Do Magnetic Bracelets Ease Arthritis Pain?: Five Things You Must Know Before Trying Magnetic Therapy
by Tom Frost
Although the idea of magnetic therapy has been around for centuries, the use of magnetic bracelets to ease pain is a hot topic in medical news today. According to the December 2004 issue of the British Medical Journal, one study concluded that wearing magnetic bracelets can significantly reduce the pain of arthritis.
With Celebrex and Vioxx recently called into question as treatments for arthritis, the study is good news to the over 70 million Americans suffering from the disease. Arthritis affects one in three adults in the United States, and over half of those feel that there is nothing that can be done to ease their pain. Many of those who used to take Vioxx or Celebrex are currently choosing to suffer in silence, confused about the best medication to take. This is a crying shame.
There are a number of alternative pain management techniques--including massage, acupuncture, ice/heat treatments, mindfulness training, and magnetic therapy—and now is a perfect time to test them.
In the study published in the British Medical Journal, researchers acknowledged the need for more research regarding the placebo effect. We know that believing in any particular remedy is more likely to create a positive subjective report of improvement. It’s also true that taking any kind of action to alleviate pain results in some sense of ease. Does the placebo effect play a role in magnetic therapy? Of course it does—just as it plays a role in the effectiveness of medication. Does this mean the therapy isn’t useful? No. If it works, it works—and isn’t that what you really care about?
If you’re considering wearing magnetic bracelets to test the idea of magnetic therapy, here are five points to keep in mind:
•Trying something is better than trying nothing.
•Trying something inexpensive is better than investing in a costly remedy that may not work for you.
•Trying something natural and noninvasive is preferable to beginning a new medication.
•It is easier to tell if a natural therapy is helping if you are not taking any pain medication that might interfere with the results.
•Trying something and finding that it works for you is extremely valuable even if you are unable to find documentation to support your results.
If you’re suffering from the pain of arthritis, you might as well test magnetic therapy. It can’t hurt, and it might really help. And that’s what matters.
About the Author Tom Frost is a magnetic conductor and the president of Swell Products in Portland, Oregon. His company distributes BodyLinx magnetic bracelets. BodyLinx magnetic jewelry is affordable, versatile and fun to play with! To learn more, visit http://www.bodylinx.com
A Good Criteria Of Magnetic Bracelets Jewelry
Here are some criteria that recommend by some manufacturers when decided to purchase for the magnetic bracelet jewelry:-
1. Is crafted from the highest quality metal in their category. Example - stainless steel or high end titanium is 316L SS;
2. Nickel free or CP (commercially pure) grade 2 titanium;
3. Imbedded with powerful 3300/4000 gauss neodymium north facing magnets in every link that are permanent; they will not lose their strength!;
4. Neodymium is high strength magnets. The magnets are capped and then coated for extra protection;
5. High quality magnets last a lifetime, provide superior depth of penetration, and give comfort for your painful condition;
6. Each magnet has a factory graded strength of between 13700 to 14300 gauss. After capping the surface reading is between 1600 to 1800 gauss in strength; and
7. Money back guarantee and a lifetime guarantee on the magnetic properties.
Types Of Magnetic Bracelets
Magnetic bracelets comes in variety of types such as Copper, Titanium, Stainless Steel, Hematite, Gold & Silver and Golf bracelets - all with health enhancing magnetic therapy.
Although there are variations, bracelets can be categorized into a few different major styles based on construction. As you decide on which bracelet is right for you, there are several things to keep in mind. Magnetic bracelets can be made as singles, doubles, triples, or as a magnetic wrap or lariat.
Although there are variations, bracelets can be categorized into a few different major styles based on construction. As you decide on which bracelet is right for you, there are several things to keep in mind. Magnetic bracelets can be made as singles, doubles, triples, or as a magnetic wrap or lariat.
Singles - Single bracelets are very simply a single strand of bead, either all magnetic or magnetic with accent beads of some kind. They can be the clasp less stretchy type, or be non-stretchy with a magnetic clasp.
Doubles - Doubles are two strands of the beads with a magnetic clasp. Doubles give the opportunity to double the number of magnets used for stronger therapy.
http://www.magneticbraceletstec.com Triples - Triples are three strands and a magnetic clasp, and may have three times the number of magnets as a single. 
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http://www.magjewl.comLariats - Magnetic lariats are also called magnetic wraps, or snake bracelets, and can be used as a necklace or an anklet as well. They are typically 36 or 37 inches long, and have no clasp. They simply wrap around your arm, your neck, or your ankle, using the magnets to stay together. They are very popular because of their versatility, strength, and unique look.
And also there are some design for magnetic Quad bracelets in the market.
Types of Magnetic Bracelets for Pain Relief
by gordy weiss
The use of magnets as therapeutic devices is not new but an age-old practice and recently it is undergoing a popular revival due to the influence of modern magnetic materials and also due to the increasing use of magnet therapy in the health and sports arena to relieve pain and encourage healing of injuries.
Among the different types of magnetic equipment use for therapeutic purposes let us discuss about the magnetic bracelets that are primarily used for pain all up and down the arm and are probably found with the golfers and arthritis sufferers and even with some people who wear them as a preventative measure.
According to the recent research made it places magnetic bracelets as a unquestionable arthritis treatment to help alleviate the pain caused by arthritis. British researchers after conducting a study of nearly 200 joint disease sufferers concluded that patients who wore a standard-strength magnetic bracelet reported having less pain than those who wore non-magnetic bracelets for 12 weeks.
They also concluded that the improvements in health of the patients are visible when they wear the higher strength magnetic bracelets. The growing acceptance of alternative health care which is non-invasive and free from side effects has created much enthusiasm for magnetic therapy. Among the patients who suffer from joint or back pain report feeling better when wearing a magnetic bracelet.
Magnetic bracelets available in the market are found in a few different major styles based on construction. When shopping for bracelets, look for the one that will suit you. The different types of magnetic bracelets available in the market are singles, doubles, or triples. There are also magnetic lariats, also known as snakes or wraps that can be used as necklaces, anklets, or bracelets.
1.As the name says single bracelets consists of a single strand of bead with either all magnetic beads or magnetic with accent beads. They are either stretchy type, or non-stretchy with a magnetic clasp.
2.Doubles are made of two strands of beads with a magnetic clasp, and are normally chosen for either for style or their stronger therapeutic properties.
3.Triple bracelets are made with three strands of beads and a magnetic clasp and three times stronger than the single.
4.Magnetic lariats, used as a necklace or anklet are typically 36 or 37 inches long, and are clasp-less is very versatile, strong, and popular and is usually wrapped around your neck, arm, or ankle.
Always remember when choosing magnetic bracelets for pain relief, your first priority should be the strongest therapy advantage you can get and style and attractiveness should be your second priority unless you are buying strictly for fashion.
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Biomagnetic Therapy
The Art of Qi: By DR AMIR FARID ISHAK
Although it is not yet available in hospitals, magnetic therapy gadgets have been available to the public for many years, and simple magnetic therapy machines have been used by alternative/complementary therapists and even some doctors in their clinics.
The simplest gadgets available are bracelets, wristwatches, pendants and even rings which are impregnated with magnets. These are claimed to improve arthritis, rheumatism, joint and muscle pains, headaches, inflammation, insomnia, stress, and even constipation!
The list of potential health benefits is very long, and is plausible if you know that every cell will respond to external magnetic fields. These are supposed to happen through improvements in blood circulation, body metabolism, and energy production. And there are many users over many years who have benefited, especially in improving the aches and pain.
I have allowed myself to be tested on these magnetic bracelets. Testing is usually done by using applied kinesiology, and some of the tests are convincing enough. When wearing the bracelet, my strength was indeed improved.
There are also magnetic discs that are used in pairs or sets of four to eliminate severe pain and headaches. These are attached to the affected areas using adhesive, and have indeed been shown to be effective. The powerful magnetic signals from the discs interfere with the pain signals coming from the problem areas, preventing them from getting transmitted to the pain-centres in the brain.
While TENS (transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation) directly interfere with the pain sensation by sending external electrical pulses, magnetic disc therapy instead interferes with their transmission.
Another novel method is to send a magnetic pulse, instead of an electrical pulse. A recent placebo-controlled study at Ohio State University Medical Centre showed that more than two-thirds of patients with severe migraine treated with the Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) device had complete or near-complete cessation of headaches. TMS is able to stop the prodromal or aura stage of migraine during which sufferers often experience seeing flashing lights, loss of vision, tingling or confusion. This phase precedes the actual intense throbbing headaches, sometimes accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
Magnetic pulse therapy actually triggers electrical pulses in the nerves that would then interfere with the electrical signals already present. However, to achieve the same effect with direct electrical stimulation would cause discomfort, whereas doing it indirectly with magnetic pulses is painless.
I hope scientists will progress quickly to make this magnetic therapy useful for treating certain psychiatric disorders. As a young doctor over 25 years ago, one of the pitiful sights I had to endure was that of such patients being treated with electro-convulsive therapy (ECT). As the name implies, patients convulse as they receive electric shocks meant to make their brains work normally. I am sure a magnetic alternative can achieve the same or better results with no trauma to the patients (and observers).
Dr Amir Farid Isahak is a medical specialist who practises holistic medicine and has been teaching qi gong for more than 10 years. He is the former president of the Guolin Qi Gong Association, Malaysia. You can e-mail him at starhealth@thestar.com.my. The views expressed are those of the writer and readers are advised to always consult expert advice before undertaking any changes to their lifestyles. The Star does not give any warranty on accuracy, completeness, functionality, usefulness or other assurances as to the content appearing in this column. The Star disclaims all responsibility for any losses, damage to property or personal injury suffered directly or indirectly from reliance on such information.
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