How to Choose the Right Strength Magnet for Your Magnetic Therapy

The application of magnets to various parts of the body for relief of pain, stress reduction or treatment of other medical conditions is called magnetic therapy. This process, though not new, is gaining recognition in the medical community as a natural and relatively inexpensive replacement for medications. The effectiveness of magnetic therapy treatments depend on several factors, including selecting the right magnet strength for your needs and properly applying the magnets to the affected areas.

Instructions

Pick the Right Magnet for Your Needs

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  Choose a magnet that is strong enough to treat your specific condition. The deeper or more serious the injury is, the more strength your magnet should possess. Find recommendations on the right strengths for various uses in "The Practical Guide to Magnetic Therapy" (see Resources below).

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  Avoid extremely large magnets, as these may be dangerous if not used correctly. See a doctor if you must use one.

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  Stay away from magnets with gauss measurements of less than 400, since these will have very little, if any, healing results.

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  Select magnetic products which disclose the strength on the outside of the package. Many inferior products do not include this information.

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  Think about purchasing a magnet made of neodymium, which it called the "King" of magnets. It is of the highest quality and is usually very effective. Choose one with a gauss rating of at least 12,300.