Sunday, July 15, 2007

Health Jewelry... Do these things really work?

By now, you've heard the stories and you've seen the pros wearing them – pendants and bracelets touting everything from increased energy to enhanced focus. Chances are, you've even purchased one yourself, hoping to boost your own golf game. The burgeoning popularity of health jewelry with both pros and amateurs alike poses an interesting question: Do these things really work?


In the health and sports jewelry market, you will find an assortment of labels like SRT3, ionization, magnetics, titanium and vibrational technology, just to name a few, but what does all this mean? Is there science behind any of it? Why do the pros wear them? Does it really help their games? And, most importantly, will it help ours?


But first, some background on the “health jewelry” options out there. The claims of health jewelry manufacturers seem fairly similar – better health, better performance. The means by which this goal is reached, if at all, is where this gets complicated, so we decided to do a little testing of our own.


We went to a third-party company with FDA registered medical diagnostic equipment used by doctors and health practitioners around the world to assess functional health. BioMeridian is the world’s largest manufacturer of Meridian Stress Assessment instrumentation, machines that measure stress and energy levels in the human body. Who better to test the claims put forth by these manufacturers?


With the US-based health jewelry sales in the past ten years reaching over $50 million, the results were surprising: newcomer Shuzi performed best, better than supposed market leader Q-Ray. After following each product’s instructions on proper usage, we got tested by a certified professional on the BioMeridian machine – first without any health jewelry to get a baseline, and subsequently with each piece. The results were clear – only Q-Link and Shuzi reduced stress in my body. Because the Shuzi bracelet passed the BioMeridian assessment with flying colors and we really hadn't heard much about it, we thought it wise to delve a little deeper and find out more about our undisputed champion.


We are told that the products are used by professional athletes and teaching professionals, and contain vibrational technology programmed at the nano-level, aptly named Nano Vibrational Technology (NVT). NVT seems to provide the most immediate benefits of all the products we tested – benefits such as enhanced energy and strength, improved balance and heightened mental clarity.


Simply put, Shuzi products are programmed to resonate with your body’s own natural frequency, providing a stronger signal to help you function more efficiently. It’s like pushing a child on a swing – if you don’t hit that certain tempo, you won’t get the swing to go any higher. Shuzi helps you hit your stride, as well as your golf ball! The proof is in the putting – after adding Shuzi to our arsenal, the ball goes farther, the swing is more balanced and focus is no longer a problem.


With a variety of stylish pieces, ranging from sleek cuff and link bracelets to contemporary necklaces, Shuzi fills a niche that even Q-Link misses, making it not only functional, but fashionable as well. “The consumer feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, and with such a large range of products to choose from, we feel we have something for everyone,” says John Browning, CEO of Shuzi.


Scientifically Proven


So, does health jewelry work? It does for Q-Link devotees like Charles Howell III and Lorena Ochoa, and Shuzi made believers out of us! As we saw firsthand, BioMeridian’s FDA-registered medical diagnostic equipment has confirmed that Shuzi products reduce stress in the human body, promoting greater overall health and general wellness.


Whether you need increased focus for those long putts, enhanced strength for more powerful drives, or just an overall sense of balance for everyday life, Shuzi seems to be a reliable ally, and definitely best-in-show when it comes to health jewelry.


FDA Stress Reading for Shuzi Bracelets


To find out more about Shuzi
products, visit http://www.IntentionHealth.com/Shuzi,

or call 1-800-930-6493.

Thursday, September 12, 2002

SRT™ and the effects of EMF on Human Brain Cells

This pilot study suggests that the addition of the QLink® to active Mobile Phone-exposure does affect neural function in humans, altering both resting EEG patterns and the evoked neural response to auditory stimuli, and that there is a tendency for some Mobile Phone-related changes to the EEG to be attenuated by the QLink®.
SRT™ and the effects of EMF on Human Brain Cells (PDF)

Friday, June 22, 2001

Effects of QLink ClearWave on Anxiety Levels within the Classroom

A double-blind study conducted by David Eichler, PhD, Behavioural Consultant, indicates that the QLink® ClearWave helps to reduce anxiety experienced in students (ages 11 to 13) while in the public school setting. The study involved a school district in Northeast Kansas. The implications of reduced anxiety can be improved classroom performance and an improvement in the overall attitude and well-being of the student.

Effects of QLink ClearWave on Anxiety Levels within the Classroom

Wednesday, April 25, 2001

Effects of QLink® Pendant on the Blood and Biological Terrain

In two separate live blood microscropy studies conducted by microbiologist Robert Young, PhD, live and dried blood tests are used to test for disturbances in the blood morphology. Results suggest that the QLink® pendant helps to mediate the effects of stress by enhancing both the blood terrain and the integrity of human blood cells. Thus, significant improvements in blood morphology are seen with the QLink® pendant. The following are 4 panel microscopy images of blood morphology before and 72 hours after wearing the QLink® in a typical subject:

Effects of QLink® Pendant on the Blood and Biological Terrain (PDF)

Friday, April 13, 2001

University of Vienna: Analysis of Skin Conductivity

Professor Michael Kundi, PhD, Institute of Environmental Health, conducted an independent, comprehensive analysis of Dr Reye’s clinical study which supports the significant findings.

University of Vienna: Analysis of Skin Conductivity (PDF)

Tuesday, April 18, 2000

Effects of QLink Pendant on Human EEG Responses

A double-blind study conducted by Dr Norman Shealy, MD, and William Tiller, Professor Emeritus, Stanford University, suggests that the QLink® pendant helps to mitigate the disruptive effects of EMF on the electrical activity (EEG patterns) of the brain. This published study demonstrates beneficial effects of the QLink in stabilizing the EEG responses in the presence of transient EMF stressors.

Effects of QLink Pendant on Human EEG Responses (PDF)

Tuesday, March 7, 2000

Effects of QLink® Pendant on Skin Conductivity Changes and Stress

In a clinical study conducted by Dr Tykeeta Reye at the Acacia Whole Health Clinic in Denver, the energy states of 40 acupuncture points are tested in the presence of an EMF stressor. After two minutes, the QLink® pendant increases by an average of 292% the number of acupuncture points which have optimal energy states and restored balance. Baseline readings are improved by an average of 41%…

Effects of QLink® Pendant on Skin Conductivity Changes and Stress (PDF)