Article: Magnetic Idea
What's old just may be surging forward to reach a new generation of wellness seekers. Magnet therapy really isn't a new healing therapy, but has been used in China for thousands of years. Also, based on ancient documents, Egyptian's have considered magnet therapy indispensable as a treatment for diseases. As more and more of us seek alternative methods to better our health and well being, we seem to be connecting to the past and utilizing ancient methods to cure our present day health problems. So, how could magnets affect your health and why would this form of treatment work?
First, it should be noted that under NO condition should magnetic therapy be used by anyone wearing cardiac pacemakers or defibrillators, because they are Electro-magnetically programmed. Be sure your doctor is aware that you are interested in and/or are trying magnet therapy. As with any other type of alternative therapy, always consult a physician if you have any serious health problem. And, do your homework first before simply buying and placing magnets on your body.
To understand just what it is that magnet therapy can do for you, one needs to have a basic understanding of the electromagnetic process first. Basically the energy system in our bodies consists of two forces, magnetism and electricity. This electromagnetic energy system is affected by the earth's natural electromagnetic environment. Our energy system contains energy channels that are called meridians. They circulate energy through the body. You may have heard of Yin and Yang in your alternative thinking research. The Yin represents the minus polarity and the Yang represents the positive polarity in the body. Or think of a battery with its - and + sides. The loss of balance in the flow of energies in our system will diminish activity within the cells and thus the body will not be able to function at optimal efficiency.
Both the inner and outer environment constantly influences the balance of our bodies. Magnetic changes in the environment can affect the electromagnetic balance of the human body and contribute to disease. One possible contribution to our dis-ease could be the amount of time we spend in buildings and cars that reduces our exposure to the natural geomagnetic fields of the earth. Researchers suggest that magnetic therapy can be used to counter the effects caused by the electromagnetic pollution in the environment. It is the constant exchange of energy that allows the body to maintain its vital balance. Magnetic therapy, much like acupuncture, re-establishes order in the body's energy filed and this allows healing to take place. It is its ability to influence the magnetic current in the body that gives magnet therapy such a wide range of applications.
Magnetic therapy products have now been designed to provide the natural magnetism that is needed for our body's total wellness. This therapy subtly stimulates the body's own healing mechanism edging it on slowly towards healing in a natural, non- intrusive manner.
You can find ads in catalogs, health magazines and also on television about magnet therapy to relieve pain. There are magnet sole inserts for your shoes that are to help your feet, magnet bars and strips as well as band aid patches. The magnetic products, as well as the claims of what these products can do for you, seems to be endless. One should approach this therapy as you would any other alternative healing method. Ask your doctor, ask friends who have tried it, talk to your Doctor of Oriental Medicine, research the Internet and read up on this or any therapy. After careful consideration you may conclude that this magnetic idea may be something you'd really like to try as part of your program towards wellness.
published on 11/18/04
