Magnets: How do they really work?Written by Peter McGarry
Can magnets actually help us feel better? When I first read about this theory I was somewhat skeptical but curious. After looking into it further and trying out a few magnet products, I was pleasantly surprised. Let me tell you a few things I found out.Research has shown that when charged particles pass through a magnetic field, they generate a current, which produces heat, expands blood vessels, and increases blood flow. This in turn can stimulate body to heal faster, as movement of oxygen and other nutrients to cells increases and unwanted waste and toxins are flushed from system. Although body will often heal in its own time, we can expedite nature's clock by applying a magnetic field. Through use of magnets we can aid cell's natural ability to heal itself by providing optimal environment for that repair. As described in Sherry Kahn's book, "Healing Magnets", magnet therapy relieves pain, speeds healing, and appears to restore balance when our systems get out of whack. While research is still somewhat limited, a variety of studies have been done in which magnetic therapy has been helpful for conditions such as back, neck, and shoulder pain, bone fractures, carpal tunnel syndrome, dental problems, depression, fatigue, female problems, fibromyalgia, food pain (diabetic neuropathy), headaches, high blood pressure, insomnia, multiple sclerosis, osteoarthritis, parkinson's disease, postpolio syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, skin problems, soft-tissue injuries, recovery from surgery, wound healing, etc.
| | How to Manage Your Allergies BetterWritten by Susan Dunn, MA, Emotional Intelligence Coach
It’s not those beautiful roses that make us scratch, sniff and wheeze. It’s pollen from trees, grasses and low-growing things like ragweed (ah choo!).Here are some of things you can do to ease your allergies: 1.Keep windows and doors closed. 2.When you come in from outside, if you’ve been exposed to allergens, take a shower and shampoo your hair. Same for kids. 3.When allergens are at their peak, stay inside. This site ( http://www.pollen.com ) will tell you how your city is doing, and generally speaking allergens are worse in mornings. 4.Avoid fans because they circulate air, especially that ceiling fan over your bed. 5.Get your bedrooms more friendly. Remove anything that collects dust – curtains, drapes, stuffed toys, rugs, books, and, alas, Fido needs to sleep elsewhere. Use blinds and linoleum or tile for flooring. And speaking of Fido, best allergy-friendly choices for a dog are Maltese, bichon frise and poodle. For a cat, sphinx or rex. (Source: Dr. Kross, DVM, http://familyfun.go.com/raisingkids/learn/activities/expert/petvetbestbreeds/petvetbestbreeds.html ) 6.Avoid places where molds are – basement, lawn mowing and raking leaves, humidifiers, and leaving clothes in washing machine. Don’t let wet towels lie or hang around. Take care of plumbing and roof leaks immediately.
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