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The Benefits of Magnetic Necklaces

Magnetic therapy has long been used for its healing properties. The early Chinese and ancient Grecians found the use of magnetic rocks, or lodestone, to relieve pain and discomfort in the body. As modern society gravitates more toward alternative medicine and an organic lifestyle, people today increasingly imitate the home remedies of the past. Magnetic therapy, whether in the form of necklaces, rings, bracelets, watches, belts, mattresses, shoe inserts, braces, wraps or other products containing magnets, serves as a safe, drug-free potential cure for a number of conditions. Magnetic necklaces may help alleviate pain and treat other ailments, without the negative side effects of more invasive medicines.

  1. Alleviating Pain

    • Magnets block pain signals of nerves from reaching the brain. Neck pain associated with arthritis, fibromyalgia or other conditions may be eased through the use of magnetic necklaces.

    Increasing Blood Circulation

    • Magnets utilize a blood cell's magnetic field by attracting and repelling charged particles within blood cells. This action increases blood circulation. According to Sarah Foy Moreland of Vanderbilt University, a magnet's energy works as a catalyst, speeding up the biological process of allowing the body to heal itself faster and ease pain. The catalyst stimulates blood circulation by enabling more oxygen to be distributed throughout the entire body. Alekh Gupta, also of Vanderbilt University, states that using magnetic therapy increases the movement of hemoglobin, accelerating blood flow. With this increased blood flow, fatty deposits along the blood vessels decrease and eventually vanish altogether. As a result, the blood flows even more smoothly, which may also decrease the risk for high blood pressure.

    Reducing Stress and Depression

    • Another major use of magnetic necklaces involves stress reduction and treating depression. Magnets, especially used at night, may increase melatonin levels. Melatonin is a hormone produced by the pineal gland of the brain which has somewhat of a calming effect on the body and controls the body's sleep cycles. Increasing melatonin results in reducing stress by more relaxation, which naturally increases energy.

    Other Benefits

    • Author of Biomagnetic Therapy, Gary Null, concludes that in addition to relieving discomfort and pain, magnets may also reduce inflammation, help the body ward fungi, bacteria, and viruses, correct central nervous system disorders, and reduce symptoms of aging, bronchitis, sprains, appendicitis, asthma, burns, cancer, heart disease, breast fissures, muscle spasms, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, endometriosis, dermatitis, fibromyalgia, cervicitis, ear pain, head injuries, joint pain and strains.

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