image via Philip Stein
Do you yearn for a good night’s rest but can’t seem to relax? Wake up for no reason in the middle of the night and can’t fall back to sleep? A new sleep bracelet from Philip Stein may be just the thing you need. But does it really work?
When I’m busy or stressed, sleep is the first thing to go. I’m a writer, mom, and wife constantly giving up sleep to get a few more things done during the day. I’ll wake up long before the sun rises to finish up a story and then stay up late into the night just because I want some time to myself after my little one goes to bed. Then, there are those wasted hours when I wake up in the middle of the night for what seems like no reason at all. So, I put the Philip Stein sleep bracelet to the ultimate test.
How Does the Sleep Bracelet Work?
The Philip Stein sleep bracelet is designed to help you sleep better so you can wake up refreshed each morning. According to the company, each bracelet has a metal disk inside that functions like an antenna. It picks up the natural frequencies of the universe and adjusts your sleep accordingly. It’s called Natural Frequency Technology and the company says that it can do wonders for your sleep. Research backing up these claims is lacking though Philip Stein says it’s working to fix this.
Does the Sleep Bracelet Really Work?
Philip Stein was kind enough to send me a sleep bracelet to try for a month to see if the technology was as effective as the company claims. The bracelet retails for $395, so it’s undoubtedly an investment. My brand new sleep bracelet arrived in a luxurious white box. I was eager to open it and get started on my sleep transition. The directions say to put the sleep bracelet on about 15 to 30 minutes before you plan to go to bed. It’s a delicate bracelet with a soft strap—definitely comfortable even if you’re not one to wear jewelry to bed. The company claims that you need to wear the bracelet for at least two weeks in order to properly adjust your sleep cycle.
I wore my sleep bracelet for three weeks pretty religiously. I put it on 20 minutes before bed and kept it on throughout the night. I found it comfortable and didn’t even notice that it was on my wrist. After a week or so of wearing it, I did notice that I was able to fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer. I didn’t wake up in the middle of the night for no reason and I did feel well rested in the morning.
I have read that this bracelet is an “expensive placebo,” but to me, I don’t care if it’s a placebo as long as it helps me sleep better. Maybe it is all in my head, or the fact that when I wore the bracelet I also tried to abide by some of the recommended sleep tips that came in the directions with the bracelet, including reducing screen time before bed, abstaining from caffeine, and trying to stay relaxed. It would be interesting to see whether the bracelet worked if you didn’t take the recommended steps toward having a sleep-friendly lifestyle. That said, on the one night when I forgot to put on the bracelet, I did have trouble sleeping and my dreams were much more intense and disruptive.
The sleep bracelet is pricey and that’s a factor, at $395 per bracelet, it’s a luxury for most people. I enjoyed the bracelet and it did work for me, but I’m still not sure I would drop $400 to buy one. It might be a better idea to turn off the television at night and skip the afternoon latte, instead.
Have you tried the sleep bracelet? What did you think? What other sleep tips do you have? We want to know what you think! Drop us a line via Twitter @Organicauthorit.
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Sara Novak
Sara Novak is an independent journalist who reports on health, science, yoga, and travel. She was a writer for Discovery Communications from 2006-2013 and her work has been featured on Discovery Health, Popular Science, TLC, Animal Planet, What to Expect, TreeHugger, and many more. She’s also a certified yoga teacher. When she’s not churning away on her laptop, she can be found atop her yoga mat or walking the beach with her husband, baby boy, and two lovable cocker spaniels.
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