Historically it is reported that magnets have been around for an extremely long time. Magnets were first documented around 2500-3000 years BC. Their origins are first noted in Asia Minor in a vast land called Magnesia. The earth there was enriched with iron oxide which attracted metals to it. The locals named it Magnetite.
Another story is told of a young boy, who lived 2500 years BC, called Magnes- a shepherd on Mount Ida. One day he was tending his sheep whilst wearing sandals which contained iron rivets in the sole. He found it hard to walk up the mountain, as his feet felt heavy and stuck to the rock face.
This mountain contained Lodestone, this rock contain the magnetism that held the boys shoes to the mountain. Although the name of the mineral has changed through out time from Lodestone Magnes in light of the boy who found and now its popular name is magnet.
It has been written that historical figures such as Cleopatra have used magnets for their beneficial properties. Cleopatra rested on Lodestone to retain her young, fresh looks. Further documentation including the written works of Plato and Aristotle profess the Lodestones benefits and its use in Greek medicine since 2500 BC.
In the east, Chinese medical treatments have included magnets since 2000 BC. Reflexology and acupuncture are often used in conjunction with the healing properties of the magnets. With many ailments, magnets are still the first step even today.
Western cultures in Europe and America have also use magnets with ever increasing popularity. A Swiss physician in the fifteenth century called Paracelsus, penned numerous research papers with regard to the reduction of inflammation within the body caused by the placement of magnets on a person.
In the 16th century an English doctor Dr William Gilbert made a scientific study of electricity and magnetism. He published one of the first books about magnetic therapy called "De Magnet". Dr Gilbert was also Queens Elizabeth I personal physician and it is said that she used magnets under his direction.
Michael Faraday, also known as the founder of Biomagnetics made extensive discoveries in magnetic healing during the 18th century. His work is still used as a framework for modern day magnetic treatments. Dr Mesmer (the father of hypnotism) and Dr Samuel Hahnemann (the father of homoeopathy) also contributed to his remarkable work.
20th century pioneers include Dr Kreft a German doctor who in 1905 studied the healing effects of magnets on rheumatic disease, sciatica and neuralgia. 1926 revealed Dr Criles work on the impact of magnets on cancer cells and this was followed 10 years later in 1936 with Albert Davis carrying out tests on the effects of the north and south poles of a magnet.
However the last 15 years has shown a prolific increase in medical research into magnetic therapy. There have been over 57 studies in the USA into incurable diseases and magnetics. Some of the most recent are:
1990 - University of Hawaii studied the presence of magnetic fields on osteoarthritis sufferers.
1992- Stiller et al a scientific study with a control testing the healing of leg wounds.
1999- New York Medical College used magnetic shoe insoles to show how they would treat diabetes.
2001- University of Virginia tested mattress covers with magnets on sufferers of Fibromyalgia.
2004- University of Exeter and Plymouth recorded the effects that magnetic bracelets had on osteoarthritis sufferers.
The Magnetic Therapy trend is increasing all over the world and has stars such as these swearing by them:
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Anthony Hopkins
HRH Queen Elizabeth II
HRH Prince Charles
HRH Prince William
Cherie Blair
Venus Williams
Michael Jordon
Anthony Hopkins
Jack Niklaus and many more. - 27772
Another story is told of a young boy, who lived 2500 years BC, called Magnes- a shepherd on Mount Ida. One day he was tending his sheep whilst wearing sandals which contained iron rivets in the sole. He found it hard to walk up the mountain, as his feet felt heavy and stuck to the rock face.
This mountain contained Lodestone, this rock contain the magnetism that held the boys shoes to the mountain. Although the name of the mineral has changed through out time from Lodestone Magnes in light of the boy who found and now its popular name is magnet.
It has been written that historical figures such as Cleopatra have used magnets for their beneficial properties. Cleopatra rested on Lodestone to retain her young, fresh looks. Further documentation including the written works of Plato and Aristotle profess the Lodestones benefits and its use in Greek medicine since 2500 BC.
In the east, Chinese medical treatments have included magnets since 2000 BC. Reflexology and acupuncture are often used in conjunction with the healing properties of the magnets. With many ailments, magnets are still the first step even today.
Western cultures in Europe and America have also use magnets with ever increasing popularity. A Swiss physician in the fifteenth century called Paracelsus, penned numerous research papers with regard to the reduction of inflammation within the body caused by the placement of magnets on a person.
In the 16th century an English doctor Dr William Gilbert made a scientific study of electricity and magnetism. He published one of the first books about magnetic therapy called "De Magnet". Dr Gilbert was also Queens Elizabeth I personal physician and it is said that she used magnets under his direction.
Michael Faraday, also known as the founder of Biomagnetics made extensive discoveries in magnetic healing during the 18th century. His work is still used as a framework for modern day magnetic treatments. Dr Mesmer (the father of hypnotism) and Dr Samuel Hahnemann (the father of homoeopathy) also contributed to his remarkable work.
20th century pioneers include Dr Kreft a German doctor who in 1905 studied the healing effects of magnets on rheumatic disease, sciatica and neuralgia. 1926 revealed Dr Criles work on the impact of magnets on cancer cells and this was followed 10 years later in 1936 with Albert Davis carrying out tests on the effects of the north and south poles of a magnet.
However the last 15 years has shown a prolific increase in medical research into magnetic therapy. There have been over 57 studies in the USA into incurable diseases and magnetics. Some of the most recent are:
1990 - University of Hawaii studied the presence of magnetic fields on osteoarthritis sufferers.
1992- Stiller et al a scientific study with a control testing the healing of leg wounds.
1999- New York Medical College used magnetic shoe insoles to show how they would treat diabetes.
2001- University of Virginia tested mattress covers with magnets on sufferers of Fibromyalgia.
2004- University of Exeter and Plymouth recorded the effects that magnetic bracelets had on osteoarthritis sufferers.
The Magnetic Therapy trend is increasing all over the world and has stars such as these swearing by them:
Bill Clinton
Bill Clinton
Anthony Hopkins
HRH Queen Elizabeth II
HRH Prince Charles
HRH Prince William
Cherie Blair
Venus Williams
Michael Jordon
Anthony Hopkins
Jack Niklaus and many more. - 27772
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Author Debbie Shimadry Dip HE Dip MT (MC) regular BBC radio expert guest can help you resolve your pain and improve your mobility with this free magnetic therapy pain relief booklet
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