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News From Psi Bands – New Look, New Content (*and a 1/2 price steal!)

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NEWS FROM PSI BANDS – NEW LOOK, NEW CONTENT *(and a 1/2 price steal!)**	January 2012

in this issue

:: winter travel tips

:: words from a cancer survivor/thriver

:: pregnancy tips

:: just for entrepreneurs

Greetings!

Happy New Year to all of our friends, business associates and customers! We are so appreciative of your continued support and interest in Psi Bands. We are starting off 2012 with a new look and new content for our e-newsletter. As you no doubt are aware, nausea can be due to many causes — be it pregnancy, travel, or health issues. And people who use Psi Bands use them for different reasons. To address these varied interests, each month we will have interesting tips and facts in four areas: Pregnancy, Travel, Cancer/Wellness and Entrepreneurs. While many of you may be interested in more than one of these segments, we hope to provide some pertinent information to our entire readership. If you have any feedback, we’d love to hear from you at info@psibands.com.

Now for the excitement…Psi Bands is one of the featured “Mom-Invented Products” on
Good Morning America‘s “Deals and Steals” segment this morning! If you need a set of Psi Bands now is the time to take advantage of this limited time 1/2 price offer!

Another fantastic piece of recent news, Psi Bands can now be found at select Babies R Us (and some Toys R Us) stores nationwide. Please see our “Buy” page for an update on the latest retailers carrying Psi Bands.

WINTER ROADTRIP TIPS

from TravelingMom.com

Family road trips in winter require extra cautions. Follow these tips to ensure yours is a fun family travel adventure.

1. Learn what a winter weather advisory means–and heed the warning. Blizzard warnings are the worst, with snow and strong winds: you can get blinding snow, deep drifts, and a life-threatening wind chill. Winter storm warnings indicate a storm bringing four or more inches of snow/sleet in 12 hours; six or more inches in 24 hours. Winter storm watches are issued 12-36 hours in advance of major storms. Winter weather advisories are for conditions that may be hazardous, but should not become life threatening when using caution.

2. Let someone know your timetable and travel route. This is especially important if you are traveling in areas with little traffic.

3. Be prepared. Pack a shovel, broom, ice scraper, jumper cables, blankets, flashlight, warning devices (flares), sand or kitty litter, high-calorie non-perishable food, and a spare, charged battery for your cell phone.

4. Keep your gas tank and wiper fluid reservoir full.

5. If you get stuck in the snow, stay in your car. It’s your best shelter.

CANCER/WELLNESS CORNER

Introducing “Marilyn the Thriver”

My name is Marilyn Byrne, and I can say with great pride and profound gratitude that I am a cancer survivor! No, scratch that. I am a cancer THRIVER! For the last 14 months I have put my body through hell in a fierce battle against stage II breast cancer. I have endured the rigors of treatment, accepted my own mortality and have come out on the other side, stronger and healthier than before.

I was diagnosed after finding a lump in my left breast. Talk about shock. I had just turned 40 and my kids were only seven and four. I knew in an instant the course of my life was changing and I was terrified. All the tests showed that my cancer had to be dealt with aggressively – that meant surgery, chemo and radiation. After numerous discussions with my doctors and long, arduous debates in my own head, I elected to undergo a bilateral mastectomy.

Surgery was a success. They did find cancerous lymph nodes, so Chemo was coming for sure. The treatments began six weeks after my surgery and lasted a grueling six months. My oncologist had me on five different anti-nausea medications – which helped keep my dinners down, but certainly didn’t stop the queasiness that would last a week after treatment. A friend of mine sent me some Psi Bands with the hope that I would find some relief. At this point I was ready for something that could help me get through the next infusion. I was starting to feel overwhelmed by the misery of chemotherapy. I was even beginning to have what’s called anticipatory nausea, which is a real, physiological response to the chemo drugs. Any time I would even think about driving to the Oncology Center, I would begin to feel sick.

So, I put the Psi Bands on — one on each wrist. Red and pink ones. I was heading into my fourth week of chemo and dreading it. To my relief, they worked! I didn’t have the same level of discomfort that I had experienced in the weeks before and I didn’t feel as sick to my stomach. I knew there was something powerful about those bands…and I’m only sorry I wasn’t wearing them from the beginning.

I am now six months post chemo and I feel good. My hair is growing in and my energy is coming back. If you or a loved one are going through treatment now, hang tough. You too will get through it, and begin to feel like your old self again, only a better, stronger version of yourself.

Be sure to check this space next month where I will share more of my story, offer support, and provide some helpful resources as you continue on your healing journey.

PREGNANCY CORNER
Pre-Pregnancy Tips from

Are you trying to conceive? An ovulation test can help you identify the two days of your cycle when you’re most likely to get pregnant. Ever wonder how they work?

There are changes in your body right before an egg is released from the ovary (ovulation). Ovulation tests work by detecting one of these changes, specifically the increase of luteinizing hormone (LH) levels in urine. The LH surge, as it is commonly called, precedes ovulation by 24 to 36 hours. Detecting your LH surge with an ovulation test enables you to identify the most fertile time of your cycle – the two days beginning with your surge.

You can maximize your chances of becoming pregnant if you have intercourse within 24 to 36 hours after detecting your LH surge. Timing is one of the most important factors when you’re trying to get pregnant. For more information and support for those trying to conceive (and a $2 off coupon for any First Response product) visit the First Response website.

Pregnant Now?

If you are currently pregnant we highly recommend you familiarize yourself with The Bump (one of our fave sites for the inside scoop on pregnancy). From local pregnancy resources to baby name ideas to baby proofing checklists, they are a one-stop source. Here are their Top 10 “Most Common Pregnancy Symptoms.” Which of these did you experience? (We’re guessing you might be familiar with lucky #7!)

#1: Sore Boobs
#2: Darkening Areolas

#3: Spotting

#4: Frequent Urination

#5: Fatigue (we’re talking total exhaustion)

#6: Missed your period

#7: Morning Sickness (all too familiar with it)

#8: Heightened Sensitivity to Smell

#9: Food Cravings

#10: Bloating

ENTREPRENEUR CORNER

“Give, Give, Get”

When we started on this venture we were so excited about the prospect of improving people’s lives by introducing them to a simple product that makes them feel better. What we didn’t realize until we were knee deep in the business was that in the process of building Psi Bands, we were indoctrinated into an unofficial club of incredible entrepreneurs. I have learned so much from these relationships during this entrepreneurial journey, that now, in the words of Angela Jia Kim, founder of Savor the Success, it’s time to “give, give, get.”

I plan to share some of the tips and tricks I have learned along the way here in this newsletter each month. In addition, I invite you to read and subscribe to our new blog Both Sides of the Retail Table. Each week I, along with former Target buyer Vanessa Ting, reveal both sides of the story regarding what an entrepreneur of a product-based company needs to know to land a coveted spot on major retailers’ shelves. Many entrepreneurs just don’t know where to begin when approaching retailers and there are so many lessons to learn along the way. In the spirit of giving back, we simply desire to share the tips we have learned along our own paths.

Thank you for your continued support and interest in Psi Bands. If you ever don’t want to receive these e-mails, please simply unsubscribe. But, we’d rather you didn’t!

Sincerely,

Psi Bands ~ Psi Health Solutions, Inc.

Psi Bands January/February Newsletter: “Show The Love” Issue

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Psi Bands Newsletter: January Edition

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What’s New in this Newsletter

Psi Bands Newsletter Introduction
Psi Bands Charitable Partnership with Fertile Hope
Psi Bands Made Oprah’s Picks
Psi Bands’ Newest Design
The RACE is On
Special Offer
Happy New Year

Psi Bands Newsletter Introduction

Happy New Year! We are excited to launch our first Psi Bands newsletter blog filled with tips, updates, and a special offer! Psi Bands are stylish, acupressure wrist bands for the relief of nausea due to morning sickness (pregnancy), motion sickness/travel, anesthesia, and chemotherapy. They are waterproof (no more soggy wrist bands), adjustable around the wrist and at the acupressure point for personalized comfort, reusable, comfortable, affordable, and, of course, fashionable – now available in 5 designs!

Psi Bands Charitable Partnership with Fertile Hope

Rarely do businesses find charitable partners with such wonderful synergy as Psi Bands has found with Fertile Hope. Fertile Hope, a national, nonprofit organization, is dedicated to providing reproductive information, hope, and resources to cancer patients and survivors who are at risk for infertility. Both organizations span the cancer and pregnancy worlds with the overall goal of changing people’s lives for the better.

“Psi Bands are truly a gift. When I had morning sickness during my second pregnancy, I tried on a pair of these stylish bands and was thrilled to find nausea relief within minutes! I love being able to recommend a drug-free, effective choice – and a fun one at that – to all the cancer patients and pregnant women that I know.” – Lindsay Beck, Executive Director, Fertile Hope

For a limited time, Psi Bands donates $1 of every Cherry Blossom Psi Bands set sold to Fertile Hope. For more information on this partnership, visit: http://www.psibands.com/giving_back

To purchase a set of the Cherry Blossom Psi Bands in support of Fertile Hope, visit: http://www.psibands.com/retailers

Psi Bands Made Oprah’s Picks

In the October 2008 issue of “O, The Oprah Magazine,” Psi Bands were featured on the coveted “O List”. Oprah sure knows what she’s talking about!

To read the feature, visit: http://www.psibands.com/press

Psi Bands’ Newest Design

Psi Bands is excited to be a member and award recipient of Count Me In. In honor of their mission of promoting independence and the growth of women-owned businesses, our newest design, “Block Party”, celebrates women entrepreneurs and their many accomplishments.

To learn more about this incredible organization visit, www.countmein.org

The RACE is On

Psi Bands has joined the RACE! Count Me In’s Make Mine a Million $ Business RACE is an exciting year-long business growth marathon to support women in becoming successful and productive business owners and help rebuild our nation’s economy. The RACE starts January 27th. To sign up or to learn more about it, visit www.countmein.org.

And now Psi Bands is sponsoring ONE company to join the Make Mine a Million $ Business RACE. Are you in?!

Psi Bands is a past winner of the Make Mine a Million $ Award sponsored by Count Me In. Count Me In is an amazing organization and we so greatly believe in this RACE and what it stands for, that we are willing to sponsor one other company to join. The sponsor request entry deadline is 2am EST on Sunday, January 25, 2009. Read on for details!

Pay It Forward

We believe in random acts of kindness and paying it forward. As such, Psi Bands will happily sponsor one women-owned business into the RACE. Here’s how to enter:

1. Provide the following:

a. Your name, business name, number of years in business, web site, email, phone #

b. WHY we should sponsor you (in 200 words or less)

c. Your RACE goal (i.e. $100k, 250k, $500k)

2. Submit your answers to romy@psibands.com no later than 12am EST on Sunday, January 25, 2009. We will announce the winner on at http://tinyurl.com/a476xt, in next month’s newsletter, and directly to the winner via email or phone on January 27, 2009 – the RACE’s kick off date.

3. We will pick from the submissions the one we feel is the most deserving. Yes, this is subjective and up to our sole discretion.

If you are able to pay it forward, please do the same! The country is watching. Let’s show them we are committed to growth and can lead the charge towards economic stability and job creation. Register for the Make Mine a Million $ Business RACE today, and let Psi Bands know that you’ve done so! We want to support your efforts and follow your successes!

If you have questions about the RACE, please email Romy Taormina at: romy@psibands.com

Special Offer

We’re giving away three (3) FREE sets of Psi Bands (design of your choice). Here’s how to play:

Winner 1: Be the first to get five (5) new people to sign up for our newsletter, and email us with the 5 new subscribers’ email addresses so we can validate their subscriptions.

Winner 2: Tweet the following (on Twitter) no later than 12am EST on January 26^th, 2009: “@RomyTaormina read the Psi Bands newsletter” and you will be entered into a drawing for one (1) free set of Psi Bands.

Winner 3: If you have your own blog and recommend Psi Bands, send us a link to be entered into a drawing.

Happy New Year and

…“Breathe a Psi of Relief!”

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