Editing Magnet therapy (section)

== Methods of application ==
[[File:MagnetiteRing.jpg|right|thumb|alt=A smooth circular band of magnetite on a finger|[[Magnetite]] ring]]
Magnet therapy involves applying the weak magnetic field of permanent magnets to the body, for purported health benefits. Different effects are assigned to different orientations of the magnet.<ref name="isbn0-911311-14-9">{{cite book |author1=Rawls, Walter C. |author2=Davis, Albert Belisle |title=Magnetism and Its Effects on the Living System |publisher=Acres U.S.A |year=1996 |isbn=0-911311-14-9 }}</ref>

Products include magnetic bracelets and jewelry; magnetic straps for wrists, ankles, knees, and back; shoe insoles; mattresses; magnetic blankets (blankets with magnets woven into the material); magnetic creams; magnetic supplements; plasters/patches and water that has been "magnetized". These products generally use [[neodymium magnet |neodymium]] and [[ferrite magnets]]<ref>{{cite web |last=Marchio |first=Cathy |date=Apr 16, 2024 |title=Neodymium Magnets in Electroacoustic Devices |url=https://www.stanfordmagnets.com/neodymium-magnets-in-electroacoustic-devices.html |website=Stanford Magnets |access-date=Oct 15, 2024}}</ref> and the application is usually performed by the patient.<ref name=acsMag/>

It is similar to the alternative medicine practice of [[Electromagnetic therapy (alternative medicine)|electromagnetic therapy]], which uses the weak electric or magnetic fields as well, but generated by electrically powered devices.<ref name=acsMag/>