How to Treat Migraines With Magnetic Therapy
Migraines are headaches that become so severe they interfere with everyday life. Pain can be intense and can last hours or days. Triggers include hormonal changes, certain foods and medications, stress and changes in sleep patterns and environment. Magnetic therapy, the use of magnetic fields to affect the functioning of cells and the nervous system, has been shown to reduce pain associated with migraines and even prevent them from happening.
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Use magnets and magnetic therapy under the care and guidance of a doctor or expert. An expert can place the magnets correctly at the right strength in order to best treat migraine pain.
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Adhere magnets in place as soon the migraine warning signs begin and leave them on until the symptoms pass. You can also use certain magnets to prevent headaches on a daily basis.
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Place stick magnets on either side of the spine, between the shoulder blade and spine. Magnets should adhere to the areas of the spine 1 to 2 inches above the bottom of your shoulder blade, 1 inch from the top of the shoulder blade and on the back of the shoulder above the shoulder blade.
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Wear a magnetic necklace, bracelet, earrings or headband and sleep with a magnetic pillow to reduce migraine pain daily. Start with a lower strength, as your body generally responds better to a lower strength magnet when relieving migraine pain.
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Find products at alternative medicine facilities, through your health care provider or online at websites such as Magnetic Products or Magnetic Therapy Magnets (see Resources below).
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Use other pain treatment methods in conjunction with magnetic therapy, as they won't interfere with magnetic therapy. For example, take a hot bath or shower and then apply magnets once completely dry.
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Use high quality magnets with the correct strength for your degree of migraine pain. Consult a book such as "Magnetic Therapy" by Gloria Vegari or ask an expert for assistance. If you use the wrong strength your symptoms could worsen, and if you use the wrong placement you might not get all the benefits that correct placement gives you.
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Tips & Warnings
Use magnetic therapy for short amounts of time to avoid reducing the effectiveness.
Purchase magnets with a money back guarantee from United States retailers so if the product fails to work as advertised you can get a refund.
Magnetic therapy is an alternative treatment; be sure to see your doctor and discuss this before starting treatment.
See a doctor immediately if you have negative reactions to the magnetic therapy or if you have questions about the usage.
Avoid using magnetic therapy if you are pregnant, on blood thinning medications or are using health-related electronic equipment such as a pacemaker.
