I am not in the least surprised. The pads have been used locally for inflammation, specific localized pain and to relieve stagnation of any kind.
Just recently, a family member had a severe sore throat and chest congestion. He was unable to get relief with ingested herbs and homeopathics. He placed a pad on his chest and within 20 minutes the pain and congestion had mostly disappeared.
We also have a large number of diabetics that use them on an ongoing basis for leg pain as a result of their restricted blood flow.
Today, I spoke with an Oncologist that will begin using the pads directly on key lymphatic drainage points to assist his cancer patients mobilize toxins and unwanted byproducts from their bodies.
Hopefully in the future, we will be able to run some double blind studies that will allow us to market the pads for the above uses.