>> >> 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.