Tri-gold magnetic therapy ladies golf bracelets claims to have healing properties that help with circulation, reduce swelling and limit pain. Tri-gold bracelets are available in a variety of styles and include the lodestone, a naturally magnetized mineral. These gold-plated, lightweight bracelets are designed particularly for women golfers and athletes, who feel that magnetic therapy helps relieve pain. Many professional athletes, including Senior PGA touring pros Dana Quigley and Jim Colbert and former NFL quarterback Dan Marino, have used magnetic therapy.
The Bracelet
These bracelets are linked-style with a clasp and a gold-plated finish. They are appropriate to wear on or off the golf course and are lightweight. Bracelets have tri-color lodestone insets among the links, in silver, gold and copper finishes. Bracelets range in price depending on quality, and begin at about $15.
How Magnets Work
Magnetic therapy has been used for centuries, particularly by the Chinese and others who have practiced alternative medicine. These include the Health and Magnets group and a 2004 article on EmaxHealth, both of which state that magnets help to align the ions in the body to reduce swelling and ease pain. Dr. W. Philpott, a specialist in magnet therapy, says that negative magnetic fields may help the body's natural ability to fight illness or injury, relieve pain, fight swelling or infection and help with deep sleep.
Effectiveness
There are conflicting views regarding the effectiveness of magnetic therapy in healing injury or increasing circulation. According to Dr. Stephen Barrett's Quackwatch website, "there is no scientific basis to conclude that small, static magnets can relieve pain or influence the course of any disease." Conversely a 1997 Baylor University study of the effects of static magnet therapy on post-polio patients found that 76 percent of patients who received the magnet therapy reported reduced pain.
History of Lodestone
These bracelets contain lodestone, a naturally magnetized version of the mineral magnetite. It was first mentioned in history in the 5th century B.C. by a Greek philosopher and first mentioned in literature in the 4th century B.C. by the Chinese. Lodestone was also used by several civilizations in compasses.
Where Lodestone Comes From
Lodestone naturally occurs in nature, though in limited quantities. Non-magnetized magnetite, such as iron or steel, is abundant in nature, but only magnetite that includes a unique crystalline formation is permanently magnetized. There does not appear to be clear proof of how magnetite becomes permanently magnetized, though scientists Peter Wasilewski and Günther Kletetschka believe this happens when magnetite is struck by lightning and retains the charge.
About The Author
J.D. Chi is a professional journalist who has covered sports for more than 20 years at newspapers all over the United States. She has covered major golf tournaments and the NFL as well as travel and health topics. Chi received her Bachelor of Arts in professional writing from Carnegie Mellon University and is working toward a master's degree in journalism.
