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14 Replies Last post: Jan 16, 2007 4:19 PM by littlewaywelt

spankee

421 posts since
Nov 4, 2005

Dec 22, 2006 8:27 AM

Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

A friend wears these and swears by their healing powers. I am to say the least sceptical. Anyone know the evidence or have experience. What exactly are they supposed to do.

robertw477

16 posts since
Aug 18, 2006

1. Jan 2, 2007 10:31 PM

in response to: spankee

Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

They are a bunch of nonsense. Supposed to help with all sorts of things. Totally fake junk. For some people the mgiht think they help. Totally in the mind.

Rob

spankee

421 posts since
Nov 4, 2005

2. Dec 21, 2007 1:43 PM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

That is what I think, but there are some fairly intelligent people who wear them and swear by their effects. I just googled to see what the wisdom of the internet suggests and was surprised to find that there have been some actual legitimate studies (published in the British Medical Journal) which suggest some benefit to some patients.

Perhaps this something to placed in the category of Glucosamine: mixed evidence, low cost and low risk of harm.

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merigayle

1,586 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

3. Jan 7, 2007 7:01 AM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

I agree Spankee. Also, it's one of those things where there are no negatives to trying! There have been several studies on magnets over the years and some have been quite positive.

TCO087

50 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

4. Jan 8, 2007 2:22 PM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

quote:<HR>Originally posted by merigayle:
I agree Spankee. Also, it's one of those things where there are no negatives to trying! There have been several studies on magnets over the years and some have been quite positive. <HR>

I would say half of the studies come back positive and some negative, depending on which end of the magnet they test. ; )

NGeorgiaTR

93 posts since
Feb 8, 2006

5. Jan 8, 2007 10:51 PM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

I believe the idea is that the magnet will attract the iron in your blood, improving, or at least changing, circulation. This is why the placement of them is important. Whether you can draw the blood to the capillaries magnetically is a question. Theoretically it seems that blood should be able to be manipulated this way to some small extent. Maybe even beneficially. That said, stretching and especially yoga and tai chi will likely have more substantial impact. Though the magnets do as much as they can passively. True improvement in circulation will take work.

spankee

421 posts since
Nov 4, 2005

6. Jan 9, 2007 12:37 PM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

The theory behind them is a bit wierd. And the studies are problematic because it is hard to have a blind study because everyone can take a quarter and stick it on their bracelet to find out whether they are in the control group or not--hence can't eliminate the placebo effect. Also it would suggest that MRI's would have greater treatment potential but there is not research that shows that. If belief is have the game, then if you believe it will work, it probably will.

Am attracted to the suggestion that studies of magnets are both positive and negative.

cmdr10

48 posts since
Nov 6, 2007

7. Jan 9, 2007 3:02 PM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

quote:<HR>Originally posted by NGeorgiaTR:
I believe the idea is that the magnet will attract the iron in your blood, improving, or at least changing, circulation. This is why the placement of them is important. Whether you can draw the blood to the capillaries magnetically is a question. Theoretically it seems that blood should be able to be manipulated this way to some small extent. Maybe even beneficially. <HR>

Riiiiiight . . . and there is this cream that you can rub on your thighs that will make your cellulite magically disappear . . . and don't forget the waist belt that will drop inches off your tummy.

Beyond the possible placebic effect, the only ones benefitting from magical healing magnets are the ones selling them to a gullible public.

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NGeorgiaTR

93 posts since
Feb 8, 2006

8. Jan 9, 2007 4:41 PM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

quote:<HR>Originally posted by justfartnolek:
Riiiiiight . . . and there is this cream that you can rub on your thighs that will make your cellulite magically disappear . . . and don't forget the waist belt that will drop inches off your tummy.

Beyond the possible placebic effect, the only ones benefitting from magical healing magnets are the ones selling them to a gullible public.
<HR>

Never said it would actually work. I just mentioned that it actually does have a plausible theory. There is currently no reason to not try it, other than an almost negligible financial investment and maybe looking a little silly as small objects keep sticking to you. Also recommended alternatives that have been proven to work.

spankee

421 posts since
Nov 4, 2005

9. Jan 12, 2007 7:56 AM

in response to: spankee

Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

So what is the theory with the cooper bracelets?

It does seem a bit wierd, but if it is a sham, it is a relatively low cost one--perhaps $20 a con--about the price of a yoga mat.

mmoonhead

524 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

10. Jan 12, 2007 10:56 AM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

Maybe there is something like this already, but it seems that the combo of a magnetic/copper & identification bracelet would be somewhat marketable...

bigapplepie

2,636 posts since
Dec 14, 2007

11. Jan 12, 2007 12:24 PM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

They are purported to relieve arthritis pain. Do you have arthritis?

merigayle

1,586 posts since
Aug 15, 2007

12. Jan 13, 2007 6:47 AM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

quote:<HR>Originally posted by bigapplepie:
They are purported to relieve arthritis pain. Do you have arthritis?<HR>

Magnets can be used for any type of pain actually. You can even buy little bandaid like stickers with low powered magnets on them for specific areas of pain. If you anyone is interested, you can email me and i can email you the link. (email in profile here)

spankee

421 posts since
Nov 4, 2005

13. Jan 16, 2007 4:09 PM

in response to: spankee

Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

But I have the nagging question: why.
Why would they work...and on what. And the same questions with cooper.

littlewaywelt

181 posts since
Apr 1, 2005

14. Dec 21, 2007 1:43 PM

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Re: Magnetic and Cooper Bracelets: Use or Useless

useless for anything other than a placebo effect

they don't have anywhere near enough magnetism to increase bloodflow or attract iron in the blood. Heck an MRI can't even do it, and people think a wristband or insoles are going to do it? It's a total racket.

People in pain will spend anything and try anything to relieve the pain.

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