The magnetic field generating from the magnetic could help in healing or speeding up the process. Magnets are said to improve blood circulation, hasten bone repair, and reduce inflammation. They could be used in treating muscle and joint pain. There are also people who testified on the effectiveness of the magnets on reducing the occurrence of headaches, improve sleeping habits and reduce the risks of diabetes, high blood pressure and pneumonia. In 1997, the Baylor College of Medicine published a study where 76% of treated patients using permanent magnets had reported a decrease in arthritic joint and muscle pains compared to the 19% placebo patients. The New York Medical College also released a study showing a significant reduction rate of foot pain in millions of diabetic patients. Strong magnets For sufferers of brain tumors, it is beneficial to sleep with the south-pointing pole of a strong magnet close to the top of the head, especially when they are elderly or with deteriorating brain functions. (One should sleep with the head toward the magnetic north in a bed that is not made of anything that can be magnetized. The New York Medical College conducted a study among patients suffering from diabetes and the tingling/burning sensation that sufferers would usually feel in their legs. The pain was reduced by using polarized magnets . When patients use magnets, the blood flow increases in the area where the magnet is applied and this could help in reducing pain. Similarly, attaching a pair of magnets on your temple or at the back of your head will help keep that headache at bay. The magnet s South and North poles have different applications as well. One thing you should remember is that the magnet s north pole is magnetically negative while the south is magnetically positive. The north-seeking pole of magnets is placed on the afflicted areas. These are the specific points on the meridian channels of energy. The idea is to improve energy and blood flow. The main difference is that magnet therapy is non-invasive and dos not cause additional pain. Objective Magnet therapy s main objective is to enhance the body s own powers to heal.