Handmade. natural hematite stones. Bracelet length / Circuit inside: 15.5 cm maximal 16 cm / Width: 1.3 cm / stretchable. Total weight: 39.4 grams It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for these suggested attributes which have no scientific evidence and cannot be considered a substitute for traditional medical treatment. Magnets have been used as far back as 2000 BC as a method to promoting good health. Chinese healers were strong believers that good health depended on the circulation of energies in the body. In writings that have been uncovered from this time, the Chinese healers described how any imbalances in the body energies could be corrected with the use of acupuncture and using magnetic stones. Magnetic Therapy in Ancient Egypt. In ancient Egypt we find that Queen Cleopatra wore a small magnet on her forehead to preserve her youth. We now know that this magnet encouraged the pineal gland to naturally secrete melatonin. Want a good night's sleep? Sleep on a magnetic pillow! Much research was done during the 18th and 19th centuries by noted scientists and physicians with magnetic fields and electricity. While their knowledge was limited, they made great strides to understanding what we know today and what has become an ever growing area of knowledge. 1) The magnetic beads work because the iron in our blood is attracted to the magnetic field in the magnet. As the blood is attracted towards the area where the magnetic pull is, the blood flow is increased. When the blood flow is increased, there is a larger amount of oxygen, nutrients and hormones distributed to that area of the body. With this new and rich supply of oxygen and nutrients, any injuries or ailments that may exist in this area of the body dissipates and heals. 2) When worn regularly, the magnetism helps to realign the body's natural magnetism. One benefit of this is that inflammation in the body is reduced. As the inflammation is reduced, so is the pain that was associated with that inflammation. Many conditions can be treated with magnetic therapy. The conditions that lend themselves best to wearing Therapeutic Magnetic Jewelry are Arthritis, Fibromyalgia, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Osteoarthritis, Polymyalgia, Rheumatica, Osteoporosis, Repetitive Strain Injuries, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Tendonitis, High Blood Pressure, Stress, Tennis Elbow, Reynaud's Disease, Gout, Poor Circulation, and Diabetes (Peripheral Neuropathy). Even if you don't suffer from any of the above, wearing Therapeutic Magnetic Jewelry is still beneficial. Some of the general health benefits to wearing magnetic jewelry are: * Reduces bruising and swelling * Speeds recovery in sports injuries * Improves circulation * Assists in removal of waste products from the blood * Increases energy and strength * Alleviates migraines and headaches * Improves overall health The use of magnets, or magnetic therapy, is now worldwide. Magnetic Therapy for Pain and Inflammation. Shipping registered.