{"id":3990,"date":"2023-05-20T23:14:36","date_gmt":"2023-05-20T16:14:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/what-i-learned-about-pemf-therapy-by-trying-it\/"},"modified":"2023-05-20T23:14:36","modified_gmt":"2023-05-20T16:14:36","slug":"what-i-learned-about-pemf-therapy-by-trying-it","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=3990","title":{"rendered":"What I Learned About PEMF Therapy By Trying It"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-franchise outlines-corners relative p-[20px] mt-[30px] sm:flex sm:items-start sm:flex-row\" style=\"min-height:105.83762886598px\">\n<div class=\"article-franchise__text text-default mt-[10px] text-center inline sm:inline-block sm:mt-0 sm:text-left\"> <span class=\"italic text-gray\">With the Well+Good SHOP, our editors put their years of know-how to work in order to pick products (from skin care to self care and beyond) they\u2019re betting you\u2019ll love. While our editors independently select these products, making a purchase through our links may earn Well+Good a commission. Happy shopping!<\/span><span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" target=\"_blank\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/shop\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Explore the SHOP<\/a><\/span> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In the wellness world, it seems there\u2019s always another product, gadget, self-improvement book, or way of hacking our system to feel your best. As capitalistic as that may seem, there\u2019s no denying that some wellness launches really are worth the hype. For example, in the past few weeks, I\u2019ve found that pulsed electromagnetic field therapy, aka <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/pulsed-electromagnetic-field-therapy\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/medicine-and-dentistry\/pulsed-electromagnetic-field-therapy\">PEMF therapy<\/a>, with the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1056959%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fhigherdose.com%252Fproducts%252Fhigherdose-infrared-pemf-on-the-go-mat&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpemf-therapy%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/higherdose.com\/products\/higherdose-infrared-pemf-on-the-go-mat\">HigherDOSE Infrared PEMF Go Mat<\/a> ($699) most definitely makes the list.<\/p>\n<p>To be honest, the perks of a PEMF therapy mat seemed too good to be true\u2014it&#8217;s purported benefits include boosting your mood, reducing stress, relieving pain, and increasing energy. But, after seeing HigherDOSE\u2019s mat rise in popularity on TikTok (over <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/discover\/higher-dose-infrared-mat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/discover\/higher-dose-infrared-mat\">146 million views and counting<\/a>!)\u2014and after one of my close friends texted me raving about it\u2014I knew I had to try it out.<\/p>\n<p>Unfamiliar with the technology? According to <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorrahi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/doctorrahi.com\/\">Rahi Sarbaziha<\/a>, MD, an integrative aesthetics doctor based in Beverly Hills, PEMF therapy isn\u2019t just some woo-woo ploy to get folks to spend cash on yet another wellness device. \u201cPEMF therapy occurs via a bio-electromagnetic-energy device that energizes and recharges cells through low field magnetic stimulation,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n<p>Low-level PEMF therapy produces an electromagnetic induction (the production of an electric current) , according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.boneandjoint.org\/meet-our-doctors\/marc-matarazzo-md\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.boneandjoint.org\/meet-our-doctors\/marc-matarazzo-md\/\">Marc Matarazzo<\/a>, MD, a board-certified orthopedic surgeon who specializes in sports medicine and was the former assistant team physician for the New York Jets and New York Islanders. \u201cThis has been shown to alter cell activity and biology by activating and deactivating certain types of cells and inducing cell signaling,\u201d he explains. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/cell-signaling#\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/cell-signaling#\">Cell signaling or communication<\/a> is how a cell responds to substances like hormones and neurotransmitters outside of its membrane, on its surface, and internally, and it\u2019s important for cells to grow and function normally.<\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content \" style=\"\" data-module-init=\"related-content\" data-module-immediate=\"\" v-cloak=\"\">\n<div class=\"related-content__wrapper \" v-cloak=\"\" :class=\"{'is-loaded':isLoaded}\">\n<p> <span class=\"inline pr-6 text-seafoam-dark\">Related Stories<\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <related-content class=\"related-content__links\" parent-article-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pemf-therapy\/\" current-title=\"I Tried PEMF Therapy, and It Eased My Chronic Shoulder Pain\u2014While Also Leaving Me More Relaxed and Focused\" current-image=\"IMG_0844-425x285.jpeg\" v-on:parsely-posts-loaded=\"onPostsLoaded\" start-date=\"2022-11-20\" tag=\"div\" inline-template=\"\" url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pemf-therapy\/\" secret=\"w5ztterVB03LGZJLfXS0hf3EvQBuFFIWew9hmVQxthU\" apikey=\"wellandgood.com\" limit=\"3\"> <\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"related-content__card mb-[10px] sm:mb-[20px]\" :class=\"{'related-content__card--full':posts.length === 1}\" v-for=\"(post, key) in posts\"> <a v-on:click.prevent=\"trackLinkGA($event, key)\" :href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pemf-therapy\/post.url\" data-url-source=\"related-content\" class=\"related-content__link\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"related-content__card--image bg-tan\" :style=\"{ backgroundImage: 'url(' + post.image_url + ')' }\"> <img :src=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/pemf-therapy\/post.image_url\" :alt=\"post.title\"\/> <\/div>\n<p> <\/a>  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> <\/related-content> <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>How PEMF therapy works<\/h2>\n<p>In short, PEMF therapy has the ability to affect some of the most important cells in our body\u2014and it all happens through the manipulation of the body\u2019s natural magnetic field. Cells altered by PEMF therapy include stem cells\u2014both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayo.edu\/research\/labs\/bone-injury-repair\/research\/mesenchymal-stem-cell-biology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.mayo.edu\/research\/labs\/bone-injury-repair\/research\/mesenchymal-stem-cell-biology\">mesenchymal<\/a> (which play a vital role in the production and repair of skeletal tissues like cartilage and bones) and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8703619\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8703619\/\">stromal<\/a> (which play a fundamental role in connective tissues and overall health)\u2014as well as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/macrophage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.cancer.gov\/publications\/dictionaries\/cancer-terms\/def\/macrophage\">macrophages<\/a> (a type of white blood cells that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/answers\/macrophages#:~:text=Are%20macrophages%20good%20or%20bad,through%20an%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20response.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.osmosis.org\/answers\/macrophages#:~:text=Are%20macrophages%20good%20or%20bad,through%20an%20anti%2Dinflammatory%20response.\">help protect the body from infection<\/a>).<\/p>\n<p>\u201cPEMF uses magnetic energy to work with your body&#8217;s natural magnetic field to help improve healing,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/doctorpaulvin.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/doctorpaulvin.com\/\">Neil Paulvin<\/a>, DO, a longevity and regenerative medicine doctor based in New York. Dr. Paulvin notes that it can affect cellular metabolism on a large scale.<\/p>\n<p>As far as how it\u2019s applied, Dr. Sarbaziha says, \u201cThe patient will lie on a mat or have a small flexible pad for targeted therapy of one region. It pulses electromagnetic fields to stimulate cells to help with cellular dysfunction and overall health.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>The benefits of PEMF therapy<\/h2>\n<p>Since PEMF Therapy targets a variety of cells, it has the ability to boost various components of overall health.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThere is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8370292\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8370292\/\">scientific evidence that PEMF can up-regulate anti-inflammatory cells<\/a> and cell-signaling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2785020\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC2785020\/\">cytokines<\/a> and de-regulate pro-inflammatory cells,\u201d Matarazzo reveals, noting that it can actually help manage the symptoms of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9110240\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9110240\/\">osteoarthritis<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5119968\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5119968\/\">some cancers<\/a>. Additionally, he says that <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4346366\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC4346366\/\">PEMF can reduce states of chronic inflammation<\/a> (and subsequent pain from such), <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8030044\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8030044\/\">restore altered blood flow and boost circulation<\/a>, suppress the breakdown of (and induce the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5905856\/#:~:text=They%20applied%20this%20system%20to,concentrate%20further%20improved%20the%20regeneration.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5905856\/#:~:text=They%20applied%20this%20system%20to,concentrate%20further%20improved%20the%20regeneration.\">regeneration of) articular cartilage<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8945722\/#:~:text=Pulsed%20electromagnetic%20fields%20(PEMFs)%20are,regeneration%20and%20preventing%20bone%20loss.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8945722\/#:~:text=Pulsed%20electromagnetic%20fields%20(PEMFs)%20are,regeneration%20and%20preventing%20bone%20loss.\">enhance bone healing<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8370292\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC8370292\/\">tissue regeneration<\/a>, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Because of these benefits, Dr. Paulvin says that PEMF therapy is especially popular among athletes and those who work out. \u201cPEMF therapy can help athletes manage pain, recover faster, and function at a higher level,\u201d he explains.<\/p>\n<p>Though, let it be known: PEMF therapy doesn\u2019t only offer physical benefits. It has the potential to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9874300\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9874300\/\">reduce stress<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7315871\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7315871\/\">mitigate depression<\/a> and anxiety disorders, too. Anxiety and depression are complex mental health disorders that involve various factors, including biochemical imbalances, brain activity patterns, and environmental influences. PEMF therapy is thought to affect these factors by influencing the electrical and chemical processes in the body.<\/p>\n<p>Several studies have investigated the <a href=\"https:\/\/magnetisme.nu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Martiny2010BioPsy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/magnetisme.nu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/Martiny2010BioPsy.pdf\">effects of PEMF therapy on depression<\/a>. While the results are mixed, some research suggests that PEMF therapy may have antidepressant effects and could potentially be a non-invasive and safe treatment option. However, the existing evidence is not yet robust enough to draw definitive conclusions or make broad recommendations.<\/p>\n<p>Similarly, there is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.heraldopenaccess.us\/openaccess\/pulsed-magnetic-field-treatment-of-anxiety-panic-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorders\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.heraldopenaccess.us\/openaccess\/pulsed-magnetic-field-treatment-of-anxiety-panic-and-post-traumatic-stress-disorders\">limited research on the use of PEMF therapy for anxiety disorders<\/a>. However, some studies have explored the effects of PEMF therapy on anxiety-related symptoms in specific populations, such as patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). These studies have reported promising results, but further research is needed to establish the efficacy of PEMF therapy specifically for anxiety disorders.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s important to note that while PEMF therapy shows potential as a complementary approach, it should not be considered a substitute for conventional treatments for anxiety and depression. If you are experiencing anxiety or depression, it is essential to consult with a qualified healthcare professional who can provide a comprehensive evaluation and guide you toward appropriate treatment options, which may include therapy, medication, lifestyle changes, and other evidence-based interventions.<\/p>\n<h2>Before diving into my review of the HigherDOSE Infrared PEMF Go Mat, here\u2019s why I was so tempted to give it a whirl<\/h2>\n<p>For starters, I\u2019m a fairly anxious person. I was diagnosed with clinical anxiety in 2017 and prescribed Lexapro as a result. In the years since, I\u2019ve learned techniques and embraced habits that have allowed me to manage my symptoms without medication. That said, I definitely have moments (and sometimes days) where my anxiety is at an all-time high, and having a calming, restorative practice to fall back on is priceless.<\/p>\n<p>When I lived in New York, I would book an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-an-infrared-sauna-like-video\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/what-is-an-infrared-sauna-like-video\/\">infrared sauna session at HigherDOSE<\/a>; when I moved back to the DC Metro Area, I added a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/higherdose-infrared-sauna-blanket\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/higherdose-infrared-sauna-blanket\/\">HigherDOSE Infrared Sauna Blanket<\/a> to my at-home arsenal of wellness goodies. Considering the Go Mat has infrared heat <em>plus<\/em> the mood-boosting benefits of PEMF, I was instantly interested in testing it out when the brand reached out to tell me about the launch.<\/p>\n<p>Beyond my mental health, I live with chronic pain in my upper right shoulder and neck, which is connected to a knot that\u2019s been there (and stubbornly refuses to disappear) for roughly 10 years. Thankfully, it\u2019s not always inflamed, however, when it flares up, it\u2019s the worst. On less intense flare days, it can feel like a persistent throb stretching along my trap and up into the side of my neck; on the most intense days, it wraps around and makes it feel like my collarbone could quite literally snap. (I\u2019ve gotten endless deep tissue massages; I\u2019ve been to the doctor about it\u2014but alas, here we are.)<\/p>\n<p>Another thing about me: I love to spend time outdoors but rarely make the time to actually go on a hike. The beauty of PEMF Therapy is that it can mimic the grounding qualities of a day spent forest bathing because most mats (including the HigherDOSE Go Mat) have a range of frequencies for different effects, including one that\u2019s based on the <a href=\"https:\/\/acupuncturemed.org\/pemf-therapy\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/acupuncturemed.org\/pemf-therapy\/\">Earth&#8217;s natural 7.83 Hz frequency<\/a>. Lastly, according to recent research, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9371528\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC9371528\/\">PEMF therapy can help boost sleep<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Needless to say, when I first read through the potential benefits of the Go Mat, as well as the research behind PEMF, I felt like I was a dang good candidate to give it a go.<\/p>\n<h2>How I feel about the HigherDOSE Infrared PREMF Go Mat after trying it<\/h2>\n<p>The HigherDOSE Infrared PEMF Go Mat comes in a convenient fabric case with handles. The small mat (a mini version of the brand\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fgo.skimresources.com%3Fid%3D104860X1561639%26xs%3D1%26xcust%3DSTMSHL-1056959%26url%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fhigherdose.com%252Fproducts%252Finfrared-pemf-mat&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpemf-therapy%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/higherdose.com\/products\/infrared-pemf-mat\">Infrared PEMF Mat, $1,295<\/a>) is designed to fold in the middle, which makes it ideal not only for carrying and traveling, but also for using midday in your office chair, too.<\/p>\n<p>The mat itself is comprised of five main layers: PEMF, nontoxic PU leather, infrared, a layer of compressed individual charcoal, clay, and magnetic layers, and a crystal therapy layer. According to the site, where the PEMF layer \u201cmimics the healing vibrations of the Earth) and the PU leather ensures the device won\u2019t melt during use, the infrared layer emits deeply-penetrating heat to promote a full body detox.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, the charcoal, clay, and magnetic layers are said to boost circulation and further promote detoxification by binding to bodily pollutants, and the crystal therapy layer utilizes tourmaline and amethyst to generate negative ions and fight free radicals throughout the body.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, from looks alone, you wouldn\u2019t know any of that. All you see is the padded black mat with its a wave-embroidered mesh top exterior inlaid with tiny amethyst and black tourmaline crystals.<\/p>\n<p>Once plugged in, you can decide to use it solely as an infrared or PEMF mat, or you can opt to combine the two therapies. Where the infrared heat range is between 30\u2103 and 70\u2103 (86\u2109 and 158\u2109) and is broken down into seven levels, the PEMF therapy component consists of four levels.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Level 1 (known as the Delta Brain Wave at 3Hz) is intended for deep relaxation, primarily before bed.<\/li>\n<li>Level 2 (known as Theta Brain Wave at 7.8Hz) is intended for grounding, as it mimics the Earth\u2019s natural frequency.<\/li>\n<li>Level 3 (known as the Alpha Brain Wave at 10Hz) is designed to boost creativity, focus, and flow, and is recommended to help reduce the mental and physical effects of stress.<\/li>\n<li>Level 4 (known as the Beta Brain Wave at 23Hz) is similar, in that it\u2019s energizing and helps enhance concentration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>PEMF cycles last just 20 minutes on the blanket, but HigherDOSE recommends starting at 10 to 15 minutes and increasing from there. Dr. Matarazzo recommends following the instructions on your PEMF therapy device in regards to duration and says daily use is acceptable, but you shouldn&#8217;t exceed more than that.<\/p>\n<p>To play it safe, I kept my infrared PEMF sessions to between 15 and 30 minutes. And let me tell you: They\u2019ve been such a treat. While it\u2019s hard to say if the effects are genuine or a placebo effect, I can attest to feeling deeply relaxed following Level 1 sessions and more focused after Level 3 sessions. What\u2019s more, my shoulder hasn\u2019t flared at all in the little over three weeks of using this mat daily Monday through Friday (generally, it flares a few times a month, typically lasting a few days at a time). Additionally, I\u2019ve been sleeping better. (Though, I also switched back to my favorite <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/too-much-melatonin\/\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.wellandgood.com\/too-much-melatonin\/\">melatonin<\/a> gummies, the <a href=\"https:\/\/clicks.trx-hub.com\/xid\/leafgroup_ca5e0_wellgood?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FOLLY-Occasional-Melatonin-L-Theanine-Blackberry%2Fdp%2FB0145QI7O0%3Fth%3D1%26tag%3Dwgtrx10125-20%26asc_refurl%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.wellandgood.com%252Fpemf-therapy%252F%26asc_source%3Ddirect%26asc_campaign%3Dno-campaign&amp;p=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wellandgood.com%2Fpemf-therapy%2F&amp;event_type=click\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener sponsored\" referrerpolicy=\"no-referrer-when-downgrade\" data-vars-event=\"body text\" data-vars-click-url=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OLLY-Occasional-Melatonin-L-Theanine-Blackberry\/dp\/B0145QI7O0?th=1\">Olly Sleep Gummies<\/a>, from a different brand I had been sent to try that wasn\u2019t cutting it, so that could be part of it, too.)<\/p>\n<p>My favorite part about the mat, though, is how cozy and centered it makes me feel. Whether I use it while laying on the ground or sitting in my office chair, the adjustable heat and tailorable PEMF therapy has been a transformative addition to my daily routine. (It\u2019s also worth noting that, now that I\u2019m PMSing, this mat is so incredibly soothing. I genuinely don\u2019t want to turn it off.)<\/p>\n<p>All this to say: If you, like me, have been inundated with mentions of PEMF therapy on social media, the HigherDOSE Go Mat may just be the wellness tech accessory you\u2019ve been hoping for. While it\u2019s an investment, it could provide the healing modality you\u2019ve been craving\u2014but if not, the brand offers a 30-day money-back guarantee.<\/p>\n<div class=\"disclaimers__after_content mb-[18px] mt-[16px] pt-[16px]\">\n<div class=\"outline-earmark relative mt-[8px] pt-[10px] pl-[20px]\">\n<p>\n            Our editors independently select these products. 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