What does alternating or north mean?
Each magnet has two “poles” – or “ends”. One pole will naturally seek the earths magnetic north pole, the other pole is its opposite. They are two sides of the same force. The north-seeking pole is often referred to as “Bio-North” or simply North, and its opposite as South. These terms are descriptions of the magnets polarity. Terms such as positive or negative are not accurate descriptions of magnetic polarity. Thanks to new technology in magnet manufacture, it is now possible to create magnets with both north and south poles on the same surface of the magnet. This arrangement may be called alternating or bipolar. Many practitioners and manufacturers claim that alternating (North-South-North-South) polarity arrangements are more beneficial than other forms, but there are no definitive studies that support this idea. It is often stated that the north-seeking pole of the magnet is preferable for therapeutic use. Again, there are no clinical studies to document that the effect of either
