Integrative Support:
Wearables & Tools That Help
This section is dedicated to the growing range of supportive technology and tools that, while not created specifically for epilepsy, can still make a meaningful difference. Some help reduce overstimulation, like flashing lights; others support stress management and better sleep; and still more can ease the side effects of living with seizures and their treatments.
smart rings
Some of the unique features on smart rings can be surprisingly helpful in managing the factors that lead to seizures.
Many models can now track things like glucose levels, stress, and sleep efficiency — all of which are known contributors to seizures. Although there isn’t a device on the market that can predict seizures yet, these kinds of measurements can give us valuable insights into our body’s patterns, helping us notice possible indicators and correlations that might otherwise be misunderstood or just altogether invisible.
health apps
Many of the relaxation and meditation apps weren’t built with epilepsy in mind, but their features can be incredibly supportive for those of us with epilepsy. Guided breathing, mindfulness exercises, calming soundscapes, and sleep tools can all help reduce stress — one of the most common seizure triggers. These apps also encourage better rest and a steadier daily rhythm, which play an important role in seizure management.
While they don’t track or predict seizures, they provide accessible, on-demand support that can ease anxiety, improve focus, and create more balance in everyday life. For many people, they’re a simple way to build moments of calm into a schedule that often feels overwhelming.
Acupressure & Wellness Rings
Acupressure and magnetic therapy rings work by applying gentle pressure to key points on the finger, often combined with embedded magnets, which can be helpful in reducing stress, improve sleep, and promote overall relaxation.
While they don’t track biometric data or predict seizures, they can serve as a simple, screen-free tool to help with common seizure triggers like stress and disrupted sleep. For many people in general, not just those of us with epilepsy, wearing one of these rings has been found to have both a calming effect and a physical reminder to pause, breathe, and check in with their body throughout the day.