You may know magnets as being handy household tools but they are also used for health purposes.
Magnetic therapy is an alternative form of medicine which works on the basis that our bodies are all electrical and resonate at a certain frequency. These frequencies are constantly being affected by our diet, exercise, health and other factors, and, as a result, our frequency may need retuning. Advocates believe magnets can have beneficial effects to the individual's health, although magnetic therapy is thought of as a pseudoscience due to the lack of scientific proof pertaining to it.
Brief History of Magnets
The Chinese have been using magnets in their medicine since around 2000 B.C. in conjunction with reflexology and acupuncture. In the 15th century, a Swiss physician wrote a number of papers discussing the medical effects of magnets, with particular regard to the inflammatory processes in the body. Later, in the 18th century, Michael Faraday made a number of discoveries pertaining to the healing powers of magnets. While, later still, in the 20th century, scientists carried out a number of studies exploring the healing effects of magnets on specific conditions such as sciatica, rheumatism and even cancer. These studies have seen a prolific rise in the last few decades.
How Magnets Work
Magnets help to heal the body in a number of ways, particularly focusing on the body's blood, cells and its inflammation process. The magnets work in terms of magnetic fields which operate through the iron in the blood. The magnets are placed close to the area of inflammation and the field penetrates the body, causing the affected cells to react and realign their ions. Following such procedures, the area affected by the inflammation will go through various procedures of repair which the magnets will also help to stabilize and manage.
Magnetic Strength
Magnets come in different strengths and are used for different purposes. It is important to make sure that you use the correct magnet for the correct use. Ferrite magnets are used for healing purposes and should be of an 800 gauss strength, but are easily damaged. However, the majority of magnetic healing jewelry bands and straps will contain neodymium magnets which keep their strength for up to 10 years. A general rule is that if you do not know the strength of the magnet, do not use it.
Magnetic Application
Depending on the strength of your condition, the application of magnetic therapy should be altered accordingly. For a minor injury such as a sprain, it is recommended that you use four to six magnets circling the area which a strength of 800 gauss. Whereas a worse condition such as Diabetes requires a stronger application of drinking magnetized water and wearing magnetic shoe insoles with a minimum of 25,000 gauss. However, whatever your condition, you should always consult a professional first.
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