Magnetic Therapy
Magnetic Therapy
Perhaps you know someone who wears a copper bracelet to help with
arthritis or tendonitis pain.
Magnetic therapy works along the exact same lines and is a
centuries old form of alternative medicine. Rulers as far back as Cleopatra were known to
have worn metallic bracelets and bands around the head for this purpose.
While magnetic therapy is a common form of healing in India,
China, and France, America only began to realize the healing effects within the last few
decades- in the early1900's with resurgence in the late 90's.
Now you can purchase them through the shopping network!
Magnetic energy is found everywhere in nature and is called by
many other names.
The Chinese call it "Chi" and use this energy when practicing
acupuncture. Any material that is capable of becoming magnetized does so by aligning groups
of atoms. This is what is called a magnetic energy field.
The human body is made of up cells. These cells can renew
themselves, and practitioners of magnetic therapy believe that these cells can be manipulated
through the use of magnets, that the same energy used to recharge cells as they wear down can
become magnified through the energy contained in magnets.
Not all magnetic energy is healing-anyone concerned about the
effects of computers and cell phones will tell you that these types of magnetic energy are
harmful.
They contend that this type of magnetic energy can cause
headaches, memory loss, even tumors.
Beneficial magnetic energy, however, can reduce scars on internal
organs-as in after surgery-by increasing blood flow.
This same magnetic therapy treatment can relieve patients of
migraines and chronic pain. The increased blood flow is caused by the heating effect magnets
have on the circulation.
Magnets have different strengths and sizes. The power is
determined by how much iron weight it can lift, and so if using magnets for healing a
specific wound-like acute swelling- you may want to consult an expert in the
field.
Sleeping on a magnetic mattress, however, is safe because they
only come in one strength and can stimulate blood flow allover the body.
Do not attempt to use magnetic therapy if you have a pacemaker,
internal defibrillator, or are pregnant.
Magnetic therapists will determine which strength of magnet you
should use-stronger magnets for large areas and chronic pain, lighter magnets for sensitive
parts of the body, such as the ears.
You can also drink magnetically treated water. It has been
documented to be relaxing; simply place a 6-8 once glass of water on the negative pole of a
magnet for several minutes and drink twice a day.
Knowing how and where to place a magnet on the body involves good
training, so be sure that the magnet therapist has been trained to know the size, strength,
and placement as well as the duration of different magnets for the various
ailments.
There are literally hundreds of magnet sales websites and while
they are tremendously helpful in treating different conditions, it would be wise to seek
counsel from a trained practitioner before ordering any magnetized item for alternative
medicinal use.
The magnetic mattress pads can be good for overall immune system
regeneration, and for pain and increased energy, and if you have lower back ache the magnetic
insoles are a great help.
I know bowlers who swear by them, and people who stand on their
feet for most of the day without pain are testimonies to the healing effects of
magnets.
Magnetic pads and wraps are available for easing conditions such
as bad joints, elbows and knees, but again, it is wise to consult a professional before
ordering any of these items.
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