Dr.

Nenah Sylvers

How To Give Yourself

a Rife Session
(from Chapter 4)

excerpted from:

The Rife Handbook

of Frequency Therapy,
with a Holistic Health Primer

2009 by Nenah Sylver, PhD

www.nenahsylver.com

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A Short Course on How to Give Yourself a Rife Session

Part I. The Basics
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Study the contraindications. Protocols for this technology may need to be modified, or this technology
may be contraindicated entirely, if you have a heart
condition, are wearing a pacemaker, are pregnant,
are nursing, have blood clots, are taking strong
medications such as chemo, are wearing metal
implants or stents, have breast implants, or are
especially sensitive to radio frequency (RF) or other
electromagnetic radiation.

Also, your doctor does not live in your body. Your

own research, common sense and intuition may
be as good as, or even better than, a professional
diagnosis.
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Look up the frequencies for your condition and/or

relevant microbes, and write them down. To select
the best and most relevant frequencies:
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Make sure your immune response is working correctly and that your organs of elimination and
detoxification are reasonably clear. You may expect
to experience die-off symptoms as the pathogens
are disabled or killed. Organs of waste processing
and disposal include the colon, kidneys, liver, lungs,
and lymph. If these become overloaded, waste
materials may exit through the skin. If you have
any questions about your ability to detoxify easily,
consult a health practitioner.

If you have a diagnosis or already know whats

ailing you, learn about your condition from a
medical textbook or on the Internet. Diseases are
usually named according to either the microbe
involved, the body part thats affected, or symptoms. Be aware that sometimes the same disease
has different names, particularly among different
countries. If you do not have a diagnosis, make
a list of every disease to which your condition is
similar.

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Read the operators manual and run the unit

through all of its steps to make sure its working.
If you have any questions about the assembly or
operation of the unit, check with the vendor. Also,
make sure the unit is plugged into the wall and
turned on. If using a power strip (highly recommended), make sure that the power strip is plugged
into the wall and turned on. Its surprising how
many people forget to plug in or turn on the unit,
and then panic because they think their device is
not working.

Write down a complete health history, listing all

your symptoms. This includes acute (recent-onset)
and chronic (longstanding) conditions, as well as
conditions youve had for so long, youve resigned
yourself to them as inevitable or unimportant.
Lingering symptoms can provide clues as to which
frequencies are most needed, since some pathogens
can linger in the body for years, and conditions not
treated immediately can escalate into other disease
categories. You dont have to suffer! Visualize, and
expect, the best possible results. This will help you
devise the best wellness protocol. It will also help
stimulate your immune cells.
Obtain a medical diagnosis, if possible. It can be
helpful (though it is not mandatory) to have a diagnosis from a medical doctor. However, sometimes
a doctor does not order all the necessary tests, or
misreads the results of those tests that are done.

Write down every body part that is affected by

the condition, and in what way.

Write down which symptoms are the most severe

or dangerous, and which therefore require priority attention.

Since some frequencies work for a wide range

of ailments, dont dismiss using a particular
frequency just because you have only a few of
many symptoms. Also, be aware that microbes
are involved in many degenerative conditions,
including ulcers, Multiple Sclerosis, kidney stones,
and even fibromyalgia. Rifing for one condition
may help other conditions that you wouldnt
have thought were relatedwhich means that
the same microorganisms are implicated in many
disease pictures.

Consider other options. For example, someone

medically diagnosed with a brain tumor got no
results using frequencies for brain tumors. But
when she tried frequencies for meningitis and
encephalitis (both also disorders of the brain),
she reversed her symptoms.

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Program the frequencies into the unit. If your

machine is very powerful, use each frequency for 2
to 3 minutes. If your machine is not very powerful,
if youre using a pad device, and/or if you need a
particular frequency a great deal, program that
number to run 10 minutes or longer.

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Use the gate and sweep functions if your machine

has them. Both the body and microbes can become
resistant to a steady unwavering signal, soif the

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wave form is not specially configured to penetrate

the bodymost devices have ways to bypass this
resistance.
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Gating puts a sharp point or spike onto a square

wave, which drives the wave more suddenly and
forcefully into the body without harming the
human or animal host. This feature enhances
the penetration power of the frequencies, to
compensate for the possible resistance of the
pathogens and the body to the signal.
Sweeping introduces one or more extra frequencies on either side of the main signal or target
frequency, to ensure that you are targeting all of
the microbes and to compensate for any variations in the Mortal Oscillatory Rate. By sweeping,
any stray microbes oscillating outside of the
normal range will be caught.
Converging is a type of fancy sweep that straddles the main frequency. With 2004 as the main
or target frequency, here is an example of a
converge: 2002, 2006, 2003, 2005, 2004. The
frequencies around the target frequency are
covered; and they are also administered in an
asymmetrical way to prevent the microbes from
easily adapting. Some experienced rifers feel that
doing a convergent group of frequencies may
be more effective than administering straight
frequencies or even sweeping.

Media depicting violence and unethical behavior

weaken the immune response. Media depicting
caring relationships and positive situations (where
the characters take charge of their own lives)
strengthen the immune response.
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Try not to use the machine after about 4:00 p.m.

Sometimes, people find that the energy from
rifing keeps them awakeand in any case, evening is a time to prepare for sleep. Also, drinking
is required during and after rifing. If you drink
just before going to bed, youll have to interrupt
your sleep to get up to use the toilet. And if you
rife without drinking, you may have a headache
or experience other unpleasant reactions the
next morning.

10. For conditions that are very serious or life-threatening, including cancer and Lyme: These require
an aggressive approach. The following are general
guidelines only. Consult a health care practitioner
and listen to your body.

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Spend from 1 to 2 hours for each session.

Cancer and other rapidly degenerative diseases
generally require 2 long sessions per day. If you
have Lyme, you may require some time off so your
body can eliminate the debris.

People generally run each frequency for about 3

minutes, depending on the power of the unit as
well as their condition. Sometimes a frequency
needs to be run for 5, 15, 30 or even 60 minutes.
Some rifers have used a single frequency for 1
to 2 hours and gotten excellent results. Again, it
depends on your situation.

If you have too many frequencies to fit into 3 or

4 hours per day, create two days of programming
and alternate the programs every other day.

If you feel a lot worse after a session, this may

indicate a detoxification reaction to the microbial
die-off. Try to continue with the sessions unless
your system becomes too overloaded with waste
material.

Even after they are feeling better, most people

give themselves at least one session per day for
about 4 to 6 months. This ensures that the illness
will not return.

Most people observe a favorable change within

a month, and a few feel better within days. But
if you dont notice any change after your sessions
for several weeks, dont be discouraged. Do consult a qualified health practitioner, however, who
can monitor your condition. If you are using the

To maximize your rifing experience:

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Before your session, eat lightly rather than a large

meal, as the microbial die-off might make you
feel nauseated.

Dress in loose-fitting clothes to encourage

relaxation.

Keep the room at a comfortable temperature,

with a blanket nearby.

Place your frequency device at the proper location

and distance from you. Consult the manufacturer
if youre not sure where to put the machine.

Remove all jewelry and metal if youre using a

contact device.

Sit or (preferably) lie down.

Dim the lights.

Drink water during and immediately after the

session.

Dont engage in stressful activity, as your body

needs this time to heal. If you watch TV or a
movie, make sure its uplifting and not depressing.

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wrong program, you need to know this to change

the course of your treatment.
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Note to those with cancer: if you are undergoing

chemo, depending on its intensity, you may want
to wait to run frequencies until a few days after
the treatment. Otherwise, your liver and kidneys could be overwhelmed by the overload of
systemic poisons. However, some people find
that rifing favorably intensifies the effects of the
chemo. Check with your doctor.

11. For conditions that are not serious or life-threatening: Consult a health care practitioner and listen
to your body. These are general guidelines only.
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Follow the above guidelines for serious or lifethreatening conditions, but give yourself shorter
session times. A general rule is, if you feel better
the next day, do another session. If you feel a bit
worse, do another session. If you feel a lot worse
and dont feel functional, this is probably due to
the microbial die-off. Wait until you feel somewhat better again, and then do another session.

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resistance to the frequencies. Be persistent about

continuing with your program, especially if you have
cancer, Lyme, or a similar hard-to-treat condition.

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Part II. Troubleshooting
Lets assume that (a) the units working properly,
(b) the signal is getting into the body, and (c) you have
done everything suggested in Part I. If you are still
not getting results with your protocol, and/or your
condition is getting worse, see a health practitioner.
Also:
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Be patient. Each body is physiologically and anatomically different. So, the signals are processed by your
body differently than by your friends body. Just as
a note will sound different in shallow water than it
does in deep water, a frequency will react slightly
differently in a body thats thin than a body that has
more fat on it. However, if you are getting steadily
worse, see the following steps. And, of course, consult a qualified health practitioner.

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If you dont notice any change after your session,

either run another session for a longer period of
time, and/or change the frequencies.

2.

Use different frequencies. Microbes can mutate,

due to either natural variations in their evolution
or differences in the bodys terrain. Bodily terrain
depends on acid-alkaline balance, diet, hormones,
and even climate. (For instance, a hotter or colder
body may create variances in the effects, which is
why microbes may respond differently in Alaska
than they do in Brazil.) A particular location may
also contain anomalous electromagnetic fields that
behave differently from those elsewhere, and which
cause unexpected frequency variations. Join an
Internet group to check for updates on new frequencies. Also, if you received a medical diagnosis,
consider that it may be incorrect, and try using
another approach to your symptoms.

3.

Spend more time with the unit. You may need to

take a very aggressive approach for your condition,
and spend either more time with the machine or
more time per frequency. Some people find relief
using one frequency for 45 minutes or longer.

4.

Run frequencies for Candida and parasites, even

if you think you arent affected. Its amazing how
many conditions are either caused or exacerbated
by fungi and parasites.

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Eliminate silver-mercury fillings and mouth infection. Mercury in fillings continually leaks, as vapor,
into the mouth. Even in parts per billion (ppb)
amounts, mercury is very toxic! See a holistic dentist.

12. Write down your responses to all of the frequencies

used in the session, even if theyre unfavorable or
you didnt feel anything. A written record of your
physical, mental and emotional responses (if any) to
the frequencies will help determine which frequencies were hits (produced a discernible response), and
which frequencies did not work. A written record
will also help you find patterns in symptoms, plan a
long term health protocol for upcoming session(s),
and change your protocol if necessary. Your reports
may also be useful to others, should you decide to
share your results.
13. Drink water in sufficient amounts, appropriate
to your weight and size and toxicity level. The
water should contain liquid minerals (electrolytes),
chlorophyll, Vitamin C, or lemon to make it more
assimilable. If you wont drink water, dont give
yourself sessions, or youll risk toxification from
microbial waste.
14. Dont interrupt the sessions until youre completely
well, unless you have a good reason for doing so.
Some people who take a break from using the
equipment before their illness is completely gone
experience a recurrence. And sometimes, the frequencies they were using no longer work for them,
probably because the microbes have developed a

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6.

Some herbs chelate heavy metals out of the body;

and some homeopathic remedies and other electromedical devices can nullify the effects of mercury.
Also, the mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria
and hence disease. Infections not only impede
progress, they can cause even apparently unrelated
conditions including heart attacks, as the teeth are
connected to every meridian in the body.

could have a gum infection or clogged lymph vessels.

Similarly, the kidneys control bone health. So if the
kidneys are weak, you could suffer bone loss (osteoporosis). These relationships may not make sense to
the Western mind, but theyre still valid. Many acupuncturists obtain excellent results using pad units for
hard-to-treat conditions by placing the electrodes at
the site of meridians and acupuncture points.

Consider that your system might not have adequate

amounts of thyroid hormone. Hypothyroidism
either from insufficient hormone output by the
gland, or the inability of the cells to receive and
process the hormonecan exacerbate and even
cause many other conditions, ranging from cancer
to fibromyalgia to heart disease. Fifty percent of
the North American population may suffer from
hypothyroidism. For more information, see Thyroid,
Underactive / Hypothyroidism under Glands,
Thyroid, in Chapter 5.

11. Drink even more water than you were drinking

before. If the wastes are accumulating faster than
the body can eliminate them, water will dilute the
toxins to a more manageable level.
12. Pay attention to lifestyle: diet, exercise, sleep, and
stress levels. Since the allopathic medical model is
so dominant in the West, some people tend to use
Rife technology in a strictly allopathic manner. They
think that simply zapping the microbes will eliminate
the disease, without requiring them to pay attention
to what made them ill in the first place. If your diet
is poor, youll feed the microbes, which thrive on
junk. Dont underestimate the importance of food
in becoming and remaining healthy. Similarly, if you
dont get enough exercise or sleep (or if you get too
much), and if you have no way of managing stress,
this can help keep you ill.

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Use the regenerative frequencies. Your system may

not be working the way it should (whether or not
microbes are involved), and you may benefit more
by focusing on glandular and organ support. Some
frequencies are believed to stimulate the bodys cells
to repair and regenerate, independent of any ability
to destroy microbes.

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Run the frequencies for chemical and heavy metal

toxicity. Many illnesses are either caused or exacerbated by chemicals, many of which are toxic metals.
These contaminants can be in air pollution, vehicle or
factory exhaust, foods, cosmetics, carpets, construction materials, or drinking water. Illnesses caused
or exacerbated by chemical poisoning range from
cancers to neurological disorders (such as Multiple
Sclerosis, Parkinsons and Alzheimers). Books on
chemical poisoning are in References.

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Use detoxification protocols for the liver and colon.

Many conditions can be alleviated partially or completely through detoxification. Detoxification may
involve an herbal parasite purge, liver cleanse, sauna,
colonic, or other modality like chelation to eliminate
heavy metals. Dealing with just this aspect can make
a huge difference in how you feel.

10. Try Chinese Medicine diagnosis. There are relationships among all organs, glands and body systems. You
might not be able to affect your condition with frequencies specifically for that condition, but focusing
on related points may help. For instance, the spleen
controls the mouth and lymph. So if the spleen
is unhealthy, with deficient or excess energy, you

13. Try other therapies. If youre drinking enough water

(and are using the correct frequencies) and you feel
sluggish, fatigued, congested, nauseated, thirsty,
and/or have flu-like symptoms, try some protocols
summarized in Chapter 3. These include lymphatic
drainage, massage, bouncing gently on a rebounder,
ozone therapy, and sauna therapy. Rife technology is
compatible with virtually all holistic therapies. It has
been used somewhat less successfully in conjunction
with allopathic medicine (drugs); although people
do manage to combine rifing with medically necessary surgery.
14. Learn to release, manage and make peace with your
emotions, and try to eliminate any beliefs that may
contribute to being ill. Often, some frequencies
provide relief from emotions such as anger. This
makes sense, as microorganisms constantly excrete
mycotoxins that cross the blood-brain barrier and
poison the brain. Since the brain is a primary organ
of emotions, perception of sensory input, motor
function, and cognition, mycotoxins will affect
mood, motor coordination and ability to think, as
well as exacerbate or cause various neurological
disorders. Nevertheless, approaching emotional
and mental issues from a psychological perspective

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is important, too. See the Resource Appendix for

more information on some easy-to-use modalities.
15. Be aware that there are some conditions that rifing
may not be able to correct. These include: damage
caused by nutritional deficiencies; damage due to
drugs or toxic chemicals; severe trauma due to surgery or mechanical injury; and damage due to the
effects of electromagnetic radiation, as long as the
radiation continues to exist. However, it cant hurt
to try. At best, some of the frequencies may help

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regenerate some tissue, or at least alleviate pain. At

worst, the frequencies wont have any effect.
REMEMBER: As always, if you have a medical
condition, consult a qualified medical professional
you trust. If you are rifing, find someone familiar
with Rife technology. This person may be a
naturopath, chiropractor, osteopath, herbalist,
acupuncturist, open-minded physician, or
someone practicing a related modality.

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