The Qi-mat Acupressure the new Medical Device Product From Sweden as seen on TV! The Qi Mat has a CE Medical device certificate & it gives natural pain relief in your back, neck, shoulders, hips & joints as well as increasing energy levels & increasing the level of endorphins (The Well Being Hormone). It improves blood circulation & increases an uptake of oxygen & decreases muscular tension. The Qi Mat will help you if you suffer from: * Temporary back & neck pain. * Low energy, poor sleep & stress. * Temporary muscle tension & stiffness. What is Qi? Qi, which is pronounced chi, is a concept from Chinese folklore where it is seen as a form of energy. Sometimes Qi is translated to life energy. According to this folklore Qi circulates in & outside peoples body & moves itself forward in so called meridians which are considered to be roads in the body. Qi is a central concept in Chinese medicine, Qigong, acupuncture & acupressure. The Chinese sign for Qi symbolises rice & steam. The boiling rice is Asias best known symbol for life. Rice cannot be eaten without first being boiled. When it has been given energy, it can give out energy, which is the same as Qi. Qi must always flow, Qi is in permanent change, like life, Qi is the condition for life. What makes the Qi-mat special? The Qi-mat? contains 250 pieces of octagon shaped flowers. Each plastic flower contains 32 spikes. That gives you 8000 acupressure points. These spiked flowers are placed in a geometric pattern that stimulates the bodys acupressure points &, according to Chinese folklore, increases the flow of Qi. The figure 8, as in the mats 8000 spikes & the spiked octagon shaped flowers is a number of luck for Chinese people. It stands for luck, prosperity & economic success. The beautiful symbol on the back of the mat is called Shou & symbolises long life. The first time you are about to use the Qi-mat put it on a soft place, for example your bed or a sofa. Then lay down carefully on your back. As you are getting used to the Qi-mat, you may find it helpful to put a t-shirt or a thin fabric over the mat. Place a cushion under your head to make yourself more comfortable. For the first few minutes you may experience a burning sensation which will then turn into a comfortable feeling as the circulation of the blood increases. When starting to use the Qi-mat we suggest you lie on it for around 10 minutes to see how your body reacts to the mat. When you feel comfortable you can gradually increase the time you use the Qi-mat during the next two weeks until you reach Approx. 20-45 minutes. Should you fall asleep its fine to lie on it for longer. Some people use the mat everyday while others just a few times a week, it is your choice. Pay attention to your bodys responses & adjust your usage accordingly. After using the Qi-mat, you should drink a glass of water in order to help the body recover. You should also let your body get some rest after using the mat.