MAGNETOTERAPIA Engleza

This page was designed to help you understand what is gauss. Gauss is a unit of
measurement used to measure a magnetic flux density or magnetic induction, also
known as magnetic field.
Gauss does not measure magnetic strength but the intensity of the magnetic field.
As a base, a refrigerator magnet is usually around 10 gauss, however some are
made a little stronger than 10 gauss. It can range anywhere from 10 - 100 gauss
for refrigerator magnets.
Gauss was named after Karl Friedrich Gauss (1777-1855), a German
mathematician, used mathematical principles to measure magnetism.
At first I had understood gauss as the measurement of the strength of the
magnetic field. As I continued to research what is gauss I learned that this is not
so.
Gauss refers to the intensity of the magnetic field. What that means is how far the
magnetic field reaches. It could be 2 inches or 6 feet.
A refrigerator magnet is not a therapeutic magnet because it has a very weak
magnetic field.
The magnet's gauss rating determines the speed in which it works, and the
magnet's thickness determines the depth of penetration.
My magnetic field generator has been rated at 1800 gauss. I know that when I
place a magnetic field detector it detects the field through my body. Pretty strong
stuff.
In order to determine the strength of the magnet, you need to factor in the size
(mass) and material (such as neodymium or ceramic) of the magnets. Gauss alone
does not determine the strength of the magnet.
For example, let's assume that these two magnets are of the same size. Magnet A
has 10,000 gauss and magnet B has 4,000 gauss. Magnet A has the stronger
magnetic field because it has a higher gauss rating.
Since size and mass contributes to the strength of a magnet, let's assume that
magnet A (10,000 gauss) is 1/2 inch in diameter and is 1/4 inches thick and

magnet B (4,000 gauss) is 3/4 inches in diameter and 1/2 inches thick. Magnet B
will have the stronger field because of the extra mass and size.

What is Gauss ratings on products

Do not concern yourself too much with what is gauss rating for your product.
Although it is important to determine therapeutic value, most companies will
have already solved that problem for you.
Although, you should definitely not get one that is under 100 only because these
products will not have a therapeutic effect on you. The field is just too weak.
There are two types of ratings for gauss - an internal and external. Most
magnetic companies use the external gauss rating. To determine a magnet's
internal rating, multiply the external rating by 3.9 and you will get the internal
rating. So a 450 external gauss rating will have a 1755 internal gauss rating.
Don't be fooled into believing that one product may be stronger than the other
based on the description of their internal and external gauss rating since they are
of the same strength.
Using magnets for therapeutic purposes
A magnetic field is strongest as its core. As an object moves further away from
the surface of the magnet the weaker the magnetic field becomes.
Magnets of therapeutic value should be somewhere between 700-1000
external gauss strength. This amount should penetrate about one inch deep.
Between 1200-2000 external gauss should penetrate about two inches deep.
Penetrating about two inches deep will allow the magnetic field to most likely
reach muscle fibers and inflammation sites.
In general, the larger the mass and thickness of a magnet the stronger the field
which in turn penetrates deeper into the body. There exist a type of rare earth
magnet called Neodymium. Neodymium is relatively strong compared to its size
and is considered to have the deepest penetrating fields.
Also, be aware that if you are using more than one magnet, the magnetic strength
is not cumulative. Let's say you have a magnetic pillow with 10 magnets each
with a 3,000 gauss rating. This does not mean that you now have 30,000 gauss

rating and that it's stronger, the gauss for each magnet stays the same. Your gauss
is still only 3,000.

In Conclusion about What is Gauss

When considering magnets, go with a trusted company who does not just throw
numbers at you. A good company will stand behind their products and only offer
you the best magnets of therapeutic value without all the confusion concerning
what is gauss.