Re: magnetic therapy

[Guest guest]

To Group: Been out of town for six weeks and am slowly processing my

email. Just had to respond about the on and off again discussion about

magnets. 's remark about the helmet reminded me of a study that

knocked a dog unconscious by switching polarity on its brain

(north-south to south-north). They are also starting to use with some

success high levels of electromagnetic therapy on depression (not

something that can be tried at home unfortunately). So magnets and

their fields definitely do have an effect-just ask migrating birds; the

question is what level it starts at. The low (sometimes extremely so)

energy levels of the magnets used in mattresses and other such

appliances may or may not be effective. The studies are currently in

conflict.

IMHO, if you have the money to invest, first do your own research so

you know the current thinking on both sides of the issue and then do

your research on the quality of the merchandise and how one should apply

them. I've heard arguments that using the wrong pole toward the body

will actually cause damage. I've also heard that there's absolutely no

possible way one can be harmed. Who knows at this point?

Some magnets have such a low energy level, they couldn't stick paper

on a refrigerator. (Speaking of which, one of my friends found great

success with using refrigerator magnets; he's a very practical person,

saw a tv show and thought of the cheapest way to test it and taped a

couple of little but strong ones on. First time his shoulder hasn't

hurt in years.) I've gotten 'medical' magnets at cost from a friend and

found the retail was at least 5 times as high. There are people out

there making alot of money off this so shop wisely.

In my personal experience, I believe that they have worked on back pain

and such and have promoted healing there, but whether that's the extra

support, warmth, or actual magnetism 'correcting the inner energy

levels' or just the knowledge I'm doing something I don't know. I've

never been one not to make full use of the placebo effect if I can

though, even on myself. It works wonders on my little girl's rls

(placebo, I've never actually tried magnets for rls, just pain.)

(40), Calgary

PS: My background is in psychology so I try to keep a vigilant eye on

self-fulfilling prophecies and wishful thinking in myself.

[Guest guest]

This may be the second time around, sorry if it is. Computer bombed

while sending. Will try again.

To Group: Been out of town for six weeks and am slowly processing my

email. Just had to respond about the on and off again discussion about

magnets. 's remark about the helmet reminded me of a study that

knocked a dog unconscious by switching polarity on its brain

(north-south to south-north). They are also starting to use with some

success high levels of electromagnetic therapy on depression (not

something that can be tried at home unfortunately). So magnets and

their fields definitely do have an effect-just ask migrating birds; the

question is what level it starts at. The low (sometimes extremely so)

energy levels of the magnets used in mattresses and other such

appliances may or may not be effective. The studies are currently in

conflict.

IMHO, if you have the money to invest, first do your own research so

you know the current thinking on both sides of the issue and then do

your research on the quality of the merchandise and how one should apply

them. I've heard arguments that using the wrong pole toward the body

will actually cause damage. I've also heard that there's absolutely no

possible way one can be harmed. Who knows at this point?

Some magnets have such a low energy level, they couldn't stick paper

on a refrigerator. (Speaking of which, one of my friends found great

success with using refrigerator magnets; he's a very practical person,

saw a tv show and thought of the cheapest way to test it and taped a

couple of little but strong ones on. First time his shoulder hasn't

hurt in years.) I've gotten 'medical' magnets at cost from a friend and

found the retail was at least 5 times as high. There are people out

there making alot of money off this so shop wisely.

In my personal experience, I believe that they have worked on back pain

and such and have promoted healing there, but whether that's the extra

support, warmth, or actual magnetism 'correcting the inner energy

levels' or just the knowledge I'm doing something I don't know. I've

never been one not to make full use of the placebo effect if I can

though, even on myself. It works wonders on my little girl's rls

(placebo, I've never actually tried magnets for rls, just pain.)

(40), Calgary

PS: My background is in psychology so I try to keep a vigilant eye on

self-fulfilling prophecies and wishful thinking in myself.