The magnet s South and North poles have different applications as well. One thing you should remember is that the magnet s north pole is magnetically negative while the south is magnetically positive. You should use the north pole for body infections, alleviate pains from menstrual cycles, inflammations, for cold and accompanying symptoms and for scar tissue healing. When absorbed the gut and bowel lining, the magnetised water can helping in balancing the magnetic field of the digestive system. One thing to keep in mind though, is that although magnet therapy can help in weight reduction, keeping the pounds away is not only about using magnets. At the end, exercise, proper diet and an overall healthy lifestyle would keep the pounds away and the beautiful and healthy you, stay. Also, there was a mixture of statistically significant and insignificant results indicating a larger trial is needed to remove the statistical noise . Post-polio syndrome A double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 50 patients with post-polio syndrome found evidence that magnets are effective for relieving pain. William Gilbert who prescribed magnets for Queen Elizabeth I. More than a century later, Dr. Frank Mesmer and Dr. Samuel Hahnemann (the founder of homeopathy) conducted several experiments and treatments using magnets which they later advocated. Theories Magnet therapy is almost similar to the theory of acupuncture. There are studies who are trying to prove the benefits of magnets of arthritis. The studies are not that conclusive since the results showed improvement, the effects or the statistics are too minimal be considered significant like in the study published in the The New York Times in 2009 by Anahad O Conner. In those days, magnet types and sizes have not been correctly assessed. However, only a privileged few were the ones allowed to use them. . 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.