Welcome to the Newsletter...........This month we have tried to answer some of the many letters we received about Magnetic Insoles by repeating an Article from a couple of years ago. We do receive
a lot of letters about Magnetic Insoles and Circulation. Another subject we receive many letters is MS
so at the end of our letters section we have again given some quite 'up to date' information for our many
MS sufferers. Peter Rose's Article about Cramp & Circulation is also very interesting this month. Rosemary Skinner's Article about Losing Weight touches on a subject that effects many of us.
(yours truly included)

ARTICLE

LOSING WEIGHT
By Rosemary Skinner S.R.N.

Before discussing losing weight we have to examine how the vast majority of overweight people got in to this condition. Obesity is the label given to people who are 20% or more over weight. The vast majority of people over weight are in that condition due to over eating. For them health professionals reject claims of, slow metabolism, I don’t over eat, it’s my genes.

In its simplest form food eaten is converted into energy. The energy is measured in calories or joules (Kcal/K.j). If your intake of energy exceeds that expended the surplus is converted into body fat. Simple. We all know that. Why then are almost half of us over our recommended body weight? Losing weight is the dream of almost 40% of the western worlds population.

The solution is rather simplistic. Eat less! This is the advice given to us, with a diet sheet, by many health professionals. Of whom many are slim athletic types who may not fully understand the difficulties of losing weight. We think!

If you wish to lose weight I recommend a four-point strategy.

Motivation. Why do you want to lose weight? Do you find it difficult to buy your size in clothing? Do you want to die prematurely leaving your family distraught? Do you want to be incapacitated long before retirement age? Do you want to reach retirement age? Now that you really want to lose weight, read on.

Research. Find out the optimum weight for your height and sex. Easy if you are motivated. Write down every thing you ate yesterday and two days previously

Take your time, work through hour to hour. Medium term learn the calorific values of different foods. Find out how sugars, fats, and carbohydrates are metabolized in the body.

Preparation. Go through the list of foods eaten over the past three days. If you have been honest you will notice all the cookies, chocolate bars, sandwiches, soft drinks, burgers and ice cream. That would cover just mornings

Action. Start the day with a substantial breakfast. Cereal, fruit juice and egg. No sugar on the cereal or in your tea or coffee. You will not find the need to snack before lunch. Lunch as normal; avoid thick soups, no sugar in your coffee.

Remove fat from meat. Increase the portions of green vegetables Dinner, similar to lunch. Eat only two slices of bread per day wholemeal of course. Feel hungry? Eat an apple. Buy quality food. You can afford it now that you have given up burgers. Drink an extra 2 litres of water per day

Exercise more frequently. This does not mean that you have to rush out, and buy a tracksuit. Walk around the block three times a week. Climb the stairs instead of using the elevator. Weigh yourself at a set time and remember to use the same scales on a weekly basis

Many persistent weight watchers have read this before. There are no short cuts.

This system works. Now that your coffee tastes so bad, why not give it up as well. Now you really will feel better. For an added feeling of well being try taking one half  litres of North Pole magnetised water three times a day.

Rosemary runs a busy practice in Stillorgan, Co. Dublin, 4 miles from the Dublin centre.
Magnet Therapy - Allergy Testing - Chakra Balancing
Appointments only 9am to 6pm... Monday to Friday
Phone 003531 288 4925
E-mail: r.skinner@oceanfree.net
E-mail: rosemaryskinner@ireland.com
©RosemarySkinner2003

ARTICLE  (Repeated Article Following Numerous Letters & Enquiries)

MAGNETIC INSOLES for CIRCULATION PROBLEMS 

One of the most popular magnetic products are Magnetic Insoles. These are now used by millions of people worldwide for improving circulation problems in the feet and legs. In a Clinical Test done by Michael I. Weintrub. M.D. FACP who is a Clinical Professor of Neurology at New York Medical College (American Journal of Pain Management - Volume 8) found that overall 64% of patients benefited from magnetic insoles and this percentage was increased in the diabetic subjects in the trial to 75%. Burning feet dysesthesiae reversed, notably in the diabetics suffering from peripheral  neuropathies (PN). Although this was a very limited clinical test with a relatively small number of subjects (people) it does at least open the subject for further tests and discussion. At the present time further tests are being conducted at a hospital here in the UK. We will let you know of the test results as soon as they are published.

TIPS for USING MAGNETIC INSOLES

TIP 1.....Always go for the most comfort.....with years of constant feedback here at MAGNETIC THERAPY LTD we have found that the clients that report the best results are those who wear them the most. Sounds quite obvious really. But the stronger magnetic insoles (Advanced) have quite large magnets in and are not all that comfortable to use. The temptation then is to stop using them, or at least limit there use. This is particularly important to people with sensitive feet which is usually the case. You will see on the Magnetic Insole page on our website that we have clearly marked the comfort level with a star rating system. First time users of Magnetic Insoles are well advised to always go for the most comfortable ones available. In our range....these are the Black Insoles which come in three sizes and can also be cut to fit almost any shoe.

TIP 2....Wear them in socks in bed. It may sound simple but its is quite easy to put you Magnetic Insoles inside a pair of socks when you are sleeping this then gives you maybe 7/9 hours of  use and no discomfort whatsoever.

MAGNETIC INSOLES.....A good selection and a comfort level recommendations can be found at www.magnetictherapy.co.uk/pages/html/insoles.html

CRAMP, POOR CIRCULATION & MAGNETS - By Peter Rose FSI

Cramp, that odd sensation generally known as  "pins and needles",  coldness in fingers and toes and numbness in localized areas are all symptoms of poor circulation.
A medical check up, to ensure that this poor circulation is not due to a problem with the heart or 
blood vessels, is the first step.  This is very important in  all cases  but particularly when there is 
a sudden numbness in a localized area.
Stress is often the root  cause of poor circulation but poor circulation can also be  a family, i.e. inherited, problem.  Good levels of exercise are important and the use of generous amounts of root 
ginger and garlic in the diet will be beneficial in the long term.

POOR CIRCULATION
If you suffer from poor circulation then take extra care when  you are cold. Do not try to do sudden movements, particularly when under load, (that is when the muscles are likely to be over-stretched or 
strained) in any way. If the circulation is poor, it becomes even more important to ensure the
quality of the blood and its ability to carry oxygen and nutrients is the best that can be achieved.
This is where magnets, diet and exercise come in.
Poor circulation results in low energy levels and in muscles that are weak and painful.   Yoga helps 
with releasing tense and restricted joints and muscles, and so frees up the circulation.
The spot magnets and wraps that have built in magnets, available from Magnetic Therapy Ltd, can 
be used to improve poor circulation and sluggish blood flow. Magnets, placed to encircle a  limb 
between the area most affected and the heart, improve blood flow and so reduce the effects of 
poor circulation.

PRACTITIONERS
To find your nearest qualified Shiatsu practitioner or nearest trained magnet therapy practitioner 
Telephone  01787 220373   Email: peter_rose2000@hotmail.com

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DISTRIBUTING MAGNETIC THERAPY LTD PRODUCTS
EUROPE (EEC) AND USA ONLY

If you are interested in selling our products in your business, or profession, we are interested in talking to you. This is becoming an exceptional year for us, and also for many of our Distributors. 
Indeed some of our Distributors are doing very well, and this year, have made a very good extra revenue flow for their businesses. We anticipate an exciting and very busy 2003. Further details of the Wholesale side of Magnetic Therapy Ltd can be found at WHOLESALE.    
If you have any questions, please phone Richard Whitehead on 0845 130 5110 (Local Call Rate) 
any normal UK business hours. Alternatively Email  us at Wholesale@magnetictherapy.co.uk 

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DO YOU WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT MAGNET THERAPY & MAGNETS?

ROSEMARY SKINNER. SRN. - WORKSHOPS & LECTURES

In addition to practicing MAGNETIC THERAPYÔ Rosemary Skinner conducts training sessions and gives lectures and also runs workshops on the subject. All of which are only in the USA, UK and Ireland at the moment. e-mail....  RosemarySkinner@ireland.com 

PETER ROSE. FSI. - COURSES, WORKSHOPS, LECTURES

F0RTHCOMING INDUSTRIAL/TECHNICAL MAGNETIC CONFERENCES.

Finite Element Analysis and Design of Electromagnetic Devices
The courses, outlined below, will be of particular interest to industrial and academic scientists and engineers who wish to get started in the rapidly expanding area of design utilising Finite Element Analysis packages.  
1 day Introductory Course – Tuesday 28th May 2002:
An introduction will be given to the basic principles and techniques of finite element modelling of electromagnetic devices.
1 day 3-d FEM Course – Wednesday 29th May 2002:
This one-day session will cover some of the more advanced aspects of FEM including 3-d modelling.

For more information on these courses please contact 
Wolfson Centre for Magnetics Technology,
Cardiff School of Engineering,
Cardiff University,
PO Box 925,
Cardiff
CF24 0YF
Tel: 029 20876729
Fax: 029 20876729
Email: Dr Faris Al Naemi.

Joint Magnetics Workshops - 2-4 July 2003 at The University of Glasgow

Following the success of previous Joint Magnetics Workshops (last two meetings were 
York 1999 and Cardiff 2001) the next workshop, JMW03, is being organized as a joint 
venture of The UK Magnetics Society, The IoP Magnetism Group, The Institute of Electrical 
Engineers (IEE), The UKRI Chapter of the IEEE Magnetics Society (IEEE) and 
The Institute of Materials.

The aim of the workshop is threefold: (i) to gain an overview of magnetics research within 
the UK, (ii) to recognize the relevance of magnetics to modern industries and (iii) to have the 
opportunity to identify potential future collaborators.
Contact: Margaret Swadling - The UK Magnetics Society
Email: mswadling@ukmagsoc.co.uk

YOUR LETTERS & FEEDBACK

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ARTHRITIS IN THE HIPS (2)

My friend is in the throes of the worst kind of pain in his leg and foot due to sciatic problems.  
He has undergone surgery last year to correct the problem however, he continues to suffer. 
Is there a magnet therapy that might help him?  I know that magnets have helped me with carpel tunnel syndrome and would love to be able to tell him to contact you for whatever products might aid him. Thank you in advance.

You really need to apply the Magnetic Therapy to the site of the pain. If this is in the foot or ankle the Foot/Ankle wrap is ideal. Very often though a foot problem can cause limping, which distorts the leg and
often then causes the hip to tilt and movement in the whole leg becomes inhibited and painful......
This then becomes a lower back problem or (sciatica) which is pain from the sciatic nerve. 
You friend seem to have the reverse of this......where damage has been to the lower back.
Obviously speak to your doctor, but it is the original site of the pain/damage that needs 
magnets applied to.

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MS - MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS  ( 2 from Many Letters Over Recent Months)

"I am 42 years old and was diagnosed with MS 19 years ago. Thankfully, I am fortunate enough to have remained mobile on the whole and continue to work full time and have had 2 children. The main MS problem is fatigue, which sounds rather embarrassing to even mention given the difficulties others face. However, it is not the usual "overdoing it" tiredness and tests my determination to work in my job, in my house and help my kids to the limit. What magnets would you recommend to aid this extreme fatigue I suffer with ?.....UK

MS -The Condition.
Multiple Sclerosis or MS is the most common disabling neurological disorder of young adults, with women affected twice as often as men. It is a degenerative disease of the central nervous system. In the course of the disease, myelin (a white fatty substance that acts as an electrical insulator for the nerves) is progressively destroyed and the formation of hard scar tissue on the protective myelin sheath which surrounds nerves stops the nerve cells from working. The risk of MS varies for different geographic areas, and increases as one lives further north or south of the equator.

Although Magnetic Beds (Overlays) are the most recommended magnetic device for MS. 
Although many people appear to respond very well to Magnetic Overlays they are expensive.
Magnetic Insoles worn regularly in bed at night may also help.

Multiple Sclerosis - Magnetic Fields - MOST RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

The most recent development though, is from a company in Canada called Enermed  www.enermed.com. This company has produced an pulsed electro-magnetic field generator which delivers a simple, non invasive therapy for the treatment of a number different conditions, MS being one of them. The initial results are very encouraging. However, the machine (at the moment) has to be programmed specially for each individual  patient. This has to be done under qualified medical supervision. Enermed has open two clinics in Canada, one in Vancouver and the other one in Ontario. They has told us, that they are planning to open more clinics, and are looking at Europe in the future. This is not the best news for those who are suffering with MS now, but remember this is very new technology. We will continue to keep you informed of future developments and have included links to several interesting papers on the subject. 

FURTHER INFORMATION
Dr R. Sandyk, Dr K. Derpapas, and  Dr R.P.Iacono have published several papers on the subject. 

Author's: Sandyk R; Iacono RP
Address: NeuroCommunication Research Laboratories, Danbury, CT 06811.
Source: Int J Neurosci 1994 Sep;78(1-2):53-66

Abstract: The occurrence of cognitive deficits in multiple sclerosis (MS) has been recognized since 1877 when Charcot first observed "enfeeblement of memory." It is now recognized that visuoperceptive and visuomotor deficits commonly occur in MS patients particularly in those with a chronic progressive course of the disease. 
Using various drawing tests as markers of constructional performance, we reported recently that treatment with picoTesla range magnetic fields (MF) rapidly improved visuoperceptive and constructional abilities in patients with MS. MORE DETAILS

Magnetic fields normalize visual evoked potentials and brainstem auditory 
evoked potentials in multiple sclerosis.

Author's: Sandyk R; Derpapas K
Address: Neuro Communication Research Laboratories, Danbury, CT 06811.
Source: Int J Neurosci 1993 Feb;68(3-4):241-53

Abstract: The present communication concerns a 46 year old woman with a 10 year history of chronic progressive multiple sclerosis (MS) in whom external application of magnetic fields (MF) (7.5 picoTesla; 5 Hz) during a period of remission resulted in a rapid and dramatic improvement in symptoms including vision, cerebella symptomatology (ataxia and dysarthria), mood, sleep, bowel and bladder functions as well as fatigue. 
Improvement in the patient's symptoms was associated with normalization of the pretreatment latencies of the visual evoked potentials and brainstem auditory evoked potential responses within a week after initiation of magnetic treatment  MORE DETAILS

FINALLY OUR FAVOURITE

MOTHERS DAY GIFT

"I am writing to say how pleased I am with improvement in my joints since wearing 
the items on the above invoice. The item were purchased as Mothers Day presents
so I have only worn them since March 30th. I have passed one of the Bracelets to
my 84 year old mother, who has noticed improvement. She in turn has ordered a
further bracelet as a present."........UK

GIFT FOR FRIENDS

".....the Bracelets and Ankle Chain are very effective so I may order more for my 
friends they make a useful gift"......UK

BEST £9.50 EVER SPENT

"14 months ago I fell down some steps when I lived in Lanzarote it had been raining 
well to cut a long story short I fell down 14 stone steps and landed on my coccyx
for 14 months I just suffered with pain killers and like everyone I know who has a pain 
they can only describe it as a gnawing toothache.
8 weeks ago a friend gave me one magnet and within 4 days the pain was easing I went 
out and bought a set of wafer magnets myself another 4 days and the pain has gone. I get 
a twinge now and again but NO PAIN. too good to be true well believe it.
best £9.50 I have ever spent.......SPAIN

PROMPT SERVICE

BIG THANK YOU

A big THANK YOU to each and every person who has contributed to this March Newsletter. 
We would also like to apologize again if your letter has not been answered this month as we 
have had a large volume of questions these last months and do run a  little behind from time to time.
Please keep the letters, feedback, comments and questions coming in !
Send your e-mail to Richard@magnetictherapy.co.uk

We NOW accept cheques in the NEW EURO...........

Thank you for reading our April Newsletter.....

A VERY HAPPY, PAIN FREE & ENERGETIC MAY !