Technical Explanation: Blood Electrification
Bob Beck explained the following in his lecture. Here is the structured summary of what he said.
1. Placement of Electrodes
Beck stated that the most effective method was external (in vivo) electrification, applied through the wrist over the:
- Radial artery
- Ulnar artery
He claimed electricity must enter the arteries, not tissues, and thus the electrodes were positioned precisely where arterial blood flows closest to the skin surface.
2. Electrode Design
He recommended:
- 1¼-inch stainless steel rods
- Wrapped in pure cotton (no synthetics)
- Moistened with saline
The cotton increased conductivity, reduced skin irritation, and allowed current to pass into blood vessels rather than surrounding tissues.
3. Electrical Parameters
Beck said:
- A 9-volt battery boosted to 27 V
- Output: 50–100 microamps
- Square-wave, polarity-reversing
- 2-hour daily use
He believed reversing polarity prevented electrolysis or “electroplating” of blood components.
4. Circulation Theory
He stated that:
- The human body contains 8 pints of blood
- All blood circulates through the wrist arteries every 9–10 seconds
- Therefore, within two hours, “every drop” of blood would be electrified repeatedly
Beck claimed this repeated exposure neutralized all pathogens circulating in the bloodstream.