Magnetic Therapy, natural pain relief for arthritis, and general aches and pains.

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More than 2000 years ago, Chinese medics realised that part of our body energy plays an important role in protecting us from disease. They called this wei chi (way chee), which means 'defensive energy', an invisible energy that circulates just under the skin and is our first line of protection against illness and pain.

The Chinese used a traditional therapy called Acupuncture which was believed to strengthen the wei chi against 'external pathogens' - outside influences such a s cold and damp which can influence the bodies immune function when defences are low and can cause ill health.

Today, research shows that acupuncture enhances the immune function by stimulating blood cell production and shows complex changes in the parameters of the immune system.

Magnetic Therapy itself is based upon the use of magnets on and around the acupuncture points of your body. Applying Magnetic Therapy helps to build new cells to rejuvenate the tissues of the body. Magnetic Therapy is not a fad. It has thousands of years worth of history for therapeutic use.

Many Millions of years ago when life was in the early stages of creation, the earth's geomagnetic field was perhaps hundreds of times stronger than it is today. Our bodies today, have been developed in an environment enriched in oxygen water, nutrients and MAGNETISM. All of the natural human systems in our bodies are electro-magnetic in nature and respond to the earth's natural magnetism.

Our bodies' natural magnetic field is created by the flow of electrically charged ions in and out of cells, and the transmission of electric impulses through cell mem-brances. Due to the fast pace of modern living and the continual development in technology and society, the earth's geomagnetic field has grown very much weaker in the recent past. This field is constantly being shielded from us by everyday items we take for granted such as: steel cars, trains, aeroplanes, ships and metal framed buildings.

Some are amazed at how much of a difference magnetic therapy can make. Best of all though, magnnetic therapy is just one of many natural ways to fight pain, in particular, arthritis.

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Loa Fair: Magnetotherapist Researcher writes
We study medicine to find cures for disease and get rid of them. Man has not figured out where disease originates. The more we find out about the human body, mind, and spirit, the possiblity of finding reasons for disease can lead to cures. Disease being as old as man, there is a need to explore all medical practices.

An interesting fact in history is how the Arabic system of medicine worked. It was a conglomerate of diverse thought and experience. This created an avenue to deal with health problems from many avenues and did not restrict medical practice to one train of thought. It gave the possibilities to open the mind and incorporate all known knowledge to help people maintain their health. This gave room for advancement of medical knowledge and better care to those needing it.

Research into Magnetotherapy revealed sources dating back to books written during the 1800's. Doctors recorded their work using magnets to cure and get rid of disease. One trail of how magnets came to be a medical devise is presented here. The system of magnetic healing is as old as time, and yet as new as the newest space age technology. Scientific research is still in its infancy regarding magnets as medical devises. Research is being carried out in various countries around the world on the effect of magnetism of bacteria, flies, mice, rabbits, as well as plants and tissue cultures ,to learn what may become in the medical realm. "Biomagnetism" is a term used in research of magnetism on the human body. Magnetotherapy comes into this category.

Biomagnetism and Magnetotherapy is the use of magnetic force to aid in helping the body recuperate and possibly heal itself of crippling ailments. The benefits one derives from using this technology can be warmth to hurting joints, giving them more flexibility; giving more enrgy to persons, and making others feel better. When looking at the results of magnets , they are truly as effective as any pain blockers when used properly.

There are magnetic products on the market to aid in relieving stress. In the process they help relieve pain in some instances. The reason pain is eliminated are the results of the magnetic force stimulating nerves to create a blood flow to swollen and injured areas. When blood gets to an area we do not have the swollen and painful situation. When blood is restricted we have swelling and pain. It is a normal reaction of our bodies letting us know of stress and injury.

In theory and principle a magnetic force can stimulate nerves, thus creating an environment for the body to recuperate from stress. It is not new technology. It is used in many countries around the world and has been used for many centuries. It has not been proven scientifically how magnet energy works on the human. It is a phenomenon that is being studied more closely by scientists and doctors alike.

In India it is said the builders of the pyramids were well acquainted with magnetic forces and used it in the preservation of mummies from natural decay. It is said Cleopatra used a small magnet on her forehead to preserve her beauty.

The magnet was not made an object of scientific investigation untill the beginning of the sixteenth century. P. A. Paracelsus(1493-1541) a Swiss alchemist and physician, pioneered work on the magnet. He brought its healing powers to light. He travelled to Africa, Asia, and Europe making discoveries and learning different facets of medicine. He observed, "that which constitutes a magnet is an attraction force which is beyond our understanding, but, which, nevertheless, causes an attraction of iron and other things.


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Magnetic treatment was useful in all inflamations, influxes, and ulcerations, in diseases of the uterus and bowels, in internal as well as external diseases." His opinion was that any diseased part of the body, when exposed to a magnetic force, will be cured better and more speedily than by any medicine.

Dr. William Gilbert of Colchester, England (1540-1603) was the first Englishman to make a study of electricity and magnetism. He believed the world was one large magnet. He discovered that substances such as paper and cloth do not effect the force of attraction between magnet and iron.

Father Hall, an Austrian Professor of Astronomy, in the eighteenth century took the cue from Paracelsus and treated nervous men and women with magnets. Magnetic treatment by Hall was closely watched by Dr. Messer (1734-1815) who pioneered Hynotism. He applied magnetic treatment to his patients and succeeded in curing a number of serious and complex ailments.

The work of Hall and Mesmer was witnessed by Dr. Samuel Hanneman (1775-1843), the Father of Homeopathy. He is the first to use magnet therapy for treatments of disease. He prepared three medicines by exposing milk and water to the magnetic force, using north and south pole magnets. Through the use of magnetic water and application of magnets (north and south poles), Dr. Hanneman found that he could treat 1243 symptoms in aiding recovery of diseases.

Although the discoveries of Paracelsus, Mesmer, and hanneman in magnets as a therapuetic tool was recognized, it continues to be used by physicians convinced of its healing powers.

Michael Farraday (1791-1867) laid the foundation for Biomagnetics and magneto-chemistry and established all matter is magnetic in one way or other.

Louis Pasteur in 1862 discovered the earths magnetic field exercised a positive effect on the growth of plants.

Dr. E. K. Maclean of New York, New Your,USA, has succeded in relieving pain of every kind by the use of magnets. He has succeessfully treated advanced cases of cancer with an electromangetic activator.

There is research going on to prove how magnetism works throughout the world. Many more people could be mentioned here. This is a birds eye view of the pioneers of Magnetotherapy. Whether you agree with this form of treatment or not, it is here to stay.

Books on Magnetotherapy can be found in specialty book stores dealing with "alternative medicine" and "natural medicine". B. Jain publishers from India has excellent books on the subject. You may find other avenues through reseach centers dealing with magnets also.

The Indian Institute of Magnetotherapy, New Delhi, India has a correspondence course that aids in the use and effectiveness of magnets as a health aid.

Magnetotherapy is a valid health aid for treating ailments and as a preventive to poor health. Although it is not widespread, it is, in this authors opinion, a great tool to maintaining and helping in the health field.