magnet therapy


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magnet therapy

n.
An alternative medical therapy in which the placement of magnets or magnetic devices on the skin is thought to prevent or treat symptoms of disease, especially pain.
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Acupuncture and magnet therapy are also worth trying.
An aromatherapist and acupuncturist, she's also trained in laser therapy, ayurveda and magnet therapy.
Although Walgreens stores carry a variety of home solutions ranging from soothing water fountains to blood pressure monitors, the category Serbin singles out is magnet therapy. Walgreens, said Serbin, introduced magnet therapy into the product mix in 1998 to great consumer enthusiasm.
[USPRwire, Mon Aug 26 2019] Magnet therapy generally uses a magnetic plate placed on the surface of point or around meridians in order to treat particular disease.
[ClickPress, Mon Aug 26 2019] Magnet therapy generally uses a magnetic plate placed on the surface of point or around meridians in order to treat particular disease.
Apparently, this version of magnet therapy buoys my spirits and keeps me going until the next venture into the unknown.
Dr Jen Gunter, a Canadian gynaecologist, explained magnet therapy does nothing but "lighten your wallet", and countered the claims LadyCare can ease menopause symptoms.
See the American Holistic Veterinary Medical Association website (ahvma.org) for veterinarians who provide pulsating magnet therapy.
Magnet therapy companies claim wearing magnets can increase blood flow to the underlying tissues and restore the body's "electromagnetic energy balance," but there is zero scientific evidence that placing a magnet on a baby will help them in any way.
There are many methods one can try - hypnosis, acupuncture, herbs and supplements, electronic cigarettes, nicotine lollipops and gums, magnet therapy and more.
Over the years, hundreds of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) have emerged to investigate the value of various herbal treatments, vitamin therapies, magnet therapy, acupuncture, tai chi, aromatherapy, and other physical medicine and medicinal treatment modalities.