Magnet Therapy

"The natural force within each one us is the greatest healer..." - Hippocrates

magnetic jewelry As part of our Alternative Medicine and natural healing selection Rite Care Pharmacy presents Magnetic Therapy. We realize the importance of alternative medicine in today's health care. Magnetic or Magnet Therapy is a low cost, non-intrusive, and nontoxic system of medicine used worldwide.

Although magnet therapy has a long history, with written records dating back to 600 B.C., like acupuncture, magnet therapy has only recently become an established form of natural healing in the United States. In Europe, the healing powers of magnets were not recorded or officially advocated until the sixteenth century. First by the Swiss physician and alchemist, Paracelsus and about the same time by Dr. William Gilbert who prescribed magnets for Queen Elizabeth I. A little over a century later, Dr. Franz Mesmer, in Switzerland and Dr. Samuel Hahnemann, the founder of homeopathy, conducted experiments, treatments, used and advocated the use of magnets for healing.

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. The major difference however is that magnet therapy is non-invasive and doesn't cause any additional pain. The main objective of magnet therapy is to promote and enhance the body's own healing process and pain relief without introducing foreign objects or chemicals into the body which may be contaminated or have undesirable side effects. Magnets have the power to influence or cause movement, attracting or repelling other objects. Each molecule has an alignment usually different from neighboring molecules. By placing small magnets at strategic points on the meridian of the body, the magnetic force causes molecules to align themselves according the the magnetic field generated by the magnets. It is this alignment that is used to help the body make a quicker recovery than it would on its own and to relieve physical pain caused by numerous ailments. Some conditions benefited by magnet therapy include stress, bacterial, fungal and viral infections, pain relief as well as certain central nervous system disorders.

In most simple cases, magnet therapy can be self-administered. It works well with other natural therapies for speeding up recovery time and alleviating pain. The most effective form of magnet therapy, used in healthcare, are small disc shaped permanent magnets often supplied with a self-adhesive patch for holding the north seeking pole against the skin. 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.

Whether you suffer from headaches, arthritis pain, menstrual cramps, or sports injuries magnet therapy may offer a safe, inexpensive, non-intrusive and effective method of relief. Scientific studies have established that magnetic energy passes through most known material and affects all living things. It has been observed that injuries register south-positive energy instantaneously at the time of injury. During the healing process the injured site registers north-negative energy. Further more it has been shown that north-negative magnetic fields have many healing benefits.

Caution:
The body's subtle electromagnetic fields can be affected by the weakest magnets. For safety, please adhere to the following precautions:

Never use magnets if you have a pacemaker or other such devices.
Magnets should not be used on the abdomen during pregnancy.
Magnets should not be used if there is any bleeding externally or internally (magnets promote blood flow).
Magnetic beds should not be used more than eight to ten hours.
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).
Do not apply the positive magnetic pole of magnets unless under supervision of a medical professional.
Magnets should only be used externally.
Keep magnets and all other small objects away from children.

Don't forget that magnets will affect all electrical equipment including hearing implants and hearing aids. They may also affect other magnetic material such as data-storage magnetic media such as disks and tapes as well as the magnetic strips on credit cards and other such objects.

Always consult a medical practitioner is cases of severe or persistent health problems, especially in cases of sudden, acute pain or problems that linger more than a couple of days.