Power Wristband Things

malicent

So today I was at this Asian giftshop that sells plenty of cheap things from China. I happened across some of these 'power wristbands' that didn't really specify or elaborate upon the mode of action, or the real benefits. It was just all like, "INCREASE ENERGY! MORE POWER! WAHOOOOO!!!!" So I turn it over and look at the back, and I kid you not, it goes something like: "The contents in this package are known to the state of Chlifornia to carry lead and other substances which are known to cause cancer." LOL.... It really straight up said lead, and totally spelled California with an 'h.' It was tough but I had to pass on this......

So, what's the deal with these 'power bands?' Anyone try them? I think it's bs. I caught one guy wearing like two bands around his biceps at Costco.. he was one of the cart-loaders. Is that what it is?

Appreciate it.

urglewurgle

If I remember correctly the company making them got sued for claiming they had any beneficial affects!

http://www.skeptical-science.com/critical-thinking/power-band-scam/

malicent

Oh wow, thank you for this article! Talk about a massive exploitation of the placebo effect.

urglewurgle

Oh wow, thank you for this article! Talk about a massive exploitation of the placebo effect.

No worries, I guess though its not such a silly thing. I put more effort in when I got my pretty new training shoes! Lol.