Therapy for Healthy

Magnetic therapy has gained a lot of interest from the press in the last few years. This article looks at what are the most effective magnets for magnetic therapy healing. First lets discuss the different types of therapeutic magnets.

Not all magnets are created equal. Magnets come in many shapes and forms. Magnets are used for hundreds of applications from large industry purposes like the automotive industry to domestic applications such as audio speakers; you will even find them in your television. With so many different types, shapes, and strengths of magnets it can be easy to mistake an industrial magnet for a healing magnet. I will discuss the difference between the various materials magnets can be made from and their applications.

Ferrite magnets

Hard ferrite (ceramic) magnets were developed in the 1960’s as a low cost alternative to metallic magnets. They are made from strontium carbonate and iron oxide both of which are readily available and low in cost. Even though they exhibit low magnetic fields (compared with other permanent magnet materials),ferrite magnets are widely used for industrial and domestic purposes. Ferrite magnets have good resistance to demagnetization, excellent corrosion resistance and the biggest advantage of such economic cost.

Ferrite magnets are made in many shapes and sizes, cylinders, bars, discs, horse shoes and rings.

The positive benefits of ferrite magnets are

They retain their magnetism for a very long time.

They have a high stability and do not demagnetise very easily even in high temperatures.

They are relatively low cost to produce.

They can be manufactured to be flexible, by mixing the ferrite with plasticized rubber compounds, which creates a bendy and pliable magnet.

The main drawback of ferrite magnets is that they are quite fragile and tend to break easily, so they should be handled with care.

Ferrite magnets are used for healing purposes. They are commonly found in magnetic therapy wraps, straps, magnetic bedding and shoe insoles (using flexible ferrite magnets). Whilst ferrite magnets will keep their magnetism for a very long time you must always be careful to ensure that their strength is adequate. Each magnet should be at least 800 gauss. You should also be wary of products that could be easily damaged as once the magnets are broken the magnetic device should be discarded.

Neodymium magnets

Neodymium magnets are a member of the rare earth magnet family and are the most powerful permanent magnets in the world. They are also referred to as NdFeB magnets, or NIB, because they are composed mainly of Neodymium (Nd), Iron (Fe) and Boron (B). They are a relatively new invention, first manufactured in 1984 and have only recently become affordable for everyday use.

Neodymium rare earth magnets have a high resistance to demagnetization, unlike most other types of magnets. They will not lose their magnetization around other magnets or if dropped. They will however, begin to lose strength if they are heated above their maximum operating temperature, which is 176

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According to believers, Magnetic therapy accelerates the natural healing process, provides natural pain relief, arthritis pain relief and improves sleep without any adverse side effects.

It’s one of those divisive alternative healing options- skeptics says it’s a load of malarkey, others including celebrities like golfer Justin Leonard claim it works. And research has some positive things to say about it as well.

If you’re looking for the straight info and research, here are some good links to explore:

1. The FeelGoodStore has a database of magnetic therapy research, frequently asked questions, etc. at http://www.feelgoodstore.com/Products/Magnetics/MagneticLearningCenter.aspx

2. Therion research is a respected company in alternative medicine that takes a skeptical scientific eye to their own products and developing them. As a result more than 85% of their customers experience relief from discomfort- probably as interesting, they said

“Before we decided to start marketing, we needed to research what was already available… At first, we were confused by the results… Interviews with patients showed that while 40% were helped, as many as 20% reported that their pain actually got worse. The rest felt no difference. 12 years of research told us that something was wrong with those numbers. We were stunned. Our investigation revealed that people were using products that contained magnets that were so weak they had no therapeutic value at all. Other people were using products that had their magnets installed backwards, which has been proven to increase pain and inflammation. We knew we could do better.”

Check out their magnetic therapy learning center at http://www.therionresearch.com/learning_center_articles.html

3. For perhaps the least biased information, try Intelihealth: http://www.intelihealth.com/IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/34968/358833.html?d=dmtContent#evidence

But I caution you not to misinterpret ‘unproven uses’ as ‘disproven uses’. Just because the research hasn’t been done yet doesn’t mean magnets can’t fix it.

4. Another good research resource is to go directly to Entrez Pubmed. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi?db=PubMed. PubMed is a service of the U.S. National Library of Medicine that includes over 16 million citations from MEDLINE and other life science journals for biomedical articles back to the 1950s.

You can read the abstracts for free. The trick though is finding the right search keywords.

5. Finally, I’ve started a blog on the topic, so check there for more reading.

Brian B. Carter, MS is a San Diego e-business, copywriting, and adwords consultant. His broad background and diverse talents uniquely qualify him to provide and teach solutions that yield online results and ROI. He also teaches people how to make money with Google’s AdSense program.

Germain to this topic, he has a blog called Powerful Magnetic Therapy & Healing Jewelry.

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Magnetic therapy has been used in many parts of the world for many years to help relieve pain and accelerate the natural healing process of the body. For more than 5000 years the healing power of Lodestone (magnet) has been known and used for healing, which has been mentioned in the earliest of writings. It is a naturally occurring rock used for many years by different cultures for promoting health. It was even thought that Cleopatra used a magnetic substance to help preserve her beauty. The oldest known use of magnets to promote health can be traced back to Africa where a magnetite mine 100,000 years old was found. The magnetite was used in potions, foods and topical applications.

Natural magnets have also been known to be used by Ancient Greeks, Hebrews, Arabs, Indians, Egyptians and Chinese races.

The effect of magnotherapy is similar to that of acupuncture without the needles or or acupressure and osteopathy without manipulation. In truth no one really knows exactly how magnetic therapy works - just that it does! It must be said that the type of magnet is important. Having come across Bioflow magnets, they are different to other magnets on the market today. Some cheap brands claim their magnets relieve pain or increase stamina but the effects are minimal if at all and many people are cashing in on this ancient technique now available in the form of modern technology.

Bioflow, made by a UK based company called Ecoflow, has a patented magnetic module using a unique magnetic field called ‘Central Reverse Polarity’ which is completely safe. The theory behind CRP is that as blood passes through the field it is subjected to a magnetic pulsing effect which is believed to help the body maintain a balanced pH and maintain good conductivity in the cells, which is essential for good health. The unique CRP magnetic module has been designed to mimic the effects of pulsed electro-magnetic fields used in professional applications, but without using electrical power. Bioflow is available as a lightweight easy to wear wristband or bracelet.

To back up the positive effects of magnetic bracelets, independent studies in the BMJ published 17 December 2004 confirm magnetic bracelets can help to relieve pain in osteoarthritis of the hip and knee. The NHS has now also approved magnetic therapy for healing (April 2006).

Over 1,500,000 Bioflow’s are being used by people and on animals today. Therapists, medical professionals, sports trainers, veterinary surgeons & people from all walks of life use Bioflow magnotherapy. This product is being recommended more and more as an effective natural health product by leading health specialists. Bioflow has been successfully used by top sports athletes, including Eric Cantona & Chris Brasher, the Olympic gold medal winner and founder of the London Marathon.

Bioflow has worked for numerous pets including dogs, cats, horses and sheep, so for sceptics - it’s not all in the mind! A very large amount of testimonials from users of Ecoflow magnets, confirm that for many people and animals that they do help to relieve pain. The effects are noticeable within a few days to a few weeks depending on the condition.

Ecoflow provide a 90 day money back guarantee on their full range of magnetic products which also include magnetic fuel conditioners and magnetic water conditioners. Bioflow magnets work as well on water and fuel, as they do on blood, helping save the environment and fuel bills.

It must be mentioned that Bioflow magnetic products are not a cure. There is no substitute for sound medical advice and it is recommended you should consult your doctor first before using any Bioflow product, if taking any medicine or if you have any doubts.

About the Author:

Elka Dayani writes for http://www.amazinghealth.co.uk and is an expert in Ecoflow magnetic products having tested all the Ecoflow range including magnotherapy for pets and conducts talks in London UK. For further infomation contact her via the website.

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