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I have all the symptoms for CFS and fibromyalgia. All my blood work comes up clean. Since I am a teenage girl, my doctors are trying to push depression although i don’t present the mental symptoms. My parents beleive it is more like CFS or fibromyalgia. How can i differentiate and get the correct diagnosis?

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a flu-like condition that can drain your energy and sometimes last for years. People previously healthy and full of energy make experience a variety of symptoms.

People recover from flu in days or weeks. But with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) recovery is rare. The symptoms are similar to flu, and a tiredness that never improves no matter how much sleep a person gets. It can worsen with mental or physical exercise. Sometimes the symptoms come and go with no regular pattern.

People who have this disease are often prevented from working and wind up on welfare. It is however, a treatable illness, although formerly not recognized as a medical condition. The Center for Disease Control studies have determines between one and four million Americans have this condition.

CFS begins in several ways. It can just gradually increase in severity, brought on by no noted cause. Or sometimes a person may have the condition after a viral infection, cold or severe mental stress. It affects many more women than men.

The conventional approach to handling CFS is psychological counseling (It’s all in your head type approach), rehabilitation with physical therapy and exercise. Other professionals like a sleep therapist or dietitian can also be called in. The patient usually has to learn to just live with it once all else has failed to relieve the misery of CFS.

However, there are ways to handle this disease that can actually bring about results. You don’t have to learn to live with it. The pain, fatigue and depression are not all in your head. They have an underlying cause and a medical doctor trained in this discipline can help you identify and treat CFS. Your condition can be reversed and your energy and vitality restored.

If you suffer from fibromyalgia or CFS, your diet can make your condition worse or better. Eating a lot of refined carbohydrates will make the condition worse, whereas eating slow-burning carbs (rich in fiber) will provide your body with more energy. If you consume a lot of saturated fats and refined vegetable oils, the pain will worsen. If you consume foods high in omega-3 fatty acids (like fish and flaxseed oil) your pain will lessen. Diet is very important.

Food allergies are often missed as a cause of CFS and fibromyalgia. A competent doctor can evaluate for food allergies.

Depression can accompany CFS and figromyalgia. Low levels of a neuro-transmitter, serotonin if often a cause, because this substance in the brain regulates sleep and contributes to the persons mood. Lack of it increases pain. There are supplements that can be prescribed to alleviate pain, regulate mood and ward off depression – such as St. John’s wort, SAMe, natural replacement seratonin and 5-HTP. Whereas Prozac and other prescription drugs merely mask symptoms and come with dangerous side effects, natural remedies do not. Many happier patients will attest to this fact.

You enjoy your life more when you feel better! Have the energy and vitality that you had in your 20’s and 30’s. Find out more now – go to Angel Longevity Medical Center. Find out more about Chronic Fatigue and Anti-Aging

Osteopathy (known as OMM osteopathic manipulative medicine in the U.S.),  stresses  the connection between all organ systems of the body, specifically focusing on the Musculoskeletal System, and its function throughout the entire body to unify the circulatory, nervous, endocrine, immune, and musculoskeletal systems to function one cohesive unit.  This, combined with good dietary and /or exercise prescription can enhance a fibromyalgia (FM) patient’s well being.  It is also said to be helpful in treating FM’s over-lapping conditions as well (i.e., CFS, CMP or MPS, IBS & others).  In most countries osteopathy uses a more holistic approach and the use of a range of manual and physical treatment interventions.

Early intervention by an osteopath allows probable sources of referred pain to be identified, making it possible for you to change to your lifestyle now to avoid the inevitable pain later on.  Osteopaths can offer prevention advice such as stretching exercises, lifting techniques, posture, breathing and stress reduction, so that individuals can maintain their own health.

OMM can be helpful in treating anterior knee pain, asthma, epicondylitis, tendonitis, impingement syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), headaches, back and neck pain, heel/ foot pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and vertigo. It can also be an effective complementary treatment for anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia (FM), osteoarthritis, shin splints, tennis elbow, repetitive strain injury, degenerative disc disease, sinusitis, herniated disc, chronic obstructive lung disease, pneumonia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Bell’s palsy, pregnancy and childbirth, and premenstrual syndrome.

Osteopaths are thoroughly educated about the placement of bones and muscles and how they perform in relation to each other.  Touch is used to locate any misalignments in your muscles, ligaments, or joints.  Techniques such as deep tissue massage and joint manipulation are then used to rectify misalignments in order to recover the patient’s function and mobility. Your body has a natural healing ability that is impaired when your musculoskeletal system is not functioning properly.  Once identified and alignment problems  are treated, your body will be able to heal itself more efficiently. FM patients need to make sure that the therapist has an understanding of fibromyalgia because each therapy is specifically designed for the individual.  Certain therapies may aggravate your symptoms where the same therapy may be tolerable or beneficial for someone else.

Poor posture can be a key element in FM and CMP symptoms.  Your osteopath will show you how to improve your posture in order to avoid putting as much strain on your muscles and joints as possible.  If you have bad posture, it can generate new trigger points in CMP patients and they are easily irritated once they are developed.  The trigger point needs to be released and stopped from coming back.

Joint manipulation can relieve pressure on nerve endings, release muscle tension and loosen up the joints for ease of movement. The key to joint manipulation is that you (the patient) relax as much as possible.  The more tense you are, the less likely it is that your joints can be manipulated.

Osteopathy treatment may also include therapies such as acupuncture, laser therapy, and relaxation training.

Osteopathy is a university course, which includes a degree and masters qualification.  An osteopath is licensed to prescribe medication and also perform surgery. You can find an osteopath in local hospitals, private practices, community health clinics, academic medical centers, and military hospitals.  Basically, anywhere one would expect to find a doctor.

Talk to your primary physician about any therapy you might be considering.  Your doctor can help you decide what therapies/treatment options are best for you.

Osteopathy (known as OMM osteopathic manipulative medicine in the U.S.),  stresses  the connection between all organ systems of the body, specifically focusing on the Musculoskeletal System, and its function throughout the entire body to unify the circulatory, nervous, endocrine, immune, and musculoskeletal systems to function one cohesive unit.  This, combined with good dietary and /or exercise prescription can enhance a fibromyalgia (FM) patient’s well being.  It is also said to be helpful in treating FM’s over-lapping conditions as well (i.e., CFS, CMP or MPS, IBS & others).  In most countries osteopathy uses a more holistic approach and the use of a range of manual and physical treatment interventions.

Early intervention by an osteopath allows probable sources of referred pain to be identified, making it possible for you to change to your lifestyle now to avoid the inevitable pain later on.  Osteopaths can offer prevention advice such as stretching exercises, lifting techniques, posture, breathing and stress reduction, so that individuals can maintain their own health.

OMM can be helpful in treating anterior knee pain, asthma, epicondylitis, tendonitis, impingement syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), headaches, back and neck pain, heel/ foot pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and vertigo. It can also be an effective complementary treatment for anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia (FM), osteoarthritis, shin splints, tennis elbow, repetitive strain injury, degenerative disc disease, sinusitis, herniated disc, chronic obstructive lung disease, pneumonia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Bell’s palsy, pregnancy and childbirth, and premenstrual syndrome.

Osteopaths are thoroughly educated about the placement of bones and muscles and how they perform in relation to each other.  Touch is used to locate any misalignments in your muscles, ligaments, or joints.  Techniques such as deep tissue massage and joint manipulation are then used to rectify misalignments in order to recover the patient’s function and mobility. Your body has a natural healing ability that is impaired when your musculoskeletal system is not functioning properly.  Once identified and alignment problems  are treated, your body will be able to heal itself more efficiently. FM patients need to make sure that the therapist has an understanding of fibromyalgia because each therapy is specifically designed for the individual.  Certain therapies may aggravate your symptoms where the same therapy may be tolerable or beneficial for someone else.

Poor posture can be a key element in FM and CMP symptoms.  Your osteopath will show you how to improve your posture in order to avoid putting as much strain on your muscles and joints as possible.  If you have bad posture, it can generate new trigger points in CMP patients and they are easily irritated once they are developed.  The trigger point needs to be released and stopped from coming back.

Joint manipulation can relieve pressure on nerve endings, release muscle tension and loosen up the joints for ease of movement. The key to joint manipulation is that you (the patient) relax as much as possible.  The more tense you are, the less likely it is that your joints can be manipulated.

Osteopathy treatment may also include therapies such as acupuncture, laser therapy, and relaxation training.

Osteopathy is a university course, which includes a degree and masters qualification.  An osteopath is licensed to prescribe medication and also perform surgery. You can find an osteopath in local hospitals, private practices, community health clinics, academic medical centers, and military hospitals.  Basically, anywhere one would expect to find a doctor.

Talk to your primary physician about any therapy you might be considering.  Your doctor can help you decide what therapies/treatment options are best for you.

Osteopathy (known as OMM osteopathic manipulative medicine in the U.S.),  stresses  the connection between all organ systems of the body, specifically focusing on the Musculoskeletal System, and its function throughout the entire body to unify the circulatory, nervous, endocrine, immune, and musculoskeletal systems to function one cohesive unit.  This, combined with good dietary and /or exercise prescription can enhance a fibromyalgia (FM) patient’s well being.  It is also said to be helpful in treating FM’s over-lapping conditions as well (i.e., CFS, CMP or MPS, IBS & others).  In most countries osteopathy uses a more holistic approach and the use of a range of manual and physical treatment interventions.

Early intervention by an osteopath allows probable sources of referred pain to be identified, making it possible for you to change to your lifestyle now to avoid the inevitable pain later on.  Osteopaths can offer prevention advice such as stretching exercises, lifting techniques, posture, breathing and stress reduction, so that individuals can maintain their own health.

OMM can be helpful in treating anterior knee pain, asthma, epicondylitis, tendonitis, impingement syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), headaches, back and neck pain, heel/ foot pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and vertigo. It can also be an effective complementary treatment for anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia (FM), osteoarthritis, shin splints, tennis elbow, repetitive strain injury, degenerative disc disease, sinusitis, herniated disc, chronic obstructive lung disease, pneumonia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Bell’s palsy, pregnancy and childbirth, and premenstrual syndrome.

Osteopaths are thoroughly educated about the placement of bones and muscles and how they perform in relation to each other.  Touch is used to locate any misalignments in your muscles, ligaments, or joints.  Techniques such as deep tissue massage and joint manipulation are then used to rectify misalignments in order to recover the patient’s function and mobility. Your body has a natural healing ability that is impaired when your musculoskeletal system is not functioning properly.  Once identified and alignment problems  are treated, your body will be able to heal itself more efficiently. FM patients need to make sure that the therapist has an understanding of fibromyalgia because each therapy is specifically designed for the individual.  Certain therapies may aggravate your symptoms where the same therapy may be tolerable or beneficial for someone else.

Poor posture can be a key element in FM and CMP symptoms.  Your osteopath will show you how to improve your posture in order to avoid putting as much strain on your muscles and joints as possible.  If you have bad posture, it can generate new trigger points in CMP patients and they are easily irritated once they are developed.  The trigger point needs to be released and stopped from coming back.

Joint manipulation can relieve pressure on nerve endings, release muscle tension and loosen up the joints for ease of movement. The key to joint manipulation is that you (the patient) relax as much as possible.  The more tense you are, the less likely it is that your joints can be manipulated.

Osteopathy treatment may also include therapies such as acupuncture, laser therapy, and relaxation training.

Osteopathy is a university course, which includes a degree and masters qualification.  An osteopath is licensed to prescribe medication and also perform surgery. You can find an osteopath in local hospitals, private practices, community health clinics, academic medical centers, and military hospitals.  Basically, anywhere one would expect to find a doctor.

Talk to your primary physician about any therapy you might be considering.  Your doctor can help you decide what therapies/treatment options are best for you.

Osteopathy (known as OMM osteopathic manipulative medicine in the U.S.),  stresses  the connection between all organ systems of the body, specifically focusing on the Musculoskeletal System, and its function throughout the entire body to unify the circulatory, nervous, endocrine, immune, and musculoskeletal systems to function one cohesive unit.  This, combined with good dietary and /or exercise prescription can enhance a fibromyalgia (FM) patient’s well being.  It is also said to be helpful in treating FM’s over-lapping conditions as well (i.e., CFS, CMP or MPS, IBS & others).  In most countries osteopathy uses a more holistic approach and the use of a range of manual and physical treatment interventions.

Early intervention by an osteopath allows probable sources of referred pain to be identified, making it possible for you to change to your lifestyle now to avoid the inevitable pain later on.  Osteopaths can offer prevention advice such as stretching exercises, lifting techniques, posture, breathing and stress reduction, so that individuals can maintain their own health.

OMM can be helpful in treating anterior knee pain, asthma, epicondylitis, tendonitis, impingement syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), headaches, back and neck pain, heel/ foot pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and vertigo. It can also be an effective complementary treatment for anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia (FM), osteoarthritis, shin splints, tennis elbow, repetitive strain injury, degenerative disc disease, sinusitis, herniated disc, chronic obstructive lung disease, pneumonia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Bell’s palsy, pregnancy and childbirth, and premenstrual syndrome.

Osteopaths are thoroughly educated about the placement of bones and muscles and how they perform in relation to each other.  Touch is used to locate any misalignments in your muscles, ligaments, or joints.  Techniques such as deep tissue massage and joint manipulation are then used to rectify misalignments in order to recover the patient’s function and mobility. Your body has a natural healing ability that is impaired when your musculoskeletal system is not functioning properly.  Once identified and alignment problems  are treated, your body will be able to heal itself more efficiently. FM patients need to make sure that the therapist has an understanding of fibromyalgia because each therapy is specifically designed for the individual.  Certain therapies may aggravate your symptoms where the same therapy may be tolerable or beneficial for someone else.

Poor posture can be a key element in FM and CMP symptoms.  Your osteopath will show you how to improve your posture in order to avoid putting as much strain on your muscles and joints as possible.  If you have bad posture, it can generate new trigger points in CMP patients and they are easily irritated once they are developed.  The trigger point needs to be released and stopped from coming back.

Joint manipulation can relieve pressure on nerve endings, release muscle tension and loosen up the joints for ease of movement. The key to joint manipulation is that you (the patient) relax as much as possible.  The more tense you are, the less likely it is that your joints can be manipulated.

Osteopathy treatment may also include therapies such as acupuncture, laser therapy, and relaxation training.

Osteopathy is a university course, which includes a degree and masters qualification.  An osteopath is licensed to prescribe medication and also perform surgery. You can find an osteopath in local hospitals, private practices, community health clinics, academic medical centers, and military hospitals.  Basically, anywhere one would expect to find a doctor.

Talk to your primary physician about any therapy you might be considering.  Your doctor can help you decide what therapies/treatment options are best for you.

Osteopathy (known as OMM osteopathic manipulative medicine in the U.S.),  stresses  the connection between all organ systems of the body, specifically focusing on the Musculoskeletal System, and its function throughout the entire body to unify the circulatory, nervous, endocrine, immune, and musculoskeletal systems to function one cohesive unit.  This, combined with good dietary and /or exercise prescription can enhance a fibromyalgia (FM) patient’s well being.  It is also said to be helpful in treating FM’s over-lapping conditions as well (i.e., CFS, CMP or MPS, IBS & others).  In most countries osteopathy uses a more holistic approach and the use of a range of manual and physical treatment interventions.

Early intervention by an osteopath allows probable sources of referred pain to be identified, making it possible for you to change to your lifestyle now to avoid the inevitable pain later on.  Osteopaths can offer prevention advice such as stretching exercises, lifting techniques, posture, breathing and stress reduction, so that individuals can maintain their own health.

OMM can be helpful in treating anterior knee pain, asthma, epicondylitis, tendonitis, impingement syndrome, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and other gastrointestinal disorders, thoracic outlet syndrome, temporomandibular joint syndrome (TMJ), headaches, back and neck pain, heel/ foot pain, sciatica, carpal tunnel syndrome and vertigo. It can also be an effective complementary treatment for anxiety, depression, fibromyalgia (FM), osteoarthritis, shin splints, tennis elbow, repetitive strain injury, degenerative disc disease, sinusitis, herniated disc, chronic obstructive lung disease, pneumonia, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, Bell’s palsy, pregnancy and childbirth, and premenstrual syndrome.

Osteopaths are thoroughly educated about the placement of bones and muscles and how they perform in relation to each other.  Touch is used to locate any misalignments in your muscles, ligaments, or joints.  Techniques such as deep tissue massage and joint manipulation are then used to rectify misalignments in order to recover the patient’s function and mobility. Your body has a natural healing ability that is impaired when your musculoskeletal system is not functioning properly.  Once identified and alignment problems  are treated, your body will be able to heal itself more efficiently. FM patients need to make sure that the therapist has an understanding of fibromyalgia because each therapy is specifically designed for the individual.  Certain therapies may aggravate your symptoms where the same therapy may be tolerable or beneficial for someone else.

Poor posture can be a key element in FM and CMP symptoms.  Your osteopath will show you how to improve your posture in order to avoid putting as much strain on your muscles and joints as possible.  If you have bad posture, it can generate new trigger points in CMP patients and they are easily irritated once they are developed.  The trigger point needs to be released and stopped from coming back.

Joint manipulation can relieve pressure on nerve endings, release muscle tension and loosen up the joints for ease of movement. The key to joint manipulation is that you (the patient) relax as much as possible.  The more tense you are, the less likely it is that your joints can be manipulated.

Osteopathy treatment may also include therapies such as acupuncture, laser therapy, and relaxation training.

Osteopathy is a university course, which includes a degree and masters qualification.  An osteopath is licensed to prescribe medication and also perform surgery. You can find an osteopath in local hospitals, private practices, community health clinics, academic medical centers, and military hospitals.  Basically, anywhere one would expect to find a doctor.

Talk to your primary physician about any therapy you might be considering.  Your doctor can help you decide what therapies/treatment options are best for you.

Anyone who has suffered with chronic pain, the pain that becomes your life partner and then stabs you in the back, knows how easily it becomes to fall into a really bad depression.  The pain that never quits leaves you wondering if living is as great at you thought it was. Depression just gets in line and follows the pain leader down that lonely road. Believe me, I’ve been on that road and it’s a mean, dead-end. Pain is a normal. It’s a bad sensation triggered by your brain to let you know there is something wrong and you need to do something about it. Chronic pain is different. It stays with you and makes itself at home.  Pain signals keep firing at you for weeks, months, and maybe years.  This is caused by many illnesses such as arthritis, cancer, chronic fatigue syndrome, irritable bowel, spinal degeneration, and so many more. Pain is the not same for everyone. It can last for months or last a lifetime. It takes a toll, both physically and emotionally. It can lead to depression, anxiety, anger, insomnia, and irritability.  Some chronic pain sufferers cannot work or even do the pleasurable things they used to do. It can cause problems in relationships. Everyone who is around the person with chronic pain suffers. It can lead to the over use of drugs and alcohol. Chronic pain is toxic and can ruin your life. There may have been an accident which started if off, an auto accident perhaps with sprained back or neck injury. Most chronic pain sufferers tend to be in the older age group. You have chronic complaints such as low back pain, headaches, nerve pain, sciatic pain and many more.  And the real kick in the head is that your doctors don’t really get that concerned about your pain.  They worry about prescribing heavy medications which they have to explain about prescribing to government offices. So doctors tend to turn a blind eye and deaf ear your way. There are many treatments around for chronic pain.  There are pain medications, acupuncture, electric stimulation treatments, and even surgery. So often you keep getting referred off to yet another specialist who runs tests, shakes his head, and says there is just so much that can be done. Some must suffer – so they say. Over 70 million people a year suffer with chronic pain and if you are a member of this group, you aren’t a happy camper. I have had a chronic pain problem for several years and I know the run around involved.  Doctors want to turn away from this problem because there are no tests to prove your pain and no quick way to fix you up and make you happy. They look at you as a ‘chronic’ who can’t be satisfied with the relief you get. You can get to the point where you look around and think that nobody understands what you are going through and doesn’t care anyway. This is a good breeding group for the depression soldiers to march right in and claim you. At one time I was prescribed so many medications from a doctor at a pain clinic that I couldn’t think straight. I wrote a check for $800 for an $80 bill.  Then when I could not deal with being this disjointed, I went off them. Once again I promptly became surrounded by pain and became depressed. I was very frustrated that there seemed to be no real effort to get me on the right combinations of medications which would let me continue to function. Believe me; I know that anyone experiencing chronic pain can come to feel totally alone in the suffering.  Sooner or later you will run into someone who questions that you could have that much pain. Your quality of life is changed dramatically.  I was always a very athletic person who loved to be physically active. When I had to slow down I resented it because I was giving up a very important part of my life.

Clinical magnetic therapy also;

Circulation is improved

Encourages deep, long and restful sleep

Eliminates toxins from your tissues

You will have an abundance of energy

Strengthens your immune system

How? Magnetic therapy causes two actions in the body; an increase in blood flow and a reduction in inflammation. These two actions have a knock on effect across the body which results in these five additional benefits:

1. As blood flow improves the circulation in the body also improves and works more efficiently. This means the organs, muscles, tissues and cells have a rich and fresh supply of oxygen and nutrients which are essential for cell renewal and healing.

2. In the presence of static magnetic fields the body is able to balance hormone levels within the body. These hormone levels affect many of the body’s functions such as sleep, pain, mood, and sugar levels. The following hormones have all proven to be regulated and return to normal levels with magnetic therapy: melatonin, endorphins, serotonin and insulin. This means insomnia, pain, depression and diabetes can all be effectively treated with magnetic therapy.

3. Thirdly, the magnetic field aids the body in realigning the positive and negative ions which are present in every single cell. Your cells are like little batteries each with a positive and negative end. If you put batteries in your radio the wrong way round it won’t work. The same principal applies to your cells.

Magnets push the cells back into perfect alignment so that any excess fluid and toxins are forced out of the tissues and flushed out of the body when you go to the toilet. You can “wee” up to 2 litres of unwanted, excess, toxin laden fluid once you start using clinical magnetic therapy

4. As surplus fluid and toxins are passed out of the body as much as 2 litres of waste fluid can be removed from the circulatory system. As the heart does not have to pump such a large volume of circulatory fluid around the body it does not have to work so hard. Blood pressure naturally reduces as does the heart rate. Those who suffer with high blood pressure find that it returns to normal levels and many have medication reduced or stopped altogether. When the heart’s workload is reduced you will have more energy and a tremendous sense of wellbeing.

5. Lastly, the accumulative result of more oxygen, more nutrients, balanced hormones and a rested heart results in a strengthened immune system. You will be less likely to catch “bugs” and viruses. You will be able to fight infections better and ward off coughs and colds. Your immune system protects your body from attack and harm. To protect your body your immune system must be strong and healthy.

Magnets have been around for as far back in time as 2500-3000 years BC. The first documentation of this came from Asia Minor, specifically an expanse of land referred to as Magnesia. The population of this place recognised that the earth would attract metal items to it, they then called it Magnetite. What they didn’t realise is that this was because the land was enhanced with large amounts of iron oxide.

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.

It was discovered that the shepherd boy’s mountain contained a mineral with magnetic properties named Lodestone. Through out the ages its name has changed to Magnes after the boy who revealed its magnetic properties and now more commonly know as magnet.

The ancient Egyptian heroin Cleopatra could possibly be the first famous person to use the benefits of magnets. A Lodestone was used in her bed to refresh her skin and protect her looks. The knowledge of these benefits were shared with the Greeks and philosophers Plato and Aristotle wrote if its medicinal use 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.

3,500 years after they were first discovered, magnets have gained popularity in Europe and the USA. In the 15th century a Swiss physician Paracelsus recognised the therapeutic powers of magnets. He wrote medical papers on the influence of magnets on the inflammatory processes within the body.

Further to this, nearly a century later, a doctor here in the UK named William Gilbert, led a new scientific study into magnetism and electricity. Dr William Gilbert was actually one of the leading figures, writing one of the first books on this subject titled, “De Magnet” and was also the personal doctor to the first Queen Elizabeth and treated her with magnets.

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.

The amount of research done into magnetic treatments over the last fifteen years has been hugely increased. More than 57 studies have been completed in America on the topic of disease and magnets. Here are a handful of the most up to date studies;

1990 – University of Hawaii recorded the effects of magnetic therapy on the condition osteoarthritis.

1992- Stiller et al a randomised double blind trial of wound healing in venous leg wounds.

1999- New York Medical College took patients with diabetes and did tests using magnetic insoles.

2001- University of Virginia tested mattress covers with magnets on sufferers of Fibromyalgia.

2004- University of Exeter and Plymouth used magnetic bracelets and studied their effects on osteoarthritis patients.

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 Prince Charles

HRH Prince Charles

HRH Queen Elizabeth II

Cherie Blair

Venus Williams

Michael Jordon

Anthony Hopkins

Jack Niklaus and many more.