How To Buy The Best Acupressure Motion Sickness Wrist Bands To Alleviate The Symptoms of Motion Sickness

Nausea, dizziness, vomiting, cold sweats, fatigue, and paleness of skin. These are the all to real symptoms of motion sickness. Usually associated with travel (whether by boat, train, airplane, car or amusement park rides), the feelings accompanying motion sickness range from a minor nuisance to debilitating incapacitation and are caused when the inner ear, eyes and body convey conflicting signals to the brain. While certain medications are available to control the symptoms of motion sickness, these medications often cause drowsiness and impair judgment. As a result, motion sickness medications are usually not desirable when traveling or on vacation. However, many of the symptoms of motion sickness can be reduced or eliminated by wearing a motion sickness wrist band designed to simulate acupressure.

Step 1
 
Know The Risk Factors For Motion Sickness. To be able to best prevent the motion sickness, one must understand the risk factors that are associated with the symptoms of motion sickness. First, it is important to understand that motion sickness (sometimes referred to as sea sickness) is the body's response to movement. That movement can be real (i.e., the jolting one experiences when riding an amusement park ride), perceived (i.e., the pitching and rolling motions felt from inside a cruiseline ship cabin that the inner ear can sense but the eyes cannot see), or anticipated (i.e., one who previously experienced motion sickness on an airplane might experience the symptoms of motion sickness on another airplane even before taking off).

Next, it is important to understand when motion sickness might occur. People experience the motion sickness symptoms most commonly when riding in an automobile (especially if there is poor ventilation or if that person is sitting in the back seat or cannot see out of the window), a boat or cruise ship, or an airplane. Children (usually from ages two to twelve) and pregnant women (and others susceptible to nausea), as well as those that have a heightened fear or anxiety level of a future event (i.e., being afraid of heights just prior to traveling by airplane), often experience motion sickness.

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Take Precautions Prior to The Onset Of Motion Sickness. If you know you are susceptible to motion or sea sickness, taking certain precautions can help prevent motion sickness. First, if you are traveling in an automobile, sit in the front seat with the air vents pointed toward your face. Keep your head rested firmly against the seat back with your eyes on the horizon. Second, if you are traveling in an airplane, certain foods must be avoided. Greasy meals, alcoholic beverages, salty foods and dairy products, eaten in conjunction with air travel, is a prescription for motion sickness. Instead, during the twenty-four hours prior to air travel, eat small and light low calorie meals and drink lots of water. Sit in the front of the airplane, if possible, or in a seat by the wing as the movement will be lessened. Again, turn the air vents such that the air flow is blowing toward your face. Third, if you are traveling on a boat or cruise, request a cabin on one of the upper decks or towards the front of the cruise ship. When up on deck, make sure to keep your eyes fixed on the horizon.

Step 3

Control Your Food and Beverage Intake Prior To Traveling. Consult with your doctor regarding his or her recommendations for the best food and beverage alternatives to alleviate motion sickness symptoms. It is widely accepted that small, frequent meals, accompanied by plenty of water and certain carbonated drinks (i.e., ginger ale) can assist in overcoming nausea associated with motion sickness. Other alternatives include ingesting ginger, peppermint and black horehound to assist in settling your stomach.

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Use Acupressure Wrist Bands To Alleviate The Symptoms Of Motion Sickness. Recent studies suggest that acupressure wristbands can be used to reduce motion sickness symptoms in the same manner as previously used in acupuncture. However, rather than inserting fine needles into the pressure points as is done with acupuncture, an acupressure wristband works by applying pressure on the acupuncture point known as Pericardium 6 (which is traditionally believed to relieve nausea) by means of a plastic stud. Also known as the Nei Kuan acupressure point, it is located on the inside of the wrist about two inches up the arm from the center of the wrist.

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Motion Sickness Bands Are Drug Free. One of the major benefits of wearing an acupressure wrist band is that they are drug free. As a result, these wristbands can be used without resorting to nausea medications or can, if absolutely necessary, be used in conjunction with anti-nausea medication and pills.

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Locate a Supplier Of Acupressure Wrist Bands. You can find acurpressure bracelets in many places such as your local pharmacy, airport stores, and cruiseline shops. While there are several brand names to choose from, the most popular are Travel Band and Sea-Band. Whichever brand name bracelet you choose, make sure that they look like sweatbands (usually elastic) worn on the wrist and have a plastic button or stud built into the band. Also, be sure to purchase one for each wrist. If you are buying them for a child, you will need to make sure that the wristbands fit snugly and securely as they will not work if they are loose. I have found that Pharmacy.com and Amazon.com offer the best selection of motion sickness bracelets at the best price.

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When To Wear Your Acupressure Sea Band. To prevent the onset of motion sickness, you should wear the sea sickness bracelets prior to feeling any of symptoms. They are extremely easy to wear and hardly noticeable after a short period of time. If, however, you get caught up in the excitement of your trip and forget to wear it prior to feeling sick, it should only take approximately five or ten minutes after wearing the wristband before you start feeling better.

As set forth above, using acupressure wrist bands can help alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness.

Tips & Warnings:

* Be sure to follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer to prolong the life of your sea sickness bands.

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