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StressEraser Portable Biofeedback Device | 
| Brand: StressEraser
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Rating:  15 reviews
Sales Rank: 1050
Color: Silver
Batteries Included: Yes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 1
Dimensions (in): 3.8 x 0.7 x 2.6
MPN: HSE1
Model: SE-1
UPC: 189771000010
EAN: 0189771000010
ASIN: B001B8PIIE
Release Date: June 12, 2008
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| Features:
| • | StressEraser Breathwave shows impact of breathing on heart rate | | • | Daily Points help you establish performance benchmarks | | • | Timer allows yu to set session limits | | • | Sound option enables you to use with eyes closed | | • | Screen light enables you to use the StressEraser in the dark |
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Product Description
StressEraser Stress Eraser StressEraser relaxation training & stress reduction device The StressEraser is a stress reliever designed to relieve stress through breathing techniques and help you relax again. Stress can cause sleepless nights, tension headaches, and long-term effects. Having been called "Nothing short of magical", the StressEraser is a unique product that is sure to help you conquer stress and feel young again. A biological process called ergotropic tuning changes the way the nerves in your body respond to stress. It causes your nerves to respond faster and more strongly to stress, making you feel stressed more easily, more quickly, and more intensely. The StressEraser Stress Eraser works with a biological system in the body called the parasympathetic system to reverse the effects of ergotropic tuning. Clinicians have found that breathing can regulate the activity of the parasympathetic system. The StressEraser Stress Eraser measures the effects of breathing on the parasympathetic system and guides you on how to use this information to reduce ergotropic tuning, and in doing so reduce stress. Simply place your finger on the pulse sensor of the StressEraser and then synchronize your breathing to the screen's Breathwave. In minutes your mind feels calm and your body feels relaxed. Simply using the StressEraser Stress Eraser 15 minutes a night before you go to bed can result in hours of relief and allow you to regain the joys of stress-free living. The StressEraser can also be used to rapidly relieve intense stress and help you to remain calm during stressful situations. Date and time settings allow you to track your daily performance while the backlit screen enables you to use the StressEraser in the dark for maximum relaxation. Click to Watch StressEraser Stress Eraser Video (18 mb) Press Reviews ACTIVATES A PART OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM THAT QUIETS THE BODYREDUCING STRESS It's a mini-biofeedback machine that helps to relax your bod
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| Customer Reviews: Read 10 more reviews...
 A little expensive, but it works great for me March 26, 2008
Mark B (Austin, TX)
42 out of 43 found this review helpful
I bought this thing because I was curious about it, thought I'd try it out and intended on sending it back once I convinced myself that it was a glorified breathing machine. Well, the thing works for me so I won't be sending it back.
You can read about the theory behind it at their website, but basically it measures your heart rate variability which in turn is supposed to reflect your emotional state. The device prompts you to breath out at a certain time to bring your HRV to an optimum level, which it measures by giving you a rating of 1-3 cubes at the bottom of the screen, 1 being bad and 3 being good.
The first thing that I wanted to know was whether it accurately reflected my mental state, which I doubted it would. So I've tried thinking about something stressful at random times during periods when I was otherwise relaxed (3 cubes) and it gives me 1 cube pretty much every time. 1 cube definitely feels worse than 3 cubes. I've repeated this many times over and I don't doubt now that it can tell if I've gone from a relaxing state of mind to a stressful one. I can also tell now, based on how I feel, when I will get 1 cube vs. 3. This has turned out to be useful information because I can make myself feel relaxed without having to use the device, so I think the biofeedback component is really useful - it has helped me train myself to relax. It's a bit like a relaxation coach. I still can't get as relaxed on my own as I can using it, but maybe in time I'll be able to.
The next thing I was interested in is whether this thing is any better than just sitting there and breathing calmly. Having convinced myself that it accurately predicts whether I'm stressed, I've tried to test this by ignoring the breathing prompts and just breathing in a nice calm manner and recording how many 3 cubes vs. 1 cubes I got in 15 minutes and comparing that number with the one obtained from breathing based on prompts for 15 minutes. Generally I get about 30-40% more using the prompts. The difference seems to be decreasing, but I think that's because I have learned to breath the way it wants me to w/out the prompts. Basically I'm getting better at using breathing to decrease stress so I don't need to rely on the device as much. At the beginning though, I wasn't too good at using breathing to calm myself.
Obviously I can't tell if this works for everyone, and I bet some people are good at using deep breathing to calm themselves so that they wouldn't benefit so much from this, but I've been pleasantly surprised in that it's not a scam and it has helped me to de-stress without drinking a bottle of wine every night like I used to do (kidding). I'd like to see the price come down though.
 Proceed With Insight March 6, 2008
Sean E. Flanigan (Charlotte, NC)
23 out of 24 found this review helpful
I do own this machine and I think it is a cool tool to have, but I would not necessarily recommend this for someone on a budget who is looking for bona fide relaxation solution.
Some meditation traditions focus on almost exclusively attending to your breath. This means focusing on your breath without really trying change it. Other traditions focus on changing your breathing. Either way, these methods are free and can be more rewarding in my opinion.
Yes, this is a biofeedback machine, but it works under the loosely woven premise that it will stimulate your vagus nerve and make you more relaxed. Another way to stimulate this nerve is by exercising. Try spending 30 minutes a day walking. If you do buy this machine, try a few sessions with the machine. After that, try some cardio and then using the machine to see where you are. You will be astonished that simply exercising may produce the same effects your just paid >$250 for.
Good luck.
Good For Discipline January 26, 2008
Jason Ferney (Kansas City, MO)
19 out of 19 found this review helpful
If you think this is some gizmo that relaxes you without fuss or effort, you better stick with your Valium or Xanax. This product makes you work at relaxing: You will only get out of it what you put in to it.
Upside: Yes, it works once you learn to work with it. You will relax and even fall asleep if you want to. It encourages you to discipline your body to relax itself. If you can't or won't do that, it will be utterly useless to you.
Downside: I agree, it's expensive. It doesn't have features I would expect such as cumulitive analysis features combining all of your previous sessions. All it does is allow you to set the date so it can keep a running tab on how much you use it. The menus to the options are confusing and not very interesting. The "BREATHE" button I found to actually be useless once I got the hang of it. To be honest, I didn't think the "BREATHE" feature was very useful at all. All it does is tell you what your best exhale count is. Woo-hoo.
Overall, I think this is promising technology with promising benefits. I'm definitely not as stressed as I used to be. But this unit would be like what the Apple II is compared to today's home computers. The next generations of the StressEraser will definitely need improvements.
Breath your way back to a clam peaceful feeling October 26, 2007
Feeling Better in PA (USA)
18 out of 23 found this review helpful
A simple to use tool that helps you breathe stress away. It does take a little practice to learn the proper breathing technique. It is worth the effort. For maximum benefit it should be used every day. I use it before falling asleep each night, the perfect way to end a day. I sleep better, I feel better.
Small and lightweight can be carried in a pocket or purse. Use it anytime you need a stress break. Instead of drinking a cup of coffee, have a stress eraser break. Can be used anytime, anywhere.
I love it.
 Did not get any value February 5, 2008
R. Radice
18 out of 31 found this review helpful
I purchased this StreeEraser with some expectations that it would help. I found it of no help and do not recommend it for anyone, unless they have money to waste. Also, the refund was discounted by 10% despite what the Ads for this little machine says in every magazine.
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