The healing power of magnets. Or not

There's no evidence that magnetic therapy actually works, says Margo White, despite the headlines.

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24th March, 2012

This will “eliminate period pain month after month, year after year”, the manufacturer claims, and “may also boost your body naturally”. Apparently it also might clear up spots, eliminate mood swings and insomnia, make your nails grow stronger and your hair shinier. This magnet is a novel addition to the list of magnetic therapy products that have been around for some time, such as magnetic insoles, underblankets, knee wraps, bracelets and ear clips. A couple of centuries ago they had magnetic cravats and magnetic corsets – humans have probably ascribed healing powers to magnetic ...

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