Motion sickness and nausea are a fairly common problem that many people face. Especially often this illness affects young children and pregnant women. Wristbands from motion sickness is a fairly new invention, the mechanism of action of which is based on the principles of ancient medicine.
Of course, modern medicine offers many ways to combat nausea - these are pills, syrups, and other drugs. But bracelets are one of the safest and most effective ways to solve a problem.
Motion sickness bracelets: indication for use
Such bracelets are used to relieve the main symptoms of motion sickness. Acupuncture effect relieves severe nausea and vomiting, relieves discomfort in the stomach, stops dizziness. Motion sickness bracelets are recommended for motion sickness. They are often recommended during flights, train and car rides. They also help while riding rides. Bracelets are often used by pregnant women, since they significantly facilitate the manifestation of toxicosis.
Motion sickness bracelets: mechanism of action
It’s not a secret to anyone that the technique of acupressure is widely used in Chinese medicine. Even ancient healers determined that the so-called acupuncture points are distributed throughout the human body. These points with the help of nerve endings are connected with all functional systems and organs of the human body. An organ is associated with each point. Accordingly, moderate pressure on the desired acupuncture point can normalize the work of a certain system of organs.
On the human wrist is the so-called pericardial point P6. This point is connected with the digestive system. The effect on the pericardium normalizes the functioning of the stomach and digestive system, and also regulates blood flow and restores peace of mind.
It is on the principle of ancient Chinese medicine that bracelets work is based. A special plastic ball of the bracelet acts on the biologically active point of the wrist, thereby creating impulses that enter the brain and relieve the symptoms of motion sickness.
By the way, there are several varieties of bracelets:
- Motion sickness bracelets for children from three years old.
- Universal.
- Special bracelets for pregnant women that relieve toxicosis.
Motion sickness bracelets: method of use
First you need to carefully read the instructions that are included with each product. First of all, you need to determine where the active point is. To do this, place three fingers on the wrist so that the ring finger is directly on the fold. The acupuncture point is located between the tendons, just below the index finger.
Now put on the bracelet so that the plastic ball acts directly on the desired point. The effect, as a rule, appears after a few minutes.
It is recommended that you wear a motion sickness bracelet before the first symptoms begin to appear. With severe nausea, you can click on a plastic ball - this will enhance the effect. For extra effect, you can wear bracelets on both wrists. You can not remove the bracelet before the end of the trip. This product has no contraindications, and its wearing time is unlimited.
Motion sickness bracelets: consumer reviews
Almost all reviews of such devices are positive. Many people use bracelets and claim that they really help. Nausea, dizziness and discomfort disappear, and a feeling of fear passes. Bracelets have a good effect on the condition of both adults and children. And pregnant women note significant relief and almost complete disappearance of signs of toxicosis.