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| Article: Historic research reports new hope for 80 million people - by Shoshana Rachel Gebelmann | ||
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Historic research reports new hope for 80 million people: Nikken
Magsteps® described as non-invasive and “cost effective with no
side-effects.” “Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a common and often disabling complication of diabetes mellitus (DM)….As many as 8 million diabetics in the United States will experience neuropathic pain at some point in their lives.” So begins a report in the May 5, 2003, issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine that concludes: “the present study provides convincing data confirming that the constant wearing of static, permanent, magnetic insoles produces statistically significant reduction of neuropathic pain.” The insoles used in the study (which were developed and are marketed by Nikken, Inc.) Were described by the researchers as a non-invasive, non-prescription product/treatment that affords both “safety and minimal cost” for more than 80 million sufferers world-wide. When the Weintraub study was published, all three networks reported the news: ABC-News “Magnets may provide effective relief…Dr. Michael Weintraub says it’s only a certain kind of bipolar magnetic insole that seems to help enough to make a difference.” NBC-News “…a simple device may be able to help…A non-traditional treatment is getting results.” CBS-News “If you think all those…claims about magnets are a bunch of hooey, think again. A new study shows wearing magnetic insoles may help..” The researchers are quick to point out that “studies are needed….to confirm and extend these results.” And Dr. Michael Weintraub (New York Medical College Department of Neurology and Medicine, and lead academic in the study) warns: Not all magnets are created equal! As important to the results of our tests as any of the other control features-the randomization, the double blinding, the placebo control – was the consistency of the product technology.” The consumer product used in Dr. Weintraub’s test are “commercially sold under the brand name of Magsteps® by Nikken, Inc.” Dr. Weintraub’s study included 48 investigative sites in 27 states. There were 11 university-based centers and 37 private practices involving nearly 400 persons. The historical significance of this study, Dr. Weintraub says, is: “this is the first randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trail to scientifically demonstrate the merits and clinical benefits utilizing static magnets. The same protocol used in drug studies was used for this trial.” Dr. Weintraub concludes that not only is magnetic therapy “comparable or superior to that observed with various conventional drugs,” it has the advantage of being non invasive and is also less expensive and has no side effects. Many professionals believe Dr. Weintraub’s study will become an important scientific event in the growing field of “energy medicine,” of which Dr. Weintraub says: “we must keep an open mind.” Dr. Weintraub came to similar conclusions in a prior study of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome (published in the Journal of Back and Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation in September 2002). Once again, the constant wearing of a static magnet (in that case, the Elastomag®) was effective. Once again, the company that developed and is marketing the product is Nikken, Inc. Nikken, markets leading-edge Wellness products which includes exclusive technologies. This technologies include, Biaxial Magnetic Rotation, patented EQL magnetic products, Advanced Sleep Systems, Far-Infrared quilts and clothing, patented PiMag™ Water systems and portable drinking bottle, Cardiostrides™ fitness shoes, Bio-Directed Nutri-Technology™, ThalassoKea™ Skin Therapy, and Nikken Solitens™ a hand-held TENS unit. This final product is only available with a prescription from a health professional. For the abstract and full text of the Weintraub study, go to : http://www.archives-pmr.org |
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