Cancer Patients Combat Nausea with Stylish Wrist
Bands: Drug-Free Relief Cleared by FDA
Acupressure wrist bands FDA-cleared for the relief of
nausea caused by chemotherapy and anesthesia
Sept. 11, 2009 - When undergoing chemotherapy it
can be even the smallest things - like wearing a stylish wrist band to
ease your nausea vs. wearing something drab and medicinal - that can
make a difference. That is why cancer patients and those who love them
should know about Psi Bands.
Psi Bands (pronounced "sigh bands") are stylish
acupressure wrist bands that are FDA-cleared for the relief of nausea
caused by chemotherapy and anesthesia, the company says.
Unlike similar products on the market, Psi Bands
were designed with style and comfort in mind and come in five different
designs (two of them unisex).
Psi Bands provide a drug-free option that does not
interfere with other medications, and as such, may be used as an adjunct
to pharmacological antiemetics for control of chemotherapy-related
nausea. Psi Bands are worn on both wrists at the Nei-kuan acupressure
point.
Acupressure is an ancient healing art that uses
pressure to stimulate the body's natural self-curative abilities.
Psi Bands are uniquely adjustable at two areas,
around the wrist like a watch to fit various wrist sizes and at the
acupressure point for personalized comfort. Psi Bands are also
waterproof (no more soggy wrist bands), reusable, and affordable.
In addition to relieving nausea due to
chemotherapy, Psi Bands provide nausea relief due to pregnancy (morning
sickness), motion sickness/travel, or anesthesia.
"Mompreneurs" Carla Falcone and Romy Taormina
invented Psi Bands after personally experiencing many months of morning
sickness during each of their pregnancies.
They found the existing
products on the market to be dull and unsatisfying and were inspired to
create something both functional and fashionable for others who suffer
from nausea.
According to the American Cancer Society, there
were 178,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer diagnosed among women
in 2007. Breast cancer accounts for more than 1 in 4 cancers diagnosed
in U.S. women. Approximately 2.4 million women with a history of breast
cancer were alive in January 2004.
Chemotherapy Testimonial
“I received Psi Bands a few days after my first
chemotherapy infusion, about the same time the side effects were at
their worst. I noticed a drastic reduction of nausea and was able to
reduce my anti-nausea medication. I forgot to put them back on after a
shower and the nausea returned which reminded me to put them on. I feel
better facing the next infusion due to Psi Bands. Thank you for a great
alternative to prescription medications. Thanks for a great product." -
Steve Tatum
Surgery coupled with chemotherapy is
one of the most widely used treatments of cancer, with nausea as one of
the most common and dreaded side effects.
"My grandmother and great aunt are
breast cancer survivors. We consider it an honor to be able to provide
those who suffer from nausea with an effective, comfortable, and stylish
choice. We want users to 'Breathe a Psi of Relief' when they are
undergoing their chemotherapy treatments," Taormina stated.
This is a product that not only gives the gift of
relief to those undergoing surgery and chemotherapy, but also "gives
back" by donating to an important cause.
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, so they can continue to work together
toward a common goal - improving the lives of both cancer patients
undergoing treatment as well as those whose parenting dreams are coming
true.
Psi Bands come two to a set, and retail for
approximately $15 per set. Psi Bands are available online and at
numerous retail locations nationwide.
For a complete list of retailers and/or to learn
more about Psi Bands, visit www.psibands.com.
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Sept. 11, 2009 - When undergoing chemotherapy it
can be even the smallest things - like wearing a stylish wrist band to
ease your nausea vs. wearing something drab and medicinal - that can
make a difference. That is why cancer patients and those who love them
should know about Psi Bands.
"Mompreneurs" Carla Falcone and Romy Taormina
invented Psi Bands after personally experiencing many months of morning
sickness during each of their pregnancies. 