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Can magnets actually help us feel better? When I first
read about this theory I was somewhat skeptical but curious. After looking
into it further and trying out a few magnet products, I was pleasantly
surprised. Let me tell you a few things I found out. Research has shown that
when charged particles pass through a magnetic field, they generate a
current, which produces heat, expands blood vessels, and increases blood
flow. This in turn can stimulate the body to heal faster, as the movement of
oxygen and other nutrients to the cells increases and unwanted waste and
toxins are flushed from the system. Although the body will often heal in its
own time, we can expedite nature’s clock by applying a magnetic field.
Through the use of magnets we can aid the cell’s natural ability to heal
itself by providing the optimal environment for that repair. As described in
Sherry Kahn’s book, “Healing Magnets”, magnet therapy relieves pain, speeds
healing, and appears to restore balance when our systems get out of whack.
While research is still somewhat limited, a variety of studies have been
done in which magnetic therapy has been helpful for conditions such as back,
neck, and shoulder pain, bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, dental
problems, depression, fatigue, female problems, fibromyalgia, food pain
(diabetic neuropathy), headaches, high blood pressure, insomnia, multiple
sclerosis, osteoarthritis, parkinson’s disease, postpolio syndrome,
rheumatoid arthritis, skin problems, soft-tissue injuries, recovery from
surgery, wound healing, etc. One particular randomized, double-blind,
placebo-controlled trial was conducted by Dr. Michael Weintraub and
published in the May 5, 2003 issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine (a
leading publication on rehabilitative medicine and is part of the American
Medical Association family of scholarly journals) confirms that the constant
wearing of static, permanent, magnetic insoles produces statistically
significant reduction of neuropathic pain. Furthermore, Dr. Weintrub
concludes that magnetic therapy is comparable or superior to that observed
with various conventional drugs and has the advantage of being non invasive
and is also less expensive and has no side effects. A variety of products
such as insoles, sleep systems, water systems, wraps, massage balls, and
pads that you can place on different parts of your body contain magnets in
them and can be used to help us feel better. Keep in mind that individuals
with a pace maker or in their first trimester of pregnancy should not use
magnetic products. Give magnets a try, you will likely be amazed by the
difference they make in your life! |
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