There are currently questions surrounding the legitimacy of claims made about Meghan Markle’s ‘magic’ bracelet. The Duchess of Sussex raised eyebrows when she was spotted wearing a mysterious blue patch on her wrist near her Montecito home. This patch, priced at $4, is designed by NuCalm, a US-based company, and is said to send calming signals to the brain.
NuCalm claims that its products, including the ‘Biosignal Processing Disc’, are clinically proven to reduce stress and improve sleep. However, experts are skeptical about the scientific evidence supporting these claims. Professor Guy Leschziner, a neurologist from King’s College London, describes it as “pseudoscience” and questions the device’s ability to provide the benefits of two hours of sleep in just 20 minutes.
The patches work by being attached to the skin three fingers below the left wrist, targeting the ‘pericardium-6 acupuncture point’. This acupuncture point is believed to have a direct connection with the heart according to traditional Chinese medicine. Inside each patch is a tiny Tesla coil, designed by inventor Nikola Tesla, that emits waves mimicking neurotransmitters in the body associated with relaxation. NuCalm claims that these biosignals activate the body’s internal GABAergic system, responsible for regulating anxiety, muscle tension, and memory. The patches also interrupt the secretion of cortisol and adrenaline, the body’s main stress hormones, and slow down brainwave frequency to induce relaxation.
NuCalm offers a range of plans, with prices ranging from £235 to £2,750 per year. Users are instructed to wear the patches while using NuCalm apps that aim to enhance sleep and focus energy. These apps provide guided relaxation programs and use neuroacoustic software to convert high beta brain waves (associated with fear) into alpha brain waves, which are linked to meditation. The patches and app combination supposedly provide the benefits of over 2 hours of restorative sleep in just 20 minutes.
While the company claims that its technology is groundbreaking, Professor Leschziner and other experts express doubts about its validity. They argue that the science behind the device is weak and comparable to pseudoscience. NuCalm has previously released other products, such as chewable supplements, skin creams, headphones playing relaxing music, and light-blocking glasses, but they assert that the blue patches are the most effective and affordable option.
NuCalm acknowledges that some users may experience heat, tingling, or redness at the site of the patch, while others may feel nothing. If discomfort or irritation occurs, the patch can be moved to the shoulder blade or the ball of the foot.
Although NuCalm’s claims may be appealing, it is essential to approach them with caution. Critics point out that the testimonials from figures like Tony Robbins, who has been accused of promoting pseudo-science, should raise concerns. Ultimately, the scientific community questions the device’s ability to provide the claimed benefits and considers it more of a novelty than a legitimate solution for stress and sleep issues.
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