Biomagnetism, or biomagnetic pair therapy, is a holistic therapy performed using pairs of magnets. This balances the acid-base physiological condition in the body of the patient, hence restoring full health of the patient. Biomagnetic pair therapy was developed by Dr. Isaac Goiz Durán in 1988. He postulates many health problems are due to some organs or tissues suffering from an imbalance in the pH level.
For those health professionals interested in the scientific underpinnings of biomagnetism, familiarity with the principles underlying biomagnetism is essential.
1. Magnetic fields and cellular function: Various experiments have indicated the possibility of action of magnetic fields on individual cells through ion transport, enzyme activity, and gene expression. All these influences could eventually be a source of the therapeutic actions of biomagnetism.
2. pH balance and health: The human body only functions in a very narrow pH environment. Biomagnetism theory views the medical conditions of some to be a matter of pH imbalance in the body's various components. It is based on the concept of restoring a healthy part of the body with an optimal pH through the application of magnetic fields.
3. Electromagnetic characteristics of living entities: All living creatures produce electromagnetic fields. Practitioners of biomagnetism think that these fields could be conditioned and adjusted using magnets placed with intent.
4. Quantum physics and energy medicine: Some proponents of biomagnetism attempt to link their methodology to principles of quantum physics, which assumed that magnetic fields could possibly impact the body's energetic systems on a subatomic level.
Some of the potential applications that health professionals can make use of from biomagnetism include:
1. Pain management: Given that a few research studies have indicated that magnetic therapy can also reduce chronic pain, its application may be an alternative or an augmentation of the traditional ways of dealing with pain.
2. Reduction of inflammation: As the practitioners of biomagnetism say, the therapy reduces inflammations in any area of the body and may be useful in any case that the reduction in such inflammations is beneficial, such as the case of diseases like arthritis or inflammatory bowel diseases.
3. Relaxing and reducing stress: Some individuals may experience a comforting effect from the imposition of magnetic fields, thus allowing them to reduce their stress and lead to a wholesome way of feeling.
4. Support to the immune system: Biomagnetism theorists believe that the changes in pH level in the body may stimulate the immune system, which then will give support to its defense mechanism.
5. Detoxification: Some users apply it as an adjunct to detoxification treatments because it is supposed to make the body process toxins more effectively.
In case of willingness to apply biomagnetism in practice, a person will find the following:
1. Training and certification: With appropriate learning on biomagnetism therapy, one guarantees safe and effective use. Already today, there are courses and programs for certification for healthcare professionals.
2. Evidence-based practice. Although anecdotal reports support biomagnetism in treating patients, further scientifically strong research is essential. There has to be the availability of updated evidence for the practitioners and rely on a balanced perspective of this treatment's potential benefits with limitations
3. Patient education: Open communication should be established with patients on the basics of biomagnetism, potential benefit, and limitations that enable them to provide consent and level their expectations.
4. Integration with the conventional: It needs to be understood in a more adjunctive role rather than evidence for alternative medical approach substitution. Then, the health professionals should find out how it is possible to safely combine it with the conventional method.
5. Legal and ethical standpoint: The health professional must be aware of legal or regulatory requirements existing within the jurisdiction before adding biomagnetism to daily practice, then conform to professional ethical standards for practice .
This is an area of study very interesting for practitioners as they expand their kinds of treatments. Science behind biomagnetism is constantly emerging but has the possibility to be used in managing pain, stress, and so on, which are only a few reasons why such an area needs further investigation.
As with any new therapy, health professionals must view biomagnetism with an open yet penetrating perspective: open-minded yet incisive. While keeping up with the most current research and taking a patientcentered approach, health professionals can carefully pursue the potential benefit of biomagnetism without compromising the highest standards of care for their patients.
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