Magnetic Dots, Magnetic Bandages, and Neos
Magnetic Dots
These tiny magnets have so many names. Mostly in North America they are called Magnetic Dots, and in Europe they are called Magnetic Bandages.
They are made from magnetized Rare Earth or Neodymium Iron Boron (NdFeB) so sometimes they are called ‘neos’ for short.
As with most magnets, the material controls the strength of the magnets. One NdFeB magnet is exactly the same strength as another NdFeB of the same size.
Dragonstone Magnetics neos are 2500 gauss. That is the strength of the magnet on its flat surface.
Inside the magnet, at its very centre, the magnetic strength is far stronger. But this does not make the magnet any stronger at the surface. If you were to split the magnet in half, you would have 2 magnets which were not as strong as the original one at the surface.
So when you see a magnetic neo dot that is the same size as ours, and it is rated at 13,000 gauss or whatever, they are referring to the magnetic strength in the very central point of the magnet, not the surface strength.
If you need a stronger rare earth magnet then it needs to be larger.
For putting on acu points larger is not better. Magnets that are much stronger than 2500 gauss at the surface are difficult to pry apart.
You can put magnetic dots on acupuncture or acupressure points instead of using needles or pressure.
If you don’t know exactly where the acupuncture or acupressure point is, put your finger near to where the diagrams show it and feel around. Usually you can feel a distinct depression where the acupressure point is.
You can buy Dragonstone Magnetics Magnetic Dots in packs of 10, either retail or wholesale, at my store.
With care, your magnetic dots should last a lifetime.
Do not get them hot, and don’t drop them if you can help it. Heat will destroy the magnetism in these magnets fairly easily, and a shock can also make them non magnetic. If they go into your washing machine in a hot wash and then into your drier they probably won’t be magnets any more. But wash them gently in warm soapy water and they will likely last you a lifetime.
Please note: The information on this web site is for educational purposes only and is not providing medical or professional advice. It should not be used for diagnosing or treating a health problem or disease. It is not a substitute for professional medical care. If you have or suspect you might have any health problems, you should consult a physician.
