Magnet
therapy, or magnetic
therapy, or magnotherapy is a form of
alternative
therapies medicine which involves magnetic
fields effect. Professionals claim that subjecting
certain parts of the body to doses of magnetic
fields has a beneficial effect. This theory
has led to the popularization of an industry
involving the sale of magnetic-based products
for "healing" purposes: magnetic
bracelets; magnetic
spectacles, wrists
bands, ankles, and the back, shoe insoles,
mattresses, and magnetic blankets (blankets
with magnets woven into the material); and
even water that has been "magnetized".
Magnet therapy involves
the use of static magnetic fields made from
permanent magnets and the electromagnetic
therapy involves the application of electromagnetic
waves to the patient. It is a form of cure
under the magnetic effect.
The concept of
magnetic therapy was also practiced centuries
ago. In fact, there is a story which tells
that Cleopatra wore magnetic jewellery for
its healing powers. Several doctors have been
practicing this technique since the 80’s
and early 90s, the therapy went out of view
for a considerable period. Presently, this
therapy is gaining importance day by day and
is becoming one of the important aspects of
alternative medicines. The boom of the business
helped the therapy gain popularity in developed
nations like France, Japan, Germany, and USA
particularly for its potential to heal soft-tissue
injuries.
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