> > John Larkin wrote:
> > > On Wed, 23 Jul 2008 12:42:48 -0500, "amdx" <a...@knology.net> wrote:

> > >> I received this link in a letter from the American Academy of Anti-Aging
> > >> Medicine

> > >>  http://www.quantumstim.com/about/

> > >> Some of what I see in their emails seems legitimate, but this....

> > >> It matches the magnetic frequencies and intensities found in the earth's own
> > >> field
> > >> Ownership of an MRS 2000+ designo MED System enables you to:
> > >>  a.. Support and accelerate the healing of wounds and injuries, from tennis
> > >> elbow to Achille's tendonitis, to cuts, bruises, burns, bursitis, sprains,
> > >> stress fractures and other sports injuries.
> > >>  b.. Improve circulation and the delivery of oxygen to the brain, vital
> > >> organs, and virtually every cell of your body. This has a significantly
> > >> regenerative, anti-aging effect and includes enhancement of nitric oxide
> > >> metabolism. (Hint: Nitric oxide is the active ingredient in Viagra.)
> > >>  c.. Prevent illness by improving cellular communication through magnetic
> > >> resonance.
> > >>  d.. Eliminate stress and enjoy faster, more complete healing of injury
> > >> through deep, restorative sleep.
> > >>  e.. Feel more energy and endurance in your body every day.
> > >>  f.. Get rapid relief from joint pain.
> > >>  g.. Promote optimum nerve function and health.
> > >>  h.. Relieve neck and shoulder tension and persistent hip pain.
> > >> Oh and it's only $2895.00, though we're pretty sure you'll want, and need,
> > >> the Probe applicator for all the powerful benefits it provides!

> > >> (I guess that's extra, MK)

> > >>    Comments?
> > >>                                              Mike

> > > Crap. The earth's mag field is so close to static it doesn't matter.
> > > The best way to get exposed to alternating magnetic fields is by
> > > moving in a static field, which has proven health benefits; it's
> > > called exercize.

> > The only variable natural mag fields occur on day/night boundaries, with
> > aurora phenomena, and Schumann resonances. If they are matching
> > intensities the fields will be so low you won't be able to measure then
> > with normal equipment.

> There are short term variations throughout the day on the order of 0.1
> to 1.0nT p-p.  Short term in this case means in the 1 second time
> frame.  A magnetic storm can make a change of 100nT over several
> seconds.

> All of these are way smaller that you would produce just by taking a
> few steps or turning around.