Embr Wave 1: Thermal Wellness 4+

I bought this very reluctantly. I used it once and was sure I was going to return it. But was going to give it a full 30 day review. I've had it for a couple of weeks now and my only wish is it had more battery and was a little less obtrusive. It's not obtrusive, but it is large, and I wear it all the time. I especially like it at night during my hot flashes and using the night mode. I think you need to be aware of your body's symptoms. I could put it on and not notice any change, but then when I think about it, I haven't been hot when used. Will it cool down your body from excessive heat? Not sure but it will bring it within tolerance. I love the different heading/cooling modes. I constantly change mine based on what I'm doing and how soon I might catch the need to use it (the sooner the better!) Its real. It's a little pricey, but I find it really works. But I'm also very aware of changes happening within my body. When I start sweating if I go into a-fib, it even helps that! Not the heart, but the sweating which helps me focus on bringing the heart rate down not having to deal with the uncomfort of sweating at the same time. I decided it's well worth the cost because I didn't like the alternative.

Just got my Embr this morning. Charging was fast and easy. (Uses an old iPhone charger to connect to a wall outlet.) Looked over the Quick Start Guide, then took E for a 90-minute walk with my dog.

The outdoor temperature was 59 F when I left home, which is a little chilly for me. (I have Raynaud’s.) So I used the warming function. Felt the heat right away. Hadn’t paired the device with my phone yet. So I had to restart it a couple of times during the walk.

I’d bundled up in a sweat shirt with a hoody and a fleece-lined jacket, leather gloves and a scarf. But there was a bracingly icy wind and my ears and face felt tingly from the cold. I suspect the E works better indoors than during long outdoor wear. But in the latter case it may be effective if it’s set for an extended time. Now that I’ve paired it and can access the settings software, I’ll have to try that. Meanwhile, I’m impressed with the E’s performance.

Not kidding. My daughter gave me this Embr Wave last year for Christmas and I wear it most of the time. I am unlucky in having gone back into menopausal symptoms after been thru 10 years of actual menopause. Day and night hot flashes with heavy sweating had been driving me crazy, waking me from sleep 2-4 times a night to change my nightgowns and pillow cases. No more since I received my Embr Wave. It really is a lifesaver for me. I don’t wake up at night and it cools me during the day. I’ve told friends about it and three of them purchased their own Embr Wave. Thank you, thank you to the engineers at MIT for inventing this wonderful product for us women who have suffered with hot flashes and swearing. It’s expensive but well worth it!