Effects and hazards of magnetic therapy

Magnetic therapy uses artificial magnetic fields to act on human acupuncture points and meridians, thereby playing a role in curing and preventing diseases. However, magnetic therapy needs to be used with caution. Even though it can treat certain diseases, if used improperly, it will have a relatively large impact on the human body. We need to know not only its effects, but also the possible harms. So, what are the effects and hazards of magnetic therapy? Let’s take a look below.

1. Magnetism improves microcirculation

Magnetic fields can improve microcirculation. It adjusts the function of blood vessels and nerves through the action of meridian acupoints; stimulates the receptors of human skin tissue, causing blood vessels to dilate reflexively; and produces a micro-thermal effect through the action of magnetic fields.

2. The effect of magnetism on the absorption of trace elements and minerals

The blood contains a large amount of charged ions such as potassium, sodium, calcium, and iron. The magnetic field can accelerate the movement of ions and red blood cells, reduce the aggregation of red blood cells, and promote the body's absorption of trace elements and minerals.

3. Magnetism improves cell metabolism

There is a trace magnetic field caused by the movement of electric charges within human tissue cells. The external magnetic field force strengthens the weak magnetic field of the cell nucleus and cell wall, thereby improving microcirculation and enhancing the functions of oxygen and nutrient supply and waste discharge.

The exchange of substances between tissue cells and blood is enhanced, thereby promoting the metabolism of tissue cells.

4. Effects of magnetism on cardiovascular and cerebrovascular systems

Magnetic fields can reduce blood viscosity and red blood cell aggregation in patients with cerebrovascular diseases. After magnetic therapy, most blood rheology parameters of patients with hyperviscosity syndrome have obvious changes, which reduces the formation of blood clots and is beneficial to the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

5. Effects of magnetism on endocrine

The effect of magnetic field on endocrine function is mainly reflected in the activation of adrenal function, which increases the content of 11-oxycorticosterone in adrenal tissue in plasma.

At the same time, it also reflects the effect on thyroid function. Under the action of the magnetic field, the iodine in the thyroid gland and the iodine bound to plasma protein increased significantly.

6. Effect of magnetism on increasing bone density

Under the action of the magnetic field, changes in bioelectricity in the body may be caused, thereby increasing the activity of chondrocytes. Chondrocytes and osteocytes release large amounts of calcium, which accelerates the deposition in the fracture area and accelerates the maturation of the callus.

After magnetic field treatment, the swelling and pain of fracture patients were significantly reduced. This is because the magnetic field increases local blood circulation, improves local nutritional conditions, and promotes callus growth.