Many complementary treatments are based on the theory that the body's energy flows through channels known as meridians. These can be compared with the currents that exist in a magnetic field. In health, energy flows through the meridians in a balanced way.
Ill health is thought to be associated with imbalances or blockages in energy flow through the body.
Bioelectromagnetic therapy is an increasingly popular treatment for a wide range of muskulo-skeletal and other problems. Acumed bioelectro- magnetic patches are applied to acupuncture points on the skin to relieve pain and stiffness by correcting imbalances in the body's own electric and magnetic fields. Sport injuries such as sprained, strained or torn muscles It is not widely realised that the body generates its own bioelectromagnetic field. The membrane surrounding each cell contains microscopic pores through which ions can flow into or out of each cell. One of the most important pumps is the sodium-potassium pump.