How does Magnetic Therapy work? This is the question we hear most. Some doctors believe that the magnetic field affects the iron component of blood, hemoglobin, thereby increasing circulation to the area where magnets are applied.
Another theory is that the magnetic field energizes and oxygenates the white corpuscles in the blood stream, and these white corpuscles are natures healing agents. The charged ions increase the blood flow, which provides increased oxygenation to the blood. This increased oxygenation is the prevalent factor to enhancing your body's natural healing powers, and the results are less pain, decreased inflammation, and the possibility of increased energy level.
Where should I place magnets for relief? There are three schools of thought about magnet placement:
- At the site of pain,
- At the site of pain and possible referring site, and Acupressure points.
The first method, at the site of pain, is clear - just put them where it hurts. Magnets seem to work best in "balanced" application, for example, on both sides of a sore knee or stiff neck. For this reason, many magnetic products for the elbows, wrists, and knees feature several opposing sets of magnets.
The second method, at the site of pain and possible referring site, is more complex. Knee pain may be caused by an undiagnosed hip problem, or a strained back may show up as shoulder or neck pain. For this reason, do not rely on magnetic devices as medical treatment. If you experience pain, consult a physician.
The third method, Acupressure points, requires either knowledge of acupuncture/Acupressure, or a good diagram of these points and plenty of patience.
Experts recommend you continue trying any and all combinations of these methods until relief is attained. Each human body is different, and will respond differently to any type of therapy.
Close to the Skin! The most important factor in placement is: Close to the Skin. There is an exponential decrease in the strength of a magnet field as the distance from the magnet increases. At a distance of 4 inches from the magnet, the field is less than 1/16th the rated strength of the magnet. This explains why hip joints seldom respond as well to magnetic therapy as do other, smaller joints!
Can magnetic therapy hurt me? According to published clinical studies, magnet use has no long term side-effects. Many believe this is due to the natural or alternative approach to healing. To be on the safe side, always consult your physician before beginning any type of therapy. WARNING: Most magnetic products carry warning labels cautioning some potential users:
- People with pacemakers or other implanted medical devices should not use magnet therapy.
- Magnetic products are not recommended for use during pregnancy.
- Do not use magnetic products over an open wound, or in conjunction with any trans dermal drug patch.
- Keep magnetic products at least six inches away from credit cards, computers, diskettes, magnetic tapes, video equipment, or similar items, as loss of data may result.
- If you need to clean a magnetic product, hand wash or wipe with gentle detergent; do not machine-wash magnetic items.
- What to do if you experience discomfort. when first wearing magnetic jewelry. If you feel slight discomfort don’t fret it is probably working. First time users might break out in a rash, feel faint or get a little nausea. This is just your body’s way of dealing with the toxins that have been stirred up by your magnetic therapy product. Toxins are excesses from various sources in the environment and can build up in body tissue and affect your health. Customers who exercise or take other measures to get rid of toxins most likely do not see these symptoms.
- Tips on what to do.
Take the item off for a few days and try again. Drink plenty of fluids. Try to wear them around your ankle first, there is less blood flow there and can ease your body into a magnetic therapy regimen. Once these steps are taken we have had many customers thank us for the push to get through it and can enjoy the pain relief they were looking for in the first place.
As always if symptoms persist or if you are unsure you should always speak to your doctor first. Remember magnetic therapy is an alternative approach and should never interfere with your doctors advice and healing strategies for you.
How strong should the magnets be? Magnet strength is measured in units called gauss. For comparison the average "refrigerator magnet" may be anywhere from 10 to 100 gauss. Magnets used in therapeutic products vary from about 200 gauss to 3,000 gauss - and some even greater. Studies done use magnetis in strength of 500 to 3000 gauss so many of our products are in that range.
Gauss strength can be misleading. Remember that the strength of the magnetic field falls off exponentially as the distance from the surface of the magnet increases. Depending upon the strength, size, and distance from the skin, actual gauss strength inside the human tissue can be much less than the gauss rating of the magnet.
Magnets are another case where bigger is not necessarily better. A stronger magnet may be beneficial inside a mattress several centimeters away from the skin, but applied directly to the skin may not have any more effect that a less powerful magnet. A penetrating field strength of about 450-500 gauss is cited as optimal by several studies.
The depth of penetration of the magnetic field appears to be at least as important as its strength. This can also vary depending upon the strength and size of the magnet. Magnets made from Neodymium, a rare-earth metal, are unusually strong in relation to their size, and therefore believed to have the deepest penetrating fields. Some people may have a skin reaction to direct exposure to some rare-earth magnets. For this reason, many therapeutic magnets are plated with gold or other non-reactive metal.
What does alternating or north pole facing mean? Each magnet has two poles - or ends. One pole will naturally seek the earth magnetic north pole, the other the south pole, its opposite. They are two sides of the same force. The north-seeking pole is often referred to as Bio-North or simply North, and its opposite as South. These terms are descriptions of magnet polarity. an example of noth and south onteh same bracelet is a magnetic clasp bracelet. This allows the clasps to attract each other for a durable fit.
Thanks to new technology in magnet technology, it is now possible to create magnets with both north and south poles on the same surface of the magnet. This arrangement may be called alternating or bipolar. It is often stated that the north-seeking pole of the magnet is preferable for therapeutic use. Our statinless steel, titanium and tungsten bracelets have north pole facing neomydium magnets
How quickly should I expect results? The human body is incredibly complex - and each one slightly different from the next in terms of metabolism, likes and dislikes, reactions to food or medications, and so on. It only stands to reason that each human body will react differently to magnetic therapy. Some people experience immediate results, for some it may take days or weeks of consistent use to achieve results. Clinical studies report between 75-85% of patients experience relief using magnetic therapy.
Do not be discouraged if the first attempt proves unsuccessful. Experiment with different placement or magnet strength, be sure your magnetic products contain live magnets, and ask for testimonials or studies to back up claims.
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