::Educational Information on Magnet Therapy::

The use of magnets as therapeutic devices is not new. It has been practiced for a least six thousand years and is found in the ancient writings of many cultures. New knowledge and irrefutable evidence of the definite positive effect exerted by magnetic fields on the human organism have been obtained in thousands of clinical experiments.

The space program triggered modern research into magnets when astronauts came back to Earth feeling weak. When NASA put magnets in the space capsules, the problem cleared up. The World Health Organization published a study in 1987 which essentially laid to rest the notion that magnets in the strengths commonly used for therapeutic uses has any detrimental effect on the human body. State of the art technology in this field is currently in Europe where magnetic therapy is an established method in many hospitals and doctors' offices.

Magnetic therapy is well advanced in Japan, China, India, Australia, Germany, and other European and Asian countries. A major Japanese company sold more than $1.5 billion of these products in 1994 and is the 21st largest company in Japan. There is now a growing interest in Great Britain, Holland, Canada and the United States. The FDA has approved magnetic devices for bone healing and the MRI (magnetic resonance imagery).

How Magnets Work

Simply stated, human beings are complex bioelectric magnetic systems. All electro-systems also contain a magnetic field. Magnetic therapy thus utilizes a natural field. The magnetic properties are nature's way of providing a homogeneous method to assist the body. It passes through the tissues to seek the area of concern. The outer surface of each nerve cell carries a positive charge.

In the case of pain, the positively charged cell membrane is supplied with more potassium by the blood, thereby increasing the positive charge. As a result, a powerful current, the strength of which depends on the degree of pain stimulation, flows through the cerebral neurons, which register the event as pain. If the site of pain is exposed to an alternative magnetic field, the different charges are neutralized and the current flow declines or ceases altogether. In most cases the pain is alleviated.

Magnetism assists in bringing back a normal charge to each body cell by increasing cellular oxygen and pH balance. The cells then return to normalized healthy metabolic processes. A magnetic field penetrates every single cell being exposed to the field. This in turn influences the ions within the cell to enhance ion exchange that will improve the oxygen utilization of the cell. This is important for every healing and regeneration process.

In the final analysis, magnetism is very effective for healing and restoring the natural balance of the body. The use of an external magnetic source helps the body in the healing process while alleviating the need of the body to deplete its own energy resources. The body then absorbs the energy required for optimal well being.

Over 85% of the individuals that use magnetic products get relief. They are definitely worth a try!

For a very detailed description of the beneficial influence of magnets on the human body, read the book: MAGNETIC THERAPY by: Dr. H. L. Bansal

Further Information

The Invisible Force - A book by Fred Rinker C.M.T.A. was published in June 97

June 1, 1996 BALTIMORE SUN - Davey Johnson, Orioles Manager "explained at length to writers...how the magnets allowed him to play 18 holes of golf Thursday and 18 more yesterday morning virtually pain free."

July 4, 1996 BALTIMORE SUN "...Jim Colbert comes into U.S. Senior Open with three tournament wins this year. He credits his success in two years on senior tour to renewed health, use of magnets has helped chronic back problem."

September 10, 1996 EXAMINER Article by John Lattan "ELECTRIFYING NASA RESEARCH PROVES: Magnets banish arthritis pain, heart disease and depression." "They're the answer to my prayers!"

Anthony Hopkins (star of Silence Of The Lambs) - "I suffered from terrible shoulder pain for years, so when I heard about magnet therapy, I jumped at the chance to try it." I just applied magnetic patches to my shoulders for a week or two, and I got so much relief from pain that I didn't need them again for months. Magnets are truly wonderful.

Says Dr. Kyoichi Nakagawa, director of the Isuzu Hospital in Tokyo, "Even the Earth's natural magnetic fields are important to our health. If we spend too much time away from them, in buildings or cars, for example, we can suffer headaches, insomnia, dizziness, muscle soreness, constipation and fatigue."

"Magnetic energy has a beneficial effect on blood circulation, lymph flow, hormone production, nerves and muscles." Dr. Ulrich Warnke M.D. Magnets to Overcome Pain - New Healing Method

"This is a revolution in the therapy for muscle injuries, joint pain, and posture problems. We have treated 4,000 patients with whiplash injuries by means of magnets and cured 80%." Dr. J. B. Baron, M.D. Medical Convention and the Baylor College of Medicine, Texas.

"Besides being easy, efficient and inexpensive, magnet therapy holds a total guarantee of safety." Dr. Louis Donnel, M.D. Magnets for Your Health

"The magnetized mattress pad is proven effective on neck and shoulder pain, back and lower back pain, insomnia, fatigue, and to have no side effects." Dr. Shimodaira, Summary of 12 Month Double Blind Study - Clinical Test of Magnetic Mattress Pads

"This is the most exciting thing I have ever seen since I discovered chiropractic for the first time. All chiropractors should know about magnet therapy." Dr. George A. Rolfs, D.C. Energy Therapy

"The astounding results obtained through magnet therapy gives it a place of considerable importance in the field of therapeutics." Nevil A. Bangale, M.D. Magnet therapy: Theory and Practice