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Hi Cruisers, I’m super excited today because we have a really cool product to look at. Okay, first a little backstory on this and then we\u2019ll jump right into checking out this cool looking thing.<\/p>\n
So, you how know we said we would be trying to get a better variety of cruise gear to show you. We like to show you things that are really going to make a difference on your cruise. We were kind of brainstorming about it and thought \u201cwhat makes a cruise better?\u201d and then we thought \u201cwhat makes a cruise worse?\u201d and of course the first thing that came to mind was seasickness.<\/p>\n
We\u2019ve done a number of episodes on avoiding seasickness, but it\u2019s been a while, so hubby starting researching to see if there was anything new we could share with you. And he found this really cool looking band from Reliefband called the Neurowave.<\/p>\n
It was just introduced at CES in Jan 2017, and I\u2019ve gotta say it looks pretty high-tech.<\/p>\n
They are calling it \u201cA breakthrough in Wearable Treatables\u201d .<\/p>\n
Wearables \u2013 that\u2019s the 2017 buzzword \u2026 I think.<\/p>\n
Anyway, my husband reached out to them for more information, and they kindly responded with a bit of a good news\/ bad news thing.<\/p>\n
The bad news is the Neurowave doesn\u2019t come out until April 2017, the good news is they sent us the next best thing \u2013 this awesome little guy!<\/p>\n
We didn\u2019t have to pay for it like most things we look at here on CruiseGear, and we are completely free to review this honestly. That makes us think they have a lot of confidence in this product, but what do we think about it?<\/p>\n
That\u2019s the question we are going to answer for you, but first, let\u2019s dig a little deeper.<\/p>\n
You may have seen other motion sickness wristbands that work on the acupressure principle, in fact we\u2019ve done at least one episode on those, but this little guy is quite a bit different.<\/p>\n
Typical bands have a stud that puts pressure on the P6 acupressure point, which in turn provides relief from nausea associated with seasickness. According to the documentation, Reliefband generates a proprietary pulse from the underside of the device that stimulates the median nerve which is located under the skin near the wrist.<\/p>\n
(I\u2019m guessing that\u2019s the same P6 acupressure point).<\/p>\n
The signals transmitted through the skin to the median nerve travel through the body\u2019s nervous system to the part of the brain that controls nausea and vomiting. The pulses have a rebalancing effect, normalizing nerve messages from the brain to the stomach and reducing symptoms of nausea and vomiting.<\/p>\n
If you want more information about that they have a short little video that illustrates the process beautifully. Here it is:<\/p>\n
Now let\u2019s open this up and show you how to use it. See, you even get an unboxing. I\u2019m telling you we are full service here on CruiseGear \u2013 right?<\/p>\n
Okay, we got that out, now let\u2019s get this stylish thing on my wrist.<\/p>\n
The first step is finding the starting area on the wrist.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve found the best way is to hold two fingers at the bend in the wrist. The starting point is just on the other side of your index finger here. Then you\u2019re supposed to clean the area and apply the gel in a circle about the size of a nickel or maybe a quarter. Then place the device over the gelled area and secure it to your wrist. Press the power button here.<\/p>\n
Starting at level 1 increase the level until you feel a tingling that runs through your palm and middle finger at a comfortable level. Then turn it off periodically to see if you still have symptoms. If so, turn it back on. You turn it off by holding the power button for 3 seconds.<\/p>\n
Here\u2019s what we like about this.<\/p>\n
To us it seems like a high-tech twist on a remedy that has really been quite effective. When I\u2019ve suffered from seasickness, I always relied on my wristbands. This just seems to take that whole approach to the next level. Personally I like to avoid taking pills and medications whenever possible, so this is a terrific alternative for me.<\/p>\n
What we don\u2019t like, and honestly we are kind of reaching here, at some point you\u2019re going to have to buy more gel, and that\u2019s kind of a bummer. In fact, the gel just seems like the weak link for this product.<\/p>\n
I\u2019m afraid I\u2019ll lose it or run out when I need it, and I\u2019d rather just pop it on my wrist and go. But, having said that, it is a bit nitpicky, and hey, if that\u2019s what it takes, then that\u2019s that.<\/p>\n
Another thing is the price.<\/p>\n
It was right around $95 at the time of this video, and for us that\u2019s a bit steep \u2026 but when you consider what it is and what it does, well, it\u2019s a small price \u2026 all the same, it stings a little.<\/p>\n
Since I don\u2019t really have much trouble with seasickness anymore we decided to scope out what people are saying on Amazon reviews, and it looks good. Overall it gets really solid reviews, and scored 4.1 stars out of 5, when we looked.<\/p>\n
Now we always like to check the negative reviews for more insight, and it seemed to us that the majority of complaints were not related to its treatment of seasickness.<\/p>\n
Aside from one comment about the gel causing a rash, quite a few seemed related to the product being purchased for something other than seasickness, morning sickness, vertigo, etc. Of course you\u2019ll want to check that out yourself, as new reviews will continue to come in.<\/p>\n
Overall we think this is a fine product and certainly worth trying if you suffer from seasickness.<\/p>\n
Again, it is a bit pricey compared to acupressure type wristbands, but after looking into the design and the way this works, we really don\u2019t think it\u2019s a fair comparison.<\/p>\n
And of course, if you think about how much you paid for the cruise, spending just a little more to make sure you\u2019re able to enjoy it – is really a no-brainer.<\/p>\n
Do you want to know how to prevent or treat sea sickness on a cruise ship? The following tips tell you what to do before you get on the boat and during the trip to minimize the feeling of sea sickness.<\/p>\n
For me personally, the best way to prevent this type of motion sickness is with this anti nausea wrist band.<\/p>\n
Let’s talk about seasickness.<\/p>\n
Motion sickness is the devil. I’m going to show you how to win the battle against this evil tyrant. Nothing can ruin a dream vacation faster, so let’s do it.<\/p>\n
For most people getting seasick is never really a problem but for some of us it can be mild to severe. This can happen to anyone at any time so I want to be prepared.<\/p>\n
<\/noscript> <\/p>\nNow your first tip here is to stay hydrated. From the time before you board and continuing throughout your cruise, water is your friend and will help immensely. Please remember that.<\/p>\n
For the mild symptoms, there are some natural approaches you can look at, such as food. Ginger seems to work for many people. The ginger candies or ginger snap cookies.<\/p>\n
Fruit is good also, like apples, bananas. Lots of people say that peppermint helps also. Of course remember these ideas work best for people having just mild symptoms.<\/p>\n
Another option is the wristband. I haven’t used this personally but I do know several people who do and I’m told they’re quite effective. These work by applying pressure to points on the wrist and are another natural remedy.<\/p>\n
Moving along there are on the shelf and across the counter motion sickness medications such as Dramamine that do not require a prescription. In the past I’ve taken Dramamine at times when I will be flying or riding roller coasters and they worked quite well for me.<\/p>\n
Lastly but certainly not least we have the motion sickness patch. For those who are somewhat more prone to seasickness or if it’s your first cruise and you’re not sure, this may be a better option.<\/p>\n
This one does require a doctor’s prescription. It’s a small round patch that you wear on the soft part of your neck just behind the ear. It lasts for three days and then you need to put on a fresh one.<\/p>\n
I have used this one also when cruising. For me, the upside is that it works best of anything that I’ve tried. I’ve never had even a hint of seasickness while wearing it and has never experienced any side effects from it whatsoever.<\/p>\n
The downside is that it does require a prescription and it is more expensive than most of the other options. How expensive? Well I’m sure the cost will vary depending on your location and your pharmacy, etc.<\/p>\n
My cost here to cover me for a full seven day cruise is about ninety dollars. Again that cost may be different for you and if it is let me know I might need to get new pharmacy.<\/p>\n
I would like to leave you with just a couple more tips.<\/p>\n
\nIf you do sometimes get seasick or if you’ve never yet been on a cruise, some things to keep in mind when you book your cruise.<\/li>\n The bigger the boat the better because basically you feel less motion.<\/li>\n When choosing a cabin or stateroom, rather than the front or back of the ship, aim for the middle part. Again you’ll feel less motion.<\/li>\n Also you may want to consider one of the lower decks for the same reason, especially if it’s on a smaller ship.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n <\/noscript> <\/a><\/p>\n <\/noscript> <\/p>\nSee other health products:<\/p>\n