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BASIC FACTS
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natural
method used to relieve pain, restore energy
and enhance sleep
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safe,
effective, economical, and simple to use
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thousands
of years old
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strong
evidence suggests it relieves pain, Reduces
inflammation, restore natural energy,
increase blood circulation and support the
healing process
BRIEF
HISTORY
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ancient
heritage and has occupied a central role in
Chinese medicine for over 2000 years
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mentioned
in some of the earliest writings in Egypt,
India and Greece
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Today in
Japan and other Asian countries, therapeutic
magnets are licensed as medical devices.
Magnetic therapy has found favor in
Australia, Russia and many European
countries, especially Germany where medical
insurance covers some of the costs.
Contemporary western medicine uses magnetic
energy for diagnosis with magnetic resonance
imaging (MRI), and, as a method to
accelerate the healing of bone fractures.
EVIDENCE
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Studies
show that magnets can be an effective
therapy for the relief of pain by blocking
pain sensations.
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Applying
magnetic fields to an injured area improves
blood flow and oxygen to enhance the body’s
natural healing process. The improved blood
flow and fluid exchange to the injured
tissue helps reduce pain and inflammation.
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In 1997,
Dr. Carlos Valbona of the Baylor College of
Medicine, published a study that reported
76% of treated patients using permanent
magnets reported a decrease in arthritic
joint and muscle pain compared to 19% of
placebo patients.
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Diabetic
Foot Pain: Dr. Michael Weintraub of New York
Medical College released a study that showed
a significant rate of reduction in foot pain
that afflicts millions of diabetics. Using
magnetic insoles, nine out of ten diabetics
reported a decrease in painful burning
sensations, numbness and tingling compared
to 22% reporting improvement in the placebo
group.
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Fibromyalgia: Magnetic Mattress Pad Use in
Patients with Fibromyalgia, A Randomized
Double-blind Pilot Study, conducted by
Agatha P. Colbert, M.D., Clinical Assistant
Professor of Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation Tufts University School of
Medicine, Boston, MA. Conclusions were
"Sleeping on a magnetic mattress pad
provides statistically significant and
clinically relevant pain relief and sleep
improvement in subjects with Fibromyalgia.
No adverse reactions were noted during the
16-week trial period."
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There are hundreds of other clinical trials
that prove the efficacy of magnetic therapy
some are reported in Gary Null’s book
Healing with Magnets, and in the excellent
work, Magnetic Therapy in Eastern European
Research, by Jiri Jerabek, M.D., PHD and
William Pawluck, M.D., MSc.
WARINING
Do not use
magnets or magnetic therapy if using a
pacemaker, implanted medical device or insulin
pump as they may interfere with the delicate
electronic equipment. Magnetic products are not
recommended for use during pregnancy. They are
not proven beneficial nor detrimental. Be on the
safe side, do not use. Keep magnetic products at
least six inches away from objects such as
credit cards, computers, diskettes, audio and
videotapes, and similar items, as loss of data
may result.
Excerpts from
- MAGNETIC THERAPY - A Factual Guide for
Consumers © ISBN - 0-9681900-1-4 © 2000 |
GOAL OF WEIGHT LOSS
PROGRAM
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Decrease Appetite
and Create Sense of Fullness:
Often a ravenous appetite and overeating can be
avoided by supplementing to balance sugar
rollercoasters and hormones that contribute to
cravings.
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Normalize Hormones:
No matter how much we try to control diet and
exercise weight loss can be very difficult if we
don't balance hormones that contribute to feelings
of satiety, aid in weight loss and assist with
normal metabolism.
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Increase
Metabolism:
Metabolism can be disrupted by starvation diets,
skipping meals, thyroid imbalances and stress
hormones. Helping to boos metabolism but
avoiding dangerous herbal stimulants is important to
sustain weight loss.
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Loose Weight while
Maintaining Muscle Mass:
While learning about your diet you will be able to
ask questions about other health issues you wish to
address such as menopause, osteoporosis, allergies,
high blood pressure, etc.
What is different about
this weight loss program?
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Sustainable and
safe:
Many weight loss programs involve special diets that
last only the duration of the weight loss program.
This is partly because these diets are not
sustainable or healthy in the long run. In most
cases these diets are based on calorie counting or
on extreme measures such as excluding all
carbohydrates from the diet. These have long term
health risks and only short term gains.
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Individualized and
customized:
This program addresses the individual causes of
weight problems so each and every person is
approached differently. Hormone imbalances, sleep,
foods, activity level, stress, thyroid functioning
and family history all effect your weight and are
taken into account to create a personalized program.
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Preventative care:
You learn how to eat properly and sensibly, slowly
introducing new foods into your diet, gaining better
health and variety. You are provided with specific
guidance, handouts, recipes and suggestions. The
changes you make will become lifetime habits and
will help decrease the risks of future diseases like
cancer, heart disease, hypertension and high
cholesterol.
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Includes
advice/treatments for other areas of health:
While learning about your diet you will be able to
ask questions about other health issues you wish to
address such as menopause, osteoporosis, allergies,
high blood pressure, etc.
WHAT
YOU CAN EXPECT FROM YOUR VISITS
Prior to
your first visit you will receive a package to gather
extensive information about your health history, family
history and dietary habits (Diet Diary). You will bring
these forms filled out to the first visit.
Week 1: Detailed health overview to determine
areas necessary to focus on and causes of your weight
gain. At this time you might be asked to do
certain specialized tests to determine the health of
your thyroid as well as the balance of your hormones.
Week 2:
Start with general dietary guidelines and begin taking
supplements to aid with metabolism, cravings, satiety,
sugar balancing and other factors key to weight loss.
SUPPLEMENTS GENERALLY DO
THE FOLLOWING:
Week 3: Detailed review of
CARBOHYDRATE choices
Week 4: Detailed review of
PROTEIN choices
Week 5:Detailed review of
FAT choices
Week 6: Detailed review of
VEGETABLE/FRUIT choices
Week
7: Submit updated diet diary. You will be given a
good review on putting vegetables, fruits,
carbohydrates, proteins and fats together to produce
balanced meals.
Week
8: Advanced suggestions on food preparation,
storage, and other tips to optimize food quality.
Week 9:
Advanced review of diet diary
Week
10: Discuss skills necessary to sustain your
healthy eating habits and resources for further
advancement.
* Please
note these are only general guidelines and depend on the
progress of each person. This program will provide
information at a pace suitable and comfortable to each
individual. The visits are ideally 3-4 weeks apart,
giving enough time for persons to incorporate necessary
changes into their diets. For those who wish to
accelerate the program they are able to book visits
closer together and complete the program sooner.
I look
forward to meeting with you! In good health,
Dr.
Thalia Charney, ND
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