Sea-Band Adult Wristband Natural Nausea Relief, 1 Pair, Colors May Vary, Anti-Nausea Acupressure Wristband for Travel or Morning Sickness

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A University of Pittsburgh Medical Center study using Sea-Bands acupressure on post-op patients reduced the incidence of nausea to 10% – a two-thirds reduction. WHAT ARE THEY USED FOR?

Yes, Sea-Bands have been used successfully on children as young as three years of age. However, they must fit snugly around the wrist to work. ARE THERE ANY CONTRA-INDICATIONS FOR SEA-BAND USE? Sea-Bands are acupressure bands that fit around the patient’s wrist just like a sweat band-with a pressure stud sewn inside. Please Note: Please consult your doctor before using any new supplements or medication! Also, if your symptoms persist, then make sure you seek medical advice. It has been cited that Sea-Bands are “As effective as ordinary anti-emetics; completely devoid of side effects”. HOW DO THEY WORK?

Another reader says she prefers the bracelet because “it is so much more stylish; the sea bands are quite ugly.” There is no proof to how or why acupressure works. Some medical professionals state theybelieve that acupressure does work, but contribute it to other factors. wps_quote style=”style-3″ cite=”Web MD” url=”https://www.webmd.com/balance/qa/how-does-acupressure-work”]Not all Western practitioners believe that this is possible or even that these meridians exist. Instead, they attribute any results to other factors, such as reduced muscle tension, improved circulation, or stimulation of endorphins, which are natural pain relievers.[/wps_quote] I tried desperately to get the acupressure to work during these hard times, but I was too far gone.

The Reliefband is a drug-free therapy that can be turned on and off when required. It is a reusable therapeutic device in which you change the battery when needed. It works by altering your nerve activity through targeted delivery of gentle pulses to the underside of your wrist. Sea-Bands are a low-cost, clinically proven, drug free alternative treatment for the control of nausea and vomiting. I’m sure that wearing the bands probably shortened the duration, but it still felt like an eternity. When Sea-Bands are placed on a patient prior to surgery, many do not suffer with nausea or vomiting. those patients who still need anti-emetic drugs may be subjected to fewer drugs and lower doses. Nausea is typically reduced within 5 minutes after Sea-Bands are applied. CAN THEY BE USED ON CHILDREN?

WHAT ARE SEA-BANDS?

It is located three finger breadths below your wrist on the inside of the forearm, between your two tendons. Rose Ferrara-Love, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, Nonpharmacologic Treatment of Postoperative Nausea, 1996 American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses. Regardless there are studies that show people do feel better after applying pressure to these specific pressure points. Food Supplements are intended to supplement the diet and should not be substituted for a varied diet or healthy lifestyle. A plastic stud is attached to the inside of the wrist band which exerts pressure and stimulates the P6 (or Nei-Kuan) acupressure point. It has been proven that pressure on this point relieves nausea and vomiting. WHEN SHOULD THEY BE ADMINISTERED?

The best part is that they are absolutely reusable and even washable. They come in children’s and adult sizes, so we had bands that fit every member of our family. That ensured the bands weren’t too tight or too loose on anyone. One reader uses a sea band and Bonine before traveling on a road trip and “both together (are) magical!” Putting them on is simple enough. You do need to wear both bands for them to be effective, and each kit comes with the two bands needed. Sea-Bands with acupressure buttons are a noninvasive, inexpensive, safe, and effective treatment for the nausea and vomiting of pregnancy.”Sea-Bands may be applied as a preventative measure before the onset of nausea (such as before surgery to reduce the risk of nausea and vomiting associated with anaesthesia). Roseann Ferrara-Love, MSN, RN, CPAN, CAPA, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, pointed out in her lecture at the ASPN conference (1999) that the pressure is not great enough from the wrist bands to effect the flow of an IV. Yes, tests conducted on post-operative patients in hospitals have shown that Sea-Bands have a direct effect on the cost of care by reducing: She did suggest, however, that the band be placed on a patients wrist – prior to an IV – only to ensure that the IV was not placed too close to the P6 point where the band must be positioned to work effectively. DO SEA-BANDS CONTAIN LATEX? The terry cloth bands aren’t the prettiest thing in the world, but I’m happy to suffer a little for fashion if it means that my family and I can enjoy ourselves and not suffer nausea!