Thursday, January 29, 2009

Magnetic Jewelry For Arthritis

By Amy Clark

One effective method in arthritis pain relief is the use of magnetic bracelets. Such bracelets are devised to enhance circulation and increase the amount of oxygen in affected parts to lessen inflammation.

Essentially, arthritis prevents blood flow in the affected parts of the body, thus hindering circulation and ultimately decreasing the amount of oxygen around the affected areas.

The magnetic bracelets, which are negative magnets, enhance blood circulation in the affected regions which in turn have a positive polarity. In consequence, better circulation allows higher levels of oxygen to enter the affected areas and effectively lessens inflammation. As a result, arthritis pain is substantially reduced.

Magnetic therapy and magnetic bracelets have been around for centuries, but only recently acknowledged by modern science as a reliable pain management remedy.

English studies lately evaluated the effectiveness of bracelets with varying magnetic fields - one group was asked to use bracelets with strong magnetic fields, others were asked to use weak bracelets, while the others were given placebo or "dummy" bracelets without any magnetic field. After twelve weeks, it was revealed that the strong magnetic group experienced a substantial pain relief, whilst the weak magnetic field and dummy groups had only slight or no pain relief. This signifies that the use of magnetic bracelets can effectively alleviate pain, given that the bracelet used has a sufficiently strong magnetic field (170-200 Tesla).

In spite of the lack of definite evidence, magnetic therapy and bracelets have become increasingly accepted in the United States and in a number of other countries including the UK and Australia. In the late 1990s, overall magnetic bracelets sales reached an astounding 5 million dollars. This is understandable, owing to the fact that there are over a million arthritis patients in the United Kingdom alone. Of late, there has also been a significant increase in the use of alternative non-western techniques in treating pain and various other conditions.

In deciding to try magnetic bracelets, however, you are advised to discuss this with a physician before everything else. Keep in mind that you must not forget any medications or other treatments and trade them totally with magnetic bracelets, unless a physician asks you to do so. Such bracelets should also be avoided completely if you are pregnant, using a pacemaker or electronic implants, or currently using electric blankets or heating pads.

Also note that there are a range of methods for managing chronic arthritis pain, and none should be discontinued entirely. A number of therapies may remain helpful in reducing symptoms even as you use magnetic bracelets.

A main benefit of magnetic bracelets is that they are reasonably priced. Furthermore, such bracelets are non-intrusive and do not cause any negative side effects unlike other chemical remedies. You have nothing to lose in trying this method of treating arthritis. Indeed, it is well worth your $30-$100 to try it for yourself.

These bracelets still continue to gain popularity, as more patients commend their efficiency. Furthermore, scientific researchers show proof that magnetic bracelets do work in arthritis pain relief. Therefore, if you've been experiencing arthritic pain for a long time, these bracelets can be the solution you've been looking for. - 16463

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