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Road Less Traveled

Don’t let the journey stop you. Take the road less traveled, and let ReliefBand keep motion sickness away.

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Theimum.com – Reliefband by Reliefband Technologies – Review

Reliefband reviewed on theimum.com website Full Article: http://www.theimum.com/2016/03/reliefband-by-reliefband-technologies-review/

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In the early days of pregnancy, we feel a deep wonder and even awe at the fact that we’re going to have a baby. Right up until morning sickness strikes, then we’re basically wondering how to stop the ick. Take back your life, and enjoy the awesomeness of pregnancy.

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Riding The Rails

Train travel sounds so romantic, at least to those of us who don’t use them for our daily commute. The Orient Express, the 20th Century Limited, the Flying Scotsman — their very names evoke a sense of luxury, intrigue, and yes, darn it, romance. But, if you suffer from motion sickness, train travel can bring forth a sense of nausea, cold sweat, and dizziness. If the rails call to you, or you’re required to ride the rails to work, we have a few tips for fighting off motion sickness. Sit facing forward. Request such a seat, if possible, or if the only available seats are facing toward the rear of the car, ask the conductor if he or she could turn a seat around to face the front. Don’t read or try to watch a video. Just like in a car, it’s better to keep your eyes looking forward or even close them if you don’t need to watch for your stop. Stay in your seat, if you can. Walking around on a moving train will almost certainly increase your feeling of motion sickness. A soft breeze blowing in your face helps. Bring one of those battery-operated hand fans with you, or just fan yourself with a magazine. If you can open a window, all the better, but that’s not always possible on trains. Sip water or ginger ale during your trip. Eat light snacks—nothing too greasy or fatty—just something to keep in your stomach, as that helps with nausea. ReliefBand helps to control the symptoms of motion sickness for many people. If you haven’t tried one yet, it’s definitely worth investigating. If you have tips to share with others, please do so in the comments! Anyone who’s battled motion sickness knows it’s not something that can just be ignored. Any help is appreciated. Image courtesy of Lawrence and David Barera

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Goodbye Morning Sickness

You’re pregnant! It’s a happy time, filled with plans, a rapidly changing body, and not a little anxiety. When morning sickness shows up, it’s not a welcome guest. So, what do you do? Have a nosh every three hours, or so. Stomachs do better with a bit of food in them when it comes to fighting nausea. Don’t choose greasy or fatty foods. Proteins are good, and basic crackers or plain carbs fill the space without causing too much upset. Try to keep air blowing toward your face, even a little breeze helps. Stay hydrated—it’s important for general health and if you are vomiting occasionally, it’s even more critical that you keep those fluids incoming. Ginger is known to help combat nausea. If you like the taste, find ways to incorporate it into your routine, maybe drink ginger tea or ginger ale as part of your hydration process. We can’t finish a list like this without mentioning ReliefBand. Many women find that it helps control the symptoms of morning sickness. Whatever you plan to try, talk with your provider to see if she has any suggestions and to make her aware of your plans. We wish you a happy and nausea-free pregnancy! Image courtesy of flickr/gareth1953

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Flying (sans barf bag)

Who doesn’t want to rip through clouds, and see shadows from a bird’s-eye view? Live your life! Image courtesy of flickr/vegaseddie

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Morning Sickness? Hahahahaha!

Don’t let morning sickness get in the way of a beautiful day.

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Mal De Stinking Mer

Do you experience mal de mer when you’re at sea, fighting the rolling waves? How about when you’re sitting on a boat that’s tied up to the dock? Or when you’re ashore, watching boats in the distance bob in the water? Seasickness is a wicked, nasty thing that steals pleasure from sailor wannabes. If you want to stand firm on the deck, no matter the seas, or even sit on a sailboat at anchor, we have some tips for you to help you enjoy your time on the water. Find the horizon and keep your eyes fixed on it. You want what your inner ear is feeling and what your eyes are seeing to be in alignment. By noting the steadiness of the horizon and the waves, the bobbing feeling makes sense to your brain. Put on your ReliefBand about 20 minutes prior to boarding, and keep it on. The pressure it applies sends signals that disrupt the nausea you typically feel when on a boat. Stay near the middle of the boat – the rocking is less severe there. Believe it or not, going below to lie down helps. But you need to keep your eyes closed so that your body isn’t feeling the rocking while your eyes are looking at stationary walls. You want what you feel and what you see to be the same, or to at least make sense. Eat a little something now and then, and drink a bit of water as well. It helps to keep a bit of bland food in the tummy. Start out with baby steps. If you feel queasy just looking at boats from the shore, then follow the tips and see if they help. If they do, then next time try sitting on a boat at anchor, and if you’re OK there, then the next time go on a short sail or cruise. You can conquer this! Image courtesy of flickr/alwaysshooting

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Take A Pass On Morning Sickness

Are you looking forward to getting pregnant, but not to morning sickness? Of course! No one wants to experience nausea and vomiting at any time, and definitely not during the days and months that are supposed to be filled with joy. But, for many, morning sickness is just going to happen. Typically, it starts a few weeks into the pregnancy and is over by the beginning of the fourth month. We all have friends or family members who did not experience a “typical” pregnancy. For them, morning sickness was a constant companion during the majority of the 40 weeks. Ugh. The statistics jump all over the place, but most women will experience morning sickness. Some healthcare professionals believe that morning sickness is a good sign, as it indicates a strong pregnancy, so that’s a plus . . . right? If you end up in the majority and have morning sickness, there are things you can do to alleviate the nausea. We recommend that you start out by wearing a ReliefBand, because, you know, that’s who we are and we know that it works for a lot of pregnant women. Also, eating a little bit several times a day seems to help. It’s enough to keep the stomach acids from getting to you but not so much that you’re stuffed and uncomfortable. Eat foods that make sense – nothing greasy or fatty. And nothing too smelly – food smells can bring on the nausea. Make sure you get plenty of fluids throughout the day. It helps to stay hydrated. Some people put lemon slices in their water or tea because they feel it helps with the nausea. Ginger is a favorite of those experiencing nausea from motion or morning sickness. Ginger tea might do the trick. There’s a form of extreme morning sickness called hyperemesis gravidarum. If you have any questions or concerns about what you’re experiencing during pregnancy, call your healthcare provider to discuss your symptoms. Morning sickness is normal, but hyperemesis gravidarum can put you in the hospital. Don’t hesitate to talk to someone if your nausea is too much. Image courtesy of Pixabay

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