Are we putting our children (and ourselves!) through unnecessary discomfort and stress by being unprepared for travel sickness?
Sea-Band© have just carried out a new survey which reveals that 56% children between 4-16 years of age suffer from travel sickness. Parents, however, do not always take preventative measures with only 28% proactively planning for travel nausea prior to traveling.
Previous research also showed that more than 80 per cent of the population affected at some time (RAC Foundation).
Methods of coping range from avoiding motorway journeys to fasting for 24 hours before travelling. If such drastic measures don't appeal to you but like most travellers you can't afford to feel drowsy or sleepy - common side effects often associated with over-the-counter nausea treatments, try Sea-Band®
Sea-Band® are elasticated wristbands that work on the principle of acupressure, exerting constant gentle pressure on the Pericardium 6 (P6) point in the wrist which controls nausea. Dr Tony Lavelle, RAC Foundation's consultation general practitioner, says, 'Acupressure such as using bands on the wrist or the arm has been shown in research to decrease the symptoms of motion sickness. This is very effective compared with oral medication, which can cause drowsiness.1
In order to gain the maximum benefit, Sea-Band® should be put on prior to commencing a journey. If, however, you forget to put them on before setting-off, Sea-Band® can still help to relieve the symptoms of motion sickness even once the early signs are felt.
Sea-Band® are entirely drug-free, safe alternatives to OTC remedies.
 Sea-Band® is available from Boots.comg(16590560)a(1311194)) and other pharmacies priced at £7.99
Clinical trials have shown that acupressure is also effective in other conditions that induce nausea such as morning sickness and chemotherapy.
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