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Frequently Asked Questions - The myths and the
facts
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Helping you to you to understand the key points
you will need to know about magnet therapy in order to obtain the
best results.
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| Q. Why do some magnets work and others have a
marginal effect? |
A. Magnets can either pick up a car whilst others a paperclip.
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. This is key in allowing the magnetic field to
pass through damaged areas and effect a change.
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| Q. How do I find out what magnet I am buying and
what it will do? |
| A. Always ask the company concerned what is the type and
strength (gauss) of magnet they are using. Also make sure of the
depth of penetration through bone and tissue they are claiming for
their product. It does matter. All magnets are not equal. |
| Q. Can I wear a magnet on my wrist to alleviate
pain in my knee? |
| A. It is unlikely in our experience. A wristband will help the
tissue in the direct area in which it is placed. It will also have
the beneficial effect on the blood as it circulates. Perhaps over a
period of week/months as it helps flush out the waste deposits in
the blood it may result in some benefits, but why wait that long? In
placing magnets of sufficient power to the area concerned the relief
should be seen within hours. The benefits to the system and
detoxification effects remain the same. |
| Q. Will a magnet cure my injury for good? |
| A. If the injury is a temporary condition, e.g. a torn muscle
or sports strain, a 'serious' magnet will significantly speed
recovery time. If the condition is a permanent one such as
osteo-arthritis then the relief can be as and when the magnet is in
place or in some cases maintained for several days or weeks. The pad
can be then re-applied. |
| Q. How long do the magnets last? |
| A. Our 'permanent' magnets will have a lifespan of 15 - 20
years. |
| Q. What detrimental effects can magnets cause? |
| A. With the many clinical trials that have been done worldwide
over recent years, magnets appear to have no detrimental effects on
the body. However, you should not use magnet therapy if you wear a
pacemaker, defibrillator, use an insulin pump or if you are
pregnant. |
Think of a magnet as an aspirin, you wouldn't
think of taking a ¼ of one for a headache.
... So be sure you get the strength of magnet you need for your
condition. |
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