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Polarity of Magnetic Bracelets

2005-05-04T09:32:00.000-07:00

Consumers must make an effort to be well-educated, especially when it comes to evaluating potential purchases related to health and wellness. The article that follows is a book review of Magnetic Therapy, an Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide, written by two physicians. In their research and studies, these doctors found that it is critical to understand magnetic polarity and how it affects that natural healing processes of the body. Application of a magnet with the wrong polarity can actually result in detriment to to the body. The article below details these findings.

Links! Magnetic Bracelets is quite discriminating in our selection of vendors. All of our magnetic bracelets are certified to be high gauss strength and negative polarity. Visit our Consumer Education page for more articles and information on the benefits of magnetic therapy.

From The Townsend Letter for Doctors and Patients
By Jule Klotter

Magnet Therapy, an Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide by William H. Philpott, MD, and Dwight K. Kalita, PhD, with Burton Goldberg, explains magnetic field therapy and gives examples of its therapeutic use for 35 health conditions.

According to the authors, some interesting hypotheses about magnetic fields have developed during the past three decades. The Earth, weather, and electrical devices are known to produce magnetic fields. The human body also produces and maintains subtle magnetic energy; the pineal gland, the ethmoid magnetic organ (a bone forming the nasal cavity), and neurons contain magnetite, magnetized crystal containing iron and manganese. Bones also retain a magnetic field.

In the Japanese Medical Journal (December 4, 1976), Kyoichi Nakagawa, MD, proposed that the documented weakening of the Earth's magnetic field is affecting the energy system of the human body. According to the authors of Magnet Therapy, Dr. Nakagawa believes that the weakening field is responsible for a magnetic field deficiency syndrome in humans. Stiffness in the shoulders, back, and neck; chest pains, headache and heaviness of head; dizziness; insomnia; habitual constipation; and general lassitude are signs of magnetic deficiency, according to Dr. Nakagawa's 20 years of research. Long-term magnetism deficiency appears to decrease the body's innate healing ability and make a person more vulnerable to infectious organisms and environmental toxins.

Magnetic fields exhibit two polarities: positive in which electrons spin clockwise and negative in which electrons spin counterclockwise. In 1974, physicist Albert Roy Davis and W.C. Rawls published Magnetism and Its Effects of the Living System [sic]. They said that magnetic polarities have opposing effects on biological systems. Negative magnetic fields are said to normalize pH, oxygenate, resolve cellular edema, slow infection, reduce pain and inflammation, increase relaxation, slow brain electrical activity, and evoke anabolic hormone production. In contrast, positive magnetic fields have the opposite effect, promoting disease and increasing pain. (emphasis added)

Doctors who work with magnet therapy have also noticed a difference in the polarities' effects. In his practice as a neurologist, Dr. Philpott, one of Magnet Therapy's authors, has noticed that positive magnetic energy stimulates neurons. He states, "The higher the gauss strength of the positive pole, the higher the level of stimulation. In fact, a sufficiently high positive magnetic field can even evoke seizures and precipitate psychosis in those so predisposed." Robert O. Becker, MD, also observed differences in the polarities' effects. He found that, at first, bodily injuries or tumors have positive electromagnetic energy; then the body draws negative healing energy to the site. In some cases, the body cannot generate and maintain enough negative magnetic energy to heal the injury; hence the reason for using an external magnet to supply a negative static magnetic field, i.e., magnet therapy.

The authors of Magnet Therapy warn against using magnets containing both polarities when cancer or any type of infection is present because the positive polarity can encourage tumor growth and increase microbe replication. In addition, people with pacemakers should not put magnets on their chest, and pregnant women should avoid putting magnets on their abdomen since the effect on the fetus is unknown.

Philpott, William H., MD & Kalita, Dwight K., PhD with Burton Goldberg. Magnet Therapy.

AlternativeMedicine.com Inc., 2000; ISBN 1-887299-21-1

COPYRIGHT 2003 The Townsend Letter Group
COPYRIGHT 2003 Gale Group

Titanium Magnetic Bracelets

2005-04-13T10:49:00.000-07:00

At Links! Magnetic Bracelets, we are proud to announce our new Titanium Series magnetic bracelets. We have searched long and hard to locate titanium bracelets that meet our exacting standards and criteria for quality in manufacturing. Titanium bracelets are far more expensive than the traditional stainless steel bracelets and for good reason. The information on Titanium that follows is provided in an effort to help our customers make informed decisions in their purchase of a magnetic bracelet.

What is Titanium?
Titanium (Ti) is a lustrous, silver-grey metallic substance. It is a transitional element of the Periodic Table and carries the atomic number 22. The most desirable properties of Titanium are its strength, durability, light weight and its immunity to corrosion. Titanium carries no magnetic polarity, making it ideal for applications in which a neutral state of electromagnetic interference is preferred. Titanium occurs as an oxide in many iron ores and various other elements, and is found in the ash of coal, in plants and in the human body. Titanium melts at 30,200 degrees Farenheit and boils at 59,490 degrees Farenheit. It is affected very little by heat, electricity and electromagnetic fields. Unlike most of its metal counterparts, Titanium resists the corrosive nature of saltwater, acidity and chlorine. Titanium is hypo-allergenic and is appropriate for use by people who are traditionally sensitive to other metals.

Why is Titanium So Expensive?
Titanium is the fourth most common metal, surpassed only by aluminum, iron and magnesium. It is the ninth most abundant element on earth. So, why is it so expensive? The extraction and production of Titanium alloy is a relatively new and expensive process and has been commercially viable for only about 50 years . Titanium is a difficult metal to work with, and within the jewelry manufacturing industry, the value of Titanium is commensurate with that of many of the "true" precious metals. Unlike gold and silver, Titanium cannot be easily melted and casted. Jewelers who work with Titanium must usually hand-craft their pieces by machining the pieces from a solid Titanium slab.

What is Titanium Used For?
Besides fine jewelry items, Titanium is widely used in the medical field in the production and manufacture of joint replacement components and heart valves. The primary industrial use of Titanium is within the aerospace industry. Originally secreted by the government for use in missile and warplane production, Titanium is now widely used in the commercial aircraft industry. Titanium has also been used to produce high-end cutlery, eyeglass frames, mountain bikes and, of course, jewelry. The most unusual applications of Titanium are it's use to clad the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, Spain, Ferrari hubcaps are made from Titanium, and the 1997 Olympic Torch was lined with it.

Strength-to-Weight Ratio
Titanium has a very high strength-to-weight ratio. While Titanium is three times stronger than steel, it weighs about 50 per cent less. The addition of various alloys creates an even stronger, more tensile material. Titanium is about 60 per cent heavier that aluminum, but is twice as strong.

The History of Titanium
The discovery of Titanium was made by British minerologist Gregor Williams in the late 1700's. It was given the name "Titanium" as a derivation of of Greek mythology's Titans, who possessed great strength. However, Titanium did not become commercially available until the 20th century when industrial technology advanced enough to make Titanium production a cost-effective endeavor.

The Aesthetics of Titanium
The most common look of Titanium is a sporty grey tone in a matte finish. However, jewelers have been able to manipulate Titanium to provide consumers with polished, satin and frosted finishes. Colorful finishes can be achieved with Titanium can be created through an anodizing process. Titanium is highly resistant to denting and bending and is also more resistant to scratches than other metals. Titanium's outstanding corrosion resistance is due to the formation of a tightly adherent oxide film on its surface. When damaged, this thin invisible layer immediately reforms, maintaining a surface which is completely resistant to corrosion in all natural environments. This oxide is so resistant to corrosion that titanium components often look brand new even after years of service.
Many Links! customers participate in golf and tennis at the elite performance level and have indicated an interest in magnetic bracelets that are lighter, yet have the same substantive appearance as our traditional stainless steel bracelets. In response, Links! Magnetic Bracelets is pleased to debut the new Titanium Series. All of the bracelets in our Titanium Series are crafted using commercially pure (CP) Grade 2 Titanium. CP Grade 2 is the most biocompatible form of Titanium and is the same grade as is used for medical and surgical applications. The bracelets are superior quality with 3000 gauss neodymium, north polarity magnets on every link, and have stainless steel split pins. All gold is 3 micron, 24K plating applied using an IPG plating method resulting in an extremely durable finish. Take a look at the Links! Magnetic Bracelet Titanium Series...you are sure to be impressed.

For more information on magnetic therapy and magnetic bracelets, please visit the Links! Magnetic Bracelets website education page.

Links! Magnetic Bracelets April Specials

2005-04-12T19:00:00.000-07:00

Next time you visit the Links! Magnetic Bracelets website, be sure to check out our April Specials:

The Challenger Magnetic Bracelet is on sale for $42.50
The Vitality Magnetic Bracelet is on sale for $37.50
The Intrepid Magnetic Bracelet is on sale for $37.50

Taking Care of Your Magnetic Bracelet

2005-04-12T13:32:00.000-07:00

Recently, we have received some inquiries for care instructions of magnetic bracelets. Whether you have purchased a Links! bracelet, or one from another manufacturer, basic bracelet care is universal. To get years of enjoyment and health benefits from your bracelet, follow these suggested guidelines:

Remove your bracelet before showering, bathing or swimming. Chlorine and salt water has the potential to damage magnetic components.
Do not use any type of jewelry cleaner on your magnetic bracelet. Magnetic bracelets can be cleaned by wiping it with a damp cloth or washing in gently in mild soapy water. Rinse well and allow your bracelet to air dry. Polish the clean bracelet with a soft cloth.
Avoid caustic chemicals and harsh abrasives when wearing your bracelet.

More information on the benefits of magnetic therapy and a great selection of magnetic bracelets can be found at the Links! Magnetic Bracelets website.

We look forward to you visiting us! Thanks for stopping by the Blog.

New Research Findings on Magnetic Therapy

2005-04-11T15:32:00.000-07:00

The latest research study synopses brought to you by Links! Magnetic Bracelets:

Well, the latest studies in magnetic therapy that have hit the newswires are debunking the hotly debated "placebo effect" of transdermal magnetics.

Harvard University conducted a study in which patients with osteoarthritis were given either a magnetic sleeve or a dummy sleeve to wear on their affected knees. Research concluded pain reduction occurred after just four hours of wearing the sleeve. The study noted a seven-fold difference in pain relief between patients wearing the real magnetic sleeve and those wearing the "dummy" sleeve. The study team eliminated the placebo effect, since 77 percent of the participants who had been given the dummy sleeve thought they were wearing the "real thing".

The University of Washington recently released a study in which patients were given a magnet to wear on their shoulder. The patients in this study suffered chronic shoulder pain as a result of a previous spinal cord injury. Results indicated that after wearing the magnet for an hour, the patients' pain levels were reduced by half.

Researchers are still unclear as to exactly how the magnetic therapy is effecting such astonishing results. Some of their stated theories include stimulation of blood flow, changes in body temperature, improved oxygenation of the blood, alteration of pH balance, improved electrical conductivity of cells and new cell growth stimulation. The Links! website has more information on the benefits of magnetic therapy.

There is mounting clinical, empirical evidence of the benefits of magnetic therapy as research teams from prestigious institutions such as Yale University, Harvard University, Imperial College - London and the Israel Institute of Technology conclude their studies and report positive effects of magnetic therapy.

Read the article...

Links! Magnetic Bracelets March Special

2005-03-02T18:19:00.000-08:00

During the month of March, Links! Magnetic Bracelets is offering free shipping with the purchase of any Links! Magnetic Bracelet. Take advantage of this offer by visiting the Links! website at www.links-magnetic-bracelets.com

Pain Relief Through Magnetics: Real or Imagined?

2005-02-01T21:06:00.000-08:00

A new article (January, 2005) from the Center for Medical Consumers considers non-drug approaches to treating osteoarthritis pain and highlights the use af magnetic bracelets. Read it now. As in the BMJ study, there is some question as to whether the positive responses to magnetic bracelets is clinically proven or whether there is a placebo effect involved.

First, there is evidence in animal studies that therapeutic magnetics lessen musculo-skeletal pain. Obviously, animals are immune to a placebo influence, furthering prior findings that therapeutic magnetics are, in fact, beneficial for the reduction of specific types of pain.

Secondly, assume for the sake of argument, that the only positive benefit of therapeutic magnetics is a placebo effect. Does it matter? The pain is reduced and the patient is more comfortable. Since magnetic therapy does not replace traditional medical therapy, nor will it interfere with pharmaceutical or medical intervention, there is absolutely no "down-side" to implementation of magnetic therapy. So, whether the benefit of magnetic therapy is real (which we believe it is) or related to a placebo effect, the results are the same...relief and a more enjoyable lifestyle.

Worst-case scenario of using a magnetic bracelet is that you'll be wearing a pretty good-looking piece of jewelry around your wrist. Give it a thought while you take a look at the pretty good-looking bracelets at www.links-magnetic-bracelets.com.

Links! Magnetic Bracelets' February Special

2005-02-01T20:43:00.000-08:00

Links! Magnetic Bracelets is offering a FREE LAF LIVESTRONG BRACELET with every Links! Magnetic Bracelet purchase in the month of February. Don't miss this chance to get a sought-after LIVESTRONG bracelet and help Links! support the Lance Armstrong Foundation.

ABC News Report: Magnetic Bracelets Cut Osteoarthritis Pain

2005-01-10T18:28:00.000-08:00

The British Medical Journal has reported that use of magnetic bracelets can help ease the pain of osteoarthritis, reports ABC News. A study of nearly 200 arthritis sufferers wore standard strength magnetic bracelets and reported having less pain than those who were not outfitted with the bracelets. However, study participants wearing higher strength bracelets reported an even greater decrease in joint pain. Read the ABC News Report.

Links! Magnetic Bracelets offers a wide variety of magnetic bracelets, most containing a 3,000 gauss magnet in each link Learn more about magnet strength and how to compare products by clicking here.

New Year's Resolutions: Here's Ours...What's Yours?

2005-01-05T19:19:00.000-08:00

Links! Magnetic Bracelets offers the highest quality stainless steel and gold magnetic bracelets at great prices. Please visit our website at www.links-magnetic-bracelets.com.

The "New Year's Resolution" topic is a hot one right now. Every talk show, every newscast, every magazine -- they all are touting how to make and keep your resolutions for 2005. Well, we at Links! are on the "Resolution Bandwagon" as well.

Here at Links!, we are adopting a new resolution for 2005. In one word, our resolution is:

BALANCE

Financial Balance, Work/Leisure Balance, Relational Balance, Health and Wellness Balance...we feel that a balanced life is a healthy, productive one; and that a life out of balance will eventually spin destructively out of control.

Financial Balance: We encourage everyone to balance their income-to-debt ratios. Paying off debt (especially those high-interest credit cards) will provide an invaluable peace of mind. Give generously. Allow the universal laws of reciprocity to work in your life. The universe is a place of abundance, and there is an abundant supply of wealth for those that give generously.

Work/Leisure Balance: As the saying goes, "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy." (This applies to all you "Jills" out there, too.) Finding balance between leisure and your income-producing activities will make you a more effective "earner", and a more desirable friend, spouse or significant other. Take the weekend off. Plan a vacation. Turn the cell phone off after 8:00 p.m.

Relational Balance: Be as much of a "giver" as you are a "taker" in all your relationships. In your most special relationships, you should strive to be 90% giver and 10% taker. You will find that the more you give, the more you receive, and that giving is, in and of itself, the best gift.

Health and Wellness Balance: Whether your goal is to lose weight, gain weight, increase your endurance or simply lower your golf score a couple of notches, set a realisitic goal and make a plan for achieving it. You won't start hitting a killer backhand if you don't get a lesson or two. You won't run that half-marathon unless you train regularly. You won't lose weight if your pantry is full of cookies and chips. Get the tools you need to attain your goals. At Links!, we offer some great products that you might find will help you reach and maintain...

BALANCE.

Happy New Year and Salud!

Please feel free to post your suggestions/resolutions for discussion.

Happy New Year!

2004-12-31T17:16:00.000-08:00

We at Links! Magnetic Bracelets would like to wish all of our customers and friends a very Happy New Year. We thank you for your patronage and support over the last year and wish each and every one a healthy, happy and prosperous 2005.

Salud!

Copper Bracelets May Offer Relief from Pain & Stiffness

2004-12-30T10:13:00.000-08:00

That green stripe on your wrist may not look very pretty, but it may be evidence of a healthier lifestyle. Copper has been used as a healing and wellness instrument for thousands of years. There is evidence of widespread medicinal copper use by the Egyptians, Romans, Hindus and Aztec Indians.

Today, copper is regaining its popularity and its acceptance as an alternative wellness remedy used to relieve pain of arthritis and a host of other joint pain problems. Recent studies have shown that the average adult gets an insufficient amount of copper from regular dietary sources. However, copper deficiency may have a simple remedy. A recent study found that a group of test subjects wearing copper bracelets absorbed enough copper to meet the USDA minimums for copper intake. An added benefit: copper that is absorbed through the skin is metabolized in the blood stream more effectively than copper that is consumed in the diet SOD is an enzyme produced naturally in humans and is attributed with the reduction of pain and inflammation. The body's production of SOD is copper-dependant, and without sufficient levels of copper, normal production of SOD is inhibited. Further, some studies have shown that patients suffering from arthritis have difficulty metabolizing dietary copper. Since proper amounts of copper are essential to pain control, absorption through the skin may be the only way for an arthritis patient to receive higher, more useful levels of copper. Read More...

Links! Magnetic Bracelets is excited to be able to offer copper bracelets with an added dimension: magnetics. When combined, these two elements provide power-packed relief for many arthritis and similar joint-pain symptoms.

Consider wearing copper bracelets...the green stripe will wash off.

How Can You Help Tsunami Victims?

2004-12-29T11:04:00.000-08:00

By sending cash.

Our thoughts and prayers go to the tens of thousands of people affected by the recent tsunami disaster. Links! Magnetic Bracelets has always had a policy of donating a portion of all sales to charity. For the time being, donations to our "regular charities" will be suspended in lieu of donations to agencies providing relief to the affected areas of Asia and Africa.

If you can donate to the disaster relief effort, please link to www.interaction.org to help you decide which agency best suits your giving philosophies.

A Consumer's Guide to Comparing Magnetic Therapy Products

2004-12-29T08:05:00.000-08:00

Good magnetic therapy products are not cheap. It's important to be an educated consumer when you are considering a purchase. There is a wide range of therapeutic magnetic products on the market today. Many are high-quality, well-made products, while others are simply not worth your pocket change. Expensive things are expensive for a reason...and cheap things are cheap for a reason. Don't base your purchase decision solely on price. Many products look very similar, but the individual components must be compared before you can make an intelligent final decision. Understanding what comprises a truly great magnetic product will help you steer away from bum buys and keep you from being disappointed in the results of your magnetic therapy.

There are some magnetic therapy basics you should understand before choosing a magnetic therapy product:

Gauss Power
In researching which magnetic therapy bracelet is appropriate for your needs, you need to understand gauss power. Gauss is simply a measure of the strenth of a magnet at its core. For you very specific infophiles, gauss equals the electromagnetic unit of magnetic flux density equal to one maxwell per square centimeter. The strength of a magnet is determined by its size, weight and the type of material it is made of. Some general guidelines have been established for the beneficial uses of magnets. Skeletal or muscular injuries and chronic diseases such as arthritis and fibromyalgia require treatment with magnets having 1000 to 3000 gauss power. Always make sure you are purchasing magnetic therapy products with gauss ratings of 1000 to 3000. The gauss rating for all Links! Magnetic Bracelets is listed in the product specifications. The majority of Links! bracelets have magnets in each link with a gauss rating of 3000.

Magnet Composition
It is important to know what type of magnet is contained in any magnetic therapy product you are consideraing purchasing. Inexpensive ceramic magnets are not as effective as neodymium magnets in magnetic therapy practices. Ceramic magnets do not have as high gauss power as neodymium (rare earth) magnets, nor do they have appropriate surface penetration capacities. Always make sure you are purchasing magnetic therapy products that contain neodymium (rare earth), not ceramic, magnets. All Links! Magnetic Bracelets contain only neodymium magnets.

Polarization
As you probably remember from your high school physics class, magnets are polarized. It is critical to invest in a magnetic therapy product with the appropriate polarization. Bio-north pole magnets are the primary polarity used in magnetic therapy, and are believed to relieve pain and inflammation and to encourage restorative cellular regeneration. Bio-south pole magnets have just the opposite effect and have very limited use in magnetic healing and magnetic therapy. Multi-pole magnets are magnets in which the north and south poles are present on the same surface, like refrigerator magnets. Multi-pole magnets have a few specific uses in magnetic therapy, but are far inferior to north facing, or north pole magnets. Always make sure you are purchasing magnetic therapy products with bio-north facing magnets. Links! Magnetic Bracelet products are carefully selected to provide only bio-north magnets.

Visit the Links! Magnetic Bracelets website for more information on magnetic therapy products.

Magnetic Therapy Linked to Better Athletic Performance

2004-12-29T07:43:00.000-08:00

The benefits of magnetic therapy are now being recognized by professional athletes. It's estimated that more than half of the players on the PGA Seniors Tour have turned to wearing magnetic bracelets to enhance their performance, reduce joint fatigue and improve their games. Legendary golf pro Arnold Palmer rarely hits the links without donning his magnetic bracelet.

Form and function combine with elegant fashion in a collection of magnetic therapy bracelets designed especially for the golfer. View the Links! Magnetic Bracelets' line of golf bracelets by clicking here.

Welcome

2004-12-28T18:42:00.000-08:00

Hello, and welcome to the Links Magnetic Bracelet Blog! We will strive to provide our readers with current and meaningful content about the health benefits of therapeutic magnetic therapies. Check back often for news, reviews, articles and information on therapeutic magnetics.

Health and healing....salud!

Carol Thompson
Links Magnetic Bracelets