An Introduction and Overview of Magnetic Therapy

Magnetic therapy is an alternative therapy that makes use of magnets for therapeutic purposes.

Also sometimes referred to as bio energy therapy or magnetic field therapy, this kind of therapy uses magnets of a variety of strengths and sizes to relieve pain. The magnets are placed on different areas of the body to reduce discomfort and to treat a multitude of health conditions.

The magnets used are not the same as fridge magnets nor are they the kind that gives children hours of pleasure. Those types do not have enough strength to heal. Instead the ones used for magnetic therapy are medical magnets that are much stronger. The average fridge magnet is very weak and is approximately 10 gauss while the magnets used for this type of therapy are in the range of 450 gauss to 10,000 gauss. The higher the gauss of a magnet is the further it can penetrate into the skin and thus, the more pain relieving power it holds.

The Belief Behind the Therapy

Proponents of magnetic therapy believe that magnets are able to penetrate into the layers of the skin to transfer magnetic energy into the body to improve and restore its overall balance. The cells and tissues throughout the body are all made up of electromagnetic impulses that combine with the action of the magnets to bring about healing.

While there are practitioners who offer magnetic therapy treatments, this form of alternative therapy is most often self administered. Magnetic jewelery is readily available in many stores. For example, there are bracelets, necklaces and rings that can be purchased at select jewelery stores, as well as drug stores. The closer the piece of jewelery is worn to the source of the pain, the more likely it is that the pain will be eased. Besides jewelery, there are also magnetic blankets and pillows on the market that are pain relievers that help to encourage a good night’s sleep.

Magnets and Energy Fields

Magnets are believed to be capable of producing energy fields that when placed on the outside of the body can penetrate through the skin and into the cells and organs of the body. The positioning of magnets in strategic areas is believed to give the body the boast it needs to begin its own healing process.

It is important to stop here and make note that there is no scientific evidence to support the effectiveness of magnetic therapy. While there are many skeptics, there are just as many believers. The concept of using magnets to heal is by no means a new one. In fact it is theorized to be one of the oldest natural therapies known to humankind.

In particular, magnets help to affect blood flow in a positive way in terms of the metabolic system. By increasing the flow of blood to a given part of the body, this encourages oxygen, nutrients and endorphins to more readily travel to the affected area. By so doing, the pain cycle is disrupted and inflammation and swelling can be lessened.

A variety of health conditions are believed to be improved upon thanks to the work of magnetic therapy. Many people seek out this form of alternative treatment for stiffness in their muscles and joints. It is also believed to help migraine headaches, relieve pain following surgery, reduce stress levels and increase energy. It must be noted that magnetic therapy has been used on horses for many years with a tremendous amount of success.

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