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Dr.Sarah Tavy wrote:
"I have been suffering from rheumatoid arthritis for as long as I can
remember. It's a crippling and, at times, depressing condition that I wouldn't wish on anybody.
Sometimes I wonder if there was any action that I could or could not have taken earlier in my life that
would have affected my condition, something I might have done that aggravated a genetic precondition I
have, or something I could have done that would have stopped me from developing the condition at all.
But the fact is, I, like so many other people in the country, and indeed, the world, suffer from it on
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I have heard of many different treatments over the years, all supposed to be some kind of miracle cure.
If I had tried everything that had been suggested to me, I wouldn't be writing this now - I'd still be
busy trying to finish the list! |
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The times when I have got past my natural scepticism and given things a try have been relatively few
and far between. I remember one particular incident when I was convinced by a close female friend of
mine to try yoga. Now I'm not the kind to go out hugging trees and I generally don't buy into any of
this new age stuff, but I agreed to go along all the same. I felt a little out of place amongst people
who seemed to have been doing it a long time, but I gave it a go. I have to say, I think if I had tried
it a few years ago I think it could have been of tremendous benefit to me, but I found it painful and
difficult, and suffice to say I did not go again. |
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The reason I gave this article the title 'An arthritis sufferer confesses' is because what I needed to
confess is this: I lost all my faith in alternative medicine. None of the treatments I had tried before
had had a positive effect, so I assumed that none would. Someone recently pointed out to me that
practices such as osteopathy were until relatively recently thought of as 'alternative', but are now
widely accepted, and indeed many GPs now refer their patients to practitioners. So before you dismiss
all alternative therapies out of hand, be sure you are not throwing out the baby with the bath water. |
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The thing that recently restored my faith is this: magnotherapy. This is exactly the sort of thing that
I would have normally dismissed, but I was bought a magnetic bracelet as a gift, and since I thought it
looked smart I decided that there was no harm in wearing it. Within a few hours I felt an improvement,
within a few days markedly so. Now I wouldn't even think of taking it off. |
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Of course, you might not believe me, just as I wouldn't have believed you, but you've got nothing to
lose. A little research I've been doing on the subject would suggest that the type of bracelet you buy
is important. There is a big difference between the more advanced designs with the latest super
magnetic materials that are now available and a copper bracelet with a weak magnet in the ends from the
market. |
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A clinical trial commissioned by the Arthritis Research Campaign on the magnetic bracelets developed by
Nigel Broderick was published in the British Medical Journal in 2004, and remains the only successful
trial of a magnotherapy device in the world." |
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David Brier wrote:
"My dog is 12 years old and suffers with Arthritis, he was taking
metacam daily but this didn't appear to be helping him, he was very lame. I put a Brodpod K9
on him and he got a new lease of life, like a puppy he is now very energetic and looking the healthiest
he has in years. He no longer takes metacam and is doing great, even through the extra cold winter we are
having!" |
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Rob Hawker wrote:
"BrodPod is great - we have seen that; and thanks to the
product we're happily bothered again by our 14yr old Labrador "Bronson" who has more energy than weeks
ago when on a Bioflow - and is now revitalised - wanting to be involved in whats going on in the family." |
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Mrs Janes, Cornwall wrote:
"Bonnie certainly appears to be bright eyed and bushy tailed,
and appears to me to be much more able and less stiff after her walks. She is standing more easily from
the 'down' position and seems to me to be less reluctant to 'sit'. All told she appears to be more
comfortable and flexible since wearing the Brodpod." |
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Brian Wall, N. Wales wrote:
"I have been using a Bioflow for the past three years and
found it to be very good. However, despite using pain killers I have for some time now been in pain
with my right hip, (which is soon to be replaced). Two weeks ago, I purchased a Brodpod and have
been amazed at the result. During a circuit training session which involved a short run, I suddenly
found the pain had gone and I was able to run with ease. It is still a little uncomfortable at times,
but nothing compared to how it was.
Two friends of mine who attend my circuit training class
have also had remarkable results. One who has suffered for some time with tennis elbow, found that
within a very short period the pain had completely gone; and the other, who had pain in his right
shoulder, found it difficult to lift weights above his head, is now lifting heavier weights than
before.
Thank you for a remarkable product." |
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K Merricks, Italy wrote:
"I'm back for my second Brodpod. Just wanted to let you
know the other ones been great, hardly been off, only for a bath since. It's been fantastic, for the
first time in years I've had a period without any pain or pain killers, its changed how I feel
completely. Thank you so much." |
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A.Mallalieu, Huddersfield wrote:
"As I told you it has been an absolute miracle cure for
me and has worked wonders with the movement of my shoulder and hip in such a short time." |
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Sue Berry, Lancashire wrote:
"Have to say, I was a little sceptical whether the Brodpod
bracelet would work but decided to go ahead and try after speaking to a friend who has a similar type.
Surprisingly, it does seem to be working as the pain in my hands has lessened considerably so I'm well
chuffed!
I'm still amazed that something so simple can have such a positive effect on pain;
far better than having to take pills!" |
