Is acupressure the same as acupuncture?

No! Acupressure uses gentle pressure on the surface of your skin - no needles, nothing breaks the skin, and there's no pain. Acupuncture uses thin needles that penetrate the skin. Our acupressure bracelets apply steady, comfortable pressure to specific wrist points using small beads.

How fast do acupressure bracelets work?

Most customers notice a difference within minutes when the bead is positioned on pressure points P6 or H7. For travel, wear 10-15 minutes before motion. For sleep, wear 30 minutes before bedtime. Results vary by individual, but our 30-day guarantee ensures you can try risk-free.

Are acupressure bracelets drug-free and safe?

Yes! Our acupressure bracelets are 100% drug-free, non-drowsy, and safe for daily use. They work through gentle pressure on natural wrist points - no chemicals, no side effects. They're reusable and can be worn 24/7 or as needed.

What can I use acupressure bracelets for?

Customers use our bracelets for: natural sleep support, everyday anxiety and stress relief, motion sickness and nausea (travel, car, morning sickness), menopause hot flashes, mood balance, and pet anxiety. Over 25,000 sold worldwide for daily wellness support.

Do acupressure bracelets hurt or cause pain?

No pain at all! You'll feel gentle, steady pressure - comfortable enough to wear all day. The bead applies light pressure to the surface of your skin. If it feels uncomfortable, simply adjust the fit. Most customers forget they're wearing them.

Can children or pets use acupressure bracelets?

Yes! Children can use them with adult supervision for proper fit and placement. We also offer AcuPup bracelets specifically sized for dogs - see our size guide for proper fitting. Safe, gentle, and drug-free for the whole family.

What's your return policy and shipping?

We offer a 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee - if you're not satisfied, we'll refund you. All orders ship within 1-3 business days from the USA. We've helped over 25,000 customers find natural relief.

How do I know which acupressure bracelet to choose?

Start with your primary need: AcuSnap bands (rubber snap bracelets) are our most popular for all-day wear. AcuWatch combines style with function. Check our product descriptions for specific benefits, or contact us for personalized recommendations. All bracelets use the same effective pressure point technology.

The Science of Acupressure

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What is acupressure

Acupressure uses firm, steady pressure on specific points on the body.
These points come from Traditional Chinese Medicine and are also studied in modern research.
There are no needles and nothing breaks the skin.

How it is different from acupuncture

Acupuncture uses very thin needles on the same point maps.
Acupressure uses fingers, tools, or a small bead instead of needles.
Both aim to influence nerves and body chemistry, but acupressure is non invasive and easier to use at home.

Why the wrist

The inside of the wrist contains several well known points, including the P6 area.
Clinical trials and systematic reviews report that stimulating P6 can reduce nausea and vomiting after surgery and anesthesia. MDPI+4PMC+4PubMed+4
P6 wrist bands are also used in studies of pregnancy nausea and hyperemesis, where acupressure bands helped reduce nausea scores and vomiting episodes. ScienceDirect+2PMC+2

These results are not perfect for every person, but across studies the wrist area around P6 repeatedly shows benefit for nausea with a low rate of side effects. ScienceDirect

Wrist points for stress, mood, and sleep

Other wrist points, such as H7 (Shenmen) and nearby regions, are widely used in Traditional Chinese Medicine to support sleep, mood, and emotional balance. PMC+1

Clinical work with these points includes:

trials and clinical reports where H7 based stimulation is linked with improvements in insomnia, stress, and anxiety scores PMC+2Lippincott Journals+2
acupressure and acupuncture protocols using H7 and related points that report better sleep quality and less night waking in people with sleep problems PMC+1

The research is still developing and results vary from study to study, but these wrist regions are consistently chosen when scientists test acupressure and acupuncture for sleep, mood, and emotional tension.

What researchers generally agree on

Across nausea, motion sickness, and some sleep and mood studies, research suggests that:

P6 wrist stimulation can lower the risk or intensity of nausea and vomiting compared with control groups in many trials. MDPI+3PMC+3PubMed+3
Wrist acupressure is usually well tolerated, with side effects mostly limited to temporary soreness or skin marks under the bead. PMC+1
H7 and nearby points are promising targets for sleep and anxiety support, though larger and higher quality trials are still needed. PMC+2PMC+2

At the same time, researchers note that:

not every study shows a strong effect
methods and quality vary between trials
acupressure should be seen as a complementary tool, not a replacement for medical care or prescribed treatment PubMed+2ScienceDirect+2

How our bands fit into this research

Our bands are designed so the pressure bead lines up with the same wrist regions that are used in clinical studies and Traditional Chinese Medicine maps, including the P6 and H7 areas.

The goal is simple: provide steady, comfortable wrist pressure in a form that is easy to wear during travel, work, school, or sleep.
The bands do not treat or cure medical conditions, but they give you a non invasive, drug free way to try wrist acupressure and see how it feels in your daily routine.

References (for customers who want to read the studies)

You can list these at the bottom of the page:

Lee A, Done ML. Cochrane reviews on P6 acupuncture point stimulation for nausea and vomiting. Anaesthesia. 2004. PubMed
Zhang Y et al. Effectiveness of PC6 stimulation in the prevention of postoperative nausea and vomiting: systematic review and meta analysis. Pediatric Anesthesia. 2020. Wiley Online Library+1
Nafiah NAM et al. Effect of acupressure at P6 on nausea and vomiting in hyperemesis gravidarum: randomized controlled trial. 2022. PMC+1
Son CG. Clinical application of single acupoint HT7: review of evidence for insomnia, stress, anxiety, and withdrawal symptoms. Integrative Medicine Research. 2019. PMC
Hmwe NTT et al. Acupressure to improve sleep quality of older people: randomized controlled trial. 2020. PMC
Liang R et al. Pressing needle therapy including HT7 acupressure for depression and sleep: clinical trial summary. Frontiers in Neurology. 2024. Frontiers
Shiao SYPK et al. Meta analysis of acustimulation techniques on nausea and vomiting symptoms. Journal of Perianesthesia Nursing. 2006. ScienceDirect

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