Magnetic therapy ankle bracelets carry a wide range of benefits and are useful for more purposes than meets the eye.

If you’re thinking about getting one but still have a few questions that need answering before you pull the trigger, consult this guide.

Then, you can reach out to us if you still have other questions. We’d be happy to help.

How Long Have People Been Using Magnets for Therapeutic Purposes?
Magnetic therapy - in its most basic forms - is not a modern invention. In fact, magnetic therapy’s origins span back 2,000 years or even more.

We know that the Yellow Emperor Book Of Internal Medicine, dating back 4,000 years, mentions that magnetic stones were applied in medicine for the treatment of various ailments.

Paracelsus, the father of toxicology, who observed that “toxicity lies in the dose,” also believed in the healing power of magnets. He believed that magnets, due to their powers of attraction, could heal a variety of illnesses.

Folk healers have used magnets across the millennia to treat or cure illnesses, believing the attractive properties of the magnets would draw impurities or sickness directly from the body.

Anton Mesmer, who gave us the word “mesmerize,” also believed in the healing, hypnotic properties of magnets.

In modern times, Dr. Ron Lawrence conducted a study on plethysmography, with the intention of determining the ability of magnetics to improve circulation. This is where much of what we know about modern magnetic therapy comes from.

What Is Plethysmography?
Plethysmography is actually more than just measuring changes in blood flow. Specifically, plethysmography is a system for measuring changes in volume within the body.

Plethysmography can be used to determine lung capacity, or for the purposes of identifying blood clots within the extremities.

Within the scope of magnetic therapy, plethysmography can be used to determine and measure changes in circulation to different parts of the body.

It has been suggested that the application of therapeutic magnetics can result in an increase in blood flow in the extremities of up to 300% within a very short window of time.

It is believed that the abilities of magnetics to improve blood flow result in their special properties - specifically with pain management and arthritis.

How Does Improved Circulation Help with Arthritis Pain Management?
Improved circulation is one of the main ways to combat the discomfort of certain conditions such as arthritis.

Arthritic joints are stiff, and forcing stiffened joints is painful. One of the ways to decrease this stiffness is by promoting blood flow.

Blood flow lubricates the joint, helping to loosen it slightly. This alone helps to mitigate the pain of arthritis.

You may also be familiar with the use of heat therapy in pain management. Blood flow also increases the warmth of your extremities, which may help to counterbalance the pain that results from stiffness.

Increased blood flow may also be effective at easing inflammation and can help to limber up the muscles that actuate the limb’s extremities, which also helps combat discomfort.

Are There Other Reasons to Wear Magnetic Therapy Ankle Bracelets?
Giving your blood flow a boost offers many other potential benefits on top of the possibility of effective pain management in the face of arthritic discomfort.

Effectively improving your circulation can potentially help keep your extremities warm, as those with compromised circulation often complain of cold hands and feet.

Proper, healthy circulation is also linked to faster, more effective wound healing, which in turn corresponds to lower risks associated with delayed wound healing and infection. The better the blood flow to an area, the better the chances are of more expedient wound healing.

Healthy circulation is also linked to holistic wellbeing, as circulation is responsible for providing oxygen to the body’s organ systems and for transporting nutrients to and waste from cells.

It’s also believed that magnetic therapy can help promote skin cell turnover, which in turn may derive from the benefit of boosting circulation.

Do People Wear Magnetic Therapy Ankle Bracelets as Fashion Statements?
In a word, yes! People absolutely love magnetic therapy ankle bracelets for more reasons than their purported health benefits.

Magnetic therapy ankle bracelets are also wonderful fashion statements, and anklets have a variety of connotations hailing from different cultures around the world.

For instance, anklets have been worn throughout the ages as talismans or charms to protect the wearer against bad luck.

Even if you are not superstitious, magnetic anklets for women offer a wonderful range of opportunities for fashion and accessorization in addition to the potential for pain relief.

We’re proud to offer a wide range of both magnetic bracelets and anklets, many of them accented with precious metals like gold and silver and adorned with precious stones including but not limited to diamonds, sapphires, and emeralds.

If you’re looking for a creative way to put an accent over your ensemble or would like to compliment your other jewelry, an anklet can be a unique way to do so.

Take a look through our collection and get in touch with us at 1-800-350-0898 for more information.