Dangers of Magnetic Field Therapy

Magnetic field therapy, also called magnetic therapy, an alternative therapy, utilizes magnets in treating a variety of conditions, such as arthritis, migraine headaches, cancer, and moderate levels of pain. While relatively safe, this alternative therapy should not be used by everyone.

Children & Pregnant Women

Children and pregnant women should not use magnetic field therapy because the effects of magnetic therapy on children and pregnant women remains unknown.

Patients with Metal Implants

Patients with metal implants, like pacemakers, should avoid magnetic therapy because the magnets used in magnetic therapy can disrupt the function of such implants.

Positive & Negative Poles

Magnets contain positive and negative poles. Utilizing positive poles in magnetic field therapy should only be done by professionals because long term exposure to positive poles can be harmful.

Warning

Magnetic therapy alone is inefficient in treating serious conditions, like cancer and depression. Consult a doctor about what other treatments you should be using with magnetic field therapy.

Considerations

Rare side effects of magnetic therapy include lightheadedness, vomiting, and delayed wound healing.

References

• Health Care 4.com: Magnetic Field Therapy
• Inteli Health: Information on Alternative Therapies
• Web MD: Magnetic Field Therapy