Taking Out The Pain With A Magnetic Pillow

The jury is out on whether electromagnetic waves found in the magnetic therapy bracelet, the magnetic pillow or a magnetic back brace can really cure someone of chronic pain of arthritis, osteoporosis or carpal tunnel.

However, magnets are at least proven to be safe and many people opt to at least try to cure their chronic pain this way, as a last resort, only to find they are pleasantly surprised by the results.

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So how do the magnetic jewellery products reportedly work? Developers say that magnetic pain relief products work by stimulating the iron in blood stream, causing improved circulation, oxygenation and endorphin release. They say iron is readily magnetized due to the surplus electrons.

In fact, natural magnets were created during Cleopatra’s time when iron-containing lava cooled and became magnetized by Earth’s electromagnetic fields (lodestones). Yet some researchers say that the effectiveness of magnetic mattress probably has more to do with “the placebo effect,” meaning that people can make themselves feel better so long as they think they’re taking steps to improve their health.

Skeptics dispute the effectiveness of the silver magnetic bracelet for several scientific reasons as well. They argue that most magnets are not strong enough to impact tissues, organs or blood vessels. There is also no evidence that magnets can attract our hemoglobin.

None of the theories are demonstrated in MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) either. Also, why are there no standards on usage, proper exposure or treatment routines, as there are with other medical products? The Arthritis Research Campaign released similar findings but also stated that they saw no harm in using magnetic therapy bracelets as an additional self-help method, especially considering these products can be purchased online for as little as $13.

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Supporters of the magnetic therapy bracelet say that this product can reduce inflammation by inspiring the body to excrete excess fluids and eliminate toxins, which is propagated by the oxygenation of the blood and improved circulation.

Secondly, the muscles, organs and other body parts enjoy pain relief due to better circulation. Yet those who suffer from chronic pain will find that magnetic therapy bracelets are a cheap alternative to many of the other relief products on the market, so placebo or not, why not give it a whirl?