Chemotherapy: the effects on the patient

Chemotherapy is considered one of the most effective treatments for cancer. In cancer, the malignant cells divide and multiply inside the affected individual’s body. The treatment aims at stopping these cells to multiply and also destroying the existent ones, subsequently preventing further damage.

There is however one problematic side effect of using this method. Along with the destruction of the malignant cells, chemotherapy also destroys or damages the healthy cells of the body.

The transmission of the neurological signals between the stomach and the brain is the reason behind the nausea and vomiting experienced by the patient. Chemotherapy Nausea Relief is of prime necessity to patients undergoing such treatments.

Physiological reason behind the problem

The injury to the inner cells of the stomach results in the production of Serotonin and Histamine, the two prominent neurotransmitters. These are released into the Peripheral Nervous System.

When these come in contact with the Cerebrospinal Fluid they trigger an adverse reaction. The CSF is under continuous monitoring by the Chemoreceptor Trigger Zone, located in the medulla or lower brain stem region. As soon as this zone feels the presence of the neurotransmitters it sends a signal to the vomiting center.

The instant the vomiting center receives confirmation about the presence of any sort of harmful substance it purges the contents of the stomach. This is a measure taken to keep the body safe from any harm.

Use of traditional healing method

There are a number of medications available to counter the effects of chemotherapy. However use of more medications is not a good idea. You never know how your body would react to those.

This is the chief reason behind the popularity of treatments based on traditional healing techniques. One of these is acupressure, the shortened form of accurate pressure. Developed in ancient China, the basic principle of this treatment is that the application of pressure on certain points of the body is capable of healing medical problems.

An example of the effective use of acupressure to solve a health condition is the Chemotherapy Nausea Bracelet designed by BioBands. This is used for individuals who experience nausea when undergoing chemotherapy.

The bracelet or wrist band has a bead placed on the inner side. The strategic position of the bead is done so as to apply continuous pressure on a certain point on the wrist, known as the P6 point. This eases the problem.

Acupressure: the way it works

No one knows for sure how acupressure works in relation to preventing nausea and vomiting. There is no particular explanation about how applying pressure to the P6 point on the wrist reduces the feeling of nausea.

Scientists have concluded that there could be two possible explanations behind this. The application of pressure prevents the transmission of the signals to the brain thus ending the feelings of nausea and vomiting.

Another possibility is that the pressure releases the hormone endorphin and as a result eases the discomfort. This uneasiness is similar to the feeling of Nausea during Pregnancy

These wrist bands are devoid of any side effects and are effective as well. All you need to do is find a suitable one and wear it. Made from durable material these last for a long time and you can reuse it as often as you want.