Magnetic bracelets.

[my2rotties]

Does anyone use these? Do they actually work? What do you wear them for? I have one, and just started wearing it again, but wonder what it actually does... I found it on a hiking trip, so I figured what the heck, may as well try it. This one is a Sabona unit.

Anyone?

[hellomynameis]

Good article with links to research

To sum up: Some people who wear 'therapeutic' magnets do experience slight benefits, sometimes, and only in some cases. This is most likely due to the placebo effect.

These products have a plethora of claimed health benefits, the majority of which are completely unsubstantiated if not completely contradictory to the science involved.

Put another way:
These products appear to be, at best, wading in the interesting but shallow waters of the placebo effect while carrying a large load of pseudoscience and dishonest claims.


My only concern is that many people are apt to accept the exaggerated/made up claims and pseudo-scientific woo on faith and may forgo a proven treatment for their injury or illness. If you have a health problem worth buying a bracelet for than it's also worth consulting your doctor as well.

[my2rotties]

It would explain why I found it in the bush, the owner probably was sucking wind and felt the bracelet was not working.

I am wearing it right now... don't expect any changes. I just thought I would ask and see if real people had results from them. I still have a migraine headache and sore joints... doubt a little bracelet could be the Panacea for my issues... Would be really nice though.

Thanks for the link I will be looking at it further shortly.

[hellomynameis]

It would explain why I found it in the bush, the owner probably was sucking wind and felt the bracelet was not working.

I am wearing it right now... don't expect any changes. I just thought I would ask and see if real people had results from them. I still have a migraine headache and sore joints... doubt a little bracelet could be the Panacea for my issues... Would be really nice though.

Thanks for the link I will be looking at it further shortly.

Any time mate, and hell, it's not like the thing is going to harm you. Is it stylish at least?

[my2rotties]

Any time mate, and hell, it's not like the thing is going to harm you. Is it stylish at least?

Nope, it looks like a magnetic bracelet, and is a PITA for me. I don't wear any jewelry aside of my wedding rings..I don't think I will make it much longer. It catches on stuff and I am always fiddling with it.

[hellomynameis]

... It catches on stuff and I am always fiddling with it.

That's the powerful magnetic attraction at work!

I'd avoid active war zones if I were you.

[V-Rated]

I bought a bunch of them one year and gave them as Christmas gifts. The ones I bought looked quite nice and I figure if they didn't work, at least they looked good. From what I learned, they have to have lots of magnets throughout the piece and you have to re-charge them (some say by the full moon, and others say with a magnet).

Personally, I did not see any benefit in wearing it yet others I gave them to swore by them. *shrugs* I think you will find it is 50/50 opinion as to their benefits. I kinda wish I was one of the ones that swore by it, as they seemed to love it.

[Nebula]

Absolute, unmitigated garbage.

[hellomynameis]

*shrugs* I think you will find it is 50/50 opinion as to their benefits. I kinda wish I was one of the ones that swore by it, as they seemed to love it.

If we're calling the placebo effect(self-created symptom(pain) relief on a minor scale) a benefit. However, it's not too hard to think of a not so far-fetched scenario where this would actually be detrimental: belief of curing chronic joint pain with a magnet due to a sales pitch and slight symptom reduction could lead someone to actually exacerbate the problem.

[my2rotties]

I think my joint issues are far beyond a placebo effect... however, what the heck, I did not buy the bracelet, and will wear it. I am always in chronic pain with my knees... it is just a way of life for me. Some days are better then others, but I won't be contributing a good day to a little magnetic bracelet by all means.

[xjeepguy]

I used to wear them but kept getting stuck to cars when they would drive by me on my walks .

Does anyone use these? Do they actually work? What do you wear them for? I have one, and just started wearing it again, but wonder what it actually does... I found it on a hiking trip, so I figured what the heck, may as well try it. This one is a Sabona unit.

Anyone?

[my2rotties]

I used to wear them but kept getting stuck to cars when they would drive by me on my walks .

You know I have to run out to the garage and try now...

[Tree Top]

Depending on the magnetic design there is lots they can do for you. Magnetic or electromagnetic fields have a profound effect on anything they interact with. Everything in existence are atoms and molecules with electrons loving some stimulation.

What does electricity, microwaves, MRI, x-ray, radio, cellphones, etc all have in common? They are the manipulation of a magnetic field.

Magnetism is now lectured in medical education where doctors, nurses, etc get education credits they need for licensing. The programs have been recognized in Canada as well as the United States. In double blind studies specific magnetic designs have increased nerve conduction an average of 75% for diabetic neuropathy and a corresponding reduction of numbness, tingling and burning. Here is an example in the infrared spectrum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuNVrd8vqWE"

While you don't know the gauss rating, enjoy the bracelet. There is much more going on than you know.

[Lycoming]

Depending on the magnetic design there is lots they can do for you. Magnetic or electromagnetic fields have a profound effect on anything they interact with. Everything in existence are atoms and molecules with electrons loving some stimulation.

What does electricity, microwaves, MRI, x-ray, radio, cellphones, etc all have in common? They are the manipulation of a magnetic field.

Magnetism is now lectured in medical education where doctors, nurses, etc get education credits they need for licensing. The programs have been recognized in Canada as well as the United States. In double blind studies specific magnetic designs have increased nerve conduction an average of 75% for diabetic neuropathy and a corresponding reduction of numbness, tingling and burning. Here is an example in the infrared spectrum. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iuNVrd8vqWE"

While you don't know the gauss rating, enjoy the bracelet. There is much more going on than you know.

Sure magnetic fields have a profound effect on anything they interact with, but that being said there is absolutely nothing naturally occuring in the human body that a magnet can interact with. Biological chemistry is more than just 'atoms and molecules with electrons loving some stimulation". That statement makes my eyes bleed it's so ripe with BS. A magnetic field doesn't do $#!t to the human body. Magnetic fields ARE used in medical applications. The fields themselves do nothing at all. That's why they are used, because there are no harmful side effects.

The magnetic bracelet does nothing. I guarantee that. I've spent 10 years in science and engineering post secondary school working with some of the most powerful magnets in the world, and I can tell you that the only benefit you get from the bracelet is lifting its mass.

[strwbrrydvl]

Anyone ever hopped in one of those magnetic ponds?