There are also magnetic mattresses and head pads which can be used while at home. If you are still figuring out if magnetic therapy is something you would like to try, I suggest you start with a basic product like a magnetic bracelet or wrap. This would help you get an idea if the treatment is working for you and if you are willing to invest into a bigger magnetic product like a mattress. The magnetic field that is being generated by the magnets goes deep into the body and helps improve blood circulation, alleviate pain and help the body deal with the ailment. With this in mind, it is therefore very important in magnetic therapy to guide your magnets to the right position in order to achieve great results. As you probably already know, magnetic therapy uses the magnetic fields to help relieve pain and induce healing. The magnetic field has varying effects. It can relax the capillary walls increasing the blood flow to a certain area. This means more oxygen and nutrients are flowing into an area of pain which helps in the healing process. With the use of magnets, it is possible to restore energy to the body, improve sleep, relieve pain and even, stress in a natural way. There are several cases where magnet therapy was able to prevent and treat chronic sicknesses. How did it all start? Early civilizations, apparently, were already using magnetic therapy. Also lately, magnets have been subjected to that old question again whether it really works. 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. Many theories and myths on their use came about later. Some of them were in conflict with each other causing confusion even among the practitioners. Some of these old stories have lingered until today. Today, the use of magnets to treat illnesses has been discouraged pending further testing of the efficacy of magnets.