mind alive Oasis Pro Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR’S MANUAL]

Usage and care of your CES device

Version 1, Revision 6

May 2019

W A R N I N G S

Do not use if you have a cardiac pacemaker. The electrical signals may

cause the pacer to malfunction, leading to serious injury or death.

Do not use while driving or operating hazardous machinery.
Do not place ear clips or electrodes over skin lesions, new scars, cuts,

eruptions or sunburn.
All persons who:

a) suffer from any mental disorder or psychiatric illness,
b) are currently using any drugs (prescription or recreational),
c) are under the influence of alcohol,
d) have serious head injuries, epilepsy, brain tumors, or strokes,

should not use the Oasis Pro unless under the supervision of a qualified
health care provider.

The Oasis Pro delivers electrical current through the body and

should be used with care.

NOTICE TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS

It is the responsibility of the health care provider to complete a proper
intake. Mind Alive Inc., its employees, suppliers and distributors are exempt
from any liability in damages resulting from a seizure or psychiatric
condition that may occur from prescribing this device.

THE OASIS PRO I S NOT RECOGNIZED AS A T REATMENT OR

CURE OF ANY MEDICAL CONDITION OR DISABILITY. HOWEVER,

RESEARCH SUGGESTS THA T THE OASIS PR O IS A N EFFECTIVE

RELAXATIO N AND ME DITATION TOOL.

All rights reserved

Reproduction in whole or in part is forbidden without

the express written consent of Mind Alive Inc.

© 2019 Mind Alive Inc.

Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARNINGS ............................................................. INSIDE FRONT COVER

NOTICE TO HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS ...................................... INSIDE FRONT COVER

INTRODUCTION ............................................................................................. 1

COMPONENT LIST ............................................................................................................ 1

OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES ................................................................................................. 1

ABOUT CES....................................................................................................... 2

ABOUT MICROCURRENT ELECTRO THERAPY (MET) ................................................ 3

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ..................................................................... 4

POWER .............................................................................................................................. 4

TURN ON/TURN OFF ...................................................................................................... 4

ENDING A SESSION........................................................................................................... 4

PLACEMENT OF ELECTRODES ........................................................................................ 4

BATTERY LEVEL ............................................................................................................... 5

SELECTING A SESSION ..................................................................................................... 5

CONNECTION TEST .......................................................................................................... 6

ADJUSTING INTENSITY .................................................................................................... 7

SAVING PREFERENCES .................................................................................................... 7

QUICK START .................................................................................................. 8

OASIS PRO SESSIONS.................................................................................... 9

ICON DESCRIPTIONS ................................................................................. 11

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS ....................................................................... 13

MICROCURRENT ELECTRICAL THERAPY (MET) ..................................................... 13

TRANSCRANIAL DC STIMULATION (TDCS) .............................................................. 14

USER DESIGNED SESSIONS .......................................................................................... 14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

WARRANTY AND CARE ............................................................................ 15

RETURNING FOR REPAIRS ........................................................................................... 16

FOR UNITED STATES AND INTERNATIONAL CUSTOMERS ....................................... 16

DISCLAIMER OF LIABILITY ........................................................................................... 17

CARE AND MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................... 17

TROUBLESHOOTING ................................................................................. 18

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INTRODUCTION

You have purchased the most innovative, high-quality Cranio-Electro

Stimulation (CES) device available on the market today. We are

confident you will find that using the Oasis Pro will improve your quality
of life and increase relaxation.

The Oasis Pro may be used while you are sitting, lying down or engaged
in quiet, non-hazardous activity (eg. light housework, reading, listening
to the radio, watching TV, or on a relaxing walk).

Additional accessories are available for the Oasis Pro to add
Microcurrent Electro Therapy (MET) or Transcranial DC Stimulation
(tDCS) functionality. For more information please see the Additional
Functions section on page 13.

In order to obtain maximum enjoyment and benefits from your
Oasis Pro, please read this operator's manual thoroughly.

COMPONENT LIST

✓ Oasis Pro – Serial Number ____________________________________________
✓ Stimulus cable with ear clips
✓ Storage Bag
✓ 9-Volt Alkaline Battery
✓ Oasis Pro Operator’s Manual

OP TIO NAL AC CES SOR IES

▪ MET Kit
▪ MET Probe Kit
▪ tDCS Kit
▪ DAVID Session Editor

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ABOUT CES

As far back as the first century, the Greeks and Romans used the electric

ray, a variety of the “Torpedo Fish” for electrical stimulation. The electric

ray was used well into the 19th century, even after the invention of
electronic stimulation devices. First century writings record placing a
live torpedo fish under the feet of a person suffering from gout to ease

the pain. There are also reports of placing these fish on people’s

foreheads to treat headaches.

Current interest in CES was initiated by Robinovitch, who in 1914 made
the first claim for electrical treatment of insomnia. In 1958, the book
Electro-Sleep reflected the first serious works on CES. This book inspired
research in Europe and in Eastern Bloc countries, as well as in South
America, Asia and finally the US. Because the CES equipment used was
bulky, inconvenient, and unreliable, CES, like the electric eel, was
abandoned in favor of drug therapies.

With the invention of the transistor in the 1960s, small, low-power and
reliable CES devices were developed. By 1975 several companies in the
US and Europe were manufacturing CES devices for public use. During
this time, research on CES was quite active and scientific papers were
published.

Most studies to date have shown CES as a reliable method to reduce
anxiety and improve cognition in recovering alcoholics. Additional
studies have shown CES to be an effective tool in reducing anxiety and
improving IQ.

Research to date is quite vague on the effects of using CES at various
frequencies, citing both low and high frequencies can be effective for
improving learning and reducing anxiety. Many people, who have used
CES along with AVE, have reported that they experienced deeper
relaxation for prolonged periods of time. In addition to enhancing

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ABOUT CES

entrainment, CES increases neurotransmitter production. These
neurotransmitters are necessary for information processing, memory,
energy level and physical well-being. When our neurotransmitters and
endorphins are not produced to necessary levels, it may lead to
destructive behaviors and/or the abuse of substances as a substitute for
that “natural high”.

ABOUT MICR OCURREN T E LECTRO THERAPY (ME T)

Although electromedicine has been in existence for well over a thousand
years, developments in electronics and new research have seen this
technology grow at a terrific rate in recent years. MET (also known as
Micro-TENS) is very different than traditional TENS because MET
produces some of its benefits on a cellular level. MET may replace TENS
for pain applications as it has longer lasting effects.

The concept of MET is based, in part, on Arndt’s Law, which states that

weak stimuli excite physiological activity, whereas medium-strength
stimuli will encourage activity and strong stimuli will suppress activity.

It is believed that MET delivered at around 500 micro-amps and
randomly produced in the 0.5 to 3 Hz range may be most effective for
treating pain. The Oasis Pro uses sting reduction and randomization
techniques (patent pending) to improve the user experience and
effectiveness of MET.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

POWER

The Oasis Pro is powered by a 9-volt alkaline or rechargeable battery. To
install the battery, slide the cover off of the battery compartment on the
back of the unit. Insert a 9-volt battery as indicated on the diagram in the
battery compartment. Slide the cover back into place. An alkaline 9-volt
battery will provide approximately 25-30 hours of operation.

TURN ON/TURN OFF

Press and hold the power button ( ) until the power LED turns on. The
graph will display the battery level when you first turn on the unit (see
page 5). If no session is selected within two (2) minutes, the Oasis Pro
will turn off.

To turn off the Oasis Pro at any time, press and hold the power button
( ) until the unit shuts off. This may take up to one (1) second if a
session is running.

ENDING A SESSION

All sessions end with Soft Off™: a gradual reduction of the CES stimulus.
After Soft Off™ the unit will power off. To end a session early, press and

release the power button ( ). The graph will scroll from 8 to 1 to
confirm that Soft Off™ is in progress.

PLACEMENT OF ELE CTRODES

Remove glasses, earrings or any other objects near the ears that might
interfere with the ear clips. Plug in the stimulus cable into the CES
output jack ( ). To ensure a better electrical connection, wet the
earlobe using tap water, saliva or a tiny amount of conductive gel before
attaching the ear clips. Attach the black clip to the left ear and the red
clip to the right ear.