Continuing with various therapies in naturopathy, in this blog I am writing about :
Magnet Therapy
It is a science as well as an art, having knowledge of human organisms and the expertise to cure through the appropriate application of Magnets. This alternative branch of medicine is called Magnet therapy, Bio Magnet therapy or Mango therapy. Evidently it is far reaching in terms of possibilities in physical as well as mental disorder treatment through exposure to the magnetic fields. This therapy utilizes the natural energy of magnetism that is important to human existence and overall health.
Magnet designed specifically for human applications contain the power to interact with the energy system of the body, in order to create a distinct field for efficient cellular and hence organic activities. Be it localized or generalized application of magnets, the outcome tends to be visible on the basis of functioning of cells, and is thereby reasoned to be effective.
History of Magnetic Therapy
This type of therapy occupied a central role in the ancient medicinal practices of Egypt, India, and Greece. In some ancient scriptures of India, the mention of Magnet therapy is found. In Atharva veda, there is the mention of Magnet therapy as the practitioners of Ayurveda suggested it was best way to alleviate pains and rejuvenate the body and mind.
Theories of Magnetic Therapy
Two theories are used to explain the magnetic therapy. The primary theory asserts that, magnets affect the electrical current in cells. When magnets are functional on the affective region of the body, the nerves in that area stimulate, thus discharging the body’s innate painkillers. This is responsible for application of magnets for pain relief.
According to the secondary, but equally relevant magnetic therapy theory, when magnets are applied to a painful area of the body, the cells in that area respond to increased blood circulation, ion exchange, and oxygen flow to that area. Magnetic fields attract and repel charged particles in blood stream, thus increasing blood flow and producing heat. Increased oxygen in tissues and blood stream is considered to create a significant difference in the pace of healing.
It is a safe, non invasive method of applying magnetic fields to the body for therapeutic purposes. It accelerates the natural healing process provides natural pain relief, relief from arthritis-induced pain and betters sleep, without and adverse side-effects. It has elevated hopes, even where advanced drug therapies have failed. Magnet therapy has also ventured into fields of physical disorders like cancer treatment, and mental disorders like depression, where path-breaking research continues till date.
The modern science reciprocate that Magnet therapy is effective in all kind of diseases including circulatory, digestive, nervous, respiratory and urini-genital systems and can be beneficial in all types of swelling, inflammation, ulcers and diseases of the bowels and uterus. Since the modern science has accepted the efficacy of magnet in treating diseases that causes pain and bring proper alleviation and included into the list of modern treating technologies. Magnetic therapy is used to treat headaches and migraines, insomnia, muscle and joint pain, varicose veins and other ailments of the circulatory, lymphatic, and nervous system.
In the end, as Magnetic therapy is applied and used in almost all over the world, some jewellery professionals are keen in creating ornaments and different devices like wristlet, chains, necklace, back belts, ace bandages or athletic support bandages worn on the back, knee or elbow which are designed with special magnets to deliver proper Magnetic therapy to the injured part of the body.
The result of Magnetic therapy vary from person to person depending on the quality of magnets used , duration of use and mode of application. Magnetic therapy would be ineffective, if not followed appropriately. The astonishing pain relief and calming effect it provides, has by and large, facilitated in boosting its popularity to greater extent.
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Anil Malik
Mumbai, India
14th December 2022