Listen to this articleWhen I first heard about Active Edge, I was skeptical. Carly had written about them some time ago, and her review left me curious. When I was offered an Active Edge shirt to try, I wasn’t sure what my experience might be. This post holds my subjective thoughts on the product.
As someone who deals with Rheumatoid Arthritis, my inflammatory disease is largely under control, but it has left me with a fused right wrist. Despite the collections of medications I take to control it, frequent swelling my ankles and hands.
Active Edge claims to help with that inflammation. This is achieved by Active Edge products being embedded with a proprietary electromagnetic frequency technology specifically geared to fight inflammation.
Active Edge product utilizes the first technology capable of infusing and embedding a recipe of electromagnetic frequencies into fabrics and other materials. Developed here in America, Active Edge™ reacts very positively with the human body to improve wellness and quality of life.
Medical experts believe that this innovative technology increases blood flow and oxygen intake resulting in enhanced performance, decreased inflammation and improved sleep. Medical experts believe that when our product comes into contact with the human body it stimulates the sympathetic nervous system. This immediately increases blood flow and reduces inflammation in the joints, while increasing oxygen intake.
Clinical trials utilizing thermal imaging showed a decrease in inflammation when Active Edge™ products were being worn. Test subjects, and current customers reported decreased pain, greater endurance, and an increase in mobility. These results may greatly benefit persons with chronic illnesses such as arthritis, Parkinson’s, Fibromyalgia, and others.
For Anti-Inflammation, it is recommended that persons can wear Active Edge™ accessories (bracelet or necklace) 24 hours a day. While some persons see immediate improvement, it may take several weeks to see the full benefit of the technology. Individual medical situations may present benefits differently.
In fact, their website displays this comparison image.
They explain the images with the following:
Dr. Robert A. Erickson, M.D., was involved in many of the clinical trials with patients with arthritis and other debilitating ailments. He used thermographic imaging to objectively see the response to the human body when Active Edge products were worn. In his reports he states: A decrease in thermal pattern was observed in participants with inflammatory conditions such as arthritis, myofascial dysfunction, or neuropathy. This may indicate that wearing Active Edge is modifying or decreasing the inflammatory response in these persons either directly or indirectly through interaction with the sympathetic nervous system. This correlates with these participants observing a reduction in their pain.
The images are pretty compelling, aren’t they? And images such as that one lead the company to claim, “Who can these products benefit? Anyone who is interested in reducing inflammation throughout the body; People with back aches, joint pain, arthritis and any other ailments where inflammation is the root of the problem.”
And they “back up” claims with customer testimonials such as:
I bought a bracelet for anti inflammation because I have carpal tunnel in both hands as well as tennis elbow. After about 3 weeks I am feeling relief. My hands are not swelling as much and my elbow has stopped hurting. I was skeptical but I’m now a believer. Best money I have spent! Cynthia S
Now, of course, a few images, testimonials, and a study or two aren’t enough to let the company make concrete, blanket statements that the product is safe for any and everyone. And while they believe the product is entirely safe, they do include the following disclaimer:
Active Edge products have not been tested on children, pregnant women, or persons with electronic devices such as, but not limited to, pacemakers or defibrillators. Therefore, we do not recommend persons in these categories wear our products.
Still, the dramatic pictures and glowing testimonials caught my eye.
But there is more.
The company claims that the same process of increasing blood flow and decreasing inflammation can also lead to a better night’s sleep.
A good night’s sleep is essential for overall wellness and maintaining a good quality of life. Active Edge is the first technology capable of infusing and embedding a recipe of electromagnetic frequencies into fabrics and other materials. Developed here in America, Active Edge products are geared to help improve sleep, and more specifically, REM restorative sleep.
In our clinical trials participants wearing Active Edge™ products treated with our technology of electromagnetic frequencies reported a significant improvement in sleep quality. This is defined as the ability to fall asleep faster and sleep longer. There was also a significant decrease in soreness, stiffness and pain form the back and neck.
Study participants also reported that improved quality of sleep led to improvements in their quality of life due to an increase in alertness. If you are looking to get a great night’s sleep, wear Active Edge™ products to bed.
And again, they share testimonials.
I purchased the t-shirt to help sleep. I may not sleep longer, but the improved quality of my sleep is very real. It is worth every penny! L Graham
I have been wearing my bracelet non-stop for the past month. I am still sleeping better and I have noticed I am not fatigued all day now. Lyndsey D
I got the sleep shirt. I noticed better sleep and less pain. Julie R.
Yikes put the Active Edge shirt on last night and out like a light, hope the same results tonight. Marie L.
Finally, the company claims that its products can increase performance. According to their studies, customers have seen results such as a 17% increase in flexibility, an 8% increase in grip strength, increased balance, and increased endurance.
Active Edge is the first technology capable of infusing and embedding a recipe of electromagnetic frequencies into fabrics and other materials. Developed here in America, Active Edge reacts very positively to help the human body perform at a higher level.
Medical experts involved with our clinical trials believe when an Active Edge product comes into close proximity with the body, it activates the sympathetic nervous system. This increases blood flow and oxygen intake, while at the same time decreases inflammation, which all helps the body to perform at a more optimal level. This also helps the body to recover from exercise. Get yours and start wearing it today to give yourself an edge when working out or playing sports!
And again, they offer testimonials such as:
I was amazed at how your technology allowed me to intensify my workouts and to reduce my heart-rate from 140 to 125. Jeff Kushner – PHD, Associate Professor Seton Hill University, Greensburg, PA
These are big claims that the company says are backed up by serious research. They note that, for years, physicians have prescribed pulsed electromagnetic field therapy (PEMFT) to treat a variety of conditions, and the FDA has approved PEMFT devices to help heal broken bones, heal wounds, and treat pain and tissue swelling.
The theory for how this technology works is actually easy to understand. Still, the company uses subtle disclaimers to soften its “promises.”
For example, when speaking about the medical experts involved with clinical trials, they use the word “believe” when stating that when Active Edge products come into close proximity with the body, they activate the sympathetic nervous system, which, in turn, increases blood flow and oxygen intake, while simultaneously decreasing inflammation.
They need to do this since the clinical trials they cite only included 2500 people. And it is based on those trials that the company claims that 90% of people wearing their products see the previously mentioned increase in flexibility, strength, balance, and endurance.
To summarize, the Active Edge website states the following:
Active Edge products are geared to help improve sleep, and more specifically, REM restorative sleep. In our clinical trials participants wearing Active Edge treated products reported a significant improvement in sleep quality. This is defined as the ability to fall asleep faster and sleep longer. There was also a significant decrease in soreness, stiffness and pain form the back and neck.
Study participants also reported that improved quality of sleep led to improvements in their quality of life due to an increase in alertness. If you want a great night’s sleep, wear An Active Edge sleep shirt to bed.
Thus far, I have no doubt this review sounds like an infomercial for Active Edge products. I’m not aiming for that, but all of that information was necessary for me to explain why, when I read the website after receiving a $64.99 review sample shirt, I became suspicious and was slow to review the product.
Into my review queue, it went, and there it stayed for some time. Fast forward many weeks, and I reread the website. It makes lofty claims, and while I was still suspicious, I decided to see if the shirt actually DID improve my sleep. So, one night late in spring, I pulled the review sample out of the drawer and put it on before heading to bed for the night.
Most days, I don’t sleep particularly well, and when I wake up in the morning, I am remarkably stiff for the first twenty to thirty minutes. The first morning after sleeping in the Active Edge shirt, I found that I not only had slept better than usual, but I also had little to no morning stiffness. I assumed, however, that this was a case of the placebo effect.
So I slept another night in the shirt and had the same results. And I started to wonder… Is it possible that there actually IS something to the company’s claims? After a few more days with the same impact, I went to the company site and ordered two more of their products, a black nylon bracelet for $69.99 and a black nylon necklace for $69.99.
They were pricey, but I was actually starting to believe the claims made on the website. Both arrived a few days later. The necklace is a bit too thick and rigid for me to wear comfortably, but the bracelet was a different story. I began wearing it all day and sleeping in the Active Edge shirt at night, and I noticed a significant diminishing of the pain in my wrists during the day.
And on the days when I have not worn the bracelet, a conscious choice to see if it made a difference, I’ve noticed a significant increase in stiffness and pain. Color me surprised.
Now look, I am totally open to the possibility that most of what I have experienced is largely the power of suggestion or the placebo effect. Still, since I feel better when I wear the bracelet and/or sleep in the shirt, I’m not going to argue.
Long story short, the company can add one more fan to its growing list of people who appreciate its products. But while I’m a fan, I make no claims to confirm the company’s promises. For that, you will have to try the products yourself. That’s easy since they offer a decent guarantee and, if you aren’t satisfied, you can return the products for up to 30 days.
We at Active Edge, strongly believe in the quality of our products. We want you to be 100 percent satisfied. Check your gear out once it arrives and if this is not the case, please contact our customer service team and we will make it right. We gladly accept exchanges or returns of unwashed, unworn or defective merchandise within 30 days of receiving your purchase.
I’m personally a fan, and I will keep wearing Active Edge’s products. In fact, since they make a dog collar, I’m going to see if I can get a sample of that for our new puppy who arrives later this week.
Source: Manufacturer review sample of the Active Edge shirt and personal purchase of the bracelet and necklace
What I Like: My experience actually lives up to the claims made by the company on the product pages
What Needs Improvement: The company claims scientific studies but bases them on just 2500 people; Items are pricey
