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On the Lighter Side => That CAN'T be true! => Topic started by: @WEZZA81 on 04/04/2011 16:30:03

Title: Do power balance bracelets really work?
Post by: @WEZZA81 on 04/04/2011 16:30:03
@WEZZA81 asked the Naked Scientists:
   
Do these power balance bracelets really work?

What do you think?
Title: Do power balance bracelets really work?
Post by: CliffordK on 04/04/2011 21:17:31
There are a number of magnetic, copper, and "power" bracelets. 

They would be adequate for cosmetic and decorative purposes.

As far as altering physiologic functions...  nothing has ever been proven as being more effective than the placebo effect.
Title: Do power balance bracelets really work?
Post by: Geezer on 04/04/2011 21:50:51
Well, they do seem to be an effective means of separating people from their hard earned cash. So, they do work in that sense.
Title: Do power balance bracelets really work?
Post by: RD on 05/04/2011 12:46:55
http://www.thenakedscientists.com/forum/index.php?topic=35349.0