tcjc48@... writes:

One, which definition of North is the relevant one for positive magnet
affect on the human body? The one definition is where the side of the
magnet that pulls a compass needle to it is the north side.

The other definition has the logic that the north side of a magnet
should push the compass needle away, so that the needle and the magnet
are both pointing north. Even different scientists disagree about
this. It's not important to me which one is "correct", just which one
is applicable to beneficial magnet use.


Hi Terry,
The end marked North on a compass needle is in fact a North seeking pole,
ie a South Pole. I haven't seen your second definition anywhere, can you
give me a reference?


The second question concerns some magnets I have. I recently had a
chance to disassemble 7 old microwave ovens, and was able to extract
the two, big, quite strong "O" shaped magnets from them. 2-1/4" -
2-3/4" across (14 of them). They are very strong. If I set one on a
table and hold another over it, the one on the table will jump up 6"
from the table to attach itself to the one above it, severely pinching
any fingers that might be between them! (Guess how I know this?) They
are bi-polar (you know, manic depressive), not uni-polar

All magnets have two poles, unipolar means only using one pole for therapy.
Bi-polar magnets have both poles against the body on the same side of the
magnet. From the sound of your magnets, you have a north pole on one side,
south on the other side, so they would be unipolar with only one side/pole
against the body at any time.

Is there a way I can utilize these magnets on various parts of my body
for pain or inflammation relief? Other applications?


They sound a bit big and cumbersome, and uncomfortable to use
therapeutically, but try them and see.

I have seen no proof so far that using single poles is more effective than
using multilpe poles, and the research on the Magnabloc system at Vanderbilt
suggests the opposite. This might also be of interest.


Therapeutic Magnetism in Veterinary Practice
By: Drs. D.C. and M. Laycock
A number of claims have been made regarding the different actions of north
versus south poles of magnets in relation to therapy. Some reports have
suggested that the north pole of a magnet has antibiotic properties, while the
south pole has energy giving properties. However, after consideration of a
significant range of scientific reports and analysis of research presented at
the
First World Congress in Magnetotherapy (1996) it was concluded that, with few
exceptions, there was no firm evidence to support the idea that polarity is
of specific significance.
John Bain








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