Magnetic Therapy
Magnetic therapy is a natural method used to relieve pain, restore energy and enhance sleep. It has proven to be a safe and effective form of alternative therapy that is simple to use. Although magnetic therapy is thousands of years old it holds great promise for the future.
Magnet therapy has been around since 2000 BC, its roots were found in Chinese medicine, and has been used in China alongside Acupuncture and Reflexology for thousands of years. It is 100% safe, drug free and has no side effects.
Magnets have been scientifically proven to enable the body to regain its self-healing electromagnetic balance naturally. Evidence suggests that magnetic therapy may help to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, increase blood circulation, restore natural energy, prevent or reverse infection, promote metabolic processing of toxins and support the healing process. Magnetic therapy is a non-invasive treatment method with a very high success rate and has much to offer in both prevention and treatment of chronic ailments.
This form of therapy utilizes the natural energy of magnetism that is important to human existence and overall health. A magnetic field provides a "natural" way to assist the body’s normal healing processes as it passes through all tissues and cells. Studies show that magnets can be an effective therapy for the relief of pain by blocking pain sensations. Applying magnetic fields to an injured area improves blood flow and oxygen to enhance the body’s natural healing process. The improved blood flow and fluid exchange to the injured tissue helps reduce pain and inflammation.
Magnetic therapy is becoming increasingly popular among health care practitioners, veterinarians, professional athletes and the general public. Magnetic therapy, for reasons of simplicity, effectiveness and economy, may become an important form of alternative therapy in the future.
Gauss strength is the measurement of magnetism used in magnetic therapy. It was named after the German mathematician Karl Friedrich Gauss ( 1777–1855 ), who applied mathematical principles to magnetism. The gauss rating of a magnet determines the speed in which it works, and the thickness determines the depth of penetration. The type and Gauss strength of magnets used in magnetic therapy offer no health hazard, but we recommend that you consult your health care professional before using any new type of therapy.
Most magnetic products carry warning labels. The following warning must be taken into consideration if you are considering using magnetic therapy; Do not use magnets or magnetic therapy if using a pacemaker, implanted medical device or insulin pump as they may interfere with the delicate electronic equipment. Magnetic products are not recommended for use during pregnancy.
Another warning to be aware of when using magnets is to keep magnetic products at least six inches away from objects such as credit cards, computers, diskettes, audio and videotapes, and similar items, as loss of data may result.