Alternative Therapies Are Trending—But Do They Really Work?

Feb 21, 2025

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Alternative therapies are growing in popularity. From yoga and acupuncture to red-light and magnetic-field therapy. Millions of people are searching for less invasive and drug-free ways to relieve pain and improve their health. In fact one article suggested there has been nine times the volume of google searches in the previous eight years.

But with so many options, how do you separate the hype from what actually works?

At Q Magnets, we believe in science-backed pain relief. Unlike mass-market “magnetic” gimmicks, our quadrapolar static magnets are designed based on peer-reviewed research to modulate nerve pain and accelerate recovery.

A Trend That’s Here to Stay

There’s a growing demand for magnetic-based health solutions, like Medicare funded Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation. But as we’ve seen, not all magnets are created equal. Many cheap or untested products make big claims without real science to back them up.

This is why we encourage research, clinical validation, and real customer experiences before investing in any alternative therapy.

Janet’s Story: From Pain to Life-Changing Relief

Janet, one of our recent customers, shared her experience on Google reviews using Q Magnets for osteoarthritis pain in her hands and wrists:

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Magnetic Therapy: Science vs. Pseudoscience

Magnetic fields are increasingly recognized in medicine, like Magnetic Resonance Imaging, the MRI. But it's important to understand the difference between scientifically validated applications and gimmicks.

One of the best examples of medically recognized magnetic therapy is Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS).

🔹 TMS has regulatory approval in many countries and is used in hospitals and clinics for treating major depressive disorder, OCD, and migraines with aura.
🔹 It works by stimulating neural circuits in the brain using pulsed electromagnetic fields.
🔹 It’s a regulated medical treatment, requiring prescription and professional administration.

How does this compare to Q Magnets?

Unlike TMS, which affects brain function, Q Magnets use multipolar static magnetic fields to target pain modulation and inflammation reduction—a different mechanism but still based on solid science.

Why Q Magnets Work When Others Don’t

🔹 Clinically tested & used by professionals
🔹 Design based on research and the feedback of thousands of health professionals and patients
🔹 Patented multipolar technology for optimal pain relief
🔹 Trusted by elite athletes, physiotherapists & chronic pain sufferers

If you're exploring alternative therapies, make sure you choose one that actually works—not just the latest fad.

Recent studies have shown that around half of health professionals use alternative therapies themselves, but only about half of these will recommend them in their practice. These numbers fit my own experiences. Just this week I spoke with an anaesthesiologist whose husband (also an anaesthesiologist) loves to use magnets and another pain specialist’s feedback saying they do an excellent job. But neither of these medical specialists incorporate Q magnets into their clinical practice.

Thankfully, individuals have the freedom to embrace natural solutions, discovering therapies to manage their health proactively and reduce reliance on big pharma.

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🔹 Have you experienced pain relief with Q Magnets? We'd love to hear your story! Leave us a review on Google or reply to this email.

💡 Stay informed. Stay pain-free.

See you next week for more insights on magnetic field therapy!

James Hermans & the Q Magnets Team

REFERENCES:

Phutrakool, P., Pongpirul, K. (2022). Acceptance and use of complementary and alternative medicine among medical specialists: a 15-year systematic review and data synthesis. Syst Rev 11, 10 (2022). doi.

Astin, JA. (1998). Why patients use alternative medicine - Results of a national study. JAMA, 279(19), 1548–1553. doi.

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