All human beings live in the Earth magnetic field. Magnetic field penetrates all of our tissues and affects it in some way. That is why magnetic therapy, being an ancient therapy well known and used in China, India, Greece and Egypt as long as 2000 years ago, recently gained popularity again.

Magnetic therapy utilizes magnetic jewellery such as magnetic bracelets and magnetic necklaces, and sometimes even magnetic insoles or mattress pads. It is shown to help reduce pain and inflammation, increase blood flow, fight infection, enhance elimination of toxins, and support the overall healing. Researchers proved that magnetic therapy is very beneficial in decreasing arthritic pain as well as foot pain caused by diabetes. It even helps relieve pains and sleep problem associated with fibromyalgia.

Recently magnetic therapy and magnetic jewellery gained popularity in many countries, for example, in Japan some magnetic jewellery is licensed as therapeutic devices. In Germany insurance covers part of the costs of using magnetic therapy. WHO (World Health Organization) stated that magnetic strength of devices and jewellery used in magnetic therapy is safe for most people.

If you have any implants such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, defibrillators and the like, don’t use magnetic therapy or wear magnetic jewellery. It is also not recommended for pregnant women. While using magnetic devices, be careful around credit cards, computers, videotapes, DVDs, and such. As usual, with any new medical device or therapy, consult your doctor before use

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