Magnet Therapy needs
better research to Prove Benefits
January 6th,
2006
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Scientists reported in this week’s British Medical Journal that magnetic
devices including bracelets, insoles, wrist and knee bands, back and
neck braces, and pillows and mattresses may not be
worth the money.
Professors Leonard Finegold and Bruce Flamm estimate that there is over
1 billion dollars spent globally on these kinds of magnetic devices each
year. They feel that the studies that are currently out on magnet
therapy were not well done. It would be hard to have blind study in
proving the effectiveness of the treatment. They also warn that if
there is pain, there could be an underlying major condition that may go
left untreated.
Magnet therapy is marketed and sold without any restrictions.
Successful athletes promote the use of magnets. The scientists in the
report question even how the magnet therapy in theory can even work and
say that with such extraordinary claims promoters should include
extraordinary evidence.
The authors say that if you try to use magnet therapy, buy the least
expensive treatment. They joke; it will at least save you the pain in
your wallet.
By
Nicole Wilson
Best Syndication Staff Writer
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