Dangers of Magnetic Field Therapy

Magnetic field therapy, also called magnetic therapy, an alternative therapy, utilizes magnets in treating a variety of conditions, such as arthritis, migraine headaches, cancer, and moderate levels of pain. While relatively safe, this alternative therapy should not be used by everyone.

Children & Pregnant Women

• Children and pregnant women should not use magnetic field therapy because the effects of magnetic therapy on children and pregnant women remains unknown.

Patients with Metal Implants

• Patients with metal implants, like pacemakers, should avoid magnetic therapy because the magnets used in magnetic therapy can disrupt the function of such implants.

Positive & Negative Poles

• Magnets contain positive and negative poles. Utilizing positive poles in magnetic field therapy should only be done by professionals because long term exposure to positive poles can be harmful.

Warning

• Magnetic therapy alone is inefficient in treating serious conditions, like cancer and depression. Consult a doctor about what other treatments you should be using with magnetic field therapy.

Considerations

• Rare side effects of magnetic therapy include lightheadedness, vomiting, and delayed wound healing.