and it was known thousands of years ago. The people of ancient civilizations of Egyptians and Chinese, as well as Eskimos and Afrikan Bantu, etched their knowledge on bones as early as 1600 BC, meaning they already knew and benefited from it.
The good news is you don't need to visit any museums and look for these bones to try to comprehend what these guys meant.
Instead, read along, and I will shortly show you simple routines to relax and substantially reduce your stress levels. The best part is that you can accomplish it almost anywhere and without much effort.
So what is that all about?
acupuncture sends messages to the brain to release endorphins, which are morphine-like compounds that block pain pathways in the brain, according to Dr. Pomeranz, an ex-president of the American Society of Acupuncture. He spent over 20 years trying to prove himself wrong but only gained more evidence supporting his theory.
Cone-shaped easebee pins press on the skin and stimulate various acupressure points. It promotes circulation improvement and helps flush away the metabolic byproducts of activity which soothes the inflamed muscles and helps them recover quicker.
As intimidating as it might sound, spikes do not penetrate through the skin, plus you can easily control the impact of the pinpoints by applying the necessary force with your own hands.
As counterintuitive as it might seem at first, this small spiky gadget could easily massage you and aid your wind-down routine after a stressful day
Multiple studies praise the effects of acupuncture, and real people confirm that a few minutes with the gadget could be similar to a yoga session or a really good massage.
Portable bed of nails that could fit in your pocket or bag and perhaps the only plastic thing you might want to carry with you all the time.
It doesn't matter where you currently are; the easebee gadget and the relaxation it creates aids you to be in your own safe and pleasant inner space.
The gadget helps you to relieve local muscular tension so you can feel at ease.
Spike tips gently release neck and back tension caused by mental stress and long days spent hunched over computer screens.
easebee induces soothing and relaxation, which should help you get control over your feelings.
Helps relax some muscles in your body that are tense and work 24/7, even when you are asleep, making you a tad happier when you are awake.
Snow-white velvety nylon plastic might brighten your day too. It is biocompatible and hypoallergenic according to ISO 10993-1 and USP/level VI standards.
easebee was made to be irresistible and cool, so you can fidget and have fun carrying it around all day and ensures it's there for you if you ever need to relax.
Spikes create mechanical and reflex types of impact - great for easy home-type massage.
Most people working at the computer, spending more than 10 hours per week on the phone, should benefit highly from using easebee since less tension in your body will lessen anxiety and stress and could aid in depression improvements.
Spiky 3D-printed hexagon pieces create a flexible chain-like mesh that follows your body's natural curves and help to apply stimulation right where you need it most
Incredibly lightweight: easebee, together with the case, is a nifty pocket equivalent of a centuries-old bulky bed of nails while weighing only about 4oz/ 116g
Each easebee case has a one-of-a-kind bamboo texture and offers a second life to the chopsticks, which were turned into a wood-like material by a local company Chopvalue
Twelve rare-Earth Neodymium magnets keep case halves tight together and safely contain the spiky easebee gadget within when not in use
But does it actually work?
You should decide for yourself, but I’m going to paste the conversation about one of the early easebee prototypes (grammar left unchanged):
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(me) Hi ... have you tried the thing?
(first customer ) Brother! Yes!! Last night I lay on the floor and placed it directly on the pain area.. I lay on my back. It really hurt at first.. very sharp and really uncomfortable, but I pushed through and started to relax.. then it didn't seem to puncture so badly and the internal muscle pain subsided and really relaxed.. I felt a lot of relief.. I tried slightly different spots for about 15 mins.. then muscle pain completely disappeared.. I slept very well!!Thank you very much!!
Really amazing little thing.. it works very well.. I will try again this eve relaxing.===
Well, not too shabby for the initial prototype. You might believe me or not, but hundreds of design iterations and rigorous tests over the next few years only refined gadgets' easing-up properties.
Sleep like a baby through the night after relieving pressure and easing the tension.
Using the gadget might be uncomfortable at first, so it’s best to take it slowly, listen to your feelings and find just the right pressure.
Even a few minutes dissolve tension and pain for most people, but the actual “magic” and more profound, longer-lasting benefits come with more prolonged and regular use.
Yes, it might not be for everyone, but getting used to the spiky sensation after a few minutes will help to relax the muscles.
If you are lucky, you might have time to go to the massage, acupuncture etc. But in busy life reality, it might not happen. Everybody got so many commitments these days...
That is one of the reasons why I created the easebee gadget.
Professional and authentic treatments could be the preferred choice for some people for a reason. Although, don’t forget that you repeatedly keep paying for these treatments and spend additional time to get somewhere only to earn the right to wait for your turn so a “specialist” could treat your achy body.
Think about it, realistically, you don’t need to wait for the next available session when you can start your relaxation and myofascial release journey right where you currently are with the help of easebee.
“There is some evidence that acupuncture, particularly when combined with medical therapy, can be helpful in the treatment of chronic daily headaches”
— The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence of the UK.“Our results from individual patient data meta-analyses of nearly 18,000 randomized patients on high quality trials provide the most robust evidence to date that acupuncture is a reasonable referral option for patients with chronic pain.”
— National Institutes of HealthThe greatest events - they are not the noisiest but our stillest hours.
The world revolves, not around the inventors of new noises, but around the inventors of new values; it revolves inaudibly.
Friedrich Nietzsche, Thus Spoke Zarathustra
Easebee isn't a miracle cure for stress and overwork; however, it is incredibly relaxing for both the body and mind.
Using the tool regularly helps to raise and welcome the real you - alive, relaxed and stress-free.
The next long sentence might only apply to some. But, besides the apparent release of muscular tension and if you invest sufficient time, the gadget and the resourceful, grounded state of mind it creates should aid you in exploring more about yourself, your reactions and perhaps your fears and hopefully help you understand and process them, making your life more fulfilling. At least, that has been my experience.
While singing in the shower
When binge-watching your favourite show
Both when trying to fall asleep and feeling sleepy
In the elevator
On the plane/bus/helicopter