyme treatments we come across in our search for recovery

i honestly think our community of lyme sufferers will benefit from more honest and open debate on topics such as these - as it gives insight into others evaluation and decision making processes that i think help inform the readers and help them reflect on their own approaches and potential biases ( we all have them ) as they also try to navigate through this very challenging illness and its associated information landscape -
This can only be a good thing.

i don't claim to have all the answers - or a monopoly on the truth - i am more just an example of how a reasonably well informed and pragmatic individual might break down such questions.

speaking of potential biases though -
were you are that Scott Forsgren ( better health guy ) is on the advisory board for fremedica's parent company, Waveforce?

typically advisory board members are rewarded with stock options which of course increase in value as sales projections grow.

i think many will share my concern that the main promoters of this product have such apparent conflicts of interest.

I know a Lyme patient who swears by the Wave device, not as a 100% cure, but she says it keeps her functional, after the usual antimicrobial protocols failed to help.

The Better Health Guy conflict of interest is a concern for me, but doesn't strike me as particularly sketchier than the many doctors in the alternative medicine world who sell their own supplements lines and such.

What bothers me the most is that this device runs using bluetooth and an app, so is sending any biometric data it collects from you to the company, as well as any data it collects from the device you install the app on (phone, computer, etc.). I don't have any idea how ethical that company is and whether they are responsible with people's data. I'm not in the habit of providing data to corporations (which is why when this forum got purchased I asked lots of aggressive, annoying questions at the Q&A with the new owners, since they're literally a marketing company, and considered leaving). I realize most people don't care about this, hence the popularity of Facebook and Fitbits, but it's a concern for me with any device that forces you to use an app in order to operate it.

As for the technology, I'm annoyed when a company claims something is proprietary and therefore declines to explain in detail. That said, I believe that frequency medicine in general can be legitimate. I just have no way of knowing if this particular device's technology is legitimate or not because they hide behind their proprietary status to avoid disclosing the details that could confirm or disprove its legitimacy!

Ultimately with these conditions, we all have to choose what feels least sketchy to us, and avoid judging each other when we make divergent choices. No one wants to see a fellow chronic illness patient get swindled financially or misled by pseudoscience, but I feel like I see that every day on chronic illness forums. There's no perfect way to treat this stuff, but we have to keep trying something. And after we try the normal stuff, and then we try the things that resonate with us, and we're still sick, we have to start trying things that sound a little nuts!

hi Margarita

what exactly do you think is wrong with the above discussion?

i thought it was a good example of several people with differing viewpoints sharing their views - as well as the reasoning behind them and at the same time respecting that other people will look at the same information and form different views.

the OP asked for viewpoints on a product - they got exactly that
no one was hurt or i think even offended - everyone has more information than they started with

isn't this exactly the kind of discussion we want more of?

all the best

sorry you feel that way Margarita

i actually did quite a bit of research into the products - including reading the patent application documentation to make sure i understood what it actually was and how it was supposed to work so that i could fairly asses it before commenting on it.

my background is as a technical director of multinational businesses that made electromagnetic assemblies - not entirely unlike these devices - electronics, microprocessors, LED's etc so i am in a pretty good position to understand it.

my main concern is that people visiting this forum constitute a vulnerable population -
people desperate for cure and at the same time usually unable to work - or with v limited funds.
most have had poor experiences with conventional medicine - and are therefore turned off mainstream approaches.
many are having issues with brain fog, executive function - or just trouble teasing apart what is true from what they would like to be true.
in fact, pretty much everyone who comes here struggles to tell one from the other - myself included.

so whilst there may be some unproven but still beneficial treatments out there - its clear that there is no shortage of fringe therapies that are provided by charlatans who specifically seek to profit from Lyme sufferers misery and vulnerability.
i find this utterly despicable behaviour and feel its worth speaking out on the topic - however, my views are not the last word - simply how someone who is out of the worst of their disease - reasonably stable financially and mentally - and with a technical background would go about assessing the product/treatment.

its also not about antibiotic or nothing for me - if you read my posts - or even just my signature - you will see i have used many different treatments aside from antibiotics - and often write about them.
lifestyle approaches, hyperthermal approaches, herbs, supplements, LDN, stress reduction, exercise, biofilm agents etc

if anything the patent highlighted further concerns, but i will not go into that here if its upsetting people.

all the best