(The earth s surface is about 0.5 gauss.) Magnet therapy experts begin their therapy at low gauss and increase the strength gradually. Last words There had been claims from patients on some significant improvements in their conditions (pains and other ailments) with the application of magnet therapy. Using magnets that are more than 1/8" thick is already quite a bother to wear. As a general rule, the more magnets used the stronger the effect and the better the results. But be sure to use magnets that are pretty good and strong enough to pass though 4 to 5 inches of human tissue and bones. Also make certain that when arranging the magnets they should maintain a minimum distance of inch from each other. A south-pointing pole may be applied opposite the north pole and below the fracture. Headaches and stomach pains For headaches, use the south-pointing pole on the center of the pain. However, for clearing up the head, attach the south-pointing pole to the forehead and the north-pointing pole to the base of the skull. (The north-pointing end is the North Pole and the opposite should be the South Pole.) Characteristics of magnets Flat ceramic or neodymium magnets are the best therapeutic magnets. (U-shaped magnets are not very good for therapy. (Short, cylindrical or bar magnets can be used.) The north-pointing pole has strengthening, stimulating qualities and overall, it gives energy. We may have read about it or seen the numerous advertisements for magnetic products. There are different anecdotal claims that magnet therapy could reduce chronic pains. There are several studies conducted to figure out the effects or benefits of magnetic therapy. Magnet therapy can help those who are suffering from arthritis. Michael Faraday s discoveries in magnetic healing during the 18th century are still used as frameworks or guide for today s magnetic treatment. It was 1800s when magnet therapy and treatment made a comeback as alternative medicine. The use of magnet therapy continues to be subject of medical research for the last 15 years.