Biomagnetic Treatment for Cancer

Scientists are constantly on the lookout for new and innovative methods for treating serious medical conditions such as cancer. According to information from the American Cancer Society and Vanderbilt University, biomagnetic treatment involves the use of magnetic fields to purportedly realign the magnetic field of the body, accelerating healing and potentially alleviating different conditions including asthma, burns, depression and cancer. Despite these claims, there is no scientific evidence that biomagnetic therapy can effect a cure for cancer, so engage in this practice at your own risk.

Biomagnetic Theory

• Understand the theory behind biomagnetic therapy to better understand its supposed function in treating cases of cancer. According to information from the ACS, the crux of biomagnetic therapy involves the positioning of unipolar magnets (magnets containing either a positive or a negative charge, but not both) on specific sites of the body. Proponents of this treatment method believe that cancer arises where the body's natural magnetic field becomes distorted, allowing for illness to develop. Thus, the magnets aim to restore balance to your body's magnetic field, allowing for healing to take place. The treatment can be given either on a constant basis (through making the patient wear accessories containing magnets throughout the day) or on a transient basis (through the temporary application of magnets to the body for specific intervals of time). Speak with your doctor or your alternative health care provider if you want to discover more information about biomagnetic therapy.

Scientific Proof

• According to both the ACS and information from Vanderbilt University, there are no studies that have conclusively shown that biomagnetic therapy is effective at treating cancer. There was one study conducted at Vanderbilt University that attempted to ascertain whether magnets were effective at reducing the frequency or severity of hot flashes among breast cancer patients, but this study concluded that the treatment was less effective than alternative measures such as acupuncture. Although biomagnetic therapy will certainly not reduce your odds of surviving cancer, the real danger of the treatment occurs where individuals elect to undergo biomagnetic therapy to the exclusion of all other conventional cancer treatment methods. Thus, if you are considering biomagnetic therapy for the treatment of cancer, stack the odds in your favor and use it only as a supplement to other forms of treatment, and not as a replacement.