*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. These products are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. Specific medical advice should be obtained from a licensed health care practitioner. The information and personal testimonies about this product do not reflect any medical claims.
The Biomat has various certifications, including FDA Approved Medical Device #2954299 and verification by Registrar Corp confirming the validity of the FDA registration. It also has FDA 510(k) Medical Device Approval K072534 and uses authentic gem-quality amethyst. The Biomat has also received awards from the United Nations and the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences.
The Biomat is approved by the FDA for the following claims.
-Temporary relief of minor muscle pain, minor joint pain and stiffness
-Joint paint associated with arthritis, muscle spasms, minor sprains, minor strains, minor muscular back pain
-Relaxation of muscles
-Temporary increase of local circulation where applied.
Richway & Fuji Bio approved claims for the Biomat products:
– Relieves minor muscle pain in areas where applied
– Increases blood circulation in areas where applied
– Reductions of localized inflammations in areas where applied
– Increase of oxygen transportation to tissues (due to increased circulation in areas where applied)
– Improved sleep (if associated with relief of pain)
– Reduces stress and fatigue
– Soothes and relaxes
– Promotes relaxation through application of heat
– Eases minor joint and pain and stiffness
– Minor relief of muscular back pain
– Temporary relief of sprains and strains
– Temporary relief of minor muscle pains and stiffness
– Temporary relief of joint pain associated with arthritis
– Temporary relief of muscle spasms
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