Most of the people today who seek medical attention shy away from invasive procedures like operations. This is why alternative treatments like the use of magnets are becoming more and more popular. Basically what the magnet does is realign or correct the electromagnetic impulses of the body which had been put into disarray the moment the body gets sick. More oxygen can result into burning more calories. The use of magnets is said can help in managing the body s metabolism. Magnetic therapy for weight loss proponents state that the north pole of a magnet stimulates metabolism. While the south pole, slows down the metabolism process. Therefore, to increase your body s metabolism you would have to place the north pole of the magnet on the base of your throat, the thyroid. 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. With this in mind, it is recommended that you use the negative charge north pole of magnets to fight infections such as the common cold and use on inflammations. Medical authorities have been reluctant to issue their approval on the use of magnets simply because they have not been formally tested. Types If you really decide to use magnet therapy, you have to choose first the many different types of magnets and magnetic devices available today. There are many theories regarding the sizes and types of magnets, how to use them, and where to apply them depending on the conditions and factors of being treated. When a body is hurt or injured, the area affected becomes loaded with positive ions. With the use of medical magnets, the positive ion from the injured area is removed, thus returning the body to its normal negative state. This would allow the blood to circulate easier and allowing oxygen to be distributed in the injured area and cells. Power Biomagnets are measured in terms of gauss, the line of force pr unit area of the pole. (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.