It's nice to know I have something in common with Leonardo Di Caprio and Simon Cowell – and it certainly isn't their millions! They are both wear EFX hologram wristbands which apparently increase balance, give you more strength, reduce pain from injuries, prevent jet lag as well as help with motion sickness.Just like any alternative medicine or therapy, EFX hologram wristbands have their detractors but even if something is just a placebo, if it works whose complaining? I tried the balance test on the EFX hologram wristbands packet and my balance was certainly improved. For two others on the PWT team – Olivia and Sian – there was no difference.
However I have continued to to wear the EFX hologram wristband and whether it's all in my mind or I have felt an improvement in my balance.
The Meridian Dot in the EFX hologram wristband are also available separately and can be placed on any area giving you pain. Olivia had had a painful lower back since giving birth and tried out the Meridian Dot. She was surprised by how much pain relief she experienced.
The downside was that the dots lost their adhesive very quickly and, although we tried various sticky tapes to keep them in place they invariable fell off and got lost.
The wristband and dots are certainly worth a try – especially if you manage to keep the dots in place.
EXF hologram wristband costs £29.99
The Meridian Dot, pack of four costs £24.99 both available from www.efxsports.co.uk/index.htm
