The two-pole configuration is deemed better to treat injuries like wrist sprains. Additionally, some practitioners believe that the north side of the magnet calms a person while the south end stimulates. From a scientific view, however, there seems to be no differences between the two poles as to their effects on body tissues. Medical magnets are easy to use and applied. You just have to make sure that it ll come in contact with the injured part of the body. You just have to put a tape or bandage the magnet to the injured area. If you are not experiencing any improvement, you could easily move it to another area. There are many health benefits that magnet therapy brings: 1. Experiment what is the most beneficial pole by using it for sometime and then comparing the results. Correct pole Typically, the south-pointing pole is placed on a painful, inflamed or infected part of the body. The north-pointing pole, on the other hand, is used if the body area is weak. However, this weakness may be caused by a chronic infection or inflammation. They are not to be used on patients with a pacemaker or some other metal implants. Care should also be taken in the use of magnets on infants and children as well as the use on the eyes, brain or over the heart for all ages. Power Biomagnets are measured in terms of gauss, the line of force pr unit area of the pole. From the proponents of magnet therapy, the claim is that it is a non-invasive treatment method with a high success rate. Short history There may have been a revival of sorts regarding the role of magnets in a person s health and well-being, but this association goes a long way into the past. For over 2,000 years, magnet therapy in China had occupied a central role in Chinese medicine. This natural movement takes away the toxins in the system and brings in nutrient-rich blood to the injured area. The improved blood flow and the fluid exchange in the injured tissue help reduce discomfort and inflammation. This field is also thought to stimulate the nervous system. Reducing stress A magnetic field applied to the head calms and induces a hypnotic sleeping effect on the brain.