Magnotherapy as a natural form of pain relief -

myth or marvel? 

Managing arthritis and other conditions

without the use of drugs

What is magnotherapy?

Magnotherapy, or magnet therapy, is a form of natural healing that can bring pain relief and improve overall health and wellbeing.  It is a therapy that has been used to great effect since around 600 BC when lodestones (naturally magnetic rocks) were used to help improve health. 

In 1862 Louis Pasteur discovered that the magnetic field of the earth had a positive effect plant growth.  Today electro-magnetic machines (such as MRI scanners) are commonly found in hospitals and are an accepted part of modern day healthcare and more people are discovering that wearing magnets can be very beneficial.

How might it help me?

Magnotherapy has been used to very successfully treat a wide range of conditions ranging from general aches and pains to more specific things such as arthritis, migraines and back pain.  There have also been great results reported by hayfever sufferers who have experienced a reduction or elimination in their usual symptoms.

Magnet therapy is suitable for most people, most of the time and a high percentage of those that try it find some degree of benefit – for some it might be a slight but noticeable change, for others it has been a life changing experience. 

It is a non-invasive form of treatment that can be self administered and it is cost effective – the only outlay is the purchase of the magnetic product.

There are so many products on the market – which should I choose?

Of course this is a personal choice and can be dependent on factors such as whether you are comfortable wearing wristbands or other jewellery, have any problems with particular materials in contact with your skin etc. 

At BMore Natural we recommend Bioflow products, manufactured by Cornish company Ecoflow plc. 

These are high quality products that are registered as Class 1 medical devices.

Bioflow magnets were chosen by The Arthritis Research Campaign when they conducted a 2 year clinical trial into the effects of osteoarthritis of the knee and hip.  The results of the trial were published in 2004 in the British Medical Journal, a publication that insists on a high level of integrity in any trial they publish.

This is the first time a trial of this sort has taken place worldwide that directly relates to the effect of static magnets in regard to pain relief.  A summary of the findings is outlined below, full details of the report can be found at www.bmj.com.

Extracts from the British Medical Journal report:
 

Bioflow magnets use a unique, patented pattern of magnetism called Central Reverse Polarity that ensures the body is subjected to a varying magnetic field.  This simulates the beneficial effects of professional electromagnetic equipment but in a static module that requires no power and is designed to be worn on the body, predominantly on the wrist.  This technology produces a powerful and focused magnetic field without generating electro-magnetic resonance.

If you are one of the many people who suffer from general aches and pains, arthritis, joint pain and inflammation, soft tissue injuries, lethargy, muscle aches, backache, headaches, hayfever, digestive problems, migraines or other health issues then consider this: 

• In modern society painkillers are too readily available and natural alternatives are not widely understood. 

• Painkillers suppress the symptoms rather than help reduce or remove the cause, people become reliant on medication and this can cause further health problems over time (resistance, dependency etc). 

• If the cause of the problem is not treated it can become debilitating and lead to further health problems. 

• Regular medication costs money and the cost of repeat prescriptions expensive.

 So what is the alternative?

• Try a natural, non-invasive method of pain relief, you may find that it can help relieve symptoms whilst at the same time helping reduce the cause (inflammation, poor circulation etc).*

• Magnotherapy is suitable for most people most of the time (although magnets should not be worn by those with a pacemaker or other mechanically operated implant). 

• It is one-off purchase expense, then a lifetime guarantee for the magnetic properties - all Bioflow magnetic products come with a 90 day money back guarantee and 12 month warranty which demonstrates our faith in the effectiveness of these products. 

• There are products for both people and animals, are also fuel savers for the home and your car - great news with the rising costs of fuel!

• Magnotherapy has proven health benefits, and this particular brand is a Class 1 medical device.

Customers who wish to compare the effectiveness of Bioflow with ordinary magnetic products will not be comparing like with like if only the magnetic strength is used for comparison - the type of field, configuration, concentration and depth of penetration are all of importance and it is these features that make Bioflow the most effective magnotherapy product on the market today.

Bioflow is patented and no similar device exists as the unique magnetic field created by its design (called Central Reverse Polarity) is trademarked.

* If you are taking any medication do not stop taking it without your GP's consent. 
 

Sources:                                                                           

Testimonials from users of Bioflow magnetic products

Arthritis Research Campaign www.

Magnet Healing by Peter Rose