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JohnLannon
11/23/08

In reply to Sleep Partner Acupuncture Bracelet Is Heavy On Snake Oil, Lacks Needles
its actually not a bad idea. Although it has no real sleep-inducing properties, the device plays off the placebo effect. Ingenious. Like giving sugar pills to an ADHD kid. they do it all the time, and it actually works.
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Purple Dave
11/24/08

@JohnLannon:
Wait...if I get someone to diagnose me with ADHD, I can get all the free sugar I want? Score!
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Oniisan608
11/23/08

In reply to Sleep Partner Acupuncture Bracelet Is Heavy On Snake Oil, Lacks Needles
Technically, there are two points (Pericardium 6 and Heart 7) on the wrist that treat insomnia, but the points are fairly weak if you're needling specifically for insomnia. There are MUCH better points and point combinations that can be used. Not to mention herbs and diet/lifestyle changes, etc..

So while not -technically- incorrect, paying $40 for something you can locate and press on yourself definitely isn't worth it.
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Purple Dave
11/24/08

@Oniisan608:
Technically, all acupuncture does is pierce major nerve clusters, which causes the nervous system to freak out and flood your body with endorphines, which in turn make you feel all happy. It doesn't actually _fix_ anything that a quick hit of opium wouldn't take care of for you, provided you had been properly indoctrinated to believe that a toke of opium had all the same beneficial effects that you apparently believe acupuncture provides.

But I do agree with you that this is a waste of $40.
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Charging Mooses
11/23/08

In reply to Sleep Partner Acupuncture Bracelet Is Heavy On Snake Oil, Lacks Needles
PLACEBO EFFECT
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GitEmSteveDave_DefinesTurgid
11/23/08

@Charging_Mooses: Never doubt the effect a good dose of Obecalp has. It's amazing stuff.
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