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The Health Benefits Of Magnetic Therapy

10th August, 2009 - Posted by health news - No Comments

Some who try magnetic therapy are rather skeptical. “Well, it’s only $20. I’ll give it a try,” some say. “I’ve tried every medication in the book to no avail,” others complain. “I just like how the magnetic bracelets look,” another person says.

Regardless of your reasoning, there are a number of bracelets, necklaces, earrings, rings and even magnetic insoles to choose from. Magnetic jewellery is another harmless use for magnets, which some say provides relief for chronic pain disorders.

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Magnetic jewellery is said to stimulate the body to produce endorphins and improve circulation. In China, magnets are used to treat everything from high blood pressure to heart disease; although Western medicine isn’t so accepting.

Recently, the FDA approved a medical procedure known as trans-magnetic stimulation, which uses magnets to stimulate electrons in the brain for depression patients who’ve seen little reprieve from traditional medicine.

For chronic back pain, a magnetic back brace would be a more sensible solution. For knee stiffness, sleeping with a magnetic pillow between the knees might do the trick. It’s important that the jewelry be worn for 24-hours per day for maximum efficiency.

Magnetic jewellery is said to stimulate the body to produce endorphins and improve circulation. In China, magnets are used to treat everything from high blood pressure to heart disease; although Western medicine isn’t so accepting.

Recently, the FDA approved a medical procedure known as trans-magnetic stimulation, which uses magnets to stimulate electrons in the brain for depression patients who’ve seen little reprieve from traditional medicine.

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While there have been no real scientific endorsements behind magnetic therapy products as healing agents, Magnetic ankle bracelets or insoles are best for patients who have lower back, foot or ankle pain.

Be aware that all magnetic jewelry is not created equal. Makers of magnetic therapy bracelets, necklaces, earrings and rings often say “You get what you pay for.” Much of the advertised cheap jewelry includes the athlete “cuff,” which is the c-shaped bracelet with two balls on each end.

Magnet therapists say that each magnet only has 1,500 gauss each for a total of 3,000 gauss, which is nowhere near enough to provide relief. The average person needs about 7,500 gauss or higher to work, experts say.

The high-quality, more expensive magnetic jewelry pieces usually come with magnets studded throughout. It may take several weeks or months for you to begin to feel the effects, although some people report overnight improvement.

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Magnetic jewellery is considered completely safe, except for those who have pacemakers or are pregnant. Obviously, electronic devices like pacemakers can conflict with a magnetic force and the effects of magnets on unborn fetuses are still yet to be examined.

Wearers of magnetic necklaces are advised to never substitute these products for a physician’s advice. While your magnetic therapy products won’t be able to cure your depression, they may aid in pain relief, while also looking good.