Does Apollo, the wearable device for stress relief, work?
Does Apollo, the wearable device for stress relief, work?
@healthbiztips by Arlene Gentallan | health blog
There are many people who attests that the wearable device Apollo is an effective tool for stress relief and so much more. Basically, Apollo taps into an individual’s sense of touch by delivering gentle vibrations which has clinically been tested to improve heart rate variability.
Weighing in at 5 oz (141.7 grams), Apollo is worn on the ankle or wrist, like a wristwatch. It’s portability makes it ideal to be worn on the go like at work, a tense office meeting, or to relax your mind during meditation. It even has an airplane mode. By the way, the vibrations created by Apollo are inaudible so it won’t bother those around.
Apollo isn’t just for stress relief, in fact, there are various settings to choose from to make the person feel energized, sociable, alert, or calm.
For example, upon waking up in the morning and feeling groggy, one can set the device to “Energy and Wake Up” to awaken the sense and since it is water resistant, you can even wear it during your morning exercise routine. There’s also settings that will allow users to feel calm around people, become more focused, meditate, and sleep better.
Through a downloadable app, the user is able to adjust the setting of the device to suit the situation. It has the following settings:
- Energy and Wake Up
- Social and Open
- Clear and Focused
- Rebuild and Recover
- Meditation and Mindfulness
- Relax and Unwind
- Sleep and Renew
In the modern age, it is typical for a person to feel stress and devices Apollo can really go a long way into uplifting one’s mood. Although, the device is pricey.
