The 8 Best Acupressure Mats, According to Experts

At-home wellness devices are gaining traction: You can find the likes of foot massagers, LED masks, and infrared sauna blankets for personal use. These tech-forward devices seem to be popping up everywhere, but acupuncture is arguably the original wellness treatment. “Acupuncture is over 3,000 years old,” explains Dr. Shari Auth, co-founder and chief healing officer of New York City acupuncture studio WTHN. “Traditional acupuncture is the insertion of hair-thin needles into specific points on the body, and it can treat a broad range of health complaints like digestive issues, stress relief, and seasonal ailments,” she adds. With the best acupressure mat, you don’t have to visit a studio to reap some of those benefits.  Those who may not have access to a traditional acupuncturist can get a taste of the calming modality at home via acupuncture mats — and these devices are also a good alternative for those who get woozy at the thought of needles. “Acupressure mats have hundreds of acupressure points on them, and are designed to stimulate the points in the same way that receiving acupressure or acupressure massage would. They work on the pressure points to bring about the desired health benefits of each of the areas,”

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