< B>Magnet therapy: An alternative therapy in which magnetic fields are administered
by application of magnets to certain parts of the body, by magnetic field-generating
machines, or by magnetic mattresses or blankets. Magnet therapy has been promoted
to diagnose and/or treat arthritis, cancer, circulatory disorders, diabetic neuropathy
(nerve disease), fibromyalgia, HIV/AIDS, immune dysfunction, infection, inflammation,
insomnia, multiple sclerosis, muscle pain, neuropathy, pain, rheumatoid arthritis,
sciatica, stress and to increase energy and prolong life, There is no convincing
evidence that magnet therapy is useful in any of these regards. Body magnets are
contraindicated in people having radiology, an MRI or wearing a cardiac pacemaker.
Also known as biomagnetic therapy or electromagnetic field therapy.
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