What is Biomagnetic Therapy?

Biomagnetic therapy is a complementary and alternative medical practice that employs the strategic placement of magnets on specific areas of the body. The goal is to create a balanced pH environment, which is believed to be key in promoting optimal health and preventing or addressing various ailments. The therapy is based on the principles that many health conditions stem from pH imbalances in the body, which create an environment conducive to pathogens like bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Originating from the pioneering work of Dr. Isaac Goiz Durán, biomagnetism has been used to support a range of health issues by restoring pH neutrality and enhancing the body’s natural healing abilities.

How Does Biomagnetic Therapy Work?

Biomagnetic therapy works by placing pairs of magnets on specific points of the body to balance its pH level. This therapy employs two magnets, one positive (north pole) and one negative (south pole), which are placed on corresponding points of the body identified through specialized diagnostic techniques, including muscle testing and bioenergetic scans. The neodymium magnets used in biomagnetism are typically of a certain strength (at least 1000 gauss) to ensure efficacy. By altering the pH levels at targeted locations, the environment becomes inhospitable for harmful pathogens and promotes improved circulation and detoxification. The therapy aims not only to address specific ailments but also to bolster the immune system and enhance overall wellbeing.

Which Health Conditions Can Biomagnetic Therapy Help With?

Biomagnetic therapy has been shown to help manage and support a wide array of health conditions, offering potential relief where conventional methods may fall short or work complementarily. Some of the health issues that biomagnetism can be beneficial for include:

  • Digestive issues: Magnets can improve digestion and address gastrointestinal conditions such as IBS and chronic indigestion by restoring gut pH balance.
  • Circulatory problems: By enhancing blood flow and preventing clot formation, biomagnetism could help in managing conditions such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
  • Infections: Biomagnetism can target bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, aiding in conditions like urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and even tuberculosis.
  • Neurological issues: Conditions such as autism and stroke recovery may benefit from this therapy due to its potential effects on the brain’s pH and circulation.
  • Hormonal disorders: Hormonal imbalances associated with conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome and menopausal symptoms can be helped with biomagnetism.
  • Respiratory conditions: Biomagnetism can be helpful in supporting chronic respiratory infections and improving lung function.
  • Chronic health conditions: Emotional and physical aspects of chronic diseases such as Lyme disease and autoimmune disorders can be targeted through biomagnetism.
  • Sports injuries and athletic performance: Biomagnetism can alleviate sports injuries and enhance physical performance by promoting muscle recovery and reducing inflammation.

What to Expect from Biomagnetic Therapy

When undergoing biomagnetic therapy, one can expect an initial assessment where the practitioner evaluates the body’s pH imbalances and identifies the appropriate placement for magnets. Each session is tailored to the individual’s specific health concerns and response to the therapy. The therapy itself involves lying down comfortably while magnets are placed on various points of the body.

Initially, some symptoms may temporarily reoccur as the body detoxifies and rebalances. This is a normal part of the healing process. Consistency and follow-up sessions are often necessary, as the number of sessions will vary depending on the condition’s complexity and the individual’s response. Chronic and severe conditions may require more sessions.

It is also important to integrate dietary changes and other complementary therapies alongside biomagnetism for optimal results. For instance, a dairy-free diet may enhance the effects of biomagnetism therapy. Emotional balance and proper supplementation can also play a significant role in achieving and maintaining health improvements.

Patients are advised to monitor their symptoms and consult with their primary care physicians, especially if they are on prescribed medications. Communication between the biomagnetism practitioner and the patient’s healthcare providers ensures a coordinated approach to wellbeing.

About Maria Rickert Hong CHHC

Maria Rickert Hong is a Co-Founder of, and the Education and Media Director for, Documenting Hope.

She is a former sell-side Wall Street equity research analyst who covered the oil services sector at Salomon Smith Barney and Lehman Brothers under Institutional Investor #1 ranked analysts.

Later, she covered the gaming, lodging & leisure sector at Jefferies & Co. and Calyon Securities. She quit working on Wall Street when her first son was born.

Prior to working on Wall Street, she was a marketing specialist for Halliburton in New Orleans, where she also received her MBA in Finance & Strategy from Tulane University.

She is the author of the bestselling book Almost Autism: Recovering Children from Sensory Processing Disorder and the co-author of Brain Under Attack: A Resource for Parents and Caregivers of Children with PANS, PANDAS, and Autoimmune Encephalitis. She is a co-author of Reversal of Autism Symptoms among Dizygotic Twins through a Personalized Lifestyle and Environmental Modification Approach: A Case Report and Review of the Literature, J. Pers. Med. 2024, 14(6), 641.

Maria is also a Certified Holistic Health Counselor. Her work can be found on DocumentingHope.com, Healing.DocumentingHope.com, Conference.DocumentingHope.com and MariaRickertHong.com

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