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Title: Do magnetic bracelets soothe arthritis?
Post by: Mike Jones on 21/11/2011 13:01:02
Mike Jones  asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Hi,

As a long term sufferer of arthritis I am wondering if there is any evidence that wearing a magnetic armband will reduce the discomfort of painful joints ?

Also, some armbands are classified in certain strengths - such as 3000 gauss.  Again is there any proof that suggests stronger magnets work better...?

Regards,

Mike Jones

What do you think?
Title: Do magnetic bracelets soothe arthritis?
Post by: RD on 21/11/2011 14:16:39
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... do magnets have healing properties? ...


Kat -   The answer to the magnet question is, no.  There’s absolutely no evidence that magnets have healing properties.  It’s all a scam.  In terms of copper bracelets, there’s a lot of old wives’ tales about copper bracelets and when they’ve been investigated for arthritis, again, the scientific studies don’t actually show any significant benefit.  There may be psychological benefit.  The placebo effect as we know is extremely powerful, but no.  There’s no real scientific evidence.
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/HTML/content/latest-questions/question/2351/



is there any proof that suggests stronger magnets work better...?

Not if you have a pacemaker ... http://www.physorg.com/news84113704.html