Uses for Seaband

Sea-Bands are clinically proven to relieve motion sickness and morning sickness in addition to helping with post-operative and chemotherapy-induced nausea.

Motion Sickness and Travel Sickness

Travelling the world – for business or pleasure – is now easier than ever. But whether your journey is by air, road, rail or sea it can be a miserable experience if you suffer from travel sickness.

The nausea, dizziness and vomiting caused by any form of transport are triggered by a confusion of messages received in the brain. Although you may be sitting motionless in a seat, your senses tell you that you are actually moving. Contrary to common belief, the resulting nausea is not “all in the mind” and is experienced by children and adults alike.

Early signs of travel sickness include quietness, headaches and lethargy, often followed by uncontrollable vomiting.

Drug free remedies:

• Anti-sickness drugs may have unwanted side-effects such as drowsiness and may not be suitable for children or for some adults. Yet there are other ways to help prevent nausea:
• In cars or buses, sit at the front and always face the direction in which you are travelling. Don’t look out of side windows and focus on the horizon.
• Breathe in fresh air – open a window or stay outside on a ship’s deck.
• Don’t eat a heavy or greasy meal before travelling.
• Keep children occupied – play an “I spy” game for example.
• Most importantly, wear Sea-Bands during your journey.

Morning Sickness

Almost 80% of pregnant women will suffer from morning sickness at some point. While symptoms will usually ease around week 14, it is possible that an unlucky few may experience nausea and vomiting throughout their pregnancy. In addition, as many pregnant women will testify, morning sickness is not necessarily restricted to just the morning – and can last all day.

Understandably, most women are wary of treatment for morning sickness in case it harms their unborn child. Fortunately, Sea-Band acupressure bands provide an easy and natural way to combat morning sickness without taking drugs.

Acupressure – safe and effective relief

Traditional methods of controlling nausea during early pregnancy – such as eating a dry biscuit or toast before getting up each day or chewing ginger root – can certainly help ease symptoms. However, scientific studies have shown that one of the most effective drug-free treatments is based upon the ancient Chinese principle of acupressure – effectively acupuncture without needles.

In 1988 a report by the late Professor John Dundee in The Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine showed that the women who used acupressure in his trial suffered significantly less nausea and vomiting than those who didn’t.

Sea-Band – acupressure in action

Sea-Bands harness the natural effect of acupressure and continue to provide effective relief today, by applying continuous pressure on the P6 (or Nei-Kuan) point on each wrist using a plastic stud.

A recent study in Italy found that morning sickness was reduced in 70% of women who used Sea-Bands and one study conducted by an American midwife showed that women wearing Sea-Bands also reported less anxiety, depression and hostility.

Take care … take control

Controlling your nausea can be a big step towards feeling positive about your pregnancy. Here are a few ways to help ensure you take care of yourself:

• Food: it’s quality rather than quantity that counts. Your baby depends on you for the nutrients it needs to develop, so follow a good, balanced diet. Avoid raw or lightly cooked eggs, soft and blue-veined cheeses (which could lead to bacterial infections) and pate or liver products.
• Beverages: drink lots of water, milk and juice during your pregnancy, with tea and coffee in moderation. Plenty of liquids will help you avoid constipation and piles. It’s best not to drink alcohol at all, particularly in early pregnancy.
• Hygiene: be scrupulous about cleaning and food hygiene in the kitchen, particularly if you have cats or other pets. Pamper yourself, too, with relaxing baths and body lotions.
• Exercise: swimming, yoga and walking will help you keep fit. Join a local class and meet other expectant mothers.
• Smoking: give up as soon as you can for your own and your baby’s health.

Nausea and vomiting is a common and unpleasant side effect of chemotherapy for cancer patients – often continuing for a number of days and impacting daily lives.

Sea-Band is clinically proven to reduce these nausea and vomiting symptoms. What’s more, cancer patients can also apply it themselves which can provide a psychological boost thanks to the feeling of being in control.

It’s why nurses and doctors encourage the use of Sea-Bands to help patients control their symptoms and – in consequence – their reaction to treatment and recovery.

Post-Operative and Chemotherapy-Induced Nausea

Similarly, despite improvements in anaesthetic techniques, many patients still suffer nausea and vomiting after an operation under general anaesthetic, especially when other drugs are given for pain relief.

This continuing sickness may mean that patients need to stay in hospital longer than anticipated, especially after day surgery.

Sea-Bands harness the tried and tested principle of acupressure to provide natural and effective relief from nausea and vomiting in such cases

They are available from chemists nationwide so why not talk to your doctor about trying them today?