Magnet therapy, also called magnetic therapy, is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine practice that places the weak static magnetic field of a permanent magnet against the body. It is related to the alternative practice of electromagnetic therapy, which instead uses a magnetic field generated by an electrically powered device, and magnet therapy products include wristbands, jewelry, blankets and wraps with magnets built into them.
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Magnetic therapy is a pseudoscientific alternative medicine practice involving the weak static magnetic field produced by a permanent magnet which is placed on the body. It is similar to the alternative medicine practice of electromagnetic therapy, which uses a magnetic field gen
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