When stress has you tied up in knots or you have trouble falling asleep, you can try meditation or yoga, or you can simply pick up the StressEraser. This hand-held biofeedback medical device is designed to calm your mind and relax your body in just 15 minutes. It uses an infrared fingertip pulse sensor and advanced software to measure the activity of your stimulating and pacifying nerves; these tiny changes are displayed as a series of waves that you can view on the backlit liquid crystal display. The StressEraser then teaches you how to breathe based on feedback displayed on the screen.

About the size of a deck of cards, this pocket-sized tool can be mastered in minutes and is easy to use -- simply place your finger in the pulse sensor and start breathing. The key is to guide your breathing to synchronize with the calming "BreathWave" pattern that you can follow either visually or by listening with your eyes closed. The optimal time to exhale based on your nerve activity is indicated by a triangle at the top of the screen. Breathe in slowly and exhale slowly -- that's all there is to it. The goal is to consistently make wide, smooth waves with your breathing. Any distraction will disrupt your waves, so the system provides a form of meditation by helping you to slow down and focus on your breathing.

We found the StressEraser to be a great mediation tool for anyone who doesn't have some other stress-relief practice already in place. We like the unit's compact size, lightweight feel and high quality design; because it's so small, you can take it to your office, on vacation or on business trips to clear your mind, deal with the anxiety of travel or simply relax when things get a bit out of control. The device can be used at any time, day or night, to help you feel less stressed and get better sleep. It also records a history of your sessions.

The StressEraser Package includes the handheld biofeedback device (batteries included), a protective leather case and everything you need to know about how to get started toward stress-free living.


Pros: Portable, compact, lightweight, easy to use, instant mediation reminder and biofeedback system designed to teach you how to breath your way towards less stress
Cons: May hold little interest or benefit to people who manage their stress via other avenues

Warranty
1 year