Put simply, magnetic therapy is an alternative health application designed to relieve pain, improve sleep and alleviate the symptoms of various degenerative diseases. It is apparently safe, as it only involves the application of specialist magnets to various parts of the body.
How does magnetic therapy work?
One negative aspect of magnetic therapy is that no one is quite sure how it works. Some theories claim that it affects the haemoglobin in the blood, increasing circulation to the affected area, whilst others believe that it helps to oxygenate the blood in order to accelerate healing.
How effective this treatment is varies from patient to patient, and you should never use it in the place of approved medical practice, if you have a pacemaker or other device, or if you are pregnant.