Magnets Reduce Inflammation According to Research (magnetic ball bracelets)

(magnetic ball bracelets): Magnets are in popular use for all sorts of problems. Magnets are seen in back supports, bracelets, and even in shoes. The use of magnets is continuing to grow in popularity. Magnets are even used to help reduce stress. But what does the research say? Do magnets really help to facilitate healing? (magnetic ball bracelets)

Recently research conducted by Thomas Skalak, professor and chair of biomedical engineering, and Cassandra Morris, a former Ph.D. student in biomedical engineering at U.Va. looked at the effects of magnets on inflammation. The study was published in the November 2007 edition of the American Journal of Physiology.(magnetic ball bracelets)

The researchers induced inflammation in rats and then used magnets shortly afterward. The swelling and inflammation were significantly reduced by the magnets. They used magnets that were about 10 times stronger than refrigerator magnets which were about 10 Tesla. (magnetic ball bracelets)

(magnetic ball bracelets) They concluded that magnets could be used to treat injuries by reducing inflammation. The magnets work much like the more popular modalities such as ice. Injured tissues become inflamed because blood cells respond by releasing histamine and heparin. Histamine dilates the blood vessels while heparin inhibits clotting. Both work to bring more blood to the injured area. The magnets help to heal by vasoconstricting the blood vessels. Less blood means less inflammation. (magnetic ball bracelets)