(One should sleep with the head toward the magnetic north in a bed that is not made of anything that can be magnetized.) If you feel pain or there are signs of inflammation in an organ, use the south-pointing pole. If there is an obvious weakness, use the north-pointing pole. Experiment what is the most beneficial pole by using it for sometime and then comparing the results. Diabetic neuropathy At the New York Medical College of Valhalla, magnetic foot pads, more than the nonmagnetic ones, were found effective in relieving numbness and pain associated with this diabetes-related problem. From the evidence, researchers suggest roughly 80% of chronic pain sufferers could benefit from magnet therapy. By applying magnets on the surface of the affected area, the magnetic field relaxes the capillary walls of the body s cells resulting to increase blood flow to that part of the body and at the same time prevents the flow of liquids outside the cells which help control the pain. Some also claims that the same magnetic field disrupts muscle contractions preventing muscle spasms to occur. The north pole is the magnetically negative side of the magnet and the south pole is magnetically positive one. Each pole affects the body differently. It has been found out that the negative north pole charge stops the development of growth and infection while the positive south pole assists in tissue growth. When using magnets for pain relief, it is important to consider the gauss or the power of the magnet. For medicinal purposes, magnets with about 400 to 10,000 gauss can be used. An ordinary refrigerator magnet would have about 10 gauss, so you would no be able to use that since it lacks power. Just attach the magnet on the area where the pain is felt. Magnetic therapy is used for dealing and easing chronic pains like back pains, arthritis or tendonitis. 2. Athletes and non-athletes also used medicinal magnets for muscle pains. 3. Aside from easing muscular and joint pains, it could also help in reducing or even effectively removing and healing recurring headaches.