Therapy Using Magnetic Bracelets With Copper
People with arthritis are always looking for pain relief and many are curious about alternative methods, one of these that has a great following is therapeutic magnetic bracelets. The bracelets are usually copper, but stainless steel and titanium are also used. Many are plated with gold or encrusted with semi-precious stones, but the main ingredients are metal and a magnet. The initial design was a horseshoe style with open ends, but now link styles and bangles are also available.
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Why Use A Magnetic Bracelet?
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Many people say that they have had significant pain relief from wearing a metal magnetic bracelet. This includes pain from headaches, arthritis, menstrual pain, joint pain and the pain of wounds. It also is said to promote healing of those wounds.
How Does It Work?
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A few small studies have been done, but none have conclusively found exactly how it works. The studies are mostly anecdotal but professional therapists use electro-magnetic generators to aid healing by producing a pulsed field that is bio-compatible. These generators are not portable, so the smaller amount of electro-magnetic impulse that is generated by the bracelet is believed to be similar to the pulsed field. One distinction on the bracelet is that a wider and stronger magnet has been shown to be more effective.
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How Can I Get A Magnetic Bracelet?
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This is where the buyer needs to be aware because there are hundreds of these bracelets for sale on-line and in alternative medicine shops. The main thing is that it be magnetic and made out of metal. More expensive models don't necessarily translate in to better results. Some of the bracelets made out of copper can leave a greenish color on the skin, but this is said to be a sign of it being effective.
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