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Frequently Asked Questions

1. WILL MAGNET THERAPY WORK FOR ME?
According to recent scientific studies 75 to 95% (depending on the condition) benefit from magnet therapy. It is estimated that over 120 million people worldwide use magnet therapy.

“I can't say anything officially yet, but let's face it: this treatment (magnetic therapy) is a Godsend. It's good for almost anything.” Dr. Kenneth S. McLean – MD Bioenergy Newsletter, Feb. 1986

2. HOW LONG SHOULD I USE A MAGNETIC PRODUCT?
Listen to your body and decide according to your personal results. Some people use magnetic therapy until the pain or symptoms disappear and re-apply when pain or symptoms return. Other people use magnetic products most of the time.

Generally, magnetic therapy is used short term to recover from injury and enhance the healing process. For chronic conditions and to promote wellness, vitality and balance, it is recommended that the magnetic product(s) be used most of the time.

3. IS MAGNET THERAPY SAFE?
The World Health Organization study on magnetic fields, published in 1987, declared magnets safe. All the scientific studies to date confirm that magnet therapy is a safe form of natural therapy. It is important however that persons fitted with pacemakers, defibrillators, implanted insulin pumps or other electro-medical devices keep magnetic products at least 18” (45cm) from the device.

4. DOES MAGNET THERAPY HAVE ANY SIDE EFFECTS?
As indicated in the results of all the important scientific studies, no adverse side effects have been observed with magnet therapy. A very small percentage of users may experience mild, temporary symptoms such as light-headedness, tingling sensation, feeling of warmth and increased thirst. In rare instances, as part of the healing process, a particular condition may feel worst before starting to improve. These sensations are temporary and can be eliminated by removing the product and introducing it to the body at a slower rate.

5. HOW QUICKLY DOES MAGNET THERAPY WORK?
This can vary from a few minutes to several weeks. Generally people will notice an improvement within several hours to one week. With some conditions the results are very dramatic while with others the results can be very subtle. If you are not sure if your magnetic product works for you, simply take it off for a while, if your pain or symptoms re-appear it is a confirmation that magnets are helpful for your condition.

6. HOW DO I DECIDE WHICH MAGNETIC PRODUCT TO USE?
In general the rule of thumb is “put the oil where it squeaks the loudest”and choose the product(s) you would be most comfortable using. Nothing works if it is not used!

E.g.: Back problems – back or waist wrap, magnetic pad, sleep systems. Foot problems – magnetic insoles. Stiff Neck – necklace, neck wrap. Wrist, elbow or shoulder problems – bracelets. Small but powerful magnets placed on pain trigger points or acupuncture points can also be used for most painful conditions. For general health and well-being, energy and balance most people prefer easy to wear, attractive magnetic jewelry, insoles and sleep systems

7. HOW LONG WILL MAGNETS RETAIN THEIR POWER?
Magnets contained in good quality magnetic products should retain their power for your lifetime. Magnets can be demagnetized if exposed to very high heat of 250 F (140 C) or more.

8. CAN I BUY A FRIDGE MAGNET AND GET THE SAME RESULTS?
No. The magnetic field emitted by fridge magnets will not penetrate deep enough to be effective.

9. CAN I USE MAGNETIC PRODUCTS DURING PREGNANCY?
Although no harmful affects have ever been reported, you are advised not to use magnetic products during pregnancy, simply because no research has been done on how magnet therapy may affect pregnancy.

10. WHAT IS GAUSS?
Gauss is the unit used to indicate the strength of a magnetic material. It is greatly misused by unscrupulous manufacturers who use material gauss strength to indicate the strength of their products, when in truth the strength of a magnet depends on:
a) Strength of material
b) Size and weight of the magnet

For example: The earth's magnetic field is 0.5 Gauss and a refrigerator magnet is 10 Gauss. Considering only these numbers one would think that a refrigerator magnet is more powerful than the earth. This of course is incorrect, the earth, due to its immense size is immeasurably more powerful. Unfortunately there is no standard mathematical formula to calculate the strength of a particular magnet.

Generally, magnets used in magnet therapy products range from 300 to 3000 Gauss.

11. WHAT ARE TODAY'S MAGNET MADE OF?
The four most common types used in magnet therapy products are:

1. Flexible Magnetic Rubber. Most commonly used in shoe insoles.
   Material Gauss Rating: 2500 Gauss. On the average products made with this type of material will measure 200 – 350 gauss on the surface, depending on the thickness of the material.
   
2. Ceramic. Most commonly used in body wraps, pads and cushions.
   Material Gauss Rating: Grade 8 – 4000 Gauss. On the average ceramic magnets used in magnet therapy products will measure 800-1100 gauss on the surface depending on the size of the magnet.
   
3. Neodymium. Most commonly used in magnetic jewelry and individually on pain trigger or acupuncture points.
   Material Gauss Rating: 12500 Gauss. A typical neodymium magnet used as above will measure 1000-3500 gauss on the surface depending on its size.
   
4. Samarium Cobalt. Most commonly used in good quality jewelry where rusting is to be avoided. A very expensive magnet, very brittle, therefore labor intensive.
   

12. CAN YOU EXPLAIN NORTH POLE, SOUTH POLE, BIPOLAR?
Every magnet has a north and a south pole. In bio-magnetic terms the side of the magnet attracted to the earth's South Pole is designated as the North Pole of the magnet. The side of the magnet attracted to the earth's North Pole is the South Pole of the magnet. In North America reputable magnetic products are either North Pole or Bi-Polar.

When a magnetic product is called North Pole it means that all the magnets in the product are placed so that the North Pole contacts the body. When a magnetic product is called Bi-Polar it means that the magnets are arranged so that both North and South Poles contact the body.

The polarities are said to have the following effect:
North Pole: Calming, relaxing effect
South Pole: Stimulating, activating effect

Caution: Persons fitted with pacemakers, defibrillators, implanted insulin pumps or other electro-medical devices should keep magnetic products at least 18"(45cm) from the device. Do not place magnetic products in direct contact with computers discs, audio/video tapes and credit cards. Pregnant women should consult their health care professional before using magnetic products.

Explaining Magnets

We did some research for you and this is what we found...

Most magnetic therapy products claim to be the best in the market. If they were, why are they hiding what type of magnet is being used or the penetration of the magnet? Why are they using far less magnets in their product? Answer: Lack of knowledge and cost.

Serenity 2000 offers quality products with the most magnets as well as a description of what magnet material is used, polarity, number of magnets, surface gauss (Strength of magnet) etc.

The four most common types used in magnet therapy products are:

a) FLEXIBLE MAGNETIC RUBBER
Most commonly used in shoe insoles.
Material Gauss Rating: 2500 Gauss. On the average products made with this type of material will measure 200 – 350 gauss on the surface, depending on the thickness of the material.

b) CERAMIC
Most commonly used in body wraps, pads and cushions.
Material Gauss Rating: Grade 8 – 4000 Gauss. On the average ceramic magnets used in magnet therapy products will measure 800-1100 gauss on the surface depending on the size of the magnet.

c) NEODYMIUM
Most commonly used in magnetic jewelry and individually on pain trigger or acupuncture points.
Material Gauss Rating: 12500 Gauss. A typical neodymium magnet used as above will measure 1000-3500 gauss on the surface depending on its size.

d) SAMARIUM COBALT
Most commonly used in good quality jewelry where rusting is to be avoided. A very expensive magnet, very brittle, therefore labor intensive.
Material Gauss Rating: 11,000 gauss. On the average a samarium cobalt magnet used in jewelry will measure 1000 – 2500 gauss depending on its size.

EXPLAINING POLARITY
Every magnet has a north and a south pole. In bio-magnetic terms the side of the magnet attracted to the earth's South Pole is designated as the North Pole of the magnet. The side of the magnet attracted to the earth's North Pole is the South Pole of the magnet.

In North America reputable magnetic products are either North Pole or Bi-Polar. When a magnetic product is called North Pole it means that all the magnets in the product are placed so that the North Pole contacts the body. When a magnetic product is called Bipolar it means that the magnets are arranged so that both North and South Poles contact the body.

The polarities are said to have the following effect:
North Pole: Calming, relaxing effect
South Pole: Stimulating, activating effect

Magnetic Therapy

Magnetic energy is the strongest natural force in the universe and the power of magnets is one of the most basic powers of nature. The use of magnet therapy for health and well-being has an ancient history dating back thousands of years.

• Ancient Egyptians used loadstones to prolong life and improve health. It is said that Cleopatra wore a polished lodestone on her third eye, in the belief that it helped maintain her youth and beauty.
• In more recent times, Paracelsus (1493-1541) considered to be the father of modern medicine, believed that the "life force' of the body was most influenced by the force found in magnets.
• In Europe, Russia, China, Japan and many other countries, convinced of the benefits, millions of people continue to use magnet therapy.

1. bringing more fresh, oxygenated blood to the area.

• flushing away lactic acid and other pain causing chemistry at a faster rate.
  3. Optimum Energy & Stamina
  Dr. Kioichi Nakagawa, in his famous paper "Magnetic Deficiency Syndrome" outlines the correlation between magnetic deficiency and many so called modern diseases such as fatigue and general lethargy.
  
  As cells perform their daily function, they become de-polarized. If sufficient magnetic energy is unavailable to re-energize the cells, the body becomes tired and run down.
  
  The application of a supplementary magnetic field ensures that vital magnetic energy is available to polarize the cells - resulting in increased energy and a sense of well-being. For decades magnets have been used on racehorses to improve performance and accelerate recovery from injury. Athletes in Russia and many countries around the world are using magnets to increase body strength and improve performance.
  
  4. Balance & Harmony
  "Magnet Therapy assists the body to re-gain its self-healing electromagnetic balance naturally"
  Ken Wianco MD. FRCS(C), FACS
  A continual, adequate supply of natural magnetic energy can assist your body in achieving the balance it is striving for.
  
  

  WHAT IS GAUSS?

  The Permanent Magnet Design and Application Handbook, by Lester Moskowitz provides the following definition:

  gauss: The cgs unit of magnetic induction.

  For clarification let us proceed to the definition of magnetic induction.

  Induction, magnetic (general): The flux per unit area measured at right angles to the direction of the flux.

  If after reading the above definitions you feel that you don't know much more than you did before reading them, you are not alone.

  Gauss is the most misunderstood term in magnetic therapy, greatly misused by unscrupulous manufacturers who use manufacturer's gauss rating to indicate the strength of their products, when in truth the strength of a magnet depends on:

  a) Strength of material (manufacturer's gauss rating)
  b) Size and weight of the magnet

  For example: The earth's magnetic field is 0.5 Gauss and a refrigerator magnet is 10 Gauss.

  Considering only these numbers one would think that a refrigerator magnet is more powerful than the earth. This of course is incorrect, the earth, due to its immense size is immeasurably more powerful.

  Unfortunately there is no standard mathematical formula to calculate the strength of a particular magnet. Magnets used for biomagnetic purposes are described as open-circuit magnets because they do not have supplemental ferromagnetic parts to provide a complete path for the magnetic energy. Any type of “bare” magnet falls into this category. This would include magnets used in mattresses, support items, jewelry, and encased blocks.

  Generally, magnets used in magnet therapy products range from 300 to 3000 Gauss.

  A gauss meter is an instrument which can be used to measure lines of magnetic flux at a specific point on a magnet, but that reading provides no information about the total energy of the magnet being tested or about how far the energy will project from its surface.

  When describing their products in terms of gauss, most manufacturers are referring to the manufacturer's gauss rating of the magnetic material. This number will be the same for any size magnet made from the same material and in no way reflects the strength of a particular magnet. Once again, it is not a measure of the total energy of the magnet.

  The following photographs should illustrate the problems with using the manufacturer's rating. The same coin is photographed with each magnet to illustrate its size relative to the coin.

  Fig. 1 shows a neodymium-iron-boron magnet. The manufacturer's rating for this magnet is 12,500 gauss. The flux density on the surface of this magnet, measured using a gauss meter, is 985 gauss. A simple magnetometer, another device used to measure field strengths, reads 2 gauss at a distance of 1/8" from the surface of the magnet.	Fig. 2 shows a ferrite ceramic magnet. The manufacturer's rating for this magnet is 3850 gauss. The flux density on the surface of the magnet, measured using a gauss meter, is 565 gauss. The magnetometer reads 2 gauss at a distance of approximately 3/4" from the surface of the magnet.
  Fig. 1 shows a neodymium-iron-boron magnet. The manufacturer's rating for this magnet is 12,500 gauss. The flux density on the surface of this magnet, measured using a gauss meter, is 985 gauss. A simple magnetometer, another device used to measure field strengths, reads 2 gauss at a distance of 1/8" from the surface of the magnet.	Fig. 2 shows a ferrite ceramic magnet. The manufacturer's rating for this magnet is 3850 gauss. The flux density on the surface of the magnet, measured using a gauss meter, is 565 gauss. The magnetometer reads 2 gauss at a distance of approximately 3/4" from the surface of the magnet.
  Fig. 3 shows a ferrite ceramic magnet measuring 10 5/8" X 3 1/2" X 1". The manufacturer's rating for this magnet is 3850 gauss (the same as the magnet in Fig. 2 above). The flux density on the large flat surface of the magnet measures 950 gauss at the end, 720 gauss on the sides and 465 gauss at the center. The magnetometer measures 2 gauss at a distance of approximately 20" from the surface of the magnet.
  From the illustrations above it should be obvious that the "gauss" readings don't really provide any useful information. Although it has the highest numbers, the magnet in Fig. 1 is so small that the total energy is quite low and practically imperceptible at only a slight distance from its surface. It is therefore abundantly clear that people who market their products on the basis of gauss are deceiving their customers. The customer is led to believe that he is being provided information about the product which he can use as a basis for comparison and for making an informed decision. In fact, this is not the case.

  We at Serenity 2000 have chosen to give our customers the most comprehensive information about each of our products so that they can make an informed decision. With each of our products you will see the following information listed:

  • Magnetic Material
  • Manufacturer's Gauss Rating
  • Surface Gauss
  • Penetration

• Each and every one of our products are designed with the correct magnetic strength to be the most effective for its intended uses.

Caution : Persons fitted with pacemakers, defibrillators, implanted insulin pumps or other electro-medical devices should keep magnetic products at least 18" (45cm) from the device. Pregnant women should consult their health care professional before using magnetic products.