The overall strength (and effectiveness) of a magnet is determined by its gauss rating, its thickness, diameter and spacing. Past and present therapy Various old cultures have been known to have used magnets for pain relief and other symptoms. Ancient Egyptians, Greeks and the Chinese have been known to have used magnets for treatments of various illnesses. Aside from using a tape or bandage to keep the magnet in place, there are also magnetic products which can be used daily, like shoe insoles, head inserts, mattress, and magnetic jewelries like bracelet, necklaces, rings, and earrings. There are also therapists who would use hand-held magnets and move them around the body or specific areas that need treatment. Pain relief Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston found magnets effective at blocking pains caused by post-polio syndrome. The syndrome is marked by leg pains and affects up to 20% of polio patients later in life. In the study, 76% of the patients who were treated with a magnet had pain relief. In the treatment group, 76% of the participants reported improvements, as against the 19% in the placebo group. Peripheral neuropathy On peripheral neuropathy, there was a 4-month, double-blind, placebo-controlled crossover study of 19 people. Four participants wore magnetic foot insoles during the day all throughout the trial period. However, people are also becoming more conscious with their health that more people are trying to look for drug-free or alternative methods to address health issues. one of the alternative programs for losing pounds is the magnetic therapy for weight loss or sometimes called magnetic weight loss. Magnets have been used, every since the civilization of China, India, Egypt and Greece, to heal different kinds of diseases. 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.