Acupressure for Morning Sickness

Acupressure uses the same concepts as acupuncture, without the use of needles. Acupressure treatments make use of the principles of Chinese medicine, in that aliments or sickness developed because of a blockage of energy flow throughout your body, which is Qi. Qi is the flowing vibration that moves through the invisible lines called meridians. When Qi flows freely, your health is good. Acupressure and acupuncture aid in regulating the energy flow of Qi. Body points are stimulated, to restore the balanced flow of Qi within your body. Acupressure is safe and is often useful for those who prefer not to use needles, since it is essentially acupuncture minus the needles.

Acupressure Bands

For the relief of morning sickness and nausea, there are available acubands that stimulate the Pericardium 6 acupoint with special magnets, which are safe to wear day and night. You should properly position the acubands at about 3/4 of an inch down the wrists and in between the two tendons of that area. You simply attach the acubands with the plastic button placed against the acupressure point on the underside of your wrists. The main brand names for acupressure bands are BioBands and Sea Bands, they are both equally as effective, however Sea Bands is the only brand with scientific evidence of their effectiveness.

Pros: Acupressure bands offer a drug-free, all-natural way to deal with morning sickness. Since they work for all forms of nausea and not just morning sickness, you can use them again after pregnancy any time you feel nausea coming on or for motion sickness while traveling. They are also inexpensive and can be re-used by other members of the household after your pregnancy for other forms of nausea.

Cons: They may not work for everyone. The wearer may find them to be uncomfortable during every day tasks, depending on the design of the brand. These also might not look very good with professional attire while at the office. YOu need to wear them 24/7 and that can make your arm itchy and the bands smelly. You might not realise how much they are preventing your nausea until you take them off. If they work for you a second pair - to allow for washing is highly recommended. See our acuppressure band product review.

Electro Acustimulation

Electro Acustimulation is another successful device that regularly stimulates the acupoints of the wrist by use of a mild electric current, although it is a bit more expensive. The Electro Acustimulation device is priced approximately $70 USD, and is available by prescription only, you will have to consult your physician. Research of Electro Acustimulation has proven safe while easing nausea for some women.

Pros: Acupressure bands offer a drug-free, all-natural way to deal with morning sickness. Since they work for all forms of nausea and not just morning sickness, you can use them again after pregnancy any time you feel nausea coming on or for motion sickness while traveling. They are also inexpensive and can be re-used by other members of the household after your pregnancy for other forms of nausea.

Cons: They may not work for everyone. The wearer may find them to be uncomfortable during every day tasks, depending on the design of the brand. These also might not look very good with professional attire while at the office. YOu need to wear them 24/7 and that can make your arm itchy and the bands smelly. You might not realise how much they are preventing your nausea until you take them off. If they work for you a second pair - to allow for washing is highly recommended

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