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How Does a Magnetic Bracelet Help Relieve Pain?

Using a magnetic bracelet is a form of magnetic field therapy. The medical profession uses this type of technology for devices such as the MRI (Magnetic Field Resonance) machine. You are exposed to the effects of many magnetic fields----from televisions, power lines, and even weather changes----daily. Some magnetic fields can reduce pain while others can worsen it.

  1. Magnetic Fields

    • Magnetic fields, whether from a bracelet or a power line, have the potential to affect how your body functions, according to the book, "Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide". Dr. John Zimmerman, an electromagnetic researcher, reported that these fields affect the body's nervous system. Dr. William Philpott, a biomagnetic researcher, discovered that magnets stimulate metabolism and improve oxygen flow.

    Magnets and Healing

    • Magnets have both a positive and negative pole; the magnets should be labelled, or you could use a magnetometer to determine the polarity. It is the negative pole that actually produces healing effects like calming the nervous system, increasing blood flow, stimulating metabolism, and speeding up the body's natural healing processes.

    Magnets and Pain Relief

    • Pain is a result of nervous system stimulation and interrupted metabolic functions. These can cause inflammation, acidity and oxygen deprivation. A magnet with a negative pole can bring the body back to normal functioning, according to Dr. Philpott, while a positive polarity can actually increase pain.

    Magnetic Bracelets

    • Magnetic bracelets, like other magnet products, are based on the theory that negative polarity decreases pain. If the pain is in a hand, wrist, or arm, wearing a magnetic bracelet on the affected side is an option. Wearing magnets of any kind can increase blood flow and decrease acidity, according to Dr. Philpott.

    Conditions

    • In a study conducted by Tim Harlow et al, magnetic bracelet therapy was used to reduce osteoarthritis knee and hip pain. The results indicated that pain was reduced with this intervention. Magnetic bracelets can be used for chronic pain conditions like cancer or arthritis. They seem to be quite helpful for conditions in which swelling occurs, according to Dr. Philpott.

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