TIPS FOR DRUG-FREE MORNING SICKNESS RELIEF

Many sources estimate that 80% of pregnant women experience the dreaded “morning sickness” –itself a misnomer, as anyone who has suffered through it can tell you that the nausea can last all day. At Psi Bands we believe strongly in the use of wrist acupressure to relieve nausea for the following reasons:Many sources estimate that 80% of pregnant women experience the dreaded “morning sickness” –itself a misnomer, as anyone who has suffered through it can tell you that the nausea can last all day. At Psi Bands we believe strongly in the use of wrist acupressure to relieve nausea for the following reasons:

• Numerous scientific studies support the use of wrist acupressure to relieve nausea.
• It’s easy to implement – simply place a Psi Band on each wrist.
• It is drug-free so it won’t harm your fetus or interfere with other medications.

In addition to wrist acupressure to quell the queasies, following are some complementary drug-free tips we have come across:

• Try ginger. It can be found as a powder in a capsule, grated fresh into hot water for tea, in syrup, or even as a sucking candy. (We’ve got a wonderful recipe for Hot Cider with Orange and Ginger listed below. It’s worth a try!)
• Cold fluids and solids like ice chips, popsicles, frozen grapes, etc. may provide relief and help take away the metallic taste in the mouth.
• Try not to eat too much at a time, but also avoid an empty stomach. Eat several small meals every day instead of large meals and try to incorporate protein into every meal.
• For morning nausea, keep a small snack (like crackers) right next to your bed and eat a bit before rising. Allow a few minutes for the snack to digest, then get out of bed slowly.
• Stay hydrated. Try a sports hydration drink, as well as water, broth, or juice.
• Get lots of rest. Stress and fatigue can make morning sickness worse.

We are not medical professionals, so contact your health professional if symptoms persist. Source: http://www.webmd.com/baby/managing-morning-sickness

HEALING DIET DO’S AND DON’TS FROM THE HOLISTIC KITCHEN

We’ve all heard the expression, “You are what you eat.” There’s no question that our diet choices have a huge impact on our health. With that in mind, we asked Chef Nancy Banner, founder of The Holistic Kitchen for her expert tips on eating during cancer treatment, for healing or even to optimize your wellness. Nauseated or not, we can all benefit from her expertise! According to Chef Nancy –
Seek:

• Eat as much plant based foods as possible, including protein
• Eat 25g – 35g of fiber each day
• Eat a rainbow of colors from fresh fruits and vegetables everyday
• Eat whole grain products
• Eat foods that have a glycemic index of 55 or below
• Eat foods that are easy to digest
• Eat foods that have a high pH (>7) to balance the acidic waste that cells and toxins produce
• Low fat options of any animal foods (fat is where the toxins are stored)
• Plant sourced fats, such as olive and coconut oils (don’t worry that it is saturated fat – it has a natural cholesterol inhibitor in it)
• Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids
• Balanced ratio of Omega 6 EFA’s to Omega 3 EFA’s
• Grass fed livestock and flax or coconut fed chickens
• Natural personal care and cleaning alternatives
• Shop the perimeter of the grocery store as much as possible

To see Nancy’s list of foods to AVOID, please visit her website at http://www.theholistickitchen.com/cancer-diet/avoid/. At The Holistic Kitchen, Chef Nancy blends schooling and a lifelong fascination with nutrition to teach you how to use food to build immunity and heal the mind, body and spirit.

THE BEST GIFTS ARE THOSE MADE BY MOM

Psi Bands is proud to be a part of two wonderful holiday gift guides, in which all the products have been invented or created by women and moms. From amazing and unique jewelry to baby clothes to beauty products, there’s something for everyone on your list.

The Savor Holiday Catalog has published its 2nd edition of this popular catalog which features 50 top women entrepreneurs. Most of the products and services featured are offered at a 10% to 25% discount. Items range from accessories to jewelry to clothing, and these are not items you will see coming and going all over town. Click here to access the SAVOR catalog.

The Mom Entrepreneur Holiday Co-op Shop is a convenient, online shopping resource featuring unique products and valuable services from approximately 50 mom-owned businesses located in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to great discounts and giveaways, the Co-op Shop offers stocking stuffer suggestions for kids, moms and dads. If you shop at The Mom Entrepreneur Co-op Shop, you have a chance to win a $100 shopping spree.

THIS MONTH ON FACEBOOK–BELLYBARS GIVEAWAY

This month we’ve partnered with the ladies at Bellybar to bring you the “ATTACK OF THE 30 FT. PREGNANT LADY GIVEAWAY” on our Facebook fan page. All you have to do is tell us about your experience with ravenous cravings/hunger before, during, or after pregnancy and you could win!

The prize, valued at $30, includes: a 5 count box of Baby Needs Chocolate Bellybars; 1 pouch of Citrus on Board Bellybar Chews; a 4-pack of Due for Chocolate Bellybar Shakes. Hurry! Contest runs through December 5. Click here for details.

NO GREEN FACES ON BLACK FRIDAY!

The last thing any pregnant woman wants is to be suffering with nausea on the biggest shopping day of the year! Thanksgiving kicks off the busy holiday travel season too, and Psi Bands are a “must have” for those braving the road, rail and airways during Thanksgiving and throughout the holidays. With that in mind, please enjoy $3 off a set of Psi Bands on Amazon.com. Use code HAPITRVL . Promo starts 11/23 at 12:01 a.m. and ends on 11/28 at 11:59 p.m.

What’s in this Newsletter?

November/December 2009

• Tips for Drug-Free Morning Sickness Relief

• Eating for Healing and Wellness

• Give Mom-Inspired Gifts this Season

• Win some Bellybars!

• $3 off Psi Bands for Black Friday

Buy Psi Bands Now!

PSI BANDS IS GOING PINK

No doubt you are all aware, October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM). In support of this effort, Psi Bands is going pink for the month. Check out our Facebook Fan page for more information on ways we can band together to support this cause. We’ll also be profiling great companies, products and services that support cancer-related causes.

SOMEONE YOU LOVE HAS CANCER – WHAT CAN YOU DO?

Unfortunately most of us have had someone we are close to diagnosed with cancer. As so often is the case in these situations we feel helpless, though we desperately want to help. Many of you have bought Psi Bands for a loved one who is going through chemo. This makes sense — it shows that you care and gives that person something that really can help them to feel better. We came across an excellent article in USA Today recently that addresses things you can say or do when someone you know is battling cancer. There are some really good points in the article and it is worth the read. A glimpse at some of the tips offered:

• Be empathetic, but don’t be bossy about things they should try or do for treatment.
• Even if the person can’t be as actively involved in your life, don’t forget them on important occasions like birthdays.
• Don’t dwell on cancer talk all the time.
• Offer specific help (i.e. can I come clean your house?).

NAUSEA, NOT! IT SAYS A LOT

From the very start, the Psi Bands mission has been to find ways to make a positive difference in people’s lives. That is why we are thrilled that Psi Bands is a part of the “Nausea, NOT” Carebox. Carebox was created as a thoughtful way to let friends and family know you care. Maybe someone you know is going through a difficult time, or maybe you just want to let them know you’re thinking of them. Either way, these creative and thoughtful care packages — from the “Nausea, NOT” to the “Lemons to Lemonade” to the “Hugs and Kisses” boxes will brighten their day, and maybe even help make things a little better. Carebox came about as a result of the founder losing both of her parents to cancer. She wanted to find a way to help people reach out when they didn’t really know what to say, much less do. She also made it her mission to work towards a world that’s free from cancer. That’s why a portion of the profits from each box goes towards organizations fighting cancer through research, education, and early detection.

Connect with Psi Bands on Facebook and watch for a chance to win the “Nausea, NOT” box (a $95 value) toward the end of the month.

OUR MISSION – TO GIVE RELIEF WHILE GIVING BACK

Since its inception, Psi Bands has sought to fulfill its mission of giving back. As such, Psi Bands has formed a charitable partnership with Fertile Hope, a LIVESTRONG initiative dedicated to providing reproductive information, support and hope to cancer patients and survivors whose medical treatments present the risk of infertility. Psi Bands donates $1 of every Cherry Blossom Psi Bands set sold to Fertile Hope. Psi Bands and Fertile Hope are working together toward a common goal – improving the lives of both cancer patients undergoing treatment as well as those whose parenting dreams are coming true. More information on how Psi Bands gives back to Fertile Hope can be found here: http://www.psibands.com/fertilehope.org

RESEARCH SHOWS: ACUPRESSURE WRIST BANDS EASE NAUSEA IN CANCER TREATMENT

Cancer patients who wore acupressure wristbands had much less nausea while receiving radiation treatment, making the bands a safe, low-cost addition to anti-nausea medication, according to a study in the Journal of Pain and Symptom Management by University of Rochester Medical Center researchers. Previous research has suggested that the placebo effect might be why elastic wristbands reduce nausea. However, the findings of the latest study do not support that notion, even though researchers continue to believe in the mind’s powerful influence over symptoms. In fact, even when controlling for a placebo, there was a marked decrease in nausea felt by patients wearing acupressure wrist bands.

Read the full article here.