The Therapeutic Use of Magnets for the Health Practitioner

By Jackie Christensen, MSHH, HHP, MH, NC

For thousands of years many cultures such as the Chinese, Egyptians, Arabs, Greeks, Romans and Indians have used magnets for balancing health. The use of magnetic stones are mentioned in The Yellow Emperors Classic of Medicine. 200 B.C. Greek physician, Galen noted in his book D Simplicium Medicamentorum Temperamentis Ac Factultatibus the use of magnets for purgative uses. 1000 A.D. Persian physician, Ali Abbas used magnetism to alleviate spasms and symptoms related to gout. 1269 Pierre de Maricourt differentiated between the two poles. 12th Century Arabs, Vikings, and Europeans used magnets for navigation. 16th Century: Swiss physician, Paracelsus used magnets for patients with gout, hernias, and jaundice. French physician, Abbroise Pare used a fine powder of magnetite and honey to heal wounds from surgery.

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to popular legend, magnetism was first discovered when a Greek shepherd named Magnes, discovered a mineral stuck to a metal nail in the bottom of his sandal. He called the mineral magnetite in a place that is now in Turkey called Magnesia. It is also reported that Cleopatra, the beautiful Egyptian queen, wore a magnet on her forehead.

Geomagnetism: the natural magnetic energy from the earth. Magnetism: magnetic energy produced by magnets and electromagnets. Natural Magnets are volcanic in origin and the strength is determined by the content of iron oxide, which is known as magnetite or magnetic stone. Artificial Magnets are made mostly of iron, aluminum, nickel and cobalt which together compose an alloy called alnico. Neodymium magnets are also used, mostly for cancer treatment, but they are more expensive and powerful but not necessary for home use. Ceramic and graphite and also be used to make artificial magnets, they are inexpensive and maintain magnetism for long periods.

 Magnetic

field: the field that surrounds the magnet and attracts objects. Magnetic induction: magnitude and direction used to describe the magnetic field. Induction lines: used to determine the strength of a magnet. The denser the lines on are drawn on the surface area, the stronger the magnet. Magnetic strength: the amount of iron a magnet can attract. The number of induction lines will help determine the strength of the magnet. Flux: Flow of the magnetic energy.

1.Ferromagnetic Materials
Materials

that react strongly to magnetic fields such as metals, iron, nickel, cobalt and alloy. Have a strong magnetic charge that exists outside the magnetic field. Atoms in the ferromagnetic substance flow in the same direction when placed in a magnetic field.

2. Ferrimagnetic Materials Atoms move in two directions, toward and away from the magnetic field, which produces a medium magnetization in the direction of the induction field. Examples include electrical equipment and computer memories. 3. Antiferromagnetic Materials Show little reaction to magnetic fields.

4. Paramagnetic Materials Magnetized in the direction of the magnetic field, but have a weak charge. Certain elements in the human body such as blood, muscle and nervous tissue fall into this category.
5. Diamagnetic Materials Materials that are magnetized in the opposite direction of the induction field. Silver, lead, copper, and zinc all fall into this field.

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magnet has two poles: north and south. Opposite poles will attract each other and same type poles will repel each other. Magnetic strength is measured with a magnetometer and is expressed in gauss. Strength of a magnet depends on its composition, method of magnetization, duration of magnetization and intensity of the current.

 Weak:

less than 10 gauss Medium: 10-500 gauss Strong: 500-2,000 gauss Very Strong: over 2,000 gauss

 Negative Female Counterclockwise Centripetal Alkaline

Actions:

Restrains, slows Calms, reduces Attracts

Sedative Soothes nervous pain Reduces inflammation Stimulates healing process Slows production of microorganisms Stops tumor growth Slows metabolism Slows cellular activity Reduces calcium deposits in the blood

Stops bleeding Reduces liquid retention Restricts blood vessels Causes muscle contraction Regulates quality of oxygen in the tissues Slows cardiac activity Reduces ulcers Improves concentration

 Positive Male Actions:

Hot
Clockwise Centrifugal Acid

Accelerates Excites Repels

Increases activity Produces heat and soothes muscle pain Stimulates infection Stimulates all growth including germs, tumors, bacteria, viruses, etc. Stimulates cellular activity Increases energy Increases acidity Increases calcium deposits in the blood Increases bleeding

Increases red blood cell production Dilates blood vessels Stimulates fluid, circulation and congestion Increases muscle relaxation Lowers blood pressure Increases hydrogen production Increases tissue regeneration

Neurological system The California Institute of Technology found magnetic particles in the brain which affect human metabolism. Nerve cells have a negative internal charge and a positive external charge. When the north pole of a magnet is applied externally near a nerve ending the negative energy of the pole and the positive energy of the nerve cells attract each other and causes a bioelectric exchange of energy. The positive energy of the nerve cell is reduced therefore reducing the sensation of pain.
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2. Circulatory System
The

hemoglobin in red blood cells contains enough iron to make it paramagnetic.

Magnets

can increase blood conductivity, which can increase blood circulation and stabilize blood pressure, provides a greater supply of oxygen to the body, eliminates more wastes, and improves organ function.

3. Endocrine system The capillaries surrounding the glands of the endocrine system contain high amounts of blood, which has been shown to be affected by magnetism. Dilating the capillaries will improve the transmission of hormones to the parts of the body.

Never use magnets on someone who has a pacemaker. Do not apply magnets directly to the spine. Never apply strong magnets around the heart area. Do not use magnets on children under 2 or women who are pregnant. Do not apply a south pole magnet to the abdominal area on someone who has just eaten. Do not use the south pole on the head if there is a tumor. Prolonged use of the north pole can cause drowsiness.

Have multiple magnets with various strengths.

For example: 2-4 strong magnets (2,000 gauss) for general treatment, 3 medium magnets (600 gauss) for local application.

Application of magnets should start at a low gauss for 20 minutes. If there are no negative effects slowly increase the gauss and duration. Magnets can be applied for several hours and repeated several times daily. If no improvements are experienced after 5 days therapy should stop and medical attention should be sought out.

Unipolar Treatment: Uses one pole.

Magnet is placed directly on the affected area or meridian associated with the area.

Bipolar Treatment: Uses both poles in order to close the energy circuit.

Can be used to treat large areas of the body or improve general health. The purpose is to let energy openly flow through the body or a certain part of it. Energy flows between the two poles, organs, blood vessels and through the meridians. The left side of the body is yang therefore the south side of the pole should be applied to this side of the body because it is also active. The right side of the body is considered to be yin therefore the north side of the pole should be applied to this side of the body because it is also passive.

Infections

Unipolar: apply the north pole directly to the infected area.

Joint Pain
Unipolar: apply the north pole directly to the area. Bipolar: apply two magnets one on either side of the affected area. North pole should be located closest to the painful area and south pole on the furthest side.

Headaches
Unipolar: apply the north pole to the forehead, never apply the south pole alone to the head. Bipolar: apply the south pole to the left temple and the north pole to the right temple.

 Increased

hydrogen ion activity Decreased weight No changes in mineral content Increase in crystallization structure

 Increases

mineral absorption. Improves the distribution of nutrients throughout the body. Increases cellular function. Increases general vitality in healthy people. Helps the body eliminate toxins. Strengths the immune system. Improves digestive functioning and elimination. Balance cholesterol levels.

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Water: North water or south water Fill a glass with water. Place a high strength flat magnet (1,ooo gauss) under the glass of water. Leave the water on the magnet for 12-24 hours. Dosage: average 2,500 ml daily

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