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The Road And You And ReliefBand

Sometimes, driving back winding roads is exactly where you want to be. Image courtesy Viktor Hanacek

Hop Aboard, It’s Fun!

We can help you conquer motion sickness so that you can enjoy the ride!         Image courtesy of flickr/locosteve

4 Pregnancy Blogs You Need To Follow

There are hundreds of blogs that provide valuable info for pregnant women. The four we mention in this post are some of our favorites. Let us know what you think, and what blogs you would recommend for other parents-to-be! And now, in no particular order: Giving Birth With Confidence is a Lamaze blog that provides useful and direct information. For instance, they recently wrote a two-part series describing the physical and emotional specifics of vaginal birth. Can’t get more useful than that! Stop by and see what they have for you. Birth Without Fear is a place where women share their stories, and parents-to-be learn of the many choices one has when it comes to childbirth. News Moms Need was created by March of Dimes as a place for moms-to-be or new moms to get the information they need as they make their way through pregnancy or through parenting. Fit Pregnancy is a fun and surprisingly helpful blog about all the physical things one experiences while pregnant, and the topics (baby names, maternity clothes, prenatal vitamins, etc.) about which every mom-to-be is thinking.     Image courtesy of flickr/emerycophoto

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Motion Sickness Remedies

Many people love to travel. You say, “Let’s go to . . . “ and their bags are packed before you finish the sentence. Some of us are not so eager. You start talking about a trip, we get clammy just thinking of the car/plane/train ride. Motion sickness isn’t funny or fun, but there are ways we can combat that awful feeling and enjoy the journey as well as the destination. In addition to ReliefBand, there’s a prescription patch (scopolamine) that works well for many, but it can’t be used on kids. For children, Dramamine or Benadryl may help. Ginger or peppermint can reduce the symptoms of nausea, and keeping your face pointed toward fresh air is beneficial. Nothing works 100 percent of the time for everyone. But, with ReliefBand and the other products and suggestions mentioned here, you have a good chance of finding something that works. Don’t let motion sickness keep you at home. Get out there and enjoy the world!     Image courtesy of flickr/swong95765

Ski Sickness? You Bet!

Did you know that some downhill skiers report experiencing motion sickness? Yup. It’s called, appropriately, ski sickness. It seems to be more common on days when visibility is limited, such as in foggy or near whiteout conditions. Wearing ski boots and skis changes the way our bodies relate to or feel the ground, which also contributes to the problem. A lot of little things need to come together to create ski sickness – it’s not a common event. Chances are you won’t be afflicted with this type of motion sickness, but perhaps it’s best to take your ReliefBand with you to the mountains, just in case. Click here for more info on ski sickness.   Image courtesy of flickr/dylwalters  

Feeling Good During Pregnancy

Don’t let morning sickness get you down.    

Life Is Fun Upside Down

What is life without a little upside down in it? Image courtest of flickr/evilerin

Morning sickness? Never heard of it!