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EFFECTS OF MEDICINAL BIOMAGNETISM AND DEMAG ON SEVERE
DEPRESSION: A MIXED STUDY CONDUCTED IN A CAPS II
Claudia Santana de Assis1
Adriane Viapiana Bossa2
Abstract: Depression is a prevalent mental disorder invariably accompanied by emotional and physical
impairments, as well as limitations in conventional treatment. This study investigated the effects of
Magnetic Integrative and Complementary Practices (PICMAG), specically Medical Biomagnetism
(BM) and Magnetic Emotional Dispersion (DEMAG), in managing severe and persistent depression
in patients treated at a Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS) within the Brazilian Unied Health System
(SUS). The research adopted a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative and qualitative
analyses, involving three participants who underwent eight therapeutic sessions over four weeks.
The impact of the interventions was assessed through the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire and semi-
structured interviews. The results indicated a signicant improvement in the physical, psychological,
and social domains, with a reduction in depressive symptoms, increased vitality, improved sleep
quality, and strengthened social interactions, along with notable gains in self-esteem and mood.
Qualitative reports reinforced these ndings, highlighting emotional relief and the reframing of
negative behavioral patterns. Additionally, biomagnetic pairs and destructive mental, behavioral, and
attitudinal states (ECADs) were identied suggesting a link between bioenergetic imbalances and
depressive symptoms. The analysis suggests that BM and DEMAG may modulate neurochemical and
inammatory activity, promoting emotional stability and symptom relief. Despite limitations such
as the small sample size and the absence of a control group, the results point to the potential of these
1 Psychologist, Integrative erapist, postgraduate in Biomagnetism and Bioenergetics from the
Integrated Faculty of Patos – UNIFIP.
2 Physiotherapist, professor and researcher of the Postgraduate course in Biomagnetism and
Bioenergetics Applied to Health, Instituto Par Magnético - IPM, Faculty of Governance, Engineering
and Education of São Paulo - FGE, São Paulo, SP.
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techniques as complementary approaches in mental health care. Future studies with larger samples
and neurochemical biomarker monitoring may contribute to validating the efcacy of PICMAG and
supporting its incorporation into the Psychosocial Care Network (RAPS) of SUS.
Keywords: Depression; Mental Health; Quality of Life; Integrative and Complementary Practices;
PICMAG; Medical Biomagnetism; Biomagnetic Pair; DEMAG; Magnets; Static Magnetic Fields.
INTRODUCTION
Depression is one of the leading causes of disability in the world, affecting approximately
280 million people, which corresponds to about 5% of the global adult population (WHO, 2023). It
is characterized by a persistent state of depressed mood, anhedonia, and neurovegetative changes,
which signicantly impact the individual’s functionality (Dalgalarrondo, 2019; Silva, 2016; Tatossian,
2016; Gonçalves et al., 2018). Its pathophysiology involves a complex interaction between genetic,
neurochemical, and environmental factors, highlighting the dysregulation of the hypothalamic-
pituitary-adrenal axis, systemic inammation, and alterations in serotonergic, dopaminergic, and
noradrenergic neurotransmission, directly impacting the regulation of mood, motivation, pleasure,
attention, and emotional response (Zajkowska et al., 2022; Iyer et al., 2024).
In the epidemiological context, the prevalence of depression varies according to
sociodemographic factors and associated comorbidities. It is estimated that women are more susceptible
to the disorder than men, with a 50% higher incidence among women (WHO, 2023). In addition,
approximately 10% of women in the gestational period or in the puerperium are affected by the
condition, evidencing the vulnerability of this group (Woody et al., 2017). The impact of depression is
not restricted to mental health, but is also associated with chronic pain related to cardiovascular and
metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, enhancing its morbidity and making the clinical management of
these patients difcult (Paiva et al., 2024; Aaron et al., 2025).
The treatment of depression includes both pharmacological and non-pharmacological
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approaches. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) and serotonin norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitors (SNRIs) are widely used, however, approximately 30% of patients are resistant to treatment
(WHO, 2023). Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and interpersonal psychotherapy demonstrate
efcacy in modulating emotional response, helping in cognitive restructuring and in the development
of adaptive coping strategies (Atta; El-Ashry; Mousa, 2024). However, the gap in access to specialized
treatments persists as a global challenge, with more than 75% of individuals in low- and middle-
income countries lacking access to adequate care (WHO, 2023).
Given the limitations of conventional treatments, complementary and integrative therapies
have been widely studied as alternatives for modulating mood and improving the quality of life of
patients with depression (Mendes et al., 2019; WHO, 2023; Atta; El-Ashry; Mousa, 2024). Among
these approaches, Integrative and Complementary Magnetic Practices (PICMAG) stand out, such
as Medicinal Biomagnetism (BM) and Magnetic Emotional Dispersion (DEMAG), low-cost, non-
invasive techniques that use magnetic and bioenergetic elds to restore the balance of the body’s
energy ows (Bossa et al., 2023; Rambo Martini et al., 2024; Felismino, 2019; Felismino, 2021).
Studies indicate that static magnetic elds, used in BM, can inuence biophysiological
processes at the cellular level by modulating intracellular signaling pathways and interacting with
charged molecules such as membrane receptor proteins and ion channels. In addition, these interactions
modulate immune activity and inammatory pathways, directly interfering with pain perception and
neurobiological processes, which can contribute to improved mood and depressive symptoms (Fan
et al., 2021; Palaikis et al., 2023; Pavanello et al., 2023; Vasconcellos et al., 2023; Cintra et al., 2023;
Pereira et al., 2023; Lima et al., 2023; Santos et al., 2023; Cazella et al., 2023; Oliveira et al., 2024;
Yang et al., 2022; Wang et al., 2024).
Integrative and Complementary Health Practices (ICPs), which act on the body-mind axis
using bioenergetic tools, have been associated with benets in the treatment of various pathologies,
positively impacting the quality of life and psychological well-being of patients (Lima, 2009; Hsieh;
Chiu; Wang, 2013; Kanherkar et al., 2017; Kaliman, 2018; Polrola et al., 2018; Nelson, 2019; Pelissari;
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Bossa, 2023). Recent research has explored the effects of PICS on the management of depression,
including acupuncture, mindfulness, physical activity, and bioenergetics (Belasco; Passinho; Vieira,
2019). Mindfulness-based techniques have shown a positive impact on reducing self-rumination and
expressive suppression, promoting improved emotional regulation and psychological resilience (Atta;
El-Ashry; Mousa, 2024). Acupuncture has been associated with the modulation of neurotransmitters
and the reduction of cortisol levels, contributing to the relief of depressive symptoms (Belasco;
Passinho; Vieira, 2019).
Thus, PICMAG, such as DEMAG, which act on the body-mind axis and on the emotional
energy eld, present themselves as a therapeutic option for positive stimulation of neural plasticity
and reduction of systemic inammation levels, essential factors in the pathophysiology of depression.
The growing acceptance of these practices and their incorporation into health systems indicate an
advance in the search for more accessible and less invasive therapeutic alternatives, especially for
vulnerable populations (Sousa; Guimarães; Gallego-Perez, 2021; WHO, 2023).
In view of this scenario, the present study aims to evaluate the effects of PICMAG such as
BM and DEMAG on mental health, investigating their impact on depression symptoms. The research
aims to provide a scientic basis for the inclusion of these PICMAG as a complementary therapeutic
approach for mental disorders, contributing to the advancement of mental health care strategies.
MATERIALS AND METHODS
This study was conducted at the São Lourenço Mártir Psychosocial Care Center II (CAPS
II), located in the municipality of São Lourenço da Mata, in the state of Pernambuco. The CAPS
is a public service of the Psychosocial Care Network (RAPS) of the Unied Health System (SUS),
specialized in the treatment of severe and persistent mental disorders. The choice of this environment
made it possible to carry out the interventions in a structured clinical context, with monitoring by the
multidisciplinary team and within the guidelines of public mental health policies in Brazil.
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The research adopted a mixed methodological approach, combining qualitative, quantitative,
and eld methods to analyze the impacts of the proposed interventions. The sample consisted of
three participants diagnosed with severe depression, all of whom were monitored by a psychiatric
and psychological team at the specialized mental health unit. The inclusion criterion required that
the participants had a conrmed diagnosis for at least one year and were under continuous treatment
in a public mental health service. Participants with contraindications to the use of the proposed
interventions, such as carriers of implantable electronic devices, such as pacemakers, due to the
interaction with the magnetic elds used in Medicinal Biomagnetism, were excluded from the study.
The participants were aged between 42 and 47 years old and had a diagnosis of severe
depression, with psychotic symptoms, including delusions and/or hallucinations. All of them had
a history of suicide attempts and reported experiences of psychological and sexual violence, both
intrafamily and extrafamily. In addition, signicant family conicts were identied that contributed
to the development and maintenance of the clinical picture.
The selection of participants was carried out with the intermediation of the CAPS technical
team, which analyzed the medical records and identied potential volunteers. After initial contact and
detailed explanation of the research objectives and the procedures involved, the Informed Consent
Form (ICF) was signed, guaranteeing voluntary participation and condentiality of the data. On
the same day, individual interviews were applied to collect sociodemographic information, clinical
history and experience with conventional treatments.
The participants underwent treatment with Medicinal Biomagnetism (BM) and Magnetic
Emotional Dispersion (DEMAG), with two sessions per week, for one month, totaling eight sessions
of one hour each. Data collection took place between January 14 and February 22, 2022.
As a quantitative tool, the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire, developed by the World Health
Organization (WHO), was used to assess the quality of life in different populations. The instrument
measures four main domains: physical, psychological, social, and environmental (WHOQOL Group,
1998; Fleck et al., 2000; Skevington; Lotfy; O’Connell, 2004). Its Brazilian version has been validated
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and has adequate psychometric properties for measuring quality of life in the adult population (Fleck
et al., 2000). The questionnaire was applied before and after the intervention, allowing the comparison
of the results obtained.
The research investigated the effects of two Integrative and Complementary Magnetic
Practices (PICMAG), BM and DEMAG, applied as complementary strategies to conventional
treatments. The BM protocol followed the guidelines established in Felismino’s Biomagnetism and
Bioenergetics Course (2019), with a structured application based on the biomagnetic screening and
semiology protocol proposed by Corrêa et al. (2023). To increase the accuracy of the bioenergetic
analysis, BM level 2 tracking was used, as described by Cossenza et al. (2023), which allows an in-
depth assessment of the interaction between biomagnetic pairs and emotional and systemic factors.
The interventions took place over four weeks, totaling eight therapeutic sessions, with a
frequency of twice a week. Each session lasted approximately one hour and was held in a reserved room
within the CAPS, ensuring an adequate and safe environment. During the sessions, the participants
remained lying down while the unbalanced biomagnetic pairs were identied. The magnets were
applied to the identied points according to the needs of each research participant.
DEMAG was applied in a complementary way to the BM, with the objective of neutralizing
negative emotional patterns that were perpetuating the participants’ psychic suffering. DEMAG is
an integrative technique created in 2016 by therapists Hérica Felismino and Cláudio Peroba, based
on the studies of Dr. Bradley Nelson (2007), with the objective of treating destructive emotional
content that impacts the physical, mental, emotional and behavioral aspects of the individual. These
contents, called ECADs (destructive mental states, behaviors and attitudes), are identied through
muscle testing and treated with verbal commands and therapeutic intention, promoting the release of
energetic blockages that sustain psychic illness. In addition, the technique involved the activation of
mental states, behaviors, and constructive attitudes of ECACs, with the aim of strengthening internal
structures and favoring more positive perceptions of life. The protocol followed the guidelines
established in the Specialization Course in Biomagnetism and Bioenergetics by Felismino and Peroba
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(2019), complementing the techniques described in the Advanced DEMAG Online Course (2021).
The application occurred after the identication of the main biomagnetic pairs and identication
and transmutation involved specic verbal commands aimed at reframing dysfunctional emotional
memories.
Data analysis combined qualitative and quantitative approaches to broaden the understanding
of the effects of the interventions. Qualitative data were extracted from semi-structured interviews,
transcribed and analyzed using the Content Analysis methodology described by Bardin (1977, 2011),
widely recognized in qualitative research for the identication of thematic patterns. The participants’
statements were categorized into thematic axes, allowing the identication of patterns in the reports
on the experiences with conventional treatments and with the PICMAG applied.
Quantitative data were analyzed based on the WHOQOL-BREF scores, enabling the objective
measurement of the impact of the interventions on quality of life. The tabulation and statistical analysis
of the data were performed in Microsoft Excel, following the methodology adapted from Pedroso et
al. (2010).
The research followed all the ethical guidelines established for studies with human beings.
The project was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of Faculdade Integradas de Patos (FIP),
under opinion number 6,000,760, ensuring compliance with the regulations of the National Health
Council (Resolution No. 466/12). The anonymity of the participants was ensured at all stages of the
research, and the information collected was used exclusively for scientic purposes.
FINDINGS
The results obtained with the application of Integrative and Complementary Magnetic
Practices (PICMAG), Medicinal Biomagnetism (BM) and Magnetic Emotional Dispersion (DEMAG)
were analyzed based on quantitative data extracted from the WHOQOL-BREF questionnaire and
qualitative data obtained through semi-structured interviews. Additionally, a survey of biomagnetic
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pairs and mental states, behaviors and destructive attitudes (ECADs) common among the participants
was carried out, allowing a complementary analysis of the bioenergetic imbalances associated with
the clinical picture.
The quantitative evaluation, carried out through the WHOQOL-BREF, showed important
changes in the quality of life of the participants after the intervention. In the psychological domain,
the mean scores increased from 36 to 62 points, indicating a substantial improvement in emotional
stability, signicant improvement in self-esteem, and less recurrence of negative thoughts. In the
physical domain, a positive variation from 44 to 61 points was observed, reecting greater disposition
and reduction of somatic symptoms, such as fatigue and muscle pain. The social domain increased
from 47 to 63 points, showing greater security in interpersonal interactions and improved ability to
establish affective bonds. In the environmental domain, the variations were more discrete, with an
average increase of 14%, suggesting a more positive perception of the environment and external living
conditions. These data are shown in Table 1.
Table 1 – Mean WHOQOL-BREF scores before and after the intervention
DOMAINS FACETS
Domain I – Physical Domain
1. Pain and discomfort
2. Energy and fatigue
3. Sleep and rest
4. Mobility
5. Activities of everyday life
6. Dependence on medication or treatments
7. Working capacity
Domain II – Psychological Domain
8. Positive feelings
9. Thinking, learning, memory and concentration
10. Self-esteem
11. Body image and appearance
12. Negative feelings
13. Spirituality/religion/personal beliefs
Domain III – Social Relations
14. Personal relationships
15. Social support
16. Sexual activity
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Source: The authors
The analysis of the biomagnetic pairs identied in the participants revealed common
energetic patterns related to emotional and physiological disturbances. The main pairs found indicate
imbalances associated with psychological distress and depressive symptoms, as detailed in Table 2.
Table 2 – Common biomagnetic pairs among the participants
Legend: D=right; E=Left. Source: The authors
In addition to the biomagnetic pairs, a survey of the most frequent ECADs among the
participants was carried out. These blocked emotions reect patterns of behavior and thought directly
Domain IV – Environment
17. Physical Security and Protection
18. Environment in the home
19. Financial resources
20. Healthcare: availability and quality
21. Opportunities to acquire new information and skills
22. Participation in recreation and leisure opportunities
23. Physical environment: (pollution/noise/trafc/climate)
24. Transportation
BIOMAGNETIC PAIRS
Pituitary – Navel Occipital D – Occipital E
Pituitary – Ascending Colon Armpit D – Armpit E
Pituitary Gland – Kidney D Heart – Heart
Pituitary gland – sciatic branch D Pericardium – Pericardium
Subdiaphragm D – Subdiaphragm E Ball Joint D – Ball Joint E
Adrenal – Adrenal Spleen – Hypothalamus
Pineal – Pineal Eyebrow – Eyebrow
Gallbladder – Gallbladder Medulla Oblongata – Cerebellum
Temple D – Temple E Back of Hand D – Back Hand E
Parietal D – Parietal E Heart – Trachea
Postpineal – Cerebral Amygdala Sinus D – Heart
Lung – Heart Temple D – Heart
Lung D – Temple
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inuenced the emotional and psychological state. The most recurrent ECADs of the participants are
presented in Table 3.
Table 3 – Common mental states, behaviors, and destructive attitudes (ECADs) among the participants
Source: The authors
The qualitative data extracted from the semi-structured interviews were categorized into
two major thematic areas. The rst category addressed the participants’ perceptions of conventional
treatments, with subcategories related to stigma about the health condition, view of psychiatric and
psychological treatment, time needed to perceive improvement, and perception of the emotional state
before the intervention. The second category analyzed the participants’ perceptions in relation to
the treatment with Medicinal Biomagnetism and DEMAG, including experience with the technique,
the time needed to perceive improvement, and emotional self-perception after the sessions. Table 4
presents the answers of the 3 participants organized according to the thematic categories raised.
DESTRUCTIVE MENTAL STATES, BEHAVIORS, AND ATTITUDES (ECADS)
Abandonment Toxic relationships Anger/hurt/grudge/hatred/fury/wrath
Helplessness I repeat mistakes Irritation
Betrayal I reverse priorities Aggressiveness
Rejection Destructive attachment Lack of vital energy
Disappointment/I hope a lot (me/
other)
Insecurity Inuence of subtle bodies
Affective deprivation Indecision Psycho-emotional split
Worthless/no one cares Weakness Synaptic nonconformities
No support Vulnerability Lost in the mission/aimless
Groundless/rootless Malaise Depression
Inner emptiness Hopelessness/disconsolation Shock
I choose the hardest Stuck in the pain of the past/
nostalgia
Violence
Sadness Loneliness Abuse
Castration Loss Dissatisfaction
Revolt
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Table 4 – Participants’ Answers in the Interviews
Category Subcategory Participant 1 Participant 2 Participant 3
1. Perceptions
about conventional
treatment
1.1 Stigma
about the health
condition
He did not bring in his speech
elements that involved the
social stigma related to his
condition. His narrative
focused more on personal
and emotional aspects of the
experience.
“People say, ‘This is
freshness. It’s no big
deal, no.’ Then I say:
‘If I die, everything
is ne.’ Everyone
thinks it’s bad
because that’s how
I am.”
“Everything he told me to do,
I didn’t do, because I wanted
to stay locked inside the room.
Then he would arrive, curse
me, I would go there and do it
on impulse. I wanted to lie on
a bed.”
1.2 View
on current
treatment
“The medication hinders me
a lot. There are times when
I’m ne, sometimes I’m not,
but I don’t know, right? I
don’t understand. I almost
don’t have therapies with a
psychologist. I got better,
yes, and they helped me a
lot.”
“The medication
helps me sleep.
Which is not the
worst, right? If I
don’t sleep, I’m like
a zombie and the
group (therapeutic
group of the unit)
helps me... I don’t
know how.”
“Sometimes I make food
because my medication has
been changed. This medication
has been excellent for me. I
sleep well, I wake up calm, not
every time. I think it was the
change of medication.”
1.3 Time
needed to notice
improvement
“Sometimes I’m happy, you
know? I get ready, I put on
makeup, I started putting on
makeup again, that I really
liked to put on makeup, I
bought new makeup, but
there are times that I don’t
use anything. I think I’m
ugly, I punch myself, I beat
myself with hatred, I beat
myself with anger. I feel
guilty about everything. If
I’m happy I feel guilty, if I’m
sad, I feel guilty.”
“It has always
been a roller
coaster. Whenever
a doctor left and
another came in,
she changed (the
medication), I got
worse, then changed
and I got better.”
“Sleep, sometimes, the
medicine doesn’t have an effect.
I can take 10, but it doesn’t work
at all. Now I don’t know why. I
don’t know if it’s my anxiety. I
wanted to go back to being the
person I was.”
1.4 Perception
of the current
emotional state
“Anguish. Very distressed.” “I’ve been doing the
treatment for a long
time, but, regardless,
so far, nothing has
changed inside my
head about me not
living.”
“It’s taking my own life. I don’t
deny it, because I ask God
what I did that was so bad in
this world to go through this
suffering.”
2. Perceptions
about treatment
with BM and
DEMAG
2.1 View on
treatment
“I felt more willing, being
sure of what I want and
relief from leg pain. I’m
feeling safer than I want to.
These sessions I had made
me think of myself. It gave
me a certainty that I can
get well. That’s what I felt
in the sessions. I got better
with this suicidal thought. In
these weeks, I haven’t been
thinking about it. I’ve been
thinking about getting ready,
about going out. I want to
do a lot of things. It’s taking
away this anguish so strong
inside me. It made me reect
a lot. The sessions relieved
the pain I was feeling. I just
have to thank you. I never
thought I would get as strong
as I was before, because I
was a very strong woman.”
“My gait improved
because I felt a
lot of pain in my
knee. The knee
pain has improved
and, to walk, it is
easier. To walk.
The headaches were
not so intense. The
pain remains, but it
is not so strong. In
the past, it was very
strong. About my
anguish, I wasn’t
much, but after
what happened,
they became very
intense... To think
that you are nothing.
When I’m here, it
seems that it erases
things a little bit
from my head, I
don’t think about
much. Here I don’t
have anyone to
criticize me, judge
me, talk to me... only
you to help me.”
“I wasn’t doing anything at
home, but now I’m doing some
things. I didn’t feel pleasure in
going out anywhere, but now
I do. Not every time, but I’ve
improved a lot. The housework
and leaving the house, because
I was totally stuck inside the
house. Now I’m managing to
free myself a little. It was due
to the treatment that helped me.
The visions are less, I won’t say
that it has stopped for good,
but it doesn’t have the amount
that it used to have before this
treatment. It’s better now and it
will get better when everything
comes out, right? because no
one can bear to see something
in front of them every night and
during the day. When I recover
well, then I will give more
thanks to God. It’s very bad for
you to be in your living room
and see certain visions inside
the house. Who doesn’t scream?
We are human beings. It
improved the relationship with
my daughter. My daughter was
terrible, God forgive me. She
cursed me a lot and humiliated
me, but now it’s less.”
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2. Perceptions
about treatment
with BM and
DEMAG
2.1 View on
treatment
“I felt more willing, being
sure of what I want and
relief from leg pain. I’m
feeling safer than I want to.
These sessions I had made
me think of myself. It gave
me a certainty that I can
get well. That’s what I felt
in the sessions. I got better
with this suicidal thought. In
these weeks, I haven’t been
thinking about it. I’ve been
thinking about getting ready,
about going out. I want to
do a lot of things. It’s taking
away this anguish so strong
inside me. It made me reect
a lot. The sessions relieved
the pain I was feeling. I just
have to thank you. I never
thought I would get as strong
as I was before, because I
was a very strong woman.”
“My gait improved
because I felt a
lot of pain in my
knee. The knee
pain has improved
and, to walk, it is
easier. To walk.
The headaches were
not so intense. The
pain remains, but it
is not so strong. In
the past, it was very
strong. About my
anguish, I wasn’t
much, but after
what happened,
they became very
intense... To think
that you are nothing.
When I’m here, it
seems that it erases
things a little bit
from my head, I
don’t think about
much. Here I don’t
have anyone to
criticize me, judge
me, talk to me... only
you to help me.”
“I wasn’t doing anything at
home, but now I’m doing some
things. I didn’t feel pleasure in
going out anywhere, but now
I do. Not every time, but I’ve
improved a lot. The housework
and leaving the house, because
I was totally stuck inside the
house. Now I’m managing to
free myself a little. It was due
to the treatment that helped me.
The visions are less, I won’t say
that it has stopped for good,
but it doesn’t have the amount
that it used to have before this
treatment. It’s better now and it
will get better when everything
comes out, right? because no
one can bear to see something
in front of them every night and
during the day. When I recover
well, then I will give more
thanks to God. It’s very bad for
you to be in your living room
and see certain visions inside
the house. Who doesn’t scream?
We are human beings. It
improved the relationship with
my daughter. My daughter was
terrible, God forgive me. She
cursed me a lot and humiliated
me, but now it’s less.”
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2.2 Time
needed to notice
improvement
“I believe it was from the
third that I got better. The
pain I felt in my knee was
very great and gave me
discouragement, I didn’t
have the strength to walk. I
couldn’t. Coming here was a
sacrice. This knee pain has
passed. And I managed to
leave for other places. That
gave me strength. It was
from there that I succeeded.
The conversations with the
lady that I vented. I began
to realize that I still have
a lot to live for. With these
sessions, I felt cared for,
loved. After these sessions,
I was left with more positive
thoughts.”
“In the rst week,
but the pain and
the kneecap that
came out and didn’t
come out anymore
was from the third
session.”
“It was from three. Things were
improving, but not all at once,
slowly, falling into place. I
hope it goes from here to there,
right? I was really “depressed”.
It was too much. It’s so much
that I ate so much to get fat. I
really wanted to die. I didn’t
want to live. It was such a nice
relaxation. I loved these days
that I did. You feel something
different when you nish the
treatment. It makes you lazy
(laughs), it makes you want to
sleep again. I’m feeling calmer,
I was very agitated. I’m shaking
less, because I was more.
With this agitation, my body
trembled, right? Now it’s little,
it’s not as much as on these
other days. I want to get off
these medicines. I want to get
rid of it. At least keep two. May
I be able to relieve my feelings,
may I sleep, do my things.
That’s all.”
2.3 Perception
of the current
emotional state
“Tranquility. I wish there
was more. I thought it would
last longer. But I’m feeling
calm. Because it helped
me to reect, especially
about my marriage. At that
moment when I was lying
here, when the treatment was
done, my mind was working.
I kept thinking that I needed
something to have hope. To
keep me standing. So that I
have a better quality of life.”
“I don’t know...
sometimes... How
do I speak? I feel
that when it stops
it will come back
all over again. It
improves a little and
then comes back.
But it’s not every
day that it’s like
this. When I leave
the session, I leave
well. You treat us
very well. It brings
more calm. I feel a
little calmer.”
“I feel very good now. It helped
me a lot.”
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Source: The authors
The participants’ reports corroborate the quantitative and bioenergetic ndings, demonstrating
that all of them reported improvement in symptoms and other comorbidities associated with depression.
Most of them noticed signicant changes from the third treatment session. Although not all of them
were able to attend the eight sessions planned in the study, the benets of the interventions were
reported even by those who had a reduced number of consultations. During the interviews, statements
were observed that illustrate the participants’ perception of the impact of the interventions on their
well-being.
One of the participants reported that, as the sessions progressed, she felt progressively lighter,
with the feeling of releasing an accumulated emotional load, in addition to perceiving an increase
in the willingness to perform daily activities. Another participant mentioned that the treatment
made it possible to identify and relieve old emotions, which had not been properly processed before,
resulting in improved sleep quality and reduced fatigue. In addition, a third statement highlighted the
participant’s surprise when she noticed that, in the second session, there was a noticeable change in
the way she thought, with a reduction in anguish and an improvement in social interaction.
The interviews also indicated that Medicinal Biomagnetism and DEMAG acted in the
resignication of stored emotions, contributing to a more balanced perception of reality and to greater
control over negative emotional states. This improvement was reected both in the WHOQOL-
BREF responses and in the participants’ personal reports, evidencing a positive change in the clinical
picture throughout the intervention. The WHOQOL-BREF scores before and after the intervention
are presented in Graphs 1, allowing a clearer visualization of variations in the physical, psychological,
social, and environmental domains.
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Graph 1 – Comparison of WHOQOL-BREF scores before and after the therapeutic intervention in 24
facets and in the self-assessment of quality of life
Legend: Comparison of percentage scores in the 24 facets of the WHOQOL-BREF instrument and
in the Self-Assessment of Quality of Life before and after the intervention with magnetic therapies
(Biomagnetism and DEMAG). The gray bars represent the scores before the treatment, and the
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colored bars indicate the scores after the intervention, differentiated by domain: blue (Physical), green
(Psychological), orange (Social Relationships), purple (Environment) and gold (Self-Assessment of
Quality of Life). Consistent improvement was observed in practically all the dimensions evaluated, with
emphasis on self-esteem, work capacity, sleep, safety and interpersonal relationships. Source: Authors
Among the 25 indicators evaluated by the WHOQOL-BREF, there was a percentage
improvement in the scores of 22 facets after the intervention with Medicinal Biomagnetism and
DEMAG. The most signicant increases occurred in the facets “Self-esteem” (+58.33), “Sleep and
rest” (+50.00), “Activities of daily living” (+50.00), “Physical safety and protection” (+50.00) and
“Spirituality and personal beliefs” (+41.67). The self-assessment of quality of life increased from
25.00 to 54.17.
The only three facets with a score reduction after the intervention were: “Dependence on
medication and treatments” (−25.00), “Negative feelings” (−41.66), and “Sexual activity” (−8.34).
However, the rst two represent desirable falls because they are associated with adverse clinical
aspects. The distribution of the data shows a general improvement in the perceived quality of life in the
physical, psychological, relational and environmental domains, with emphasis on the strengthening of
“Self-esteem”, “Spirituality” and the ability to “Think, learn, memory and concentration”.
DISCUSSION
The results obtained in this study indicate that the application of the Integrative and
Complementary Magnetic Practices (PICMAG) of Medicinal Biomagnetism (BM) and Magnetic
Emotional Dispersion (DEMAG) had a positive impact on the improvement of the depressive symptoms
of the participants. From the quantitative analysis of the WHOQOL-BREF scores, a signicant increase
was observed in several mean scores of the psychological, physical, social and environmental domains
after the intervention, suggesting an improvement in the quality of life and general well-being of the
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participants from the third treatment session. This nding was also evidenced in qualitative reports.
This nding corroborates studies that associate body-mind interventions with mental health benets
(Belasco, Passinho; Vieira, 2019; Atta; El-Ashry; Mousa, 2024).
In the participants’ reports, an increase in disposition, improved mood and reduction in
depressive symptoms were observed after the intervention with BM and DEMAG. These results are in
line with a growing base of research such as neuroscience, which investigates the effects of magnetic
elds on neurophysiology, emotional stability, and modulation of neuronal activity, especially in the
context of psychiatric illness (Kan et al., 2023; Sabé et al., 2024). The effects of Static Magnetic Fields
(EMFs) on systems have also been the subject of much study, Yang et al. (2022), demonstrated that
prolonged exposure to EMFs of 150 mT promoted an increase in locomotor and exploratory activity
in mice, indicating positive effects on emotional behavior. In addition, the researchers observed an
improvement in the gut microbiota, an essential factor in the communication between the gut-brain
axis, which is directly related to psychiatric disorders such as depression and anxiety.
Still in the context of the effects of magnetic elds on the brain, the review by Wang et
al. (2024) synthesized evidence on the inuence of different types of magnetic elds, varying in
intensity and exposure time, on the electrical activity of neurons and intracellular signaling. The
study indicates that magnetic elds can modulate neuronal excitability, contributing to emotional
stability and stress regulation. This hypothesis is in line with the reports of the participants who,
after the BM and DEMAG sessions, mentioned a feeling of calm, less negative emotional load and
greater mental clarity, which may be related to the modulation of neuronal activity promoted by the
techniques applied.
In addition to the direct effects on neuronal activity, another crucial aspect to consider is
the neurochemical regulation promoted by PICMAG. Serotonin and dopamine play central roles in
regulating mood and motivation, and evidence suggests that magnetic techniques can modulate these
neurotransmitters (Kan et al., 2023; Wang et al., 2024; Sabé et al., 2024). Studies indicate that the
reduction of serotonin levels is strongly associated with depressive disorders, justifying the use of
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selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) in the clinical management of the disease (Belmaker;
Agam, 2008; Owens; Nemeroff, 1994). In the present study, the improvement in emotional stability,
sleep quality, and disposition reported by the participants may be related to the modulation of
serotonergic activity promoted by magnetic and bioenergetic interventions.
Depression is a multifactorial condition that not only compromises mental health but is
also often associated with physiological dysfunctions and chronic illnesses such as chronic pain,
cardiovascular disease, and metabolic disorders (Aaron et al., 2025). This intersection between mental
and physical health reinforces the need for therapeutic approaches that contemplate the individual in
an integral way, going beyond traditional pharmacological treatment. In the present study, the BM and
DEMAG emerge as complementary alternatives that dialogue with Integrative and Complementary
Health Practices (ICP) and conventional treatments, offering a more humanized and multidimensional
care.
The results point to an improvement in depressive symptoms, physical disposition, improved
mood, sleep quality, self-esteem and the quality of social interactions of the participants. These
ndings are in line with studies indicating the inuence of magnetic elds on the regulation of the
neuroendocrine axis and the modulation of neurotransmitters essential for mood (Fan et al., 2021;
Yang et al., 2022; Wang et al., 2024). Serotonin, for example, plays a central role in emotional stability
and stress response, and its deciency has been widely associated with depression (Owens; Nemeroff,
1994). The present study suggests that the application of BM and DEMAG may have positively
impacted the serotonergic and dopaminergic systems, promoting a neurochemical rebalancing
favorable to symptom improvement.
Another relevant point for the discussion is the interaction between depression and chronic
pain. Studies show that up to 40% of individuals with chronic pain have depressive and anxiety
disorders, evidencing a bidirectional relationship between these conditions (Aaron et al., 2025). This
correlation is often mediated by systemic inammatory processes and dysfunctions in the hypothalamic-
pituitary-adrenal axis, which can aggravate the symptoms of both conditions (Iyer et al., 2024). The
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fact that the participants in this study reported improvement not only in depressive symptoms, but also
in muscle pain and physical discomfort, reinforces the hypothesis that magnetic elds act to modulate
the inammatory response and relieve pain, positively interfering with physical and emotional health
as a whole. This perspective is corroborated by Yang et al. (2022), who demonstrated that prolonged
exposure to static magnetic elds improved antioxidant capacity and reduced lipid peroxidation in
mice, contributing to the maintenance of physiological homeostasis.
The improvement in pain and the relationship with general well-being and quality of life has
been evidenced in several studies with the intervention of the BM (Pereira et al., 2023; Vasconcellos
et al., 2023; Pavanello et al., 2023; Cintra et al., 2023; Palaikis et al., 2023; Rambo et al., 2023). This
fact was also demonstrated in the clinical practice of the BM in the study by Araújo, Ferreira, and
Bossa (2022), which aimed to evaluate the medical records of 290 patients treated with the technique
and the treatment responses. A reduction in anxiety and nervousness, improvement in emotional state,
reduction in depression, improved mood and sleep quality were veried, corroborating the ndings
of this study.
In addition to biochemical mechanisms, the psychosocial aspects of depression should also be
considered. The literature points out that social isolation and lack of emotional support are factors that
contribute to the chronicity of the disorder (Evans-Lacko et al., 2018). In this study, it was observed
that, throughout the intervention, the participants began to report greater interest in daily activities,
improved self-esteem and reduced perception of stigma in relation to their emotional state. These
changes may be related to the impact of DEMAG, which acts to reframe emotions and neutralize
dysfunctional energy patterns, allowing individuals to reorganize their perception of themselves and
their reality, facts observed in studies on the application of PICS that act on the body-mind axis (Lima,
2009; Hsieh; Chiu; Wang, 2013; Kanherkar et al., 2017; Kaliman, 2018; Polrola et al., 2018; Nelson,
2019; Pelissari; Bossa, 2023). In addition, oxytocin, known as the “social bonding hormone,” has been
linked to reducing anxiety and strengthening interpersonal connections (Carter, 1998; Kosfeld et al.,
2005), which may explain part of the benets reported in the participants’ social interaction after
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treatment.
While the ndings of this study are promising, it is critical to recognize the limitations of this
study. The small sample, composed of only three participants, did not allow broad generalizations of
the results. Thus, future studies with a larger number of participants, robust experimental design, and
measurement of neurochemical and inammatory biomarkers may contribute to the validation of the
mechanisms of action of PICMAG and their clinical applicability.
Finally, the results of this study contribute to the growing body of evidence that points
to PICMAG as viable complementary strategies in the treatment of depression, both in mild cases
and in severe and persistent cases, as evidenced in this research. The expansion of investigations
on the mechanisms of action of these practices can provide a signicant advance in the therapeutic
approaches available for emotional disorders, especially in public health contexts, such as the Unied
Health System (SUS).
CONCLUSION
The results obtained in this study demonstrate that Integrative and Complementary Magnetic
Practices (PICMAG), especially Medicinal Biomagnetism (BM) and Magnetic Emotional Dispersion
(DEMAG), can contribute signicantly to the improvement of depressive symptoms and quality
of life of patients. The quantitative analysis, carried out through the WHOQOL-BREF, showed
signicant progress in the psychological, physical, social and environmental domains, conrming
the effectiveness of the interventions in promoting the general well-being of the participants. The
subjective perception of the patients, captured through the interviews, reinforced these ndings,
highlighting positive changes in self-esteem, social interaction, and reduction of negative emotional
patterns.
The inuence of magnetic elds on the modulation of neurochemical activity and the
regulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis suggests that Medicinal Biomagnetism can
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act in a complementary way to conventional approaches, contributing to emotional stability and the
relief of physical symptoms associated with depression. In addition, the results indicate that DEMAG
played a relevant role in reframing destructive emotional patterns, promoting a positive impact on the
way participants deal with their emotions and social interactions.
The relationship between depression and chronic pain, widely documented in the literature,
was also observed in this study. The reduction in pain reported by the participants suggests that
PICMAG can inuence physiological mechanisms related to the inammatory process and pain
perception, favoring homeostasis and overall well-being.
Although the ndings are promising, there is a need for additional studies with larger samples
and more robust methodologies, including a control group, to validate the mechanisms of action of
PICMAG and its large-scale clinical application. In addition, investigating the impact of PICMAG on
inammatory biomarkers and neurotransmitters could better elucidate the neurobiological processes
involved in these practices.
It is concluded that PICMAG, low-cost naturopathic practices, represent a valuable
complementary therapeutic approach for the management of depression, providing improvements in
quality of life and promoting a more holistic view of mental health care. The ndings of this study
contribute to the expansion of integrative practices in mental health, reinforcing its applicability as a
complementary strategy within the SUS. The continuity of research will allow the validation of these
ndings in larger studies, enabling more individuals to have access to effective therapies for mental
disorders.
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