Tuesday, April 4, 2017

Magnetic Therapy: Does it Work?

Does magnetic therapy work? This is the question on many Americans' minds. Some say it's a "quack science," but there's convincing evidence to suggest otherwise.

For instance, NASA research found that astronauts suffered withdrawal from the earth's magnetosphere, which is what caused them to feel ill upon their return to Earth.

Tests placed static magnets inside the suits to help blood remain oxygenated and circulate better—and it worked!

Historic research reports new hope for 80 million people: Nikken Magsteps® described as non-invasive and “cost effective with no side-effects.”
“Diabetic Peripheral Neuropathy (DPN) is a common and often disabling complication of diabetes mellitus (DM)….As many as 8 million diabetics in the United States will experience neuropathic pain at some point in their lives.”
A report published in the May 5, 2003, issue of the Archives of Physical Medicine concludes:

“the present study provides convincing data confirming that the constant wearing of static, permanent, magnetic insoles produces statistically significant reduction of neuropathic pain.”
The insoles used in the study (which were developed and are marketed by Nikken, Inc.) were described by the researchers as a non-invasive, non-prescription product/treatment that affords both “safety and minimal cost” for more than 80 million sufferers world-wide.

Magnetic Therapy And Pets

Some pet owners are surprised to learn that magnetic therapy may even help our furry friends!

With the high cost of veterinary medicines these days, animal lovers are looking for any cost efficient option that will ease their pet's pain. Magnetic pet beds are marketed to dogs or cats with a chronic limp.

One woman tried a magnetic collar to help her Irish setter's arthritis and found it to be successful. Even the vet said it probably added two years to the dog's life!

The Technology

Nikken is a pioneer in the field of wellness technology. Their products are designed for everyday living, and include such items as magnetic insoles, sleep systems, comforters, bracelets, and wraps---items designed for daily use and encouraging improved health and wellness.

The National Center for Complementary and Alternative Medicine reported that humans have been using magnets to treat pain for centuries, ever since they first noticed the presence of naturally magnetized stones, called lodestones. By the third century A.D., Greek physicians were using magnetized metal to treat arthritis, and by the Middle Ages, doctors used magnets to treat ailments such as gout, poisoning, and baldness.

Today most of magnets require the use of electricity to create the magnetic field. Nikken has developed a special patented technology that creates an active magnetic field without the use of electricity. The benefit is that these "static magnets" produce a consistent flow of energy.

The Benefits

Studies on the effects of magnets are not definitive. Users provide testimony to the effect that magnets improve blood flow, increase oxygen levels in the body, help with pain, relax muscles, decrease tension, and relieve depression and stress. Magnets encourage feelings of well-being and soothe inflammation by flushing out toxins. Magnet therapy is used for fibromyalgia, migraine headaches, cell rejuvenation, and Parkinson's disease. Most encouraging is that, aside from someone with an implanted electronic device, such as a pace maker, there seems to be no ill effects associated with the use of magnets.