How cool would it be to have a thermostat for your body that you wear on your wrist? There is a device called Embr Wave® that is designed to change how hot or cold you feel by sending thermal waves of cool or warmth to temperature-sensitive nerves on your wrist. Imagine going into a cold office under an open vent and then going into a hot muggy bus and then, with a press of a button, feel instant thermal relief.
Embr Wave® offers a transformative solution for managing hot flashes, sleep issues, stress, and thermal discomfort by inducing a natural mind-body response and triggering a physiological reaction that extends throughout the body. Think of how dipping your feet in cold water can make your whole body feel cool, calm, and refreshed. Or how holding a hot mug of cocoa in your hands can warm you from head to toe. Think of how much easier it is to fall asleep with the cold side of the pillow on your skin.
In a study of individuals who were placed in an uncomfortably warm or cold environment, wearing Embr Wave® for only 3 minutes produced a perceived change in environmental temperature of at least 5°F warmer or cooler, on average.
In a study of women using it for sleep-disrupting hot flashes, 7/10 reported improved thermal control during a hot flash and over 2 times improvement in hot flash control. In women with sleep-disrupting night sweats, it resulted in 28% less time to fall asleep, 25% less daytime sleepiness, and 21% less difficulty sleeping. It also improved the ability to return to sleep after a night sweat.
Does running your wrists under cold/hot water work similarly? The pulsing or waving action of the Embr Wave® creates a dynamic and rhythmic sensation on the skin, which can be more stimulating and soothing compared to static immersion in water. By delivering thermal pulses in intervals, it prevents the body from becoming accustomed to a constant temperature, thereby reducing the risk of habituation. Habituation occurs when the body adapts to a stimulus over time, diminishing its effectiveness. The founding MIT engineers have scientifically validated this pulsing mechanism.
One of the key strengths of Embr Wave® lies in its personalized experience, facilitated by its companion mobile app. Users can customize Thermal Waves, reprogram button controls, track progress, and access tailored settings for specific needs such as hot flashes, sleep, and stress management. Imagine being able to use this before doing a stressful presentation and setting the intensity and length of time needed. This level of customization enhances user engagement and ensures optimal comfort and effectiveness.
Consider attending our Ladies Health Night Event on June 1st to talk to an Embr Wave rep for a demonstration.
Lyle Sunada is a compounding pharmacist and NAMS Certified Menopause Practitioner specializing in hormone balancing and alternative medicine at Cloverdale Pharmasave. Everything mentioned in the article is available In-Store.
