The notion that magnets can be used for healing has existed since humans discovered them.
Magnetic charms, bracelets, insoles,
and braces remain popular and are sold with claims that they improve
athletic performance, relieve arthritis pain, increase energy, and
pretty much treat whatever symptoms you might have. These products may
seem modern and high-tech, but similar devices and claims have been
around for centuries.
The
notion that magnets can be used for healing has existed since humans
discovered them. Several ancient cultures, such as those of Egypt, Greece,
and China, discovered natural magnetic rocks, or lodestones. People
had a hard time explaining the unusual properties of these rocks given
the scientific knowledge of the time, so they came up with fanciful
explanations like “minerals have souls too.” This was compatible
with the general belief that everything has an “essence.”
It
was also observed that this magnetic [...]
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