How to use magnets to relieve pain?
Magnetic therapy using static magnets involves placing magnets near or on the body for the purpose of pain relief or healing. Static magnets marketed for pain are often encased in a wrap, such as a wristband, that is placed against the skin near where pain is felt. The application of electromagnetic fields has been shown to affect cell permeability and improve oxygen delivery to the cells, which can lead to better absorption of nutrients, improved circulation and clearance of waste products. Magnets may also reduce inflammation and pain, and promote healing.
Is a magnet harmful to the body?
Although they have been used in various diagnostic devices in the health sector and as therapeutic tools, magnets are potentially harmful to the body and pose increased risk of accident. Practitioners claim that subjecting certain parts of the body to weak electric or magnetic fields has beneficial health effects. These physical and biological claims are unproven and no effects on health or healing have been established.Permanent strong magnetic fields applied along the main arteries of the human body do not alter blood pressure.
Where should you not place a magnet?
Bringing magnets close to various electronic devices, video devices, and communication devices (speakers, CD / DVD players, cathode ray tubes, mobile phones, watches, etc. Please keep away. Magnets produce a far-reaching, strong magnetic field. They could damage TVs and laptops, computer hard drives, credit and ATM cards, data storage media, mechanical watches, hearing aids and speakers. Keep magnets away from devices and objects that could be damaged by strong magnetic fields.