Buying A Magnetic Mattress

The magnetic mattress may not work for everyone, but some individuals claim that classical electrodynamics worked for them when nothing else would. Perhaps you're having trouble sleeping soundly and deeply at night due to riveting arthritis pain or sciatica. Maybe fibromyalgia, foot or leg problems have got you feeling restless and disturbed. Perhaps a magnetic mattress pad is a good place to start before making the investment on the full magnetic mattress.

When you're looking for a magnetic type of mattress, you should consider several factors. The mattresses and magnetic mattress pads use magnetized strips embedded beneath a comfy foam cover, with magnets of varying strength. The magnet strengths vary greatly, from 100 to 5,000 Gauss (the higher the Gauss rating, the stronger the magnet). Since the electromagnetic fields will be covered by cushy material for added comfort, you should plan on shelling out the money for the higher force or your money will be spent in vain. You'll want to make sure your mattress magnets are the right size and are plentiful enough to decrease pain. Look for 1" by 1/4" magnets in your magnetic mattress pad, rather than stacked 1/8" magnets, which may shift and around. Latex foam surfaces covered by memory foam will offer the most comfortable night's sleep.

Some of the more well-known brands in magnetic mattress products include: Promagnet, Avon, BioFLEX and Therion. Perhaps it's best to start out with smaller magnetic therapy products to see if they work on you. There are magnetic bangles, pillows, back braces and insoles, to name a few. The bed is a commonly sold product simply because we spend so much time there, that it makes for a sensible purchase. Magnetic mattress pad prices range anywhere from $20 to $800.

In 2003, the Alaskan Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Global Health Solutions and the Natural Wellness Network for making unsubstantiated claims about their magnetic mattress products and refusing to refund consumers their money. After a year of business, the company shut its doors and tried to skip town. "This fraud took advantage of vulnerable people looking for relief from chronic and sometimes debilitating pain," said Attorney General Christine Gregoire. "Instead of relief, they wasted their money on an unproven treatment of little or no medical value. When they were unable to get their money back as promised, they were victimized a second time." Around the same time, a California lawsuit was filed against Florida-based European Health Concepts for circulating fabricated data and testimonials on their magnetic therapy products. So consumers must be vigilant and careful when purchasing.

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