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I am very skeptical about magnetic devices for health and other "odd" applications, e.g. water treatment. I did some investigating of the latter several years ago and found that many water associations and even Consumer Reports had made some sort of investigation and invariably found no measurable benefit. They all appeared to be cautious about making really definite statements so as not to offend. That seem to be a feature of our society - don't get involved. And so our society continues its slide down a slippery slope.

I think that the Bill Sardi's comments about health benefits is particularly fatuous. Metallic iron is ferromagnetic, i.e. it is strongly attracted to a permanent magnet. Ferrous and ferric iron (i.e., iron in the form of ions, in a solution, for example) does not exhibit magnetic properties insofar as I know and I would be willing to bet that iron in the blood which is iron in the form of some organic compound also does not exhibit magnetic properties.

We have a naturopath friend who sells various magnetic devices and claims rave responses from patients. I really have my doubts and I keep a respectful silence when I am present. I wish that I knew for certain about these matters. My intuition and education make me very skeptical.

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