Should You Drink Water Before a PEMF Session?

We ask every client to come hydrated. Here's why, what we do and don't know about water and PEMF, and a few tips for your first session.

Yes, we ask every client to arrive hydrated. Not because water makes PEMF "work better," but because being well hydrated helps you feel good during any session, especially if you're pairing PEMF with the sauna. Here is the honest version.

Does hydration change how PEMF works?

You may have read that water "conducts" PEMF, so you need to be hydrated for it to reach your cells. We're not aware of research showing that hydration changes PEMF results, so we won't claim it. The reasons we ask are simpler: you'll be lying still for a while, many clients book several sessions back to back, and feeling thirsty or lightheaded is no way to relax.

How much should you drink?

A good habit is 16 to 20 ounces of water in the hour or two before your visit. Keep sipping afterward, especially if you're adding an infrared sauna session, where you will sweat.

• Drink a glass or two of water in the hour or two before your session
• Go easy on caffeine and alcohol beforehand
• Keep drinking water after, especially after the sauna
• If you feel lightheaded at any point, tell us

What else helps you get ready?

Wear comfortable clothes and skip the metal belt buckle and heavy jewelry. Tell us which areas bother you so we can set up the session around them. And let us know about any health conditions before we start.

Who shouldn't try PEMF?

• Anyone with a pacemaker or other implanted electronic device
• Anyone who is pregnant
• Anyone with metal implants — ask us first

If you've had surgery recently, get clearance from your surgeon first and bring it to your first session. Questions? Call DWT Wellness at (973) 908-1524. Your first session is free.