There are different anecdotal claims that magnet therapy could reduce chronic pains. There are several studies conducted to figure out the effects or benefits of magnetic therapy. Magnet therapy can help those who are suffering from arthritis. Through the use of magnets, the pain can be treated by increasing the circulation of the blood. 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. Placements Another consensus is that the magnet should be as close as possible to the affected body part. With magnet therapy, the body is thought to be controlled by magnetic fields. When a body is hurt or injured, the area affected becomes loaded with positive ions. With the use of medical magnets, the positive ion from the injured area is removed, thus returning the body to its normal negative state. This would allow the blood to circulate easier and allowing oxygen to be distributed in the injured area and cells. These include restoration of cellular magnetic balance, and the so-called acceleration of the migration of calcium ions of ions to help heal bones and nerve tissues. Magnet therapy claims that the body s circulation is enhanced due to the presence of iron in the blood and thereby increasing blood flow. How it works For the layman, magnet therapy works on the natural energy of magnetism and its relations to a person s overall health. A magnetic field provides a natural method in helping the body s normal healing processes. Studies had shown that magnets had been an effective therapy for pain relief through the method of blocking pain sensations. As such, it is necessary to know the attributes of a magnet before proceeding to use it. One important characteristic of a magnet is the existence of two opposing poles. It is logical to think, then, that it is very essential to identify the poles correctly. Suspending the magnet on a thread and waiting for its ends to point somewhere is the easiest way to identify the poles.