Calming Device for Anxiety

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Apollo Neuro

The Apollo Neuro is an award-winning wearable device designed by leading neuroscientists and physicians to enhance well-being by helping users stress less, sleep better, and feel more balanced daily. It is the first sleep tracker scientifically proven to improve sleep quality and is endorsed by doctors as a revolutionary tool for health, focusing on sleep, cardiovascular metrics, focus, and more, with no negative side effects. It delivers gentle vibrations that improve sleep and vagus nerve activity, mimicking the benefits of meditation and bringing users into the present through natural touch responses. An AI technology designed by sleep and AI experts to prevent nighttime wake-ups by automatically rocking users back to sleep. Tracks sleep and enhances restful sleep, with features like boosting heart rate variability (HRV) and supporting stress resilience. Allows users to deliver science-backed Apollo Vibes through their iPhone, enabling control over feeling good anytime, anywhere. The device uses gentle vibrations to modulate heart rate variability (HRV) to a higher level, putting users in a meditative state without the need for meditation. It is designed to improve vagus nerve activity, which contributes to its effects on sleep, stress reduction, and focus. SmartVibes™ specifically targets nighttime wake-ups, helping users return to sleep effortlessly. Reduces stress and feelings of anxiety by 40%. Increases focus and concentration by up to 25%. Boosts HRV by 11%, enhancing resilience to stress. Supports a calmer body and clearer mind, as noted by doctors and users, with testimonials highlighting its effectiveness in staying calm and present. The Apollo Neuro wearable can be used during waking hours to reduce stress and improve focus, and at night to enhance restful sleep and prevent wake-ups. It is effortless to use, with settings like "Focus" for busy days or "Fall Asleep" for nighttime, and is suitable for both pediatric and adult users. Users can control the device through their iPhone for customized sessions, making it a versatile tool for daily well-being. It is particularly noted for aiding recovery, such as in post-surgery scenarios, and is used by a wide range of individuals, including mothers, entrepreneurs, and health professionals, for various needs like relaxation, better sleep, and improved HRV.

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CalmiGo

The CalmiGo device is a patented, technology-based tool designed to provide immediate, drug-free relief for individuals experiencing anxiety, panic attacks, and PTSD. It is suitable for users aged 6 and up, offering an easy-to-use solution that can be utilized on the go. The device is grounded in proven science, with its efficacy demonstrated through 8 independent clinical studies, showing significant improvements in various categories, including a reduction in anxiety by 88.9%, chronic stress by 100%, PTSD by 89.5%, and stress at work by 90.9%, as well as enhancements in wellbeing by 95.2% and sleep quality by 73.8%. CalmiGo incorporates three proven techniques to help manage stress by calming the "anxious" sympathetic nervous system and activating the "calming" parasympathetic nervous system. It uses patented technology to guide users in regulating their breath according to their unique breathing pattern, activating the parasympathetic system within a few breaths to lower stress hormones. The device engages four senses as a grounding technique: users see calming lights, smell a soothing scent from pure essential oils, feel vibrations and the device's sensation in their hand, and hear vibration sounds. The scented plates are made using a unique technology that solidifies pure oils, ensuring a completely drug-free experience. CalmiGo works by enabling the body to quiet the sympathetic nervous system and activate the parasympathetic nervous system, which helps reduce stress hormone levels and ease feelings of anxiety or panic. Its breath regulation guidance, sensory activation, and use of pure essential oils promote relaxation and a sense of calm, particularly during moments of distress. The device offers both immediate and long-term relief, supported by clinical studies that highlight its effectiveness in managing anxiety, chronic stress, PTSD, and workplace stress, while also improving well-being and sleep quality. It is designed to detach users from anxious states through multisensory engagement, making it a safe and effective tool for mental well-being. CalmiGo is easy to use on the go and provides a personalized treatment plan tailored for managing anxiety, panic attacks, and PTSD. It can be used in moments of distress, with the companion app enhancing relaxation and building resilience. The device is suitable for a wide range of users, including psychotherapists, parents, and individuals with panic attacks or PTSD, as evidenced by testimonials from mental health advocates, professionals, and survivors.

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Sensate

The Sensate device is a sensory tool designed to help reduce stress and anxiety by utilizing vibrations and sound to soothe the nervous system, offering relief in just 10 minutes. It works by being placed on the chest using a provided lanyard, where it emits soft vibrations to calm the user. The device is complemented by the Sensate app, which provides access to calming soundscapes, enhancing the relaxation experience. Sensate focuses on toning the vagus nerve, which can positively affect digestion, heart health, and breathing rate, contributing to overall nervous system regulation. Its benefits include immediate stress relief, helping users find calm quickly and reduce anxiety symptoms, making it easy to use anytime, anywhere. It also aids in building resilience by strengthening the nervous system and improving emotional regulation, allowing users to handle stress and difficult situations more effectively. Additionally, Sensate promotes better sleep by calming racing thoughts before bed and fostering deeper, more restful sleep, enabling users to wake up feeling energized without the need for pills or experiencing hangovers. Usage is straightforward: users place the device on their chest, turn it on to feel the soothing vibrations, and listen to calming sounds through the app for 10-30 minutes. The device is suitable for improving sleep, with a pilot study reporting an average increase of 60 extra minutes of sleep per night and a 30-minute decrease in time to fall asleep. It also showed a 48% decrease in stress levels within the first 28 days of regular use, highlighting its effectiveness in managing stress and anxiety.

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Muse Headband

The Muse headband is a sophisticated device designed for mental fitness and stress relief, utilizing advanced EEG and fNIRS technologies to monitor and train brain activity. It is available in two models: Muse S Athena and Muse 2, each offering distinct features for enhancing focus, relaxation, endurance, and sleep. The Muse headband is equipped with seven EEG sensors that detect and measure brain activity, providing real-time neurofeedback. The Muse S Athena model additionally includes fNIRS technology, which tracks blood flow and oxygen levels in the brain to monitor cognitive effort and endurance. Both models feature heart rate detection using PPG sensors, posture detection via a gyroscope, and breath detection with an accelerometer. The headband is made of ultra-soft, breathable mesh fabric for comfortable wear during both day and night. The Muse S Athena also offers sleep tracking, measuring sleep stages, intensity, positions, and patterns, and includes Digital Sleeping Pills for deeper rest. Both models provide a cognitive performance score to monitor changes in mental performance. During sessions, the Muse headband delivers audio feedback based on brain activity, helping users train and gain control over their focus. It passively measures brain activity, heart rate, breath, and body movement, allowing users to review this data at any time. The device uses real-time neurofeedback to optimize mental performance and track cognitive effort, offering insights into brain function and aiding in the development of mental stamina. Research-backed results from a 2021 study led by Western University, Cambridge Brain Science, Hatch, and Interaxon show that using the Muse headband can significantly reduce stress and anxiety. Specifically, 77% of users felt they had a better handle on their stress, 78% reported being calmer and relaxed, and 72% noted improved focus and clarity. Additionally, 72% reported better emotional regulation, and a 20% improvement in sleep quality was observed in users of the Muse S, relative to controls, using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index. Over time, the practice can enhance self-awareness and reduce cognitive fatigue, helping users recover faster from mental stress and stay focused during demanding tasks. The Muse headband is suitable for various applications, including enhancing focus with EEG-powered brain training to stay engaged longer and reduce distractions, and finding calm through guided relaxation. The Muse S Athena model is particularly designed for mental endurance training and optimizing recovery with overnight sleep tracking. It is used by industry-leading institutions like NASA for accessing brainwave data in both lab and real-world settings. Users can establish a baseline cognitive performance with a personalized Alpha Peak score, which aids in sharper focus, faster decision-making, improved memory retention, and greater mental clarity in daily tasks. The device also supports data-driven recovery, optimizing how the brain bounces back from stress and cognitive fatigue to boost decision-making speed and accuracy.

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Komuso Breathing Necklace

The Komuso breathing necklace, specifically the Shift, is designed as an original mindful breathing tool that calms the mind and body, focusing on reducing anxiety and stress. It features a patented chamber that guides the exhale to release tension, making it a practical accessory worn around the neck for easy access throughout the day. The necklace is crafted from medical-grade 316 stainless steel with precious metal colors baked through, ensuring safety and durability for daily use. The Shift operates on a simple breathing technique tested by Stanford Labs as the fastest way to naturally calm the nervous system. The method involves inhaling through the nose twice, followed by a guided exhale through the necklace's chamber, which triggers the vagus nerve to calm the system in approximately 30 seconds. This process extends exhalations, reversing tension by lowering cortisol levels, blood pressure, and heart rate, based on proven science. The necklace's design, including the tested tube length and diameter, facilitates ideal exhalations that physiologically promote calm, making slower, conscious breathing a consistent daily habit. The Shift is effective in immediately reversing anxiety by extending exhales, which helps prevent stress from escalating. It is particularly useful in high-stress situations, such as being stuck in traffic or experiencing an anxious mind, providing a quick way to return to a calm state. Customer feedback indicates that 83% report less anxiety and increased calm, while 79% recommend or gift it to others. It is also endorsed by over 135 wellness clinicians, including integrated health practitioners, psychotherapists, and oncologists, who highlight its role as a physical reminder to use breath for grounding and presence. Additionally, it supports better sleep by calming the mind before bed and helps resist cravings, such as nicotine, by centering the user through meditation and controlled breathing. The necklace is worn around the neck, making it convenient for use anytime, whether during the day for stress relief or at night to aid sleep. The user inhales through the nose twice and exhales through the Shift, repeating the exercise to trigger the vagus nerve and achieve calm within 30 seconds. It is designed to make conscious, slower breathing a habit, addressing the challenge of the 23,000 unconscious breaths taken daily. The Shift is not merely a straw, vape, or whistle but a committed tool for breathing better, inspired by proven straw breathing techniques but enhanced for practicality and effectiveness as a wearable accessory. It comes with a 30-day risk-free trial, allowing users to test its benefits and return it if unsatisfied, with a full refund option available.

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HeartMath Inner Balance

The HeartMath Inner Balance Coherence Plus is an advanced device designed to enhance mental and emotional wellness through heart-brain coherence training. It includes a sensor and a companion app, backed by over 30 years of pioneering heart-brain research and more than 16,000 research citations, with 500+ independent studies demonstrating improvements in mental and emotional well-being within 6-9 weeks for over 14,000 participants. The device features an intuitive design with built-to-last premium materials, ensuring comfort and durability. It includes an advanced LED photodetector for accurate measurements and connects to devices via state-of-the-art Bluetooth (requiring Bluetooth 4.0 or higher) or via a USB-C cable for desktop and Android use. The sensor, weighing 1.5 oz total (pod: 1.1 oz, ear: 0.4 oz), comes with an ear clip (1.25 inches without cable, 19.5 inches with cable) and a pod (2.75 x 0.75 x 1.125 inches). The packaging is compact, measuring 6.5 x 3.6 x 2.03 inches and weighing 6.9 oz. Compatibility includes iOS (HeartMath app requires iOS 16.0 or above, Inner Balance app requires iOS 15.0 or above, Global Coherence app requires iOS 11.0 or above) and Android (HeartMath app requires Android v8.0 and above, Inner Balance app requires Android v6.0 and above, Global Coherence app requires Android v5.1 and above). The app offers easy-to-learn practices accessible anytime, anywhere, with guided techniques such as Heart-Focused Breathing™, Quick Coherence®, Heart Lock-In®, and more, alongside multi-day programs like "7 Days to Greater Coherence" and courses like "The HeartMath Experience" (9 modules). It also includes full-length audiobooks like "Heart Intelligence" (14 chapters) and heart-based living practices with 12 tools (e.g., Attitude: Shifting Our Perspective, Compassionate Latitude) and 10 practices (e.g., Creating Hope for the Future, Making Better Choices). The Inner Balance Coherence Plus sensor uses HRV (heart rate variability) biofeedback to decode the language of the heart by measuring and translating heart rhythm patterns into real-time coherence scores, updated every 5 seconds. It reflects how heart rate changes over time, offering insight into the communication between the heart and brain. The proprietary algorithm analyzes HRV patterns to help users understand which thoughts, emotions, attitudes, or techniques increase or decrease heart coherence. When out of sync (stressed, frustrated, anxious), heart rhythm patterns are jagged and chaotic, resulting in lower scores. When in sync (composed, easeful, grateful), patterns are smooth sine waves, leading to higher scores. Daily practice, even for a few minutes, trains users to access heart coherence, a state where the heart and brain are in sync, and this skill can be applied without the app over time. The device helps prevent or reduce stress, anxiety, and overwhelm by promoting heart coherence, which regulates the stress response and reduces the effects of chronic stress on the body and mind. Studies show a 67% reduction in anxiety and depression, a 53% reduction in fatigue, and a 27% improvement in emotional vitality, alongside a 36% improvement in sleep and a 49% reduction in worry. It enhances emotional regulation, promoting stability and resilience, and builds resilience to stressors, aiding quicker recovery from challenges. Coherence also improves cognitive function, including mental clarity, focus, decision-making, creativity, and innovation, and supports psychological well-being with increased inner peace and lower reactivity. The Inner Balance Coherence Plus is used by clipping the ear sensor to the ear, connecting to a compatible device via Bluetooth or USB-C, and engaging with the app’s guided practices and programs. Users can practice techniques like Heart-Focused Breathing™ or Attitude Breathing™ to elevate emotional states, release accumulated stress, and improve thinking clarity. The app provides real-time feedback through coherence scores, helping users train themselves to access beneficial coherent states. Over time, users develop a skill set applicable in all aspects of life, enhancing balanced, effective, and healthy living. The device comes with a sensor pod, ear clip, ear cable, USB-C charging/connector cable, and a quick start guide for easy setup.

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TouchPoints

The TouchPoints wearable device is a patented solution designed to mitigate the negative effects of stress through the use of gentle vibrations. It offers a range of features and benefits, particularly in reducing anxiety and stress, while also supporting focus, sleep, and various other conditions. TouchPoints utilize a technology called BLAST, which helps shift the user's physiological and mental state. The device is worn with one unit placed on the right side and another on the left side of the body, allowing for flexible wearing options to suit individual preferences. TouchPoints work by delivering gentle vibrations that immediately address physical manifestations of stress, such as increased heart rate, headaches, upset stomach, muscle tension, chest pain, dry mouth, and insomnia. Mentally, it helps transition the user from a stress-induced "fight or flight" state, associated with the sympathetic nervous system, to a more logical and peaceful state linked to the parasympathetic nervous system. This shift enables clearer thinking and fosters long-lasting behavioral changes that reduce the overall impact of stress over time. Research indicates that TouchPoints can reduce stress by 74% in just 30 seconds, rapidly shifting the user's response from "fight or flight" to a serene, balanced state, thereby putting them back in control. The device also stabilizes cortisol levels, promoting a calm state conducive to relaxation and sleep. For individuals with specific needs, such as those with ADHD, autism, or Parkinson's, TouchPoints offer benefits like lowering hyperactivity, improving attention, controlling impulsivity, preventing nervous system hyperarousal, and potentially lessening the severity of tremors while in use. For gifted students, it aids in managing emotions and maintaining focus in classroom settings. Additionally, it supports mental health by creating new behavior patterns that lessen stress reactions over time. TouchPoints are versatile in application, suitable for managing stress in various contexts, including daily activities, classroom settings, and specific therapeutic needs. They are particularly effective for improving focus, with research showing an average increase of 50%, and enhancing sleep, with users falling asleep within 15 minutes and waking up 80% less often. The device can be used to address a personalized stress profile, which can be identified through a stress profile quiz, ensuring tailored stress management. Overall, TouchPoints provide a non-invasive, passive solution for real-time stress and anxiety reduction, with broad applications across physical, mental, and long-term behavioral impacts.

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Lief Smart Patch

The Lief Smart Patch is an AI wearable device designed to help users transform how they feel by training their mind to stay calm and focused, particularly during stressful situations. It focuses on improving emotional intelligence through the measurement and enhancement of heart rate variability (HRV), a clinically-proven biomarker of stress and mental health. The device measures heart and breath to monitor stress levels in real-time using HRV, providing immediate feedback on changes in stress. It includes gentle, safe biofeedback exercises guided by vibrations, which users can follow to control their body's natural stress response. These exercises take just 3 minutes and can be done anywhere. Lief AI is backed by Stanford-trained clinical psychologists, therapists, and health coaches, offering live chat and video sessions to support users in achieving their training goals, with flexibility to use as much or as little as needed. The Lief Smart Patch listens to the user's body by tracking heart rate variability through heart and breath measurements. It then guides users through vibration-based exercises to build awareness of stress triggers and practice self-regulation, especially during moments of pressure. Over time, as average HRV increases, users can experience the benefits of calming their mind on demand. The device helps users better understand their emotions and their impact on health by providing insights into HRV changes due to stress. It teaches the body to calm itself down, offering a drug-free solution backed by empirical research and decades of evidence on HRV biofeedback. By following the vibrations, users can manage their body's natural stress response, preparing for and regulating stress triggers, which is particularly beneficial for those who experience frequent anxiety, stress, or nervousness. The Lief Smart Patch is worn to continuously monitor HRV and provide biofeedback through vibrations. Users can engage in short, 3-minute exercises whenever they need to, making it convenient for use in various settings. It is supported by a team of mental health professionals for additional guidance through live interactions, enhancing the user's ability to train and manage stress effectively.

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Narbis Smart Glasses

The Narbis smart glasses are a neurofeedback device designed to help users practice attention and relaxation at home, particularly during activities such as reading, working on a computer, or doing homework. The device utilizes advanced smart glass technology and a NASA-patented algorithm to track brain activity, focusing on levels of relaxation, distraction, and focus through three sensors located behind each ear and on top of the head. Narbis employs neurofeedback with a penalty-and-reward model based on brain patterns, utilizing operant conditioning, a method used for over 50 years. It provides immediate feedback on attention by changing the tint of the glasses based on the user's mental state. When the user's attention drifts, the glasses comfortably darken. When the user is relaxed and concentrating, the glasses instantly clear, offering a visual cue to encourage focus. The device includes a tablet and app that display the user's performance and track progress over time. At the end of each session, the tablet provides feedback on how well the user is doing and their progress in improving attention. The glasses are designed for use 2 or 3 times a week for 30 minutes, making it convenient for regular practice during daily activities. Narbis measures brain activity through its sensors and algorithm, identifying when the user is distracted or focused. The glasses change tint in response to these states: darkening when attention drifts and clearing when the user is relaxed and concentrating. This immediate feedback helps users recognize and shift into a more attentive and relaxed state, supported by the operant conditioning model that discourages distractibility and rewards attention. While the content does not explicitly state benefits for reducing anxiety and stress, the device's focus on encouraging relaxation and an attentive state through neurofeedback suggests potential support for managing stress levels. By helping users practice concentration and providing a calming visual feedback mechanism, Narbis may assist in creating a more relaxed mental state, particularly during tasks that require sustained attention. Narbis is intended for general wellness and should be used as part of regular practice, such as during reading, computer work, or homework. It is recommended to consult a licensed healthcare professional before use, especially for individuals on medication, with diagnosed medical conditions, or a history of seizures, closed head injuries, depression, or sensitivity to neurofeedback or visual stimuli. The device is not a medical product and should not replace medication or other therapies, nor is it intended to diagnose, cure, mitigate, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition.