LifeStrength Bracelets are just one of a number of energy, balance, and strength-improving pieces of jewelry that hit the market in recent years. They say that by wearing the bracelet you’ll experience increased levels of energy, balance, enhanced Chi, life force, and more. But can something that you wear on just one wrist provide better balance, or is this all just a lot of speculation?
Overview
Bracelets like these have been around for about the last five years. The first to come out was the iRenew, which promised increased energy. Of course these companies always add a celebrity athlete endorsement to try and make it seem like they know some secret that the average person doesn’t know. Some of these bracelets say they use magnets, but LifeStrength Bracelets are different, their claim mostly involves ions.
The Claim
LifeStrength Bracelets talk about negative ions mostly, but also they include the use of minerals and gemstones. Their slogan is “the vitamin you wear” so the basic claim is that their bracelets, watches, and other products are enhancing your life the same way vitamins would.
They bring up the term anion a lot. An anion is simply an ion that has more electrons than protons, which will give it an inherent negative charge. It is up to you to decide whether this company really does create products that are developed at the proton level. You must further decide whether or not this charge lasts indefinitely, will still be there once you receive the product, and will remain there after daily use.
They also use the term nano, saying that they crush the mineral particles into nano sized bits. We’re skeptical of any company that brings up nanotechnology as a buzzword for why the product works. Crushing something up into small particles is one thing but to say that these are nano sized particles would require them to have very sophisticated machinery to handle things on that small of a scale.
When they explain
how it works, they say that anions permeate the skin and get absorbed into the bloodstream. They then get to work at the cellular level in your body. They even say that it works on mitochondria, and specifically helps maximize serotonin levels. The net result from all of this is increased energy.The Hype
The hype comes from the fact that nearly all of the technology that is mentioned in the development of LifeStrength Bracelets is on the invisible level. There’s no way to tell by looking at it whether or not it contains negative ions or nanotechnology. And even if it did contain what they say it does there’s little evidence to prove that wearing the bracelet on your wrist will help ward off positive ions or other toxins in the body.
The Cost
To get started with LifeStrength Bracelets you’re looking at about $30 plus shipping. Some of their more expensive products, such as watches, can cost anywhere from $60 to $200 and up. This price is on par with competing bracelets that make similar promises.
The Commitment
They are meant to be worn 24 hours a day so you just have to put it on once and forget about it. That’s part of the draw, since it has a very low commitment level for the user, so it attracts those that want to invest little time in improving their health and well-being.
Evaluation
Ridding the body of positive ions and other toxins is important, and should be done by most people. But there are other ways to go about it than simply wearing a bracelet and hoping for the best. You can drink ionized water, and watch your diet so that you don’t ingest a lot of positively charged foods.
There’s a pretty big spl
it on whether these bracelets work or not. One side says that they don’t work and that it’s all a waste of time and money, while the other side swears by the effects and gives it the thumbs up. Keep in mind that many of the reviews you see with people proclaiming the benefits can be written off as the placebo effect, or are paid endorsements or affiliates. When you get down to real reviews from real users you get a better picture or how well it works, and the consensus is that it doesn’t do anything.Our Recommendation
When sizing up a product like this, you have to weigh it against your other options. This is not the only product or system in the world that promises better balance. For example, if you want better balance, there is no better balance training then Yoga. This has a very proven track record of success, and also yields lots of positive health benefits in addition to balance. Couple that with a healthy diet and you’ll be well on your way to feeling great without the need of any extra plastic jewelry.
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This product is now banned completely in the United States because it is radioactive. You see, the way that the company was producing ionic charges was by packing radioactive material (specifically Thorium) into the composition of the product. As the radioactive material slowly decays, it releases radiation into the environment, which induces a charge on particles.
It also gives you cancer.
These products are manufactured in China, where the act of breathing the massively polluted air in any large city will slowly give you cancer, so the Chinese apparently didn't notice any problem. :P
If you own any of these products, you should dispose of them immediately. I don't even know how to safely dispose of them because they contain Thorium...but in theory, you want it to be away from your person, your household, and your environment.
For additional information, search YouTube for "My Video Got 2 Companies Shut Down! (And even worse negative ion products)". The video has 5.1 million views, from the channel The Thought Emporium with 1.82 million subscribers. This video resulted in Amazon kicking this product off of their website, which is why you can't buy it on Amazon anymore.
That bracelet caused tingling on my wrist. I wore it overnight and felt nausea and very tired the next day. I think it is a powerful item and would not wear it again.
I will never bye this kind of nonsense. It is like horoscope. Gemini is the time to look for love and if you look hard enough that perfect partner is waiting for you today. I read and I don't find anyone, so it must be me not looking or missing a signal. I met someone and she is fantastic. I am not even looking as these are stupid.
You will always get a good result if enough people try something. If women can not get pregnant yet I sell a magic rock that aids fertility someone will buy it and get pregnant. Law of how numbers work. However if you sent an email to every customer then you would see a different outcome. Save your money these snake oil remedies have been around forever.
Total BS. I have been using one I found in with my things after I left an ex. Didn't even know what it was all about just loved the color. Haven't found it had any positive benefits to my balance. Now granted I walk with crutches, I am working at getting my legs back. An on going battle for 3 years and I have been wearing the bracelet for 6 months.
Pharmaceutical companies are selling millions of drugs that they have no clue how they work , with high costs and deadly side effects. I can't see electricity either but the lights come on
. Science at one time said the world was flat, and there was no medical use for marijuana. So much for science
I bought the LifeStrength ion bracelet about six years ago. For me, it absolutely works.
In a sentence: I experience increased and sustained vitality when I wear the bracelet.
Here are some specifics: Increased energy, stamina, productivity, attentiveness, patience, restfulness, and overall sense of well being.
I do not wear the bracelet everyday. Rather, I wear it to reset my energy balance when I feel "out of sync", and I always wear it while traveling.
I find this bracelet brilliant but I just can't figure how long they last. As in will the minerals ever run out? Or is there a lcertain time that this will stop working?
Yes, the life strength works just great for me!
It helps to keep me calm at all times. It's a great product.
I find all the different comments very interesting. I do think these bracelets have some effect and the effect varies with individuals. My friend told me about a mutual friend who is has worn a bracelet for weeks and really feels energized and more balanced. I wore a similar bracelet that I ordered on Amazon first--only cost $2 or $3 and noticed only minor changes. Then I ordered the Pure Strength bracelet from the Feel Good Store. The next day I noticed my blood pressure was just a little high (I never have blood pressure problems). During the next 5 or 6 days the blood pressure continued to be a little high and on the 5th day I began to feel a lump in my chest. On the 5th day I woke up at 6AM and could not go back to sleep. (I always sleep well) On the 6th day still had the lump in my chest and I woke up at 5AM and could not go back to sleep. I pulled the bracelet off and laid it on the bedside table and I was very soon sleeping and slept until 9AM. Now while I wore that bracelet, I felt much more energetic and maybe a little more positive thinking (I do experience SAD a little). However, I do not want to have a heart attack to achieve that difference. I am going to wait a day or two and let my body adjust before trying the weaker bracelet again, but I will watch my blood pressure.
I feel alright day 1 and so so nothing noticeable