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Medical Forum / Diseases and Disorders / Arthritis / January 2005

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Roger Mayne - 22 Jan 2005 11:18 GMT
"Magnetic bracelets reduce the pain of osteoarthritis."

Those are the findings of a scientifically peer reviewed clinical trial
published in the British Medical Journal (Dec 17 04) The trial used
specially designed 'Bioflow' magnets which use Central Reverse PolarityT
made by Cornish company Ecoflow Plc.

http://bmj.bmjjournals.com/cgi/content/abstract/329/7480/1450?maxtoshow=&HITS=10
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It's wonderful to be able to point to some independent scientific research
that supports what I and many customers have believed for years -  these
Bioflow magnets really do work. Complementary therapies normally have to
rely on anecdotal evidence so this research is a big step forward. I hope it
will encourage more people to be open minded enough to give these very
special magnets a try.

I am convinced that Bioflow could help a lot of people with arthritis. In
fact, Ecoflow Plc is so confident that it offers a 90 day money back
guarantee. I personally have seen so many benefits in various symptoms and
conditions that I have no hesitation in recommending that people give it a
try.

The clinical trial was funded by the Arthritis Research Campaign. Dr Tim
Harlow who led it said: "Our results did show benefit to patients with
arthritis of the hip or knee." He went on to stress: "It seems that not all
magnets are the same in this context and we can only comment on the
particular bracelets we studied."  He also cautioned that people should not
suddenly discontinue use of their usual treatments without first discussing
it with their own doctor.

Since Ecoflow first launched its Bioflow magnet in 1995, the weight of
anecdotal evidence supporting its usefulness has continued to mount. The
company has amassed files full of letters from people extolling the benefits
of Bioflow and (name) has numerous stories of his/her own about local people
who have benefited from the unusual treatment.

The Bioflow is special because besides being very strong it uses Central
Reverse PolarityT technology. This was specifically designed to mimic the
beneficial effects of professional electromagnetic units often used in
hospitals." S/he added: "Not all magnets are the same and people can only be
sure they are getting a genuine Bioflow if they buy from a registered
Ecoflow Independent Distributor.

Ecoflow's chairman Paul Markland said: "This news is wonderful for arthritis
suffers but it just confirms what we at Ecoflow have believed for years!"
He emphasised: "We do not want to run the risk of inferior products being
sold to people in pain on the back of this research. Anyone can contact our
head office in Saltash for details of a registered Ecoflow Independent
Distributor near them. They will then be certain that they are buying the
genuine article carrying all the Ecoflow guarantees."

Please note: There is no substitute for sound medical advice and Ecoflow
always recommends consulting your own doctor. People with heart pacemakers
or other similar implants should NOT use Bioflow magnets.

Regards
Roger Mayne
http://www.magnetictherapy.info
diclidophora@yahoo.co.uk - 23 Jan 2005 11:41 GMT
It looks to me as tho this so called research is totally inadequate.
See also the comments of readers below the article. Like one of them, I
am surprised that the bmj saw fit o publish it.

Peter
www.fuelsaving.info - 23 Jan 2005 20:30 GMT
As I understand, the researchers tested three types of bracelets:

1) Strong magnets
2) Weak magnets (much weaker than is usually claimed to be of medical
benefit)
3) No magnet at all

Patients in the "strong magnet" and "weak magnet" groups generally
realised they had magnets (by noticing that they stuck to things) while
those in the "no magnet" group did not.

The result was that people who KNEW they had magnets felt better, more
or less regardless of whether the magnets were or were not powerful
enough to supposedly be clinically effective. Those who knew they did
NOT have magnets did not feel better. (I have simplified the findings
but that is the broad conclusion)

In other words, this study just proves that the placebo effect works!

Having said that, although I don't believe magnets work (other than by
placebo), I disagree with those who say it is wrong to do research on
them.
diclidophora@yahoo.co.uk - 24 Jan 2005 17:06 GMT
It isn't wrong, but it must be thorough and objective

Peter
 
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