Unproven Use of Muscle Stimulators. But within the past few years health spas and figure salons have promoted new uses. They claim that muscle stimulators can remove wrinkles, perform face lifts, reduce breast size, and remove cellulite. FDA considers promotion of muscle stimulators used for these conditions to be fraudulent. When the body's resistance is weakened, the fungus can multiply and infect the skin or mucous membranes.
More serious infection occurs in individuals whose resistance has been weakened by other illnesses.
To correct the problem, promoters recommend anti-fungal drugs and vitamin and mineral supplements. Anyone discovering a cure for sterility, cancer, AIDS, or other serious conditions would likely be showered with prizes and grant money and nominated for a Nobel prize. Legitimate doctors don't conspire to suppress disease cures, says Barrett. The promoter cites testimonials and anecdotes from satisfied customers to support claims. Computers used for such tests are programmed to recommend supplements for virtually everyone, regardless of their symptoms or medical condition.