Copper and Health

Copper jewellery has been increasingly popular on our website for a number of years. 

Copper has a long pedigree in the field of alternative medicine and it is highly likely that you know someone who swears by their copper charms to keep mobile. We've seen a surge in orders, particularly when the recent spate of bad weather threatens to stiffen joints and sap your energy.

In fact, copper jewellery is more than just an old wive's tale. Copper is an important mineral in the human body, usually absorbed through foods such as: seafood, nuts and cocao products. As early as the ancient egyptians, humans were aware of the importance of copper to vitality, with Cleopatra having been rumoured to have her headresses enriched with copper and lodestone to keep her young and beautiful.

Deficiences in copper means that the human body cannot produce or store iron effectively, leading if untreated, to anemia.  Fatigue, slow-healing wounds and dizzyness all arise when we neglect this important mineral in our lives.

When combined with our magnets, you can be sure that you will get all the copper you need to keep away the unseasonal chill. All of our copper magnetic jewellery contains two 1700 gauss magnets that work in harmony with the steady absorption of this essential mineral. 

Right now, all of our Copper bracelets are 10% off when you quote "Copper" at the checkout or over the phone. What's more, you can also receive a copper ring for only 4.95 when you buy one of these beautiful bracelets:

 The beautiful Eden bracelet, perfect for adding a feminine touch to an outfit: http://www.magnetictherapy.co.uk/eden-copper-magnetic-bracelet.html

 The ever-popular Ribble Bangle: http://www.magnetictherapy.co.uk/ribble-copper-magnetic-bracelet.html

 The unisex Medway chain- a modern take on a classic: http://www.magnetictherapy.co.uk/tweed-copper-magnetic-medway.html

 The Thames Gents- fuss free and stylish: http://www.magnetictherapy.co.uk/thames-gents-copper-ball-anti-stress-bracelet.html

Our Real Copper Ring, only 4.95 with any purchase of a Copper bracelet: http://www.magnetictherapy.co.uk/magnetic-jewellery/magnetic-rings/fashion-ring-real-copper.html

Keep warm and healthy this spring with the warm tones of our copper jewellery.

Explaining Static Magnets

One of the most frequent questions we are asked on the phone is the difference between our static magnets. What exactly is a  Neodymium magnet and why is it more expensive than our Ferrite magnets?

Well, put simply, Neodymium magnets are much stronger.

Ferrite magnets are those traditionally used in magnetic therapy. ferrite refers to their make-up- partially iron oxide and partially ceramic. This way of engineering magnets was developed in the 1950s, replacing centuries old carbon-steel magnets. Ferrite magnets were stronger, typically with a Tesla value of 0.5 to 1.

The 1970s brought another advance in magnets with the advent of Rare-Earth Magnets. Rare-Earth is a somewhat misleading name for a broad camp of magnets, of which Neodymium is the strongest. Rare-Earth magnets, nicknamed "neo"magnets are comprised of iron and boron, along with smaller quantities of so-called "rare" metals. Used for everything from hard-drives to jewellery clasps, their popularity as a strong and long-lasting magnet has only increased in recent years . Neodymium magnets tend to be around 1 tesla but some can even exceed 1.4 tesla (that's a massive 14, 000 gauss).
Here at magnetic therapy, our best-selling Gold Neodymium 9000 spot magnets are plated with gold to protect the magnet. They remain best-selling as they have an active life of up to 15 years, and are some of the strongest therapy magnets on the market. Here is a link to them on our website:

http://www.magnetictherapy.co.uk/gold-9000-neodymium.html

Just to put 9000 gauss in perspective, this video shows the power of a Neodymium magnets with a magnetic power of 14, 800 gauss. Now that's a powerful magnet!

Migraines and Magnets

There is a bit of a stir in the study of magnetic therapy of late, with Migraine treatments receiving particular attention.
Transcranial Mental Stimulation is a non invasive method whereby the neurons of the brain can be stimulated, monitored or treated through electromagnetic induction- that is, the application of a strong, pulsatîng magnetic device.
The theory was developed in the 80s in Sheffield, where it was noted that applying electromagnets to patients could help alleviate the symptoms of aura migraines, depresion, strokes and even hallucinations.
Initially, rTMS machines were restricted to testing facilities and specialised clinics. Machines were bulky, expensive and clinical results questioned:

In recent years, ENeura amongst others have developed a handheld version which has been getting very positive results from patients.Targetting aura migraines in particular the rTMS machine offers the chance at drug-free migraine treatment.
Here is a look at the machine:

Applied as and when the patient feels a migraine threatening, the machine promises to be extremely popular. As this machine indicates, exciting avenues of treatment are constantly being discovered in relation to magnets. Whilst oly avalable in north america and the australasia,the positive feedback from the product would indicate that TMS won't take much longer to get here...

Blood Flow and Magnets- a magnetic ice pack?

Following our last myth-busting blog, it seems appropriate to outline the evidence that does support the use of magnets.

As previously stated, the studies are far from conclusive and a continuing debate rages as to whether magnets "work" physiologically or are the work of placebo.
A lot of research has concentrated on the effect of static magnetic fields on blood vessel contraction and relaxation. 
In 1983, Dr. Ulrich Warnke conducted tests on both humans and horses, revealing that the application of a magnetic field dilated blood vessels, increasing blood flow and could be measured using thermographs.This suggested that the application of a magnet could have potential medicinal use in improving blood flow to a particular area.
More recently, Thomas Skalak of the University of Virginia conducted a trial on the effect of electromagnetic fields on laboratory rats. In the initial trial, magnets of 7 mTesla were placed near the rat’s blood vessel and quantative measures of the vessel diameter were taken before and after the magnet application. Morris and Skalak concluded that a strong magnetic field had a profound effect on blood vessels, causing them to relax. Clinically applied, Skalak used inflammatory agents in the hind paws of rats to stimulate the symptoms of tissue injury. When magnets were applied, this swelling went down.

If applied successfully to humans, these findings could have a whole range of uses. Skalak noted: “static magnetic therapy magnets could be used much the way ice packs and compression are now used for everyday sprains, bumps and bruises, but with more beneficial results”.

Think of the benefits magnetic dressings could have to recovery time of professional athletes or even on the school football pitch?

So there you have it, argument one: magnets and their effect on the blood.