magnetic headpiece - the science

[the watcher]

OK, maybe not the science because I am no scientist..

My understanding is that proximity of a magnet has an effect on molecules, so that liquids and gasses will flow more efficiently.

Quite how this would work close to a brain as any kind of calmer, except to improve circulation, i have no idea. However I can see that it might help a horse with a specific injury or discomfort in this area.

For those that doubt the power of magnets, try this.

Hold your hand above a cigarette lighter and bring it down to a level where it is comfortably warm - then put a magnet next to the lighter - the flame will become significantly hotter.

Magnets work in car engines, on your cold water pipes, even your gas pipes at home - of course they can have an effect on a body.

 

[rubyred]

http://www.westvilletherapy.co.uk/Papers.htm

 

[Bossanova]

I think this explains nicely what utter rubbish the use of static magnets is!!
http://www.westvilletherapy.co.uk/WV%20Paper8.htm

 

[_April_]

I read P_G's post when it first went up. I haven't read many of the replies either as haven't been on much since.

I remember seeing something on TV a few weeks ago that said that horses can suffer from tension and stress headaches. When I read the magnet post I thought of this TV program and I wondered if that might be some logic for the magnets. Have no idea either way, it's just what I thought of when I read the post!

I often give April a little head massage, no idea if it has any beneficial effects at all but she seems to enjoy it, as do I!

 

[JM07]

steady on Boss.....you'll be accused of getting personal....

 

[the watcher]

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I think this explains nicely what utter rubbish the use of static magnets is!!
http://www.westvilletherapy.co.uk/WV%20Paper8.htm

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Well it doesn't actually say they are rubbish - it says this;-
So are static magnets of any real use? Well perhaps the dynamic interactions may come from within the soft tissue itself. If a static field is applied to an area of injury then several possible factors may induce ionic movement. These are:-

Thermal agitation, - under normal conditions soft tissue is fluidic in nature and there may be some Brownian motion i.e. random vibrations of cells due to heat. These slightly moving cells may cut across the static field and as such aid some ionic movement through their membranes.
Pulsating vibrations, - from the heart as blood pulses through the tissue.
Muscle twitch - since muscles are never completely static, a magnet attached loosely to an affected area may interact this way. Normal muscular motion will also contribute to this effect.


Since the interactions are very small and inconsistent, it follows that static magnets would need to be applied over a long term in order to achieve any benefit.

 

[Madam_max]

Boss isn't being personal. I am sure JM7 that you ar clever enough to work out the difference