Modern Uses Of Magnets

Magnetism has long been known as one of the most mysterious behaviors on the planet, and as we begin to study them more and more of their influence and use is discovered. At first we saw magnets as simply metals that behave in interesting ways, but we have come to realize that they may have healing properties, can be used in our modern technology, and have a stellar industrial use.

It is very possible that magnets can cure one of certain ailments, such as arthritis and fibromyalgia through "magnetic therapy." This is known as an alternative medicine. It implements the theory that subjecting certain parts of the body to weak magnetic fields can improve blood flow in underlying tissues and induce faster healing in those areas. Another theory about magnet therapy is that it can realign one's central magnetic feild, but this is widely regarded as a farfetched theory and no such magnetic balance is recognized by medical journals.

Magnetic therapists also believe that magnets can be issued to decrease pain in patients. In non-specific placebo-response studies though, this has not adequately been demonstrated. In 2008 and 2009 two studies were conducted on osteoarthritis patients, both of them double-blind. The conclusion of both studies indicated that using weak magnetic fields to reduce pain is an ineffective method. Therapists that use magnetism in such a manner state that this method needs to be conducted over a long period of time before resulting in any positive results.

The use of magnets for health goes beyond alternative practices, as they are also used in technology that aids in healthcare. Electromagnetic radiation has been explored for possible treatment in cancer and leukemia cases. From 1997 to 2005 there have been numerous published articles in medical journals on studies conducted to find out if electromagnetic radiation is feasible for such treatments. Magnets are also implemented in medical technology such as Xrays and resonance imaging.

Magnets are strongly implemented in modern day technology. Viewing data has been influenced by magnets as they are were used VHS tapes, floppy disks, and hard disks, which were the first stepping stones in electronic viewing. DVDs and CDs also implement magnets. Certain memory storage units implement the use of magnets such as PC hard drives witch are continuously improving because of the use of magnets.

Today's industrial world also strongly relies on the use of magnetism. In the mining industry machines implement magnetic parts such as chucks, the magnetic base, and magnetic clamps. Magnets are also used in the mining field to separate metallic substances from other substances such as slate and dirt. Industrial sweepers also use the power of magnetism, with better results than other types of sweepers. The photography industry also implements magnetic vinyl to preserve photographs.

As our understanding of magnets increases, the more we will be able to implement new types of magnets in our technology and create new, more efficient uses for them.