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	magnet therapy, magnetic healing
		Magnet therapy is a type of "alternative" medicine which claims that magnetic fields have healing powers.
		Some supporters of magnetic therapy seem to base their belief on a metaphysical assumption that all illness is due to some sort of imbalance or disharmony in energy.
		It is possible that the relief a magnetic belt gives to a golfer with a back problem, however, is not simply a function of the placebo effect or the regressive fallacy.
	www.skepdic.com /magnetic.html (1831 words)

	Magnetic Therapy for non-intrusive pain relief
		The theory behind magnet therapy is similar to that of acupuncture where the north seeking pole of permanent magnets are placed against the skin at specific points on the meridian channels of energy with the specific aim to improve energy and blood flow.
		Since magnet placement requires some basic knowledge of the meridian, healthcare professional have developed a system where magnets are strategically placed within orthopedic supports and braces such as those for back supports as well as knee braces, ankle braces and elbow braces to name a few further simplifying self-administration.
		Magnets should not be used on the abdomen within an hour after eating as it may interfere with peristalsis (wave-like contractions of smooth muscles of the esophagus, stomach and intestines).
	www.ritecare.com /Magnet_therapy/magnettherapy.asp (787 words)

	Magnet therapy
		Magnet therapy, or magnetic therapy, is an alternative medical procedure based on the concept that certain medical disorders can be effectively treated by exposure to magnetic fields.
		Proponents of magnet therapy claim that subjecting certain parts of the body to doses of magnetic "energy" (or waves) has a beneficial effect.
		With this the term "magnetism" became ambiguous, and the path that led to magnet therapy became known as ferro-magnetism.
	www.ebroadcast.com.au /lookup/encyclopedia/ma/Magnet_therapy.html (439 words)

	Magnet Therapy
		Magnet therapy is a safe, non-invasive method of applying magnetic fields to the body for therapeutic purposes.
		Magnet therapy is also effective as a preventative measure, helping to protect injury-prone areas such as the lower back and knees during physical activity.
		Magnet therapy should not be used by anyone wearing a pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump or any other implanted electro-medical device, and should not be used if you are pregnant.
	www.therionresearch.com /magnet-therapy.html (1466 words)

	MAGNET THERAPY
		Magnetic Wave Therapy is one of the latest methods to arise from contemporary research into treatments seeking relief for chronic discomfort, taking inspiration from the way in which complementary health techniques are able to influence the human body's natural healing process.
		Magnets have occupied a central role within Chinese medicine for over 2,000 years: magnetic wave therapy has its roots in the oriental understanding of health according to Chi, an energy flow regarded as the body's principal life force and the key to well being.
		Magnetic therapy is now gaining widespread acceptance from the US medical community (recent testimonials) and it is becoming increasingly popular among osteopaths, physiotherapists and chiropractors as a means of treating a wide range of health problems, including chronic back discomfort, arthritis and sporting injuries.
	www.consumerhealthreviews.com /articles/MagneticTherapy/MagnetTherapy.htm (1212 words)

	Magnetic Therapy Biomagnetic Therapy Products
		Magnetic therapy is a safe, non-invasive method of applying magnetic fields to the body for therapeutic purposes.
		Clinical studies in the United States have shown magnetic therapy to be an effective method for relieving pain and discomfort.
		Magnetic therapy should not be used if you are wearing a pacemaker, defibrillator, insulin pump or any other implanted electro-medical device, and should not be used if you are pregnant.
	www.healiohealth.com /tek9.asp?pg=products&grp=82 (1100 words)

	InteliHealth:
		Magnet therapy is sometimes used by patients on their own or is administered by health care providers.
		Magnet therapy may be applied to the whole body or only to areas affected by illness.
		Magnet therapy is not advised as the sole treatment for potentially severe medical conditions and should not delay diagnosis or treatment with more proven methods.
	www.intelihealth.com /IH/ihtIH/WSIHW000/8513/34968/358833.html?d=dmtContent (1780 words)

	Magnet Therapy
		Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to relieve symptoms and reverse degenerative diseases, eliminate pain, facilitate the healing of broken bones, counter the effects of stress, and address the reversal of cancer.
		Magnets and electromagnetic therapy devices are now being used to relieve symptoms and reverse degenerative diseases, ease pain, speed the healing of broken bones, and counter the effects of stress.
		Magnetic therapy in the future will be seen not only as a valuable diagnostic technique, but as an effective treatment modality.
	www.innerself.com /Health/magnet_therapy.htm (1526 words)

	Magnet therapy, a non-medical treatment
		Magnet therapy is used as a non-medical treatment to help relieve pain and increase the body's natural healing process.
		It is understood and believed that magnet therapy products, when applied to the injured area, improve blood flow and oxygen levels thus reducing inflammation and enhancing the body's natural heating process.
		Magnet therapy is at the cutting edge of a healing, health energy boom that is sure to revolutionize the way we treat our bodies.
	www.a-nutritional-supplements.com /m-magnet-therapy.htm (505 words)

	Magnet Therapy
		Using strobing magnetism is more efficient that regular magnets and accelerates the rate of healing.
		If the magnetic field doesn’t extend very far from the surface, you probably will not get the benefit you believe you are getting because the magnetic force will not penetrate into your body very far.
		Magnetic materials are made from a wide variety of materials for a variety of purposes, which is too complicated for this forum.
	www.toolsforwellness.com /magnet-therapy.html (488 words)

	Magnetic Therapy For Pain Relief
		Magnet therapy should not be viewed as a substitute for regular visits to the doctor, recommended surgeries or medications, etc. It is generally in conjunction with conventional treatments that magnet therapy can be at its most effective.
		Magnetic jewelry is an especially popular accessory, as it affords the wearer a fashionable and discreet means of using magnet therapy.
		Magnet therapy in its various forms has been claimed to produce positive pain relieving effects in the treatment of a great number of conditions, including back and neck pain, arthritis, muscle soreness, carpal tunnel syndrome — and the list goes on and on.
	www.articledashboard.com /Article/Magnetic-Therapy-for-Pain-Relief/17156 (733 words)

	Magnet Therapy
		Magnetic energy is the strongest natural force in the universe and the power of magnets is one of the most basic powers of nature.
		By far the most important motive for the use of magnet therapy is the presence of pain.
		The application of a supplementary magnetic field ensures that vital magnetic energy is available to polarize the cells - resulting in increased energy and a sense of well-being.
	store.serenity2000.com /magnettherapy.html (474 words)

	Definition of Magnet therapy
		Magnet therapy, or magnetic therapy, is a pseudoscientific form of alternative medicine based on the concept that certain medical disorders can be effectively treated by exposure to magnetic fields.
		Animal magnetism was a forerunner of what would later became better known as hypnosis (hence "to mesmerise").
		In this therapy, a powerful magnetic field is used to stimulate the left prefrontal cortex, an area of the brain which typically shows abnormal activity in depressed individuals.
	www.wordiq.com /definition/Magnet_therapy (1128 words)

	Magnet therapy
		Magnet therapy may be administered by a healthcare professional, or used by individuals on their own.
		Constant (static) magnets or pulsed electromagnetic fields may be applied to areas of the body affected by illness, or to the entire body.
		Magnet therapy is not advised as the sole treatment for potentially serious medical conditions, and should not delay the time to diagnosis or treatment with more proven methods.
	www.naturalstandard.com /naturalstandard/demos/patient-magnet.asp (2979 words)

	Magnet Therapy, Complementary or Alternative Medicine, THE MERCK MANUAL OF HEALTH & AGING
		In magnet (bioelectromagnetic) therapy, magnets are placed on or near certain points of the body (the same ones used in acupuncture) or on the area to be treated.
		Magnet therapy is claimed to reduce inflammation, restore energy, improve sleep, increase blood flow, and help tissues (such as bones) heal and nerves regenerate.
		However, before starting magnet therapy, people who have a pacemaker, work with high-voltage machines or cables, are allergic to metals, or use an insulin pump should consult a doctor.
	www.merck.com /pubs/mmanual_ha/sec2/ch07/ch07e.html (266 words)

	Magnet Therapy for Pain: What's the Attraction? - Women's Health Support Forums
		But magnets have been used for centuries to treat pain, and a survey found that many Americans with arthritis or fibromyalgia have used magnetic bracelets for pain relief, even though magnet therapy has not been well studied.
		Still, the researchers wrote that the pain reduction associated with the standard magnet bracelets was similar to that seen in studies of conventional osteoarthritis treatments, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as Tylenol and ibuprofen, and exercise therapy.
		Additionally, the magnets appear to be free of side effects, unlike pain relievers, which are associated with gastrointestinal problems and, for certain drugs, heart attacks and strokes.
	www.womens-health.com /boards/general/512-thyroid-next-thread.html (898 words)

	Acupoints and Magnet Therapy \| acupuncturetoday.com
		One of the main uses of magnets is to break static and re-establish the qi dynamics or flow of the electromagnetic field.
		Monopole magnets are a unique form of therapy that perfectly epitomizes the energetic qualities of yin/yang and constitutes a comfortable given in the complex world of energetic healing.
		Their application must be based on the specific electrical state of the tissue treated; the functional state of the organs and glands; and the particular condition to be addressed.
	www.acupuncturetoday.com /mpacms/at/article.php?id=27823&MERCURYSID=3e73ab0b754b3dd5c75cbdb51001d000 (900 words)

	Magnet Therapy
		Wishing to combine elegant jewellery designs with the benefits of copper and magnet therapy, Zarifeh is recognised as a leader within the industry.
		Magnetic bracelets, wraps, sports supports, pillow and mattress liners are used to apply magnetic fields to the blood to improve circulation, easing the discomfort caused by arthritis, raynards disease, back pain, joint & muscle problems as well as many other painful ailments.
		Magnetic therapy is suited to people from all walks of life, including professional athletes.
	www.zarifeh.co.uk (203 words)

	Magnet Therapy (Skeptical Inquirer July/August 2006)
		They also point out that their magnets are small and mobile, which "allows you to heal the ailments of yourself and your family without having major interruptions in your life and routine.
		They offer a device called a "Dual-Head Personal Massager with Magnetic Therapy." It is somewhat phallus-shaped, small enough to fit in a purse, and claims to be a "discreet personal massager with two independent vibrating heads." That certainly seems enticing enough, but they insist that it does far more that your average vibrator.
		It is used in many of Dr. Philpotts' magnetic research protocols for prevention and reversal of cancer and other serious disease that requires a full systemic deep penetrating treatment of the whole body." Similarly absurd claims can be found at www.stopcancer.com/magnets.htm.
	www.csicop.org /si/2006-04/magnet-therapy.html (1875 words)

	Magnet therapy \| pain control
		“Magnet therapy” – the use of magnetic fields to treat pain and disability – is becoming increasingly popular in the athletic world.
		The magnetic fields in this study were generated by a Jacobson resonator, and the range of magnetic-field amplitudes was from 2.74 x 10-7 to 3.4 x 10-8 Gauss, with corresponding frequencies of 7.7 to.976 Hz.
		For grip-strength measurements, the magnet was placed over the “bellies” of the flexor digitorum profundus and flexor digitorum superficialis muscles; for pinch-strength tallies, the magnet was over the flexor pollicis brevis and opponens pollicis muscles.
	www.sportsinjurybulletin.com /archive/magnetotherapy.html (982 words)

	Magnet Therapy - Buy Magnets Online (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Magnets applied to an injured areamay improve blood flow and oxygen exchange to enhance the body's natural healing process.
		The magnetic field appears to relaxe capillary walls, as well as surrounding muscle and connective tissues, allowing for increased blood flow and in doing so appears to transfer more oxygen and nutrients to the injured area of the body.
		The effectiveness of this therapy is dependent upon using the correct magnetic products, the length of time they are applied, and the type and severity of the problem.
	www.acplace.com /vitamins/magnets.htm (244 words)

	Magnet therapy
		Magnet therapy is used by therapists, sportsmen and many, many normal people on a day to day basis, the products offered are the most powerful magnetic solutions (gauss strength) you can obtain in the UK.
		Including the use of quality magnet therapy is one of the best ways we can enhance our general well-being.
		It's the same when using magnets on the body the depth of penetration and relaxation of tissue will depend on he strength and quality of the magnet.
	www.naturalcollection.com /organic/natural-therapy-magnets.asp?bID=4087729 (738 words)

	Magnet Therapy Has No Proved Benefits, British Medical Journal
		Magnetic devices that are claimed to be therapeutic include magnetic bracelets, insoles, wrist and knee bands, back and neck braces, and even pillows and mattresses.
		But Professors Leonard Finegold and Bruce Flamm argue that many studies of magnet therapy are suspect because it is difficult to blind subjects to the presence of a magnet.
		Magnets are touted by successful athletes, allowed to be widely advertised, and sold without restrictions, so it is not surprising that lay people think that claims of therapeutic efficacy are reasonable, they write.
	www.medicalnewstoday.com /medicalnews.php?newsid=35844&nfid=crss (322 words)

	Magnet Therapy: A Skeptical View
		Explanations that magnetic fields "increase circulation," "reduce inflammation," or "speed recovery from injuries" are simplistic and are not supported by the weight of experimental evidence [2].
		Magnetic Therapy, was sentenced to a 1-day summary probation and a $200 special assessment.
		DC magnetic fields have no known effect at on the human body at levels strong enough to bend steel bars as commonly experienced by magnet and fusion researchers.
	www.quackwatch.org /04ConsumerEducation/QA/magnet.html (1706 words)

	Magnet Therapy: A Skeptical View
		Explanations that magnetic fields "increase circulation," "reduce inflammation," or "speed recovery from injuries" are simplistic and are not supported by the weight of experimental evidence [2].
		Magnetic Therapy, was sentenced to a 1-day summary probation and a $200 special assessment.
		DC magnetic fields have no known effect at on the human body at levels strong enough to bend steel bars as commonly experienced by magnet and fusion researchers.
	www.quackwatch.com /04ConsumerEducation/QA/magnet.html (1705 words)

	Cellulitis
		Several therapies, though, may reduce the risk of developing cellulitis or ease some of the symptoms when used in conjunction with conventional care.
		Magnet therapy has been successfully used by some patients with chronic, recurring cellulitis, although there has been no scientific research to date to adequately test the value of this treatment.
		Magnets are also thought to lessen pain by altering the transmission of pain signals; by realigning the molecules in cell membranes, which may improve cell function; and by changing levels of enzymes and other chemicals in the body.
	www.adam.com /democontent/IMCAccess/ConsConditions/Cellulitiscc.html (1360 words)

	Magnets to Ease Arthritis Pain?
		The patients were randomly assigned to wear bracelets with standard field strength of 170 to 200 mTesla, a magnet with a weaker field strength of 21 to 30 mTesla, or a look-alike non-magnetic bracelet.
		You should be aware, however, that using magnets is not risk-free, particularly if you have a pacemaker or other implantable medical device such as a defibrillator, insulin pump, or liver infusion pump.
		We have no proof that magnet therapy is safe during pregnancy, and there have been anecdotal reports of dizziness, nausea and prolongation of wound healing and bleeding among people wearing magnets.
	www.drweil.com /drw/u/id/QAA353796 (528 words)

	Magnet Therapy - How It Works
		As a result of bathing, drinking and dabbing the water of Lourdes on their body, most people report that they are feeling better as pain and stress are relieved, while over 2,000 inexplicable cures (with 65 so called miracles) have been recognized by the authorities.
		He concludes that a magnetic field deficiency already exists which currently produces stiffness of shoulders, neck, and chest pains, headache, heaviness of head, dizziness, insomnia, constipation and lassitude.
		With magnetic therapy, he was able to free 90 percent of the patients from pain.
	www.lyonlegacy.com /magnetic-therapy/magnet_therapy.htm (1183 words)

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