Live Forever

[Dragoon Knight]

Was browsing the net, and came across a web page that offers rings that allow people to (supposedly) live forever.  CLICK HERE (SEE EDIT BELOW) to check it out.  If you check some of the other pages, there's a lot of info about the science behing the thing.

Basically, he claims that the use of magnets increases blood flow / circulation throughout the body, thus making one healthier / countering cholesterol.  Secondly, he claims something about - if you are cut, or something - the magnets cause the brain to release more healing chemicals to the source of the wound, and heal it faster, similar to Acupuncture.  Or something.

The guy who invented this is called Alex Chiu.  Read it for yourself... it sounds a bit unlikely to me, but judge for yourself. :)

EDIT -- As per veritas' request, this is to inform you that - if you click the above link - it credits the referral to me.  If I get 80 clicks, he'll send me a free pair of rings.  Then I can see for myself if it's a big pile of BS or not. :D

[slaphapy]

people have done the same thing with bracelets forever, they supposedly help with arthritus as well.  My parents have some, but i dont think they work cuz my mom still complains of arthritus (even though she doesnt wear her bracelets every day or anything)

[veritas]

Read it for yourself... it sounds a bit unlikely to me, but judge for yourself. :)

"It sounds a bit unlikely..." but you're "shilling" for him and participating in his affiliate program?  ;)

Seriously, while I do have my doubts about Mr. Chiu's rings, hey, whatever. But if you're participating in his affiliate program, might I recommend that you tell people that up front? To do otherwise will be interpreted by some people as dishonesty, and it may result in some ruffled tempers.

Thanks,

Justin

[Dragoon Knight]

OK, my first post has been edited.  Didn't mean to be dishonest or anything.  I just figure that if people are going to check the site anyway, it might as well benefit somebody.

I really did post this because I think it's weird and interesting, not for profit.  I'm not going to shell out

[veritas]

OK, my first post has been edited.  Didn't mean to be dishonest or anything.  I just figure that if people are going to check the site anyway, it might as well benefit somebody.

Hey, cool. Let us know if it works!

I didn't want to sound like I was "fussing" at you ... but I'm afraid I probably sounded harsher than I meant to. Thanks for taking it in the spirit intended, rather than in the grouchiness it sounded like.

Justin

[Mihail]

Freaky...I was just looking at that page... :O

Anyway, a few months ago I asked my parents If I could buy them. They declined(Not gently or gracefully ;)) Then I made my own rings(4 magnets bought from the local crafts shop and scotch tape ;)).I didn't feel a big difference, but when I wore them I sometimes felt pangs of pain around my body that I didn't have before and the first few nights I fell asleep later than usual(But maybe it was just my anticipation/excitement). If you get the rings, then tell us how you feel, and I might consider making new ones( I lost my old homemade ones ages ago). :)

[Vanguard3000]

I didn't feel a big difference, but when I wore them I sometimes felt pangs of pain around my body that I didn't have before and the first few nights I fell asleep later than usual(But maybe it was just my anticipation/excitement).

I'm guessing those effects were either regular things you didn't notice until you looked for the rings' "effects"; or the things you felt were psychosomatic.  Like if someone were to get you to smoke grass clippings, telling you it was premium dope, and you end up being all "whoa, I can see the music!" and your friends all laugh at you.

That never happened to me.  It's a hypothetical situation.

Magnetic ("ionized") bracelets are often sold as being able to cure things like arthritis, as Paranoid mentioned, and remedy problems like poor circulation.  But just like copper bracelets, they are not scientifically proven to actually do anything useful (aside from placebo effects in some, though the way I see it, if a placebo relieves arthritis pain and promotes circulation, then it's not a total sham.  ;)), no matter how many people swear by them.

I can believe it might have some minor effects, as many people seem to testify to their usefulness (again, placebo effects are still effects), and after all, haemoglobin does contain a lot of iron.  But I would be very very surprised if two magnetic rings can grant immortality.

And seriously, that fake weed scenario was entirely fictional.

[Mihail]

True,true. I also doubt a pair of magnets would grant immortality, I'm guessing if Chiu's theory was correct, then much larger magnets would be needed.

[veritas]

True,true. I also doubt a pair of magnets would grant immortality, I'm guessing if Chiu's theory was correct, then much larger magnets would be needed.

Hey, I think I got it! Chiu's exactly correct ... you do live forever!

Oh, wait ... you're not living forever, it's only that the magnets have stopped your watch. Sorry about that.

Justin

PS: Pardon the cynicism, but I have severe arthritis-like symptoms, so I've been given quite a bit of magnet or copper jewelry over the years.  ::)

J

[Vanguard3000]

I take it, judging by said cynicism, that neither have had any effect for you?

[veritas]

I take it, judging by said cynicism, that neither have had any effect for you?

Never that I've noticed.

That being said, if there are people that they do help, I'm more than willing to encourage it: as you said earlier, even if it's just placebo effect, if it works it's not a total sham.

Justin

[lowzeewee]

Well I just invented a ring that can make you the king of the world.

[Khan]

The only thing is, there is nothing that would accelerate the blood flow, if it did magnetise the iron in your blood then the blood would just conform to the magnetic field and stay still, killing you.

[Kiyouta]

Yeah tis a silly idea.

*Fumbles for magnets*