The most searched for wellness tools and how to use them
Over the last 18 months there has been a huge surge in searches for soul-soothing wellness products as we look to bring a bit more balance and calm to our previously hectic routines during the ongoing pandemic. From January 2020 to September 2021, Google search data shows the number of people searching for items such as sauna blankets, Gua Sha and massage guns have skyrocketed (see the table below if you don't believe us!). But what exactly are they and how can they help to improve wellbeing?
Wondering if they're worth the investment? Take a look at Team Cult Beauty's edit of the top five wellbeing tools your routine is calling out for and just and how to use them.
Bed of Nails
The bed of nails has been used by Indian mystics for centuries in the practice of healing and meditation and now it's been re-invented with a Scandinavian twist to give you a whole range of benefits, from soothing sleeplessness and easing stress to helping you re-balance after a long haul flight, alleviating aches and pains and even reducing the appearance of cellulite (the spikes help the body rid itself of toxins and increase blood flow, to assist the breakdown of stubborn fat groupings). It's also brilliant for easing neck and back pain, and can even have a positive impact on your complexion!
- Lay the Bed of Nails on the floor or on a mattress and slowly lower yourself onto it. Beginners should wear a light T-shirt or lay a sheet over the mat until your body and skin get used to the spikes. Initially lie on the Bed of Nails for 10 - 15 mins, and as you get used to the pressure you can build up to 20 - 30 mins.
- Use as often as you need - preferably daily. Don't be alarmed if your skin stings a bit or feels warm and tingly, and it's perfectly safe to fall asleep for a while on the mat.
- Leaning against it (rather than laying on top of the mat and pillow) is a lighter way to use Bed of Nails while you acclimatise (you put less weight on the spikes when you do). Place the mat/pillow at the back of your sofa, bed or armchair to experience the benefits while building up your tolerance.
Sauna blankets
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There's nothing like a session in a sauna to have you feeling simultaneously relaxed and rejuvenated. That universal truth was the springboard for HigherDOSE's ingenious invention, the Infrared Sauna Blanket: a comfortable self-heating blanket, crafted with a medical-grade magnetic strip and layers of amethyst, tourmaline and charcoal, that increases your heart rate and prompts a detoxifying sweat. Designed in part by the founder of Clearlight Saunas, Dr. Raleigh Duncan, this quick-heating blanket (it only takes 10 minutes and you can adjust the temperature as you go with the easy-access controller) is designed to comfort sore muscles, make you feel calmer and elicit a healthy radiance: think that post-run glow that no highlighter seems to rival.
- Lay the blanket down on a heatproof surface; a bed works well. Lie down and get into the blanket.
- Spend up to 45 minutes in the blanket relaxing; let the soothing infrared rays, amethyst, tourmaline, and magnetic therapy do the work.
- Feel refreshed, rejuvenated, balanced, and ready to take on the world.
Your Blanket, instructions, controller, power supply cord, and connecting cords are all included in the box.
Lola Unwind Massage Gun
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Small enough to slip into your gym bag but powerful enough to tackle everyday tension, the Lola Unwind Massage Gun makes at-home recovery feel refreshingly easy. Designed to help warm up muscles before movement, ease post-workout soreness and target tight spots after long days at your desk or on the go, this compact device weighs under 500g and is smaller than an iPhone. With four speed settings and four interchangeable massage heads, you can tailor your routine depending on where your body needs a little extra attention. Better yet? Its quiet design means you can unwind while watching TV, reading or simply putting your feet up.
- Choose your preferred massage head and securely attach it to the device.
- Switch on the Lola Unwind and select from four speed settings depending on the level of massage you prefer.
- Gently move the massage gun across healthy muscle tissue, targeting areas of tension or stiffness without holding it in one place for too long.
- Use before exercise to help warm up muscles, after movement to support recovery or whenever everyday tension starts to build.
- Switch the device off after use and wipe the massage head clean with a damp cloth.
Round Head: Ideal for larger, frequently used muscle groups such as the quads, glutes, calves and shoulders. Flat Head: Designed for broad areas including the quads, hamstrings, glutes and back. Bullet Head: Offers more targeted pressure for smaller areas and stubborn knots. U-Type Head: Designed to glide around longer muscle areas such as the calves, forearms and traps.
Gua sha
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Generally associated with traditional Chinese medicine, ‘Gua Sha stone’ therapy (sometimes called 'scraping' therapy) has been used for thousands of years – and the ancient Greeks and Egyptians favoured rose quartz stone to help them retain their youth and beauty. Hand-crafted from natural crystals, this exquisite tool hugs the curves of your face and neck to increase blood circulation, refining and smoothing your skin, as well as stimulating a variety of acupressure points.
- Use with gentle stroking actions on the face and neck, taking care around the eyes. Please consult the full usage instructions included.
Ice Globes
Utilising the powers of cryotherapy – which uses cold temperatures to reduce blood flow and inflammation before eventually encouraging greater circulation (and thus, a radiant, flushed complexion) – these stunning, cryo globes use nature’s secret weapon: ice. Spherical and filled with anti-freeze liquid, they’re sat upon elegant glass stems – never dripping – staying cold for much longer than the average ice cube. Improving blood circulation to brighten and tighten your complexion (applying cold to your skin causes your blood vessels to constrict), using a cryo globe can even diminish dark circles, soothe persistent acne, tend to sunburn, heal scars, bestow glow and reduce puffiness – oh, and nothing preps the complexion for make up quite like an Ice Globe fresh from the freezer…
- Keep your Ice Globes in the freezer for at least 20 minutes.
- Take Ice Globes and massage your face for 10-15 minutes.
- Can be used alone or with your favourite skin care.
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