Reliefband Technologies Launches 'National Stop Nausea Day' to Give Voice to Nausea Sufferers

To spread awareness and give a voice to nausea suffers, Reliefband Technologies LLC, an innovator in wearable technology that controls nausea, has created National Stop Nausea Day.

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My Barfing Genes

Why do some people get sick from getting whipped around by a carnival ride or even riding in a car?

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Holiday Shopping

‘Tis the season. Shopping season, that is. Choosing just the thing for this nephew or that in-law is tough. Nobody wants to throw money away on gifts that aren’t appreciated. We’re wandering down the tech aisle this year because who doesn’t love tech? Gadgets and wearables and smart everything, oh my! The FLUX Led Light & Power Bank will give you days of mega light at a campsite or anywhere else, and charge your phones at the same time. This thing is awesome and going on our list. It’s drone time, don’t you think? Seems like they’re all over the place. We love the DJI Phantom 4 Pro. It captures images you only dream of, and the controller is a thing of beauty with a built-in screen. Pardon our drool. The Stellarscope allows you to dial in your location and look to the stars, which are charted out for you. Great gift for the budding scientist in your family. And bonus, you get to use it, too. Wireless sound. Not earbuds – maybe they’re called cheekbuds? Trekz Air uses “bone conduction technology” to give you the sound you want without sticking uncomfortable plastic bits in your ear. They wrap around the back of your head/neck and rest on your cheekbones. We have got to try these! The constellation of products under the Amazon Echo umbrella allow you to set up your home in pretty smart fashion. You can ask Alexa to adjust the heat if you’re a bit cool, turn on the bedside lamp when you’re headed that way, get the coffee going when you actually wake up and not when you were supposed to get up, play games with you, or do loads of other helpful things. We want one, or possibly nine. Do you know a pregnant someone who is hugging the toilet throughout the day? Does your SO get all clammy and hang his head out of the car window as soon as the wheels leave the driveway? Reliefband® controls the nasty symptoms of morning and motion sickness. It slips on the wrist and, with the touch of a button, sends a signal to the part of the brain that controls nausea, retching, and vomiting. Wearable tech everybody loves! There you go, shopping solved. What’s on your tech list this year?

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Holiday Travel And Motion Sickness

Holiday travel is coming up and you’re dreading it. Not because Uncle Jimmy’s going to eat too much and sprawl all over the couch, but because you suffer from wicked motion sickness and the journey is not going to be fun. We have some tips to help you navigate a puke-free path to your destination. Hang in there, we will get you to mom’s mincemeat pie! First, if you don’t already have one, get a Reliefband®; put it on your wrist and turn it on before traveling. This device will change your world. Don’t take our word for it, check out what Reliefband® users have to say. Other actions you can take to help alleviate the nausea include: Keep your eyes on what’s happening outside the car/train/plane. Do not read a book or watch movies on your e-device. Direct airflow toward your face. A fresh, gentle breeze helps. Any cool air coming from the ventilation system will do, as long as it’s not smelly. No greasy, heavy meals before or during the trip. If you need to eat, make it something light and not spicy. Water is good to drink, but no sugary or acidic beverages. If there’s room, stretch out and take a nap. Snooze your way through to your destination. With a little planning and your Reliefband® on your wrist, you will survive the journey in fine form, and possibly even beat Uncle Jimmy to the couch for a post-dinner nap.

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Unexpected Triggers Of Motion Sickness

Do you suffer from motion sickness? If so, you know there are classic triggers, such as riding in the backseat of a moving car, flying in a small (or large) plane, or rocking in a boat. But for some sufferers, the triggers can be unexpected, and definitely not classic. If you experience any of these, maybe it’ll help to know you’re not alone. Anticipatory nausea and vomiting happens when you’ve experienced untreated nausea or vomiting in the past. Maybe this has happened when you’ve been sailing. After feeling icky or vomiting a few times while on a boat, you might start feeling nauseous or even barfing just at the thought of being on a boat bobbing in the water. That’s anticipatory nausea and vomiting. Elevators are sneaky triggers. If it’s common for you to get motion sickness under normal circumstances, you’ve probably staggered off of a few elevators, feeling crummy. Lots of sufferers experience this. Then there’s the one that’s particular to the computer age: scrolling through a document or a website. If that scroll gets going just a teeny bit too fast, watch out. If you get blindsided by unexpected triggers for motion sickness, we recommend you consider wearing your Reliefband® every time you leave the house. Unless you get surprised at home with oddball triggers, in which case, wear it there! Next time you see someone wearing a Reliefband®, give them a wave and a grin. Let them know they’re not alone!

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How Reliefband Works

Do you suffer from motion or morning sickness? It’s awful to live with, isn’t it! If you’re new to Reliefband®, we believe you’re about to meet your favorite piece of technology. Reliefband® is wearable technology that puts you in control of treating nausea, retching, and vomiting associated with morning sickness and motion sickness—without drugs and without delay. How It Works Reliefband® is worn on the wrist, with the band holding the device to the underside of the wrist. When it’s turned on, it releases a specific pattern of pulses, like beats on a drum, that stimulate a nerve under the skin called the median nerve. These pulses create a signal, which pulses through the body’s nervous system to the part of the brain that controls nausea, retching, and vomiting. This area is known as the dorsal vagal complex. The pulses quiet and normalize the nerve messages that travel along what’s called the vagus nerve, from the brain to the stomach. This relieves the symptoms of nausea, retching, and vomiting caused by motion or morning sickness. Reliefband®. It’s stunning technology that will change your life, so you can live life in full motion.

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Time For Autumn Vacay!

What?! Who takes vacations in autumn? We’re all exhausted from summer travels (not to mention kids at home 24/7). In the autumn, we spend our days at work and our nights planning our holiday and winter vacations. Well, turns out that autumn is the perfect vacation season. Everyone else is back in school or at work, so fewer crowds, nicer weather, and did we mention the kids are back in school? Now is the time to decompress, between the chaos of summer and the nonstop holidays. There’s a place you can go where the loudest thing you’ll hear is the ocean lapping the shoreline. No cars and not many people to disturb your long walks on Bald Head Island, North Carolina. Get a little daring on your last night and take the Ghost Walk tour. Pennsylvania Dutch Country (a.k.a. Lancaster, PA, and surrounding areas) is the antiquer’s paradise. Just north of Lancaster, 3,000+ antique dealers wait to share a piece of history and a story to go with it, if you have the time. Rambling around the area during harvest season is a treat for the senses as every leaf is in the process of dazzling us with color or wafting to earth for the winter, and the scent of apples blankets the town. Watch out for those corn mazes—you wouldn’t be the first to panic at yet another dead end. Nestled in the shadows of the Cascade Mountains, Leavenworth, WA, is a tiny Bavarian village that celebrates Octoberfest for the entire month of October, and then erupts in twinkly holiday lights that cover every tree and building in the city limits. When you’re tired of strolling the beautiful lanes, you can jump in a kayak or on a horse and get your outdoorsy on. You’re in the Northwest, after all! All of these destinations sound great, but those of us who live with motion sickness never think about such vacations without also thinking of how sick we’re going to get in transit. You know what? We say enough! Enough with the cold sweats, nausea, and vomiting. We have Reliefband® to treat those nasty symptoms of motion sickness. No drugs, just slip it on your wrist and adjust the power to suit your needs. Take control, and live your life in full motion. We’ll be with you every step of the way.

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Don’t Let Road Trips Throw You A Curve

Road trips are escapes from the routine at the speed of life. Americans and cars go together like apple pie and ice cream. We enjoy our cars, especially for road trips! Many of us don’t typically experience carsickness, but you throw in enough curves and hills as we motor toward the end of a day’s driving, and some of us will feel queasy. The fact is, any of us may experience carsickness under the right (or wrong) circumstances. There are a few things you can do to try and get to the end of your driving day puke-free. Most importantly before you hit the road make sure you have a Reliefband for everyone in the car. Take frequent driving breaks to get everyone out of the car and check out the scenery. Keep a stream of cool air blowing in the face of each person while the car is in motion. Don’t consume greasy or heavy food, and keep the smelly food for another time. Eat light snacks while in the car. Stay hydrated with non-sugary liquids – plain water is perfect. Keep your eyes focused on the horizon (not at scenery zipping past the side of the car). Be aware that it’s possible for anyone to get carsick, or even all your passengers. Be prepared, have fun out there and live life in full motion with Reliefband!

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Europe In Summer

Europe calls to Americans — maybe it’s the history, or perhaps the romance. Whatever it is, its pull is nearly irresistible. Those of us who suffer from motion sickness find the pull isn’t as strong given the nausea, retching, and vomiting we experience when traveling by car, plane, train, boat or even, on a bad day, an elevator. However, it’s summer and time to get our vacay on! Don’t let motion sickness ruin your day (or your vacay); instead, start living your life. With Reliefband® on the wrist, you control those nasty symptoms, and you’ll find travel isn’t the nausea-inducing torture it used to be. If you’re ready to plan your visit, we have a few favorite spots to share. Majorca is a Spanish island drenched in ancient ruins, mountains, and beach resorts. It is a land to suit nearly every preference. Pack lots of sunscreen and relax. Corfu provides a bit of the touristy beach vibe, but primarily, it’s an island that introduces you to the slow pace of life in Greece. If you want to immerse yourself in the Greek culture, this is the perfect spot. Scotland, the land of lochs, moors, kilt-wearing men, castles, golf courses, bagpipes, and cities and landscapes so beautiful, it melts the heart. No one ever regrets a trip to Scotland. Really, there are a thousand spots around Europe that would delight anyone looking for a place to land for a week or two. The point is to get out there and enjoy life. Don’t let the misery of motion sickness stop you from trying new things. Live your life in full motion!

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