Reliefband – People Keep Talking About Us!

We stopped by Amazon.com recently to read the reviews. It’s something we do fairly often. Feedback is critical to our plans for the future. What do you love about Reliefband? What additions would you like to see down the road? It all factors into the decision-making process. We thought you’d like to see what verified purchasers of Reliefband are saying, and we hope you chime in with your thoughts in the comments! It actually works! For the first time ever, I went on a boat trip without issues. It was tricky at first to locate the “sweet spot” on my right wrist, but now I can position the Reliefband correctly within seconds. This is a game changer for travel and excursions! — N/A It worked for me as a passenger in the back of a van on windy mountain roads with a nut job driver. — Marcus D. Lifesaver! Great for motion sickness prevention! — Amazon Customer It works! I used the Reliefband for the first time on a recent trip. I used it on the airplane and as a car passenger. I had no problems with motion sickness. I am so happy to have found something that works without taking a pill that makes you drowsy! — Cheryl F. So far we love the Reliefband for Motionsickness. I bought it for my son prior to going on a trip and he wore it in the car and never had any problems with getting car sick. We also took a helicopter ride over the Grand Canyon and he wore it for that adventure and didn’t feel sick at all that time either. It definitely gives you a little electric impulse that you can feel. I didn’t realize at first how strong it was until he showed me. So we keep it dialed down to one for him all the time since he is only 9 years old. I am hoping to try it out as well since I have always had issues with motion sickness since I was a child. I just can’t bring myself to take it from him to try it yet. — mmufgator I am happy I found this product. I was at first very skeptical if this product would actually work. But for me it works 100 percent. I had tried several different motion sickness medications before, which unfortunately can have strong side effects. I used the reliefband on a small boat in the ocean, in a helicopter and during an 8 hour plane flight. I have not experienced any motion sickness during that time. The only thing to mention: I needed a bit of time and experience to find the perfect spot on my wrist. But I am really happy I found this product. — qwerty Reliefband works! I’ve been using Reliefband for over ten years to treat chronic nausea brought about or exacerbated by a stroke many years ago. Whenever a random bout of nausea occurs, which is usually a couple of time a month, I put on the Reliefband and set it on “2”. Within 30 minutes or so I’m feeling improvement – sometimes total relief and sometimes a great improvement, which is more than welcome. I see there are a few negative reviews here, but my experience has been all positive. — David M. Prevented sea-sickness, and easy to use. I used this on a recent Alaska cruise. The ocean was rough and everybody else in my group–including those with prescription anti-motion sickness meds–became seasick. NOT ME! I’m so glad I spent the money to get this easy-to-use device before i left. — A. C. This thing works. All I know is my wife can ride in the car without getting pissed at me anymore! — Pros and Cons AMAZING. I am a captain on a sportfishing boat in California and deal with seasick people all the time. I have seen a lot of products come and go over the years, from pills to patches to drinks to chew things, but this thing amazed me. Last week we were on a yacht tuna fishing 55 miles offshore and a passenger was on the verge of puking, I mean he was really green. The owner of the boat slaps this thing on his wrist and within 20 minutes the guy says he feels fantastic. I was and am still blown away. — Damon D. It works on car sickness/motion sickness. My son gets car sick riding the bus to school then suffers until the effects wear off sometime later in the day. I bought this hoping it would help and to my surprise and astonishment, he said it worked within seconds of putting it on. He also took it with him to Boy Scout camp and helped his friend with an upset stomach. Since I don’t get motion sickness, I can’t say that it worked for me but the relief and shock on my son’s face said it was worth it. — Jimmy Definitely works. Bought this for my daughter who gets car sick on road trips. Works like a charm. — Johan C. Worth every penny. I just can’t say how much I appreciate this Reliefband! It WORKS. I have really bad motion sickness, so I got this for a trip to Disneyland. Normally I have trouble even riding a merry-go-round. But while wearing this I was able to ride Indiana Jones, Star Tours, and even Space Mountain. Normally motion simulators make me sick but I had zero problems. Yes, it’s expensive, but it’s so worth it. — Cascade book lover Thanks, everybody! We love the feedback and appreciate your time with letting us know how you feel.

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5 Amazing Travel Bloggers

Are you sitting on the couch watching TV and wondering why you’re not in a Parisian café? Or a New York theater? Or hiking the Grand Canyon? Somewhere, doing something different? If it’s because the thought of motion sickness when you travel is too much, well, we can fix that. And, if you’re not sure where to go or what to do when you get there, these bloggers can help you have the time of your life. Geraldine and her husband Rand travel — a lot. The Everywhereist isn’t a how-to kind of travel blog so much as it’s a how funny kind of blog. If you like to read about faraway places and the offbeat experiences you can have while there (wherever there is), then go along with Geraldine, an award-winning blogger and soon-to-be published book author. Dave and Deb are adventurers and, through their blog, seem determined that you become the same. The Planet D offers loads of travel tips and destination ideas you didn’t even know you needed. Once you take a look at the gorgeous images D and D share, you’ll be packing your bags and calling the dog sitter — they’re just that good at what they do. Travel industry veteran Dr. Paul Johnson takes it up a notch on A Luxury Travel Blog. If you like to be pampered on your journey and spoiled during your stay, subscribe to this blog. The tips and notes on destinations are comprehensive, and your vacation research and prep time will be cut in half if you become a dedicated reader. Stephanie at Twenty-Something Travel worked, saved money by living with her parents, then took off to see the world. Her blog is now one of the top-rated travel sites on the Web. A glance at the home page of her blog shows articles such as How Not To Get Murdered Abroad, A First Time Guide To Palawan, and Hiking And Road Tripping In Bosnia: How To Avoid Land Mines. Well, OK then. Essentially, she shows you how to have fun and be safe, and that’s a good thing. Matthew doesn’t watch much TV — he’s out there living his life every single day. At Expert Vagabond, he takes readers on his journeys through thrilling stories, images, and videos. He’s also generous with his travel tips, telling readers how to find cheap accommodations and what accessories are must-haves for adventure travel. There are thousands of travel bloggers on the Web sharing their lives and stories each day. We’d love to hear about your favorites, just share a link in the comments!

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Motion Sickness – Be Prepared!

When you hear the words “motion sickness,” what scenario comes to mind? Maybe for you, it’s riding in the backseat of a car and getting that nauseous feeling. Oh, and don’t forget the cold sweat blooming all over. Or it’s sitting in a boat at anchor, the constant waves making it roll back and forth. The dizziness and nausea send you running for the head. Leaning over the rails might be easier, although you’ve got to watch out for that constant boat motion, as you can wind up in the water if you happen to lean at the wrong time. For some people, it’s trains. If you’ve ridden on a train, you know they can move around almost as much as a boat. They sway, and jiggle, and rock side to side. It’s the swaying and rocking that invite nausea. As with any motion sickness, once the nausea starts, vomiting is always a possibility. There are barf bags on passenger jets for a reason. They’re for the unfortunate fliers who don’t even need turbulence to feel nauseated once wheels are up. When weather conditions are just right and visibility is limited, downhill skiers also can experience dizziness, nausea, and even vomiting. Hopefully, if you do suffer from motion sickness, then you only do so in one of the above-mentioned scenarios. However, if you’re like many who suffer with motion sickness, then you’ve never met a form of transportation (even skis) that does not invite nausea. But take heart, it’s not hopeless! You know your triggers, and you can be prepared. Slip on a Reliefband—go live your life.

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What People Are Saying About Reliefband!

We love our Reliefbands. Several of us working here have suffered from motion sickness or morning sickness, VR sickness or vertigo — you get the idea — we’re talking nausea, frequently followed by vomiting. We suffered, until we discovered Reliefband. Now, we could each tell you our story, but we thought it would be more fun to hear from people whose only connection to Reliefband is that they purchased one and used it. So, straight from Amazon reviews and our social media platforms, this is a small sampling of what people are saying about Reliefband: Ashley M: FINALLY!!!!!!!! I have tried everything under the sun to combat my motion sickness: ginger pills, ear patches, essential oils. Dramamine works but I hate the drowsy side effects. To be clear my motion sickness is about the worst out of everyone I know. Five minute car rides and elevator trips can leave me a bit dizzy. I love amusement parks and it’s been a bit depressing to have to avoid the rides for fear of throwing up (which happened last time I rode a roller coaster). I was very hesitant to spend so much money on something that I wasn’t sure would work, but I was pretty desperate at this point. To really test this out I wore this to my most recent trip to Holiday World (amusement park). The drive was a little of an hour and I felt great! Even sitting in the backseat. I was able to look around and even look at my phone. Normally I stare out the window and never look side to side, it gets old. I started slow at the park, riding the Scrambler, a ride that normally makes me a little dizzy. No problems this time! Next I rode an upside down roller coaster. AMAZING! The real test came with the Turkey Whirl. I rode this before and it had me falling over sideways when I got off. I RODE THIS THREE TIMES IN A ROW!!! I was laughing and having so much fun! I literally feel like a completely changed person thanks to this device. I’m SO SO SO happy that I purchased this. Dee FK: I love it..it really works!!! Angalena S: I rode in the back seat for 2 hours on a trip and for the first time I didn’t get car sick. This thing is so cool. Tammy WF: What a godsend for these little miracle bands. I used them during my pregnancy with twins …helped tremendously!!! 4 GM: I have had my Relief Band for over 10 years and have used it to prevent motion sickness while flying and especially on a cruise where we encountered the fringes of a hurricane and seas were rough. I wore it all night and had no hint of sickness, whereas without it just the thought of motion made me sick. Extra batteries on hand ensure you won’t be without! Now I have Meniere’s Disease and wore it recently on a really bad day when I woke up dizzy and had to keep a doctor appointment 60 miles away. I could hardly stand but shortly after remembering I had this, and putting it on, I had no recurrence the remainder of the day. It truly works! I even keep a spare on hand–never want to be without! Carolyn R: Just returned from an Alaska fishing trip. Very rough water that definitely would have had us terribly ill. We didn’t have any nausea at all. These bands were miracle workers. James H: This is a miracle device. Over the past 20 years, I have tried everything to combat motion sickness. I tried ginger capsules and candies and Sea Bands, none of which worked. I tried meclizine, which only worked for a short time. And I tried scopolamine patches, which caused blurred vision and a terrible sore throat. Then I discovered this small wrist band. It just works. It feels a little funny when it’s on. And it causes some tiny amount of irritation on my wrist. But it practically ends my motion related nausea. It makes flights bearable. I travel extensively as part of my job, and I literally do no know how I would manage without Reliefband. The prior version was well worth it, even though it didn’t have a replaceable battery. But this version, with batteries available at every pharmacy, is even better. We hope that you share your Reliefband story in the comment section. We want to hear from you!

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College – The Other Packing List

It’s mid-August, and time to send your college kids back to school. On the upside, no more piles of laundry, budget-busting grocery lists, or late-night rattlings around the house. On the downside, well, there’s no denying the littles simply aren’t little anymore. The school probably sent a packing list, or has one online. If not, there are about 598,367 such lists on the Web. We’re offering up a list covering needed items that, once Junior is at school, make us go, “Oh, yeah! We forgot the . . . .” Here we go: Beach towels Duct tape Earplugs Lightbulbs Safety pins Sleep mask Vacuum Bug spray – for spiders, roaches, ants 1-cup measuring cup Wrinkle remover spray Lap desk Reliefband – stops symptoms of morning or motion sickness Chip clips Lanyard Carabiners Passport Command™ strips and hooks Portable electronics charger Spare pair of glasses Power strips What else should be on this list of stuff college kids need (not clothes, food, or school supplies, but other necessities)?

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Pre-Motion Motion Sickness. Whaaat?

Do you feel nauseous just thinking about riding in the backseat of the car? What about when you picture yourself standing on the deck of a boat on a rolling sea? Don’t worry, that feeling is not uncommon! If you have experienced motion sickness as a passenger in a car, or when you’ve been out on a boat, then you almost certainly have a memory of it. It’s the memory of the motion sickness that causes what’s called “anticipatory nausea and vomiting.” All before you even get into a car or step onto a boat. In other words, you get motion sickness before there’s any motion. You can prevent this anticipatory nausea and vomiting in the same way that you do motion sickness: Keep your eyes on the horizon Allow fresh, cool air to gently blow in your face Don’t read or watch a screen Eat small, frequent meals, but nothing greasy Stay hydrated Wear a Reliefband to stop symptoms before they start

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How To Control Vertigo-Induced Nausea

Vertigo is when we feel like we’re spinning, or maybe it seems like we’re holding still but the environment around us is spinning. We become dizzy and nauseous, and usually break out in a cold, clammy sweat. There are many triggers to vertigo. If you experience it, you should mention it to your healthcare provider. There may be a medical reason for it and, possibly, a treatment. If the cause of your vertigo is not treatable, then it usually comes down to managing symptoms of nausea and vomiting. That’s where we come in. What you feel when you experience vertigo is a form of motion sickness, and Reliefband helps to stop motion-related nausea and vomiting, including that associated with vertigo.

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VR Sickness Stinks!

Virtual reality (VR) is teetering on the edge of becoming the next big thing. Will we make it a part of our daily lives, as we have smartphones and tablets? Well, it’s hard to say. But gamers and others who currently use it tend to love it—except for one thing . . . VR sickness! Motion sickness and VR sickness are triggered by the same mechanisms. What you see in the world of virtual reality doesn’t match up with what your body feels in the real world, just as what you see when you’re reading in a car doesn’t match up with the movement of the car that your body feels. Although you’re not really rocketing through the air on a rollercoaster in VR, that’s what your mind perceives, yet your body isn’t experiencing the same movement. When there’s a disconnect between what you see and what you feel, nausea generally follows. If you love VR but suffer from VR sickness, try Reliefband to stop the nausea. And please, let us know how it goes!  

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Flying Is Fun!

Your friends are going to the Bahamas for a long weekend and you want to go, too. But, there’s a teeny problem. You get airsick as soon as a plane starts to move! There are steps you can take to calm your nausea, and with any luck at all, avoid the barf bag. Don’t drink alcohol the day before or during your flight. Do drink lots of water—staying hydrated is important. Eat small, light meals throughout the day. Nothing greasy or spicy, and no big meals. It helps to sit in a window seat and keep your gaze on the horizon. When you do that, then what your body feels and what you’re seeing are in sync. It’s when they don’t match up that nausea comes calling. Many people claim the seats over the wings are the least bouncy. If you can choose your seat, try the window seat over a wing. Finally, Reliefband is made to stop the nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness. And bonus, no drugs! Just slip it on your wrist about 20 minutes before boarding, and keep it on. If you follow these steps, you should arrive happy and feeling great. Now, go have fun!

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