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Magnets - Magnetic Therapy - Magnetic Bracelets - Magnetic Fields

Magnet therapy is the use of magnets and electrical devices to generate controlled magnetic fields for health.

Pain - Magnetic Therapy for Pain

Can magnetic bracelets, necklaces, earrings, and wraps really relieve your health woes? While science shows that many of the cure-all claims for magnetic therapy might not hold up, there's evidence that magnets may help ease certain types of chronic pain.

How Does Magnet Therapy Help Arthritis?

Static magnet therapy is believed to relieve pain by increasing circulation. The effectiveness of arthritis magnet therapy for relieving pain is still in question.

Magnetic Insoles Give No Pain Relief

Do magnetic shoe insoles relieve foot pain? The magnets have no pain relief effects, although the insole may help - that is the conclusion of a double-blind study.

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