Magnets and health

Magnetic forces have long been appraised for their restorative properties by many scientifically advanced civilizations. Ancient Greece discovered the very first naturally formed magnet in the form of the lodestone, and Hippocrates, the father of medicine, noted its healing powers. The Egyptians described the intense powers of the magnet in their writings, and Cleopatra frequently adorned herself with magnetic jewelry to preserve youthfulness. Chinese manuscripts dating back thousands of years describe the Eastern belief that the life force, termed “qi”, is generated by the earth’s magnetic field. An English scientist, Michael Faraday (1791-1867 AD), made extensive discoveries and has come to be known as the founder of Biomagnetics. He pointed out that all matter is magnetic and is either repelled or attracted by a magnetic field.

Magnetic therapy is well established in other countries, such as Japan, China, India, Austria and Germany. In the United States, unfortunately, many healing techniques readily accepted by other traditions are only familiar to those practitioners on the cutting edge. Although state-of-the-art American medicine uses techniques to monitor magnetic fields, such as electrocardiograms, electroencephalograms, and magnetic resonance imaging, it has not taken other forms of magnetic therapy seriously. More and more American studies, however, are confirming the value of the magnetic approach. Owing to an increased interest in alternative medicine and news of some well-known athletes using magnetic therapy for pain relief, the interest in healing with magnets seems to be growing. As a result, magnet therapy is gaining credibility in the United States. and being applied by increasing numbers of doctors and other health practitioners to treat a wide range of ailments. This awareness is filtering down to the general public, as increasing numbers of people are wearing or sleeping on magnets for greater energy, preventive purposes, better circulation and healing.

Magnets have two poles, north and south. If a magnet is tied in the middle with a string and suspended in a central location, one end of it invariably points north and the other end south. The therapeutic effects of magnets work through the nervous, respiratory, digestive, urinary and blood circulatory systems. Extensive studies have revealed that water from north pole magnets has the effect of controlling bacterial infections, tumors, skin rashes, sores, boils etc. North pole, in effect, has a retarding action. The south pole brims with energy, imparting strength and warmth to the affected parts, reducing swelling, alleviating pain and, in general, increasing power of resistance. The force (magnetic field of energy) from a magnet is measured in gauss strength. Magnets used for pain relief and healing, typically measure between 300–2000 gauss. (Common refrigerator magnets are only around 50 gauss.)

Dental amalgam fillings, a combination of mercury (a toxic metal) and silver (a trace mineral) produce a direct flow of current between fillings. This magnetic field can interfere with biological energy and brain function. Weakness and ringing in the ears have often gone away with magnetic strength. If they don’t go away, a qualified dentist should remove them and replace them with nonmetal fillings.

The energy from power lines and appliances is almost exclusively south pole, while true health depends on a balance between north and south. The most reliable source of north pole balance is the Earth and it is weakening. There have been cases of people, especially children, who are developing cancer, birth defects and heart problems when they live too close to high powered electrical stations.

North Pole Energy produces the following effects in the body:

1)Provides Oxygen to the Cells

Since the cells are weak magnets containing both a positive and negative charge, the cell assumes the polarity of the magnetic field around it. Thus the counterclockwise spin of North Pole energy pulls oxygen into the cell.

2)Normalizes the Acid/Alkaline Balance

North Pole Negative energy is alkalinizing yet doesn’t over-alkalinize with the effect of normalizing the pH. An over-acid system produces allergies, toxic states, sore/stiff muscles, chemical hypersensitivity and many disease states. Insect bites also produce an acid state in the body which often overpowers the immune system.

3)Builds Immunity

All known microorganisms, whether bacterial, viral or fungal, and parasites, whether tape worms, pin worms, heart worms, etc., are positive magnetic energy driven and therefore can be stunned or impeded by the application of North Pole Negative. They are further damaged by the oxygen now in the cells and the alkaline environment produced by the North Pole Negative energy.

4)Reduces Fluid Retention

Intercellular edema (meaning inside the cells) is reduced when Negative North Pole energy is introduced to it because it helps normalize the action of the Sodium/Potassium Pump and gets the Sodium out of the cell and the Potassium in it. The excess fluid is then carried away by the blood and lymph. Extracellular edema (meaning outside the cells) exists in areas without drainage capacity like your eye, sinuses and joints is helped by putting the North Pole Negative energy to the side of the affected area so the fluid will be drawn away and toward an outlet.

5)Relieves/Stops Pain & Other Symptoms

Since pain is often a symptom of an imbalance in pH and/or inflammation of the area, pain often simply disappears because there is no longer a need for it.
There are many fascinating ways to add magnets to your life. You can use Ace bandages and simply wrap a magnet or two up with the leg, wrist, knee, etc. You can also buy special bandages with magnets already sewn in. You can go to the local hardware store or Radio Shack and buy small ceramic magnets for around 50 cents.

They are weak but several of them within an area can be very effective. These, along with larger, more powerful magnets purchased from specialty stores like AxMan, can be taped or wrapped on. The larger and denser the magnet, the further its reach. You can place one under your pillow, sit on it or put it over whatever area hurts. It’s extremely portable and effective. Another great way to use the larger block magnet is to simply put a glass of water over it for 5 minutes or more and thereby have North Pole Negative magnetic energy to drink. (Several small magnets could be glued or taped to the outside of the glass.) Some people swear by this for increased resistance to infection even after exposure. There are flexible magnets which can bend to fit a certain area although their strength is considerably less. There are also magnetic beds, seat cushions, pet cushions and even magnetic jewelry and shoe inserts.

Side Effects

There are no known side effects to North Pole Negative energy. If pain seems to increase, it may be drawing the fluid to an area where it cannot drain as well. Moving it just a little over or above usually allows the fluid to drain away and pain to dissipate.

If you are on prescription drugs, have your doctor monitor your condition closely since the magnets increase body energy and thereby stimulate tissue repair. You will probably find you need to decrease your dosage more rapidly than usual.

A Few Dont’s

DO NOT use magnets on the abdomen during PREGNANCY. Magnetism has an effect on the replication of cells and they replicate very quickly in a fetus.DO NOT use a magnetic bed or magnet(s) on chest with a PACEMAKER or DEFIBILLATOR. A magnet within two inches of these instruments can interrupt their function.

DO NOT use magnetic bed 24 hours a day if you’re ill. Adrenal function may be suppressed since North Pole Negative energy calms. Use the bed 8-10 hours per day then get away for a few hours. If pain persists, use spot applications of magnets where needed.

DO NOT use magnetic energy on abdomen for 60-90 minutes following meals in order to allow peristalsis to take place.

DO NOT use positive magnetic energy unless under medical supervision since it can lead to overstimulation of brain activity, microorganisms, etc.

Finally, no one claims that magnetic therapy is going to work for everyone. However, ample evidence suggests that 7 out of ten people experience a beneficial effect. One is led to ponder if when Hippocrates wrote, “The natural force within each of us is that greatest healer of all,” he did not have magnetic energy in mind.