These Goggles Are The Answer to Long Hours in Front of the Computer

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By now, my love for wellness tech is well documented. I swear by HigherDose's sauna blanket and infrared mat. Red led light masks? I'm game. Even better if they'll make my hair grow. Any device that can help me elevate my physical well-being, I am pretty much game to try. So of course, when the Therabody SmartGoggles launched a few years ago, I had to get my hands on a pair to test.

Having owned them for a while now, I can say that this little tool packs a serious-stress busting punch. And unlike bigger wellness all-stars that I love, the eye mask tool is compact and travel ready. I am both a person that carries a lot of eye tension from too much screen time and a person that holds a lot of stress and tension in my face. Even with that in mind, I was shocked to discover for myself what a lovely treat this tool is. The heat and vibration are both gentle, but effective, and the temple massage really does blast away that heaviness that I get in my forehead area after a hard day. It even helps ease my body out of tension before I feel a headache coming on.

What I've liked most about this device is that it monitors your heart rate, so even if you don't immediately feel the effects of the treatment, you can see how your body registers them. I have found that the device has also been effective at when I need to take a moment for myself to reset a little bit. I pop the SmartGoggles on, maybe I do a meditation or some deep breathing, and after I feel so much more chilled out. This has been especially nice during times where getting a massage or a treatment isn't in the cards. Also, they are really great to use when you are feeling restless or have woken up and are tossing and turning.

Given how minimal the time commitment to taking a moment for yourself can be with this easy to use tool, I can think of nothing more effective in terms of a small change that can make a meaningful difference in stress levels. This one is staying in my wellness gadget repertoire forever.

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