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

January 18th, 2012

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.

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People “Picks” Psi Bands a “Must-Have” for Moms

August 23rd, 2011

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August 2011 Newsletter

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PSI BANDS TAKES TO THE SEAS!

cruise passenger

Psi Bands is featured in the summer issue of Cruise Passenger, the primary cruising publication of Australia. (Psi Bands are sold in Australia, and throughout the world. Now your international friends can also breathe a “psi” of relief.)

Nausea ad nauseum

Fifty years ago this month, in August 1961, Russian cosmonaut Gherman Titov became the second human to orbit the Earth. But he became the first human to suffer from space motion sickness, which afflicts roughly two-thirds of all astronauts.

People ”Picks” Psi Bands

a “Must-Have” for Moms

PEOPLE “PICKS” PSI BANDS!

From the get go, one of our biggest goals has been to educate folks suffering with nausea that there are drug-free options such as Psi Bands. Well, what better vehicle to get to “the people” than People magazine itself?! That’s right, Psi Bands is featured as a ”Pint-Size Pick” in the August 29 issue of People magazine (out on newsstands 8/19). This special issue of People has an extra section all about celebrity “cutest kids” and is expected to be seen by some 45 milion readers. The piece touts the positive aspects of Psi Bands as a Drug-Free, Adjustable, Comfortable, Fashionable, Waterproof and Affordable option for the relief of nausea.

MOMPRENEUR OF THE MONTH:

Nicole Abbott of Chic & Cheap Nursery

This month’s mompreneur has a blog we have been admiring for months. If you are planning a baby nursery or making updates to a bigger kids room, you absolutely must subscribe to Nicole Abbott’s blog at Chic & Cheap Nursery. Nicole’s mission is to empower moms (expectant, new and veterans) to create unique and affordable spaces for their children that reflect their style, by inspiring them with beautiful finds and creative design ideas. While planning for the arrival of her daughter in 2008, Nicole (an interior designer by heart and architect by trade) became frustrated when she realized that her dream nursery would remain a dream because everything seemed to be soooo expensive. But a resourceful Nicole did not give up hope. And she set out to create a dream nursery on a small budget and discovered a wonderful world of DIYs, independent shops and incredibly creative ideas from real moms! In our opinion, her ideas are so clever, you can find ideas for every room in your house!

FROM THE FACEBOOK WALL:

“I get sick playing a simple video game, but your Psi Bands saved me and my son some embarrassment today! My family and I went out into choppy waters to do some whale watching and we didn’t get sick!! Thank you for a well thought out product!” — Lisa Attcity

whale watching

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Leave No Trace…Nurture Nature

July 28th, 2011

Greetings!

July 2011 Newsletter

ECO-BEACH TOYS GIVEAWAY!

Nausea Ad Nauseum

In the Press

Biodegradable Beach Toys

Recycling on the Run

Urban Baby

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Give Away Time!

Wouldn’t you love to be the envy of all your eco-friends at the beach this summer with your own set of the Zoe b first-ever biodegradable beach toys? Just post on Zoe b Organic’s Facebook wall no later than noon PST on August 5, and be sure and say @psibands sent you. A lucky winner will be randomnly selected! (Open to U.S. residents only.)

Nausea ad nauseum

Last month, we discussed how Mariah Carey lamented how morning sickness adversely affected her voice. Another diva who battled morning sickness while pregnant is Celine Dion. Her 1996 hit single “It’s All Coming Back to Me Now” has a whole new meaning.

In the Press

Psi Bands are featured in the July/August issue of SkyWest , the United Express in-flight magazine. With an estimated 3 million readers (and a captive audience!) we are thrilled to help flyers breathe a “psi” of relief.

Leave No Trace…Nurture Nature

MOMPRENUER of the month: valerie lecouer and THE FANTASTIC ANTI-PLASTIC BEACH TOUR

As made clear by previous newsletters, we are all about supporting our fellow momprenuers. Valerie Lecouer,

founder of Zoë b Organic, is one of those women who has taken the insight she has gained as a mom and applied it to a company that is making a positive impact for us all. Valerie is the inventor of the first ever biodegradable beach toys . To promote her new line, Valerie is leading a caravan down the West Coast with her husband, their 3 young children (ages 8, 7, and 3), another mom and her 6-year-old, a French nanny, and a 5-pound Yorkie Poo named “Rambo”. Over 3 weeks, they are driving a C-Class RV from Seattle to San Diego.

Their Mission?

1. To educate people about the need for minimizing our environmental impact on our beaches.
2. To promote alternatives to the plastic that’s slowly eating away at our planet.
3. To explore the coast, have fun, and not wear shoes very often.

The Zoë b Organic beach toys are made with bioplastic derived from corn sugar and contain absolutely no BPA, phthalates, or

PVC. Their bioplastic fully biodegrades in 2 to 3 years when buried in soil, immersed in water, home composted, or composted in industrial facilities. Ordinary plastic takes up to 500 years to degrade, and even then it only breaks down into tiny particles that are toxic to wildlife and the environment. Zoë b toys are durable and designed to hold up to playing just like ordinary beach toys. All completely made in the good ole USA.

Want to win a set? See the give away offer just to the left!

recycling on the run

There are ways to be eco-aware even when you are camper

away from home. Sometimes when we travel we tend to throw caution to the wind (“I can eat that. I’m on vacation!” or “Who cares if the kids are still up! We can all sleep in!”) And that’s fine…perhaps even healthy every once in a while. But, just because we are on vacation doesn’t mean we should get lazy about recycling. Check out Celebrate Green where blogger Lynn Cowell offers several tips for easy ways to stay green while traveling.

By the way, we have added many new retailers in recent months, so be sure to check out where to BUY on our website to find a location convenient to you!

FROM THE BLOGOSPHERE:

A Non-Invasive Cure for Morning Sickness
(June 30, 2011)
Oh, terrible morning (or all-day) sickness! It feels so awful. Why won’t your doctor give you something to help? One word: thalidomide. Ever since, only the ladies with the all-day, nine-month morning sickness get any relief. If you have your garden variety first-trimester sickness, girl, you’re on your own.

Or maybe not. Believe it or not, those acupressure bands (often sold for sea sickness) really do work, on a significant number of people. The bands have nodules on them that bear down on points on your wrist. No worries about hurting the baby, and most users find that their nausea is significantly reduced (worked for me when I was pregnant!).

But traditional acupressure bands are pretty darned ugly: knit bands that look like sweat socks, or like some type of hospital bandage that will make people ask you why you’re wearing them. Psi Bands, in contrast, look like watch bands. No one will notice. No one will ask you about them. You needn’t tell them that the reason you are ill is that every single thing in the world has a smell, and it’s all bad.

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Say “No” to Nausea this Summer

May 19th, 2011

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May 2011 Newsletter

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Nausea ad nauseum

In May 1817, 194 years ago this month, Mary Shelly completed the writing of her Gothic horror masterpiece, Frankenstein. Shelly’s last book? A travelogue, which is interesting because she was known to suffer from motion sickness on boats and in carriages.

In the Press

Psi Bands were the star product in a recent edition of the San Francisco Chronicle’s Travel Section. Says the reviewer, “My wife…won’t leave shore without them…They avoid the drowsiness of normal Dramamine and the dry-mouth sensation of the “less drowsy” version. Plus, unlike some competing models, they’re waterproof.“

Say “No” to Nausea this Summer

Psi bands easy to find

It’s becoming easier and easier to find Psi Bands. Just in time for the busy summer travel season, we are thrilled to let you know that Psi Bands are now available at CVS stores (in California, Florida and throughout New England). For you Midwesterners, you can now locate Psi Bands on the shelves at all Meijer grocery stores. And, if you live in the Seattle area, check out your local Bartell Drugs store. You can always check our retailer map for the store closest to you. Enjoy your summer as you breathe a “Psi” of relief!

meredith vieira and her psi bands

Meredith Vieira with her Psi Bands

A recent trip to New York City was highlighted with a visit to The Today Show crowd, where, Psi Bands Nausea Relief Chief/CEO Romy Taormina had a

chance to share Psi Bands with

Romy, Nausea Relief Chief, with Meredith

Meredith Vieira, Today

Show co-host. She was so taken with them that she asked for another set to pass on to a friend struggling with nausea. We couldn’t have been more thrilled with her reaction: “I LOVE THESE!”

mom-owned: Ingrid and isabel

We love to highlight mom-invented products, and, if you are pregnant, the Ingrid and Isabel line is a must! While pregnant with her first child, Ingrid quickly discovered that dressing for two was not easy or fashionable. She found herself using old tube tops in an attempt to disguise her waistband and to hold up pants that didn’t fit properly. After a year of careful engineering, Ingrid transformed her at-home remedy into the essential maternity accessory, the Bellaband. In 2003, she took her Bellaband concept and her passion for helping women enjoy their pregnancies a step further and founded the San Francisco based company, Ingrid & Isabel. The line currently offers a vast array of stylish maternity wear for women, including The Essentials – a line of gorgeous camis, ruched tanks and tees, comfortable skirts and pants.

As we head into summer, we highly recommend you check out Ingrid & Isabel’s newly launched chic line of 8 mix and match swim separates, lightweight tees, drapes tops and dresses. For more information on Ingrid & Isabel and the collections they offer, please visit www.ingridandisabel.com.

Psi Bands supports Bright Pink, a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. For every set of Color Play Psi Bands sold, 5% of net sales are donated to Bright Pink.

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Psi Bands – a Media Diva Fave!

March 25th, 2011

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March 2011 Newsletter

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Need a Night Out?

In our continuing efforts to bring you fantastic mom-invented and owned products and services, we
encourage you to check out Whether you need a sitter for a one-time gig or are looking for regular help, there’s nothing more important than using a service that employs licensed private investigations for all applicants. Seeking Sitters has franchises all over the country! Click here to learn more about it or to find a location near you.

Nausea ad nauseum

It’s time for March Madness, and once that even extended to a pick-up basketball game involving, of all people, Woody Allen and Billy Crystal. Legend has it that Allen told Crystal, “Don’t guard me too close. I tend to get nauseous.”

Psi Bands – a Media Diva Fave!

Psi Bands featured on the Rachael Ray Show!

Psi Bands made its major network television debut last week on The Rachael Ray Show. In a “Human Lab” segment on morning sickness, Psi Bands was highlighted as a remedy that one pregnant viewer tested out. We are thrilled that Psi Bands

has now been exposed to Rachael Ray’s 3 million viewers. We especially appreciated when Rachael’s on-air guest expert OB/Gyn (and author of Expecting 411) Dr. Michelle Hakakha confirmed that acupressure is a time tested (thousands of years old) method for relieving nausea. And then, to wrap it up, Rachael reminded the audience that Psi Bands are an Every Day with Rachael Ray magazine “Reader Rave,” announcing that we “know somebody who… not only loved Psi Bands but, wrote in and raved about it!”

testify! from our wall…

“I have MAJOR motion sickness. I can’t even be a passenger in a car. If I’m going somewhere, I have to be the driver. I found out that my work wanted to send me to Shanghai, China (I’m from the midwest). I’ve never flown outside of the states, but that was the LEAST of …my worries. I was terrified of the sickness I’d experience on a 23 hour flight! I ordered my Psi Bands put them on immediately because a co-worker (who didn’t know how bad my motion sickness was) offered to drive. I was shocked that the 2 hour ride to the airport was comfortable and uneventful. Then when I had to board the parking shuttle to the airport, I was even more nervous. Sitting sideways in a bus filled with 30+ people?! Zero nausea! And even better the flight from the midwest to Japan and then Japan to Shanghai was spent eating, sleeping and reading in complete comfort! Thank you Psi Bands!!!

Psi Bands supports Bright Pink, a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. For every set of Color Play Psi Bands sold, 5% of net sales are donated to Bright Pink.

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Share the Love Edition

February 12th, 2011

Greetings!

February 2011 Newsletter

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Nausea ad nauseum

Happy 89^th birthday (Feb. 27), Liz Taylor. Several decades ago, a British journalist was interviewing her in the back of a Cadillac when he began to experience nausea due to the moving car. Deciding he had to keep his eyes straight ahead, he apologized by telling her, “If I look at you, I shall feel sick.”

Finding

Psi Bands

Have you had a chance to check out a Buy Buy Baby store yet? So much fun stuff! You can find Psi Bands in the “mommy” section! Click here to find a store near you.

Share the Love Edition

gift of relief

With Valentine’s Day on Monday, please remember that Psi Bands Daisy Chain make for a wonderful gift for any loved one who suffers with nausea. Whether your Valentine gets queasy on a drive down the coast or whether you know someone who may be undergoing chemotherapy or whether your girlfriend can’t quite get far away enough from the toilet to enjoy her pregnancy, Psi Bands give the gift of relief! Check out our retailer map for the store closest to you.

mom-invented “must-have”

We come across so many amazing mom-invented products they are too good not to share. This month we recommend…The PaciGrip by Booginhead. How many pacifiers do we need to lose before we finally realize we could have just had a PaciGrip?! A PaciGrip is a UNIVERSAL pacifier leash that is compatible with all types of pacifiers such as Soothie, Avent, Mam and more! PaciGrip is a simple design that simply works! Brilliant! And, check out Booginhead’s new PaciPouch too!

testify! FROM OUR WALL…

“After years and years of feeling sick on planes, trains and automobiles I can’t believe that the Psi Bands were all I really needed for the freedom to travel without the downside of sickness! Wish I had these when I was pregnant with morning sickness! So excited to have found them! Oh and they are super cute too!”

Psi Bands supports Bright Pink, a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. For every set of Color Play Psi Bands sold, 5% of net sales are donated to Bright Pink.

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New Goals, Big Discount Edition

January 10th, 2011

Greetings!

January 2011 Newsletter

PR Highlight

Fast Fact

Spark & Hustle

Whole Foods

Testimonial

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PR Highlight

Psi Bands is thrilled to be included in the Winter edition of Coast Kids. Psi Bands is featured in the “New Year, New Baby” guide, which is distributed throughout Orange County. For more of our recent press coverage, please check out our IN THE PRESS page.
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Fast Facts

A woman’s chances of experiencing severe nausea during pregnancy appear to be influenced, at least in part, by genetics. Researchers found that women were more likely to experience a serious form of morning sickness if their mothers or sisters did. Looking specifically at a very severe form of nausea known as hyperemesis gravidarum (HG), the authors found that women with sisters who had HG were 17 times more likely to also develop HG.

New Goals, Big Discount Edition

new year, NEW Goals

Romy Taormina, Psi Bands Chief of Nausea Relief

As co-founder of Psi Bands, I cherish the positive feedback I receive from customers who have improved quality of life because Psi Bands has helped relieve their nausea. What I hadn’t anticipated as an entrepreneur was the incredible learning experience this business would provide. Continuing education coupled with the connections that I have made with other entrepreneurs has been invaluable to our success. So, in the spirit of getting a running start for the New Year, I’d like to invite anyone interested in bringing their business to the next level in 2011 to join me at Tory Johnson’s Spark & Hustle Conference in Los Angeles, February 3-5. And, if you use my special code, “ROMY”, when you register, you will receive $100 off the registration fee.

Tory Johnson is the weekly Good Morning America workplace contributor, a New York Times best-selling author, and a millionaire business owner. Tory’s Spark & Hustle conferences are three jam-packed days designed to arm current and aspiring female small business owners with the tools needed to turn passion into profit. Featuring more than 20 speakers in every location, the events have a singular focus on results that grow your bottom line. The Los Angeles conference will feature an exclusive PITCH IT! Program which will allow every attendee to have the opportunity to pitch her product/service to a panel of industry experts in various areas of expertise (including me) and receive candid feedback on the spot. If you attend, please be sure to let me know so we can meet in person.

If you are unable to make it to the L.A. Conference, I encourage you to check out the 2011 schedule at www.sparkandhustle.com. The $100 discount code ROMY will work for any of the scheduled conferences, including New York in March and Chicago in April, among others. Register here to take advantage of the painless payment options created to remove any possible obstacle for you to attend three days of rock-solid, do-this-now, real-world advice designed to help you turn your new (or remake your struggling) business into the BIG success you crave!

“whole” lotta love!

Now finding Psi Bands just got a “whole” lot easier! Look for Psi Bands at Whole Foods stores throughout most of the county, including California, Nevada, Arizona, Oregon, Washington, New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Kansas, and Florida.

testify! FROM OUR FACEBOOK WALL…

For the most up-to-date info on what Psi Bands is up to, please come visit and “like” us on Facebook.

Here’s a recent testimonial one happy customer posted:

“I just have to write and tell you what a great experience I just had with my Psi Bands. I originally got them for my morning (evening) sickness. They worked wonders! Earlier this month we traveled to Disney World. When we went I was 23 weeks pregnant. Before I got my Psi Bands I would take dramamine or Bonine when I rode in an airplane, but I didn’t know if either were safe for pregnancy so I decided that my Psi Bands would do it for me! Well the first day we rode: 2 planes, 1 car, 1 bus, 1 golf cart and 1 boat…for a pregnant lady who gets motion sick VERY easily I made it through the day with no problems at all! Psi Bands rock!”

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The Silver Lining Edition

October 24th, 2010

Greetings!

Fall 2010 Newsletter

Fast Fact

PR Highlights

Let Us Promote You

The Bright Side of Morning Sickness

Tips from Big Fish Nation

Testimonial

Be Bright Pink

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Fast Facts

Did you know that this year an estimated 200,000 women will be diagnosed and 40,000 will die from breast cancer? That’s three times the number who will die from ovarian cancer — according to an article in last month’s O -The Oprah magazine. Looking for ways to help? See our

BE BRIGHT PINK article below!

PR Highlights

Psi Bands is thrilled to be dubbed a “Stroke of Genius”in the “Start It Up” section of the November issue of Entrepreneur magazine. Look for it on newsstands now!For more of our recent press coverage, please check out our IN THE PRESS page.

Let Us Promote You

Are you a mom-entrepreneur or do you know a spectacular mom? Nominate her on the wall of our Facebook page or contact us at info@psibands.com. We love to pay it forward and promote moms in business!

The Silver Lining Edition

suffering with morning sickness? here’s the silver lining, ladies

Though long been suspected, recently release sick d research confirms that morning sickness early in pregnancy seems to indicate a stronger pregnancy, according to a Reuters article which quotes doctors at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where the study was conducted.

The study indicates that women plagued by morning sickness in early pregnancy are less likely to miscarry. But women who don’t experience nausea and vomiting during their first trimester shouldn’t be alarmed. “Not all pregnant women who go on to have successful pregnancies experience nausea and vomiting early on or at all,” said Dr. Ronna L. Chan, one of the study’s authors. “In addition, pregnancy sysmptoms can vary from one pregnancy to the next, even for the same woman.”

It is estimated that 50% to 90% of pregnant women experience morning sickness in the early stages of pregnancy.

Business owner and mom – can we have it all?

We asked Lorin Beller Blake, founder and lorin CEO of Big Fish Nation and consultant to women-owned businesses, for her tips on how to achieve success as both a business owner and a mom. Here’s her valuable advice:

WHAT I’VE LEARNED:

In order to do both well (business owner and mother), I need to break the rules. I cannot do life and business like I used to. I created a non-traditional schedule that works for all of us. I need to be bolder in business than ever before in order to have a bigger impact in a shorter time. I need to fiercely cherish time with our family, which means multitasking is a thing of the past. My daughter deserves to be more than a task. Time is our only non-renewable, so we need to cherish moments and use them bodly and wisely.

SEVEN TIPS TO “HAVING IT ALL”:

1. Have a vision and do not let anyone take it from you.

2. Stay on the cutting edge of the 21st century with marketing and leadership styles. This is a must!

3. Break the rules when it comes to being present with your kids and your business…single mindedness rules!

4. Trust your gut! Always!

5. Love and business do go together. Be your genuine self.

6. Your success CAN change the economy. Actually, it is the only thing that will. Focus on your bottom line. GROW IT!

7. Go Big!! Whatever that means to you…Savor Big. Big Success. Love Big. Be your Big Best Self.

Lorin guides women onto a path of discovery that includes breaking the rules, stepping out of our old boxes and into bolder, wilder ways to make business and life fun and financially sustainable. She can be reached at www.lorinbellerblake.com.

FROM OUR FACEBOOK WALL…

“I just have to write and tell you what a great experience I just had with my Psi Bands. I originally got them for my morning (evening) sickness. They worked wonders! Earlier this month we traveled to Disney World. When we went I was 23 weeks pregnant. Before I got my Psi Bands I would take dramamine or Bonine when I rode in an airplane, but I didn’t know if either were safe for pregnancy so I decided that my Psi Bands would do it for me! Well the first day we rode: 2 planes, 1 car, 1 bus, 1 golf cart and 1 boat…for a pregnant lady who gets motion sick VERY easily I made it through the day with no problems at all! Psi Bands rock!”

Be Bright Pink!

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, we’d like to remind you about our charitable partner Bright Pink, a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast an 0.9356435643564357 d ovarian cancer. Bright Pink arms young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, empowering them to take control of their breast and ovarian health. Like Bright Pink, we at Psi Bands believe strongly in taking control of your health, granting the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life. For every set of Color Play Psi Bands purchased, 5% of net sales are donated to Bright Pink — not just in October, but all year-long. Thanks for supporting this important cause.

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The “Summer Rocks!” Edition

August 10th, 2010

Greetings!

Summer 2010 Newsletter

Rock Out to Summer Tunes

Tips from Happily Ever Active

Find us at REI

Be Bright Pink

Quick Links

Fast Facts

Did you know that about 90 percent of people suffer from motion sickness at some point in their lives, with 1/3 of all people suffering in even moderate conditions and up to 2/3 suffering under more extreme conditions such as air turbulence, bumpy roads, and rough seas. Motion sickness strikes when the body, the inner ear, and the eyes send conflicting signals to the brain.

PR Highlights

Psi Bands is proud to have been featured in both the JUNE and JULY issues of Pregnancy & Newborn magazine. Check us out on p. 58 of the July issue!

Let Us Promote You

Are you a mom-entrepreneur or do you know a spectacular mom? Nominate her on the wall of our Facebook page. We feature a new spectacular mom on our page every month! Just post a picture and a brief bio about her to share with our fans.

The “Summer Rocks!” Edition

Rock Out to Summer Tunes, Relieve the Nausea Blues

Summer is finally here…and it really does rock! Unfortunately, it can literally rock (boating, kayaking, canoeing, even roller coasters). Well, Psi Bands is offering a way to relieve the nausea blues so you can rock out to summer tunes. From now through August 1, you can visit www.travelingmom.com for a chance to win a $30 iTunes gift card and a free set of Psi Bands. Just leave a quick comment on the travelingmom.com webpage and be sure you “like” Psi Bands on Facebook and that’s all it takes. Good luck!

Be Happily Ever Active

We asked Jillian Moriarty, president and founder of Happily Ever Active, for three simple tips to improve one’s mental and physical health this summer. Jillian is a busy mom herself who wants others to feel her energy, excitement and happiness about getting healthy and staying healthy with your family! Jillian is a physical therapist, certified Pilates and yoga instructor, and a nationwide presenter and instructor.

Jillian’s Tips for Busy Moms (Families) to Live Happily Ever Active:

Bring balance into your life: You and your kids will listen better and improve focus and attention when you BALANCE – literally! Whether brushing your teeth, washing the dishes, playing catch, quizzing your kiddo on spelling – Try standing on one leg!
Learn “Sun Salutation A”: Google it! You do not have to be able to bend like a pretzel to practice yoga. In fact, a traditional sun salutation is not just for flexibility, but also warms the body, works the heart, burns calories, strengthens the core, tones the arms, lengthens the spine, focuses the mind and, well, makes for a happy day! And you can do 5 Sun Salutations in under 5 minutes! With your little ones practice counting out loud with each pose.
Commercial break for the core:
It’s OK – we know you watch TV, just don’t be a couch potato.
Commercials are a great time to tone the core. For one minute each,
practice these two Pilates moves: Roll Down — Sit with legs out
straight and slowly and smoothly roll down to your back one vertebrae at
a time then back up without lifting your legs or hunching the
shoulders. Teaser Hold – Sit in a “V’ shape with legs as straight as
you can (bend to modify) – then try to lift arms up to sky.

We’re Even Easier to Find

If you’re lucky enough to have an REI store in your

neighborhood, then you just may be seeing a lot more of us. We are pleased to let you know that you can now find Psi Bands at REI locations throughout the country and online at rei.com. Look for us there!

Be Bright Pink!

We are thrilled to announce that Psi Bands has become an official sponsor of Bright Pink, a national non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at high risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Bright Pink arms young women with knowledge, options and a great attitude, empowering them to take control of their breast and ovarian health. Like Bright Pink, we at Psi Bands believe strongly in taking control of your health, granting the freedom and peace of mind to live a beautiful and fulfilling life. For every set of Color Play Psi Bands purchased, 5% of net sales are donated to Bright Pink.

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Psi Bands Spring Newsletter: The Mom-Entrepreneur Edition

April 19th, 2010

Greetings!

Spring 2010 Newsletter

Moms — Is There Anything We Can’t Do?

Are you a WAHM? Strategies for Making it Work

Network Yourself to Success

Yak About It

Quick Links

Fast Fact

Women
owned businesses contribute nearly $3 trillion to the U.S. economy and create
or maintain 2 million jobs according to research released recently from the
Center for Women’s Business Research. Click here
for the study’s highlights. The bottom line? Women
rock.

PR Highlights

Psi Bands is proud to have been featured on p.7-8 of the most recent issue of Woman 2 Woman Business magazine — the
business woman and entrepreneurial guide.

Let Us Promote You

Are you a mom-entrepreneur or do you know a spectacular mom? Nominate her on the wall of our Facebook Fan page. We feature a new spectacular mom on our page every month! Just post a picture and a brief bio about her to share with our fans. This month we profile MISSY COHEN-FYFFE ~ This inspiring mompreneur runs an ever growing company offering some of the most innovative baby products around – with 20 domestic and international patents and trademarks under her belt, most notably the Clean Shopper shopping cart cover. She still finds time to write a blog featuring “How To Advice for Mom Inventors.”

The Mom-Entrepreneur Edition

Moms – Is There Anything We Can’t Do?

When we first conceived of the idea for Psi Bands, we thought we were just two moms having an “a-ha moment.” Once Psi Bands actually became a reality, there were many surprises and unexpected pleasures that came along with running a business as a “mom-entrepreneur.” Probably one of the best unanticipated outcomes is being a part of this club of amazing women who have channeled their experiences and ideas as moms into a fulfilling and profitable business — often promoting a product that directly improves the well-being of others. So, we devote this issue to our fellow mom-entrepreneurs.

Are you a WAHM? Strategies for Making it Work

Many mom-entrepreneurs are WAHMs too — Work At Home Moms! Working at home when you’ve got young kids can be ideal. You can work off hours when it suits you and your family best, you can’t beat the commute, and it’s cheaper than renting office space! But, working from home also poses some challenges. Here are seven strategies we use for balancing work and home:

Ask for help – Whether it is from a friend, spouse, or
colleague, when you need help, ask for it. Have your girlfriends take your
children for a few hours after school (just be sure to reciprocate later). Ask
your husband to pick up the groceries. You can even ask your children for help
(like asking them to be patient while we do a work-related errand).
Take time to yourself – It
seems there is never enough time in the day to get done what we want to
accomplish, but find a way to carve out some time for yourself. It is usually
during these times that great ideas can come your way.
Be flexible – Even if you are a structured,
type A personality there are times when you just need to go with the flow. Focus
on teaching yourself to not get thrown when last minute changes occur and learn
to switch gears as pleasantly as possible.
Problem Solve - When
something throws you for a loop, find a solution. That can mean asking for
help.
Find humor in a situation, especially those that
may be challenging – It
takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. Find a reason to smile.
Get on the same page as your spouse – Does
he support you in your business role? If he is not behind you 100%, why not?
What can the two of you do to get on the same page (i.e. set goals together,
discuss each others’ needs)? Are there compromises that can be made on both
sides? There’s a reason you married him, so listen because he may just have a
point.
Set boundaries for yourself – What
are you willing to do and not do? Stay firm to your values and communicate them
so there is mutual understanding and support.

Network Yourself to Success

If you are looking to join a female business network, there are two organizations you should know about. We have personally seen value from our involvement in these two groups:

For a Business Network for Women Entrepreneurs,
we highly recommend checking out
Savor the Success.
Networks such as this provide you with important connections, public relations opportunities, access to workshops and events and, probably most importantly, some really good solid advice from others who have been there. If you hurry, you may still have time to register for the Women Entrepreneurs Rock the World: “How I Made My First Million” in New York City on May 5 and 6.

Also, Count Me In, which runs the Make Mine a Million $ Business (M3) competition, is now accepting applications to become the next M3 Awardee. The mission of Count Me In is to promote economic independence and the growth of women owned businesses. Count Me In
for Women’s Economic Independence is the
leading national not-for-
profit provider of resources, business education and community support for women entrepreneurs seeking to grow micro businesses to million dollar enterprises. The M3 competition is designed to help women entrepreneurs strengthen their vision, build strategy, and take your business to a million dollars in revenue in the next 12-18 months. To be eligible, your business must generate at least $180,000 in annual revenues and be at least 50% woman owned. There are no fees to enter the competition. Psi Bands had the honor of being one of the winners of the M3 competition two years ago and the benefits are still paying off. You can find the M3 Competition application here.

Yak About It

Have you heard about this website? Every week Yak About It features a new product created by independent inventors and entrepreneurs. Two products go up against each other each week to determine which is the “Most Yakable.” Well, you guessed it, this week Psi Bands will be competing against another product and we could use YOUR VOTE. Please log in now and cast your vote. You also can help an inventor’s product get noticed by making a
purchase and/or sharing your thoughts in Yak Nation. Or, if you
have your own product to submit, check out the website for instructions.