Magnet Therapy . An Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide

258 Pages·2000·30.06 MB·English

by  William H. Philpott

Alternative Medicine Definitive Guide
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Magnet
Therapy
An
Alternative Medicine
Guide
Definitive
by H. PHILPOTT, M.D., and DWIGHT K. KALITA, Ph.D.,
with BURTON GOLDBERG
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Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data
Philpott, William H., 1919-
Magnet therapy: an alternative medicine definitive guide / by William H.
Philpott and Dwight K. Kalita with Burton Goldberg,
cm.
p.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN 1-887299-21-1 (pbk.)
1. Magnetotherapy. I. Kalita, Dwight K. II. Goldberg, Burton, 1926- DI. Tide.
RM893.P47 2000
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About the Authors 7
User’s Guide 8
Important Information for the Reader 10
Introduction Y—ou Don’t Have to Suffer with 111 Health 11
Burton Goldberg
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PART ONE
Magnet
Basics
Chapter 1 What Magnet Therapy? 14
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The Basics of Magnetic Fields
Magnetic Fields are Vital to Health
Magnets as a Medical Therapy
A Brief History of Magnet Therapy
The Future of Magnet Therapy
Chapter 2 How Magnets Heal 26
Common Factors in Chronic Diseases
How Magnets Work Therapeutically
Chapter 3 Magnet Therapy in Practice 38
How to Use Magnets Therapeutically
Types of Magnets
How to Apply Magnets
Precautions When Using Magnets
PART TWO
An A-Z of Health Conditions
with Magnet Therapy Success Stories
50
Addictions
54
Alzheimer’s Disease
61
Cancer
87
Children’s Health Problems (Bed-Wetting, Behavioral Disorders)
90
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
99
Diabetes
106
Environmental Illness
114
Eye Disorders (Cataracts, Macular Degeneration)
119
Gastrointestinal Problems (Colitis, Constipation, Diverticulitis, Parasites,
Hiatal Hernia, Indigestion and Nausea, Irritable Bowel Syndrome)
127
Heart Disease
133
Infections (Bacteria, Fungi, Viruses)
139
Inflammation
143
Men's Health Problems (Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy, Impotence)
147
Mental and Emotional Problems
154
Multiple Sclerosis
159
Obesity
163
Pain and Injuries
171
Respiratory Problems
(Asthma, Bronchitis, Colds and Sinusitis, Laryngitis, Lung Infections)
179
Seizures
183
Skin Problems (Boils, Burns, Blisters, Insect Stings,
Scalp Infections, Warts and Moles, Sunburn)
190
Sleep Disorders
Women’s Health Problems (Breast Soreness, 206
Yeast Infections, Menstrual Problems,
Menopausal Discomforts, Osteoporosis, Cystitis)
Appendix The Four-Day Diversified Rotation Diet 213
Endnotes 224
Index 236
William H. Philpott, M.D., has specialty training and practice
in psychiatry, electroencephalography, neurology, nutrition, envi-
ronmental medicine, and toxicology. He is a fellow of the Society of
Environmental Medicine and Toxicology and also the
Orthomolecular Psychiatric Society. He is a founding
member of the Academy of Orthomolecular
Psychiatry. His research into the causes of major
mental illnesses and degenerative diseases resulted in
the publication ofthe books Brain Allergies and Victoiy
Over Diabetes.
After 40 years of medical practice, Dr. Philpott
retired in 1990 to engage in research as Chairman of the Independent
Institutional Review Board. In this capacity, he guides physicians
gathering data on the treatment and prevention of degenerative dis-
eases using magnetic therapy.
Dwight K. Kalita, Ph.D., is the co-author of Brain Allergies
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Victoiy Over Diabetes and Nourishing Your Child and the author of
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Light Consciousness. He was also co-editor ofA Physicians Handbook on
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Orthomolecular Medicine. has devoted over 30 years to medical
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journalism and to the position of Research Director of the Bio-
Ecologic Research Center in Ohio. Dr. Kalita has published fre-
quently for general interest and professional publications.
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