![]() Where It Shines: Even with the high cost and difficulty in putting on the device, happy users claim that it has helped reduce the need for certain medications such as anxiety and sleep medications. A package of five strips costs about $20. While the website claims that the strips evolve and get smarter with use, you are supposed to throw them away after one use. The circuit strips are only designed for one use. In addition, Thync only works in about 80 percent of users.Īnother downside to Thync is the ongoing cost. ![]() The biggest red flag is that some users have experienced burns from the circuit pads on the neck and back of the ear. Users have reported that the sticky pad on the forehead piece is sometimes difficult to stick and feels as if it might fall off. The device looks rather space age and might prevent you from wearing it in public, unlike other devices. Reviewers say that while customer service is excellent and videos explaining how to attach Thync are thorough, the device is difficult to attach. It’s also not recommended for children under the age of 18 years old. While the company claims that it’s safe, it’s not recommended for people who faint, have been treated for anxiety, have a cardiac pacemaker or implanted defibrillator, have seizures or epilepsy, have joint disorders, Bell’s Palsy, impaired cranial nerve function, or are pregnant or nursing. Shortfalls: The website contains a list of warnings about those who should not use Thync. The company also claims that the “Vibe Strips” (which attach to the back of the ear or the neck) are designed to chemically change during the use to make it safe and comfortable. The company says it’s safe because the low-grade electrical impulses did not have to be approved by the Food and Drug Administration. Thync says the device helps you get calm or energized without the use of drugs or pills. The energy program works by stimulating the fight-flight response to help the body produce adrenaline. The calm program is designed to help you sleep or relax. How It Works: There are two programs to choose from: calm and energy. The Thync app connects to your phone via Bluetooth on both iPhone and Andriod smartphones. It’s a wearable device that attaches to your forehead with flexible circuits that hook to the back of your ear or the back of your neck. The Skinny: The Thync system is designed to deliver pulsed neurostimulation waveforms to modify your mental and physical state. Price: $200 plus $20 for a 5 pack of disposable strips Where It Shines: Spire has a sleek design and users say it’s comfortable to wear and the clip is tight so the device won’t fall off. Lastly, without the app and your phone, the Spire device is nothing but a pretty pedometer. They also say that it’s stressful to have the device buzz at you and then have to take the extra step of looking at your phone to find out why. Users have reported that because of the constant feedback to the app on your phone, the Spire device has a tendency to drain the phone battery.Ĭritics say that there is no smart tracker function on the Spire device to help you improve as you go. Spire connects to its app on your iPhone via Bluetooth. Unlike a Fitbit or Garmin tracker, Spire is not designed to track your sleep. To interpret what it means, you have to open up the app and look at your phone to tell if you’re stressed. ![]() Shortfalls: It can be difficult deciphering the different vibrations to signal a change in breathing or mental state. Notifications on your breathing and mental state are signaled by vibrations from the device. Users can also set calm and focus goals for 30, 60 and 120 minutes. How It Works: Spire is designed to track your breathing and your steps. The device clips onto your pant waistband or to a bra. The Skinny: A small, fitness-tracking device that is designed to monitor your mental state. Before you buy, check out this review on four devices-Spire, Thync, Muse, and Melomind-that should help you figure out if it’s worth the investment. The list of devices focused on meditation can be overwhelming. These days, it can be a little more complicated.ĭifferent devices and gadgets have flooded the marketplace all aimed at helping people meditate. However, that perfect formula has evolved with the increasing popularity of meditation. Meditation has historically required a place to sit, a little time, and perhaps a good teacher to help you get started. ![]()
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