How to Wear Sea Bands

Medically reviewed by Sarah Gehrke, RN, MS

Last Updated: May 6, 2021 References

Acupressure is a natural remedy that may treat nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms by targeting pressure points in the wrist.^{[1]
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Go to source} If you want to try acupressure while keeping your hands free, buying a Sea-Band can help deliver acupressure on the go. Read your Sea-Band's user instructions carefully so you can use it to its fullest potential. Use Sea-Bands in addition to, not in replacement of, other natural remedies and clinical treatments to ease your stomach issues quickly and safely.

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Putting on and Adjusting Your Sea-Band

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Put on your Sea-Band before you start traveling or feeling ill. While you can put your Sea-Band on during a stomach ache, these wristbands are designed to prevent nausea. If you will be boarding transportation or undergoing a medical procedure that causes nausea, put your Sea-Band on beforehand.^{[3]
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Find your Nei-Kuan point on your body. According to acupressure theory, applying pressure to the Nei-Kuan point can prevent or alleviate nausea. The Nei-Kuan point is located on your wrists, directly below the space between your index and middle finger. To find it, place the first three fingers of your opposite hand on your wrist and press the spot between your first two tendons.
- If you're not sure whether you've located your Nei-Kuan point, look up a diagram of your wrist that marks the Nei-Kuan point for comparison.
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Position the button over your Nei-Kuan point. The button should be placed facing down on this point, then strapped onto your wrist. If you are already experiencing nausea and do not experience relief within several minutes of putting the wristband on, adjust it in the area surrounding the point until you find the right spot.^{[4]
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Repeat the process with both hands. One wristband for each hand is ideal for nausea relief so you can place pressure on both Nei-Kuan points. If you only have one Sea-Band, place pressure on your other hand's Nei-Kuan point using your fingers.^{[5]
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- 2 wristbands are preferred if you need to keep your hands free.

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Using a Sea-Band in Relevant Situations

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Wear a Sea-Band while using transportation to prevent motion sickness. Sea-Bands can relieve nausea caused by car, train, boat, or plane transportation. Based on the assumption that motion sickness is not psychological but physiological, the wristbands prevent dizziness, nausea, and vomiting caused by motion sickness.
- Sea-Bands were initially designed to treat seasickness.
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Use a Sea-Band while on vacation to relieve travel nausea. Sea-Bands may be helpful for those who suffer nausea due to jet lag, transportation that they don't normally use, or emotional stress. Put the Sea-Band on right before you begin traveling to keep symptoms at bay.
- Early travel sickness symptoms include quietness, lethargy, sweaty or clammy palms, and headaches.
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Put on a Sea-Band to prevent morning sickness. Acupressure can relieve morning sickness symptoms, particularly nausea and vomiting. Monitor and write down the times of day you most often feel nauseated and plan to wear the wristband during this time.
- Sea-Bands are designed to treat Hyperemesis Gravidarum in particular, a rare form of morning sickness that affects a small percentage of expecting women. Hyperemesis Gravidarum symptoms include excessive vomiting and all-day nausea.
- One study found that morning sickness was reduced in 70% of pregnant women who used Sea-Bands.
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Use a Sea-Band after having a surgery or chemotherapy session. Sea-Bands and other acupressure devices have been clinically tested to relieve nausea following surgery or chemotherapy. They can be useful in helping patients feel like they can control and treat their symptoms. If you are already taking pain relief medicine, Sea-Bands may relieve nausea naturally and without interacting with other medicines.
- In this case, you may put the Sea-Band before or after your chemo treatment or surgery depending on your preference.
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Try Sea-Bands while sick with a stomach bug or food poisoning. The World Health Organization (WHO) approves of acupressure as a way to treat nausea and vomiting caused by illnesses. Use a Sea-Band to alleviate stomach pain alongside other holistic remedies and treatment prescribed by your doctor.^{[6]
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Using Natural Treatments Alongside Sea-Bands

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Eat or drink ginger to relieve your upset stomach. Whether digested raw, candied, or as a drink, ginger is a natural way to counteract nausea. It secretes natural enzymes that neutralize stomach acid. If possible, try to eat fresh ginger, which can calm your stomach faster than teas and other varieties.^{[7]
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- If you are too nauseated to eat ginger, try drinking ginger ale.
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Try peppermint oil to soothe inflamed stomach linings. The smell of peppermint can prevent nausea and cramping by targeting the stomach lining. Dab 1 or 2 drops of peppermint oil on a cotton ball and apply it to your gums.^{[8]
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- Peppermint tea can have a similar effect if you cannot purchase peppermint oil.
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Keep yourself hydrated with nutrient-filled fluids if you do vomit. Drinking water, teas, juices, or sports drinks can prevent dehydration and weight loss during bouts of nausea. Try to take small sips as you drink to prevent overwhelming your stomach.^{[9]
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- Stick with clear liquids like tea or juice. Heavier, dairy-based liquids can worsen an upset stomach.
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Use home remedies along with medical treatment. Natural treatment works best if given alongside the advice of a medical professional, as both have unique benefits. If your symptoms last for more than several days or are severe enough to warrant medical treatment, schedule a doctor appointment.
- Schedule a doctor appointment if vomiting lasts for more than 2 days (for adults), you've experienced periodic vomiting for more than one month, or you've noticed unexplained weight loss.^{[10]
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- Seek emergency medical help immediately if you experience any of the following symptoms alongside nausea: chest pain, severe abdominal pain or cramping, blurry vision, rectal bleeding, confusion, fecal matter or odor in vomit, or a high fever.^{[11]
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Warnings

See your doctor for any unresolved issues Sea-Bands claim to treat, including heavy bleeding or painful menstrual cycles.

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Do not use Sea-Bands to treat undiagnosed chest pains. See immediate medical attention if you are experiencing chest pains.

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Consult with your doctor before adding any treatment to your daily routine, including acupressure.

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