Magnets for Healing

People have been using magnets to heal the body for thousands of years.  There is documented evidence that the ancient civilizations of the Hebrews, Arabs, Indians, Chinese, Egyptians, and Greeks all used magnetic therapy. According to legend, Cleopatra wore a magnetic amulet on her forehead to preserve her youth and beauty.

Today, scientists and doctors worldwide are researching the use of magnets for healing and pain management. Dr. Oz recently did an episode on the healing powers of magnets where he said, “Magnetic therapy will revolutionize pain management.” I believe that is right.

People use magnets now to deal with headaches and other discomforts. You can find them in magnetic mattress pads to help you sleep better. Doctors already use FDA-approved magnetic devices to encourage bones to heal and there are clinical studies showing that magnetic insoles can help diabetic patients deal with peripheral neuropathy.

How do magnets work?

All cells in the body are basically the same, regardless of what type of cell they are. All cells contain ions, positive and negative charged particles that conduct electromagnetic pulses in the cell. A cell cannot live without these ions.

For a normal, healthy cell the ions in the cell are distributed with all of the positive ions on one side and the negative ions on the opposite side. The ions outside of the cell align with those inside so that opposite poles are together with the cell membrane between them. This allows fluid, oxygen and nutrients to move freely in and out of the cell, while maintaining the natural balance within the cell (homeostasis).

In a diseased or injured cell, the charged ions mix together and the cell loses its polarity. This results in a  cellular imbalance. Fluids from outside the cell penetrate it, which then push vital nutrients, hormones and electrolytes (salts) out of the cell. The cell loses its ability to function properly and begins to degenerate. If this is not corrected, the cell will die.

When a static magnet is placed over an injury, the magnetic field penetrates the tissues and the damaged cell and helps to energize the cell and re-establish its magnetic poles. The ions are put back into their proper place in the cell, the extra fluid in the cell is returned to the surrounding tissues reducing inflammation, and the cell regains its natural healthy state. That's healing.

Magnets work by reducing the inflammation in the area of an injury, which helps promote healing and reduce pain. The ancient healers knew about the healing power of magnets and we are now rediscovering this.

Wayne Woodworth

PS. Check out more articles I have written about using magnets for healing.