Magnetism and its Effects on the Living System by Albert Roy Davis and Walter C. Rawls, Jr. serves as a foundation for early 20th-century alternative biomagnetic science. Based on years of alternative laboratory testing, the book claims that the two poles of a magnet exert entirely opposite forces on biological tissues.
The authors argue that previous scientific attempts failed because researchers treated magnetic fields as a single, homogenous force rather than analyzing the separate effects of the two distinct poles.
The Core Premise: Polarity Specificity
The cornerstone of the synopsis is the separation of "Bio-North" and "Bio-South" magnetic fields:
- The "Bio-North" Pole (The Healing Field): The authors characterize the North pole as a calming, arresting, and alkaline force. They document experiments claiming it slows down cellular division, inhibits bacterial growth, controls nerve pain, and can arrest or shrink malignant tumors and cancers.
- The "Bio-South" Pole (The Stimulating Field): The South pole is described as an activating, acidic force. The book warns that excessive exposure can accelerate cell growth, increase inflammation, and exacerbate tumors, while simultaneously increasing aggressiveness or reducing mental focus in living beings