Magnetise for health and wellness
Research suggests magnet therapy contributes to improved wellbeing
AS THIS goes to press, I go to England – to investigate a range of new magnetic therapy products. Magnet therapy (MT) is not in itself new: Cleopatra apparently wore a magnetic lodestone on her forehead. Many cultures have used it but until recently its claims remained unsubstantiated. Now clinical trials in some of the world’s most renowned institutions, including Yale and Imperial College London, prove otherwise.
I became an MT convert after seeing an elderly dog benefit from a new magnetic collar; nothing psychosomatic about the improved mobility – the Jack Russell obviously had less pain. Another doggy story concerns a lady golfer who bought magnetic shoe insoles to improve her game and, at night, popped them into the spaniel’s basket to help it recover from a serious operation… and it did, to her amazement.
Now I want to test the Biaxial Body Energiser, developed from the PalmMag. This is a biaxial magnetic rotation device with an infinitely variable magnetic charge that’s able to cut through every angle and position of cells, making it hugely effective in the reduction of pain and enhancement of healing. There’s a mass of anecdotal evidence in support and I’ve personally tested the PalmMag extensively. The new Biaxial Body Energiser contains no fewer than six PalmMag rotational magnets. I’m envious: a local chiropractor is already using one, having experienced great results with the PalmMag.
The second new product is a development of CardioStrides – weighted, magnetic boots. They were first recommended when my bone density scans showed early osteoporosis; they’re touted as being ideal for those with a ‘love/hate relationship with exercise!’ The new version – Cardiostrides Ultra – is more versatile, with adaptable weighted inserts for a multitude of uses – not just for the morning constitutional around the village.
Finally, in the same range, is AirPower5, a five-station air filtration system to remove airborne allergens from the home. Even in Cyprus, people are questioning air quality at home and at work, particularly with asthma and associated allergies on the increase.
The AirPower5 includes HEPA filtration – the standard used for clean air in laboratories and other sensitive environments. A clean ion generation system produces negative ions similar to those in fresh, mountain air and, as it’s quiet in operation, it’s ideal to use in the bedroom of asthmatic children. A girlfriend in the UK recently bought an AirPower and a ‘sleep system’ to help with her autistic daughter’s problems.
Autism has been extensively reported in the US as responding well to MT, in particular the sleep system that incorporates magnets into mattress, pillow and quilts.
Anecdotal evidence is all very well, you may say but I believe other people’s experiences are helpful, especially when they’re not trying to sell you something. So, with great anticipation, I shall be trying these new products. If you are interested in my findings, I trust my spidernet address will reach me in Europe: e-mail [email protected].
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
As a school-teacher, I suffer from work-related pain in my arm – what can I do this holidays to reduce it?
Mrs SE Nicosia
This query came in via e-mail, so I managed to get more useful background. Although taking some excellent supplements (more below), ‘SE’ also takes a Joint Complex, but it has insufficient Glucosamine to be effective. The recommended daily dose is 1,500mg: top brands (from www.nutriglow.com) are Viridian Nutrition – always my favourite for using no fillers or binders – and Health Perception, formulated by David Wilkie, the Olympic champion. HP make a glucosamine gel, too, but my favourite topical pain relief is Immunoplex liquid (www.oliveleaf.co.uk).
Magnetic therapy is frequently helpful (see main article): some health professionals use the PalmMag to relieve referred pain caused by shoulder and neck trauma. A trip – or four – to a reputable chiropractor would be sensible.
It’s always great to learn something new, so when ‘SE’ called my attention to Yasoo Health Inc., founded by Dr Andreas Papas, author of the book The Vitamin E Factor, I checked out their website (www.yasoo.com). I’m really impressed by Yasoo’s breadth of experience with Vitamin E and their range of supplements with all eight members of the tocopherol family. Among others, there’s Omega-T, a healthy heart formula with Omega3 fatty acids and CoQ10; an Antioxidant Factor with a raft of vitamins and minerals; and AquaE, the first ever liquid, water-soluble Vitamin E for people with malabsorption problems – like cystic fibrosis, Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis. I sent some AquaE to a UK friend with chronic ulcerative colitis, so will report on this again.
Best of all for us in Cyprus, there is a Nicosia operation run by Dr Constantinos Neophytou (Tel: 22819435) so we can get these supplements locally; it’s a more comprehensive Vitamin E range than any I have seen internationally to date.
Vitamin E is found in grains, eggs, nuts and seeds, but the efficacious amounts of Vitamin E found in supplements are impossible to get from diet alone.
