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CD makes fear of flying take flight

Airplane phobia fades with guided visualization and gentle music

By: Pack Smart / Linda Shepertycki

20/06/2009 1:00 AM | Comments: 0

For many people, the idea of taking a holiday is hindered by the mere thought of travelling. Whether you have a fear of flying, motion-related sickness or other anxieties related to travel, there are products available to help you cope. These three items are definitely worth looking into.

Fear of Flying CD

Fear of flying is believed to be widespread, possibly affecting as many as one in five people. Many sufferers have never flown before. Others used to fly confidently until, for some reason, they developed a fear. Self-hypnosis can help reduce this fear. It will relax you, eliminate stress and help you cope with this phobia. It does this by guiding you to visualize a flight and reassociating your feelings about it, thereby reducing the feelings of tension associated with flying. The track contains an explanation of hypnotherapy as well as relaxation techniques, along with relaxing music. It's very similar to the feeling you have before you fall asleep. If you've avoided flying because of your fears, slip on some headphones, kick back, close your eyes and enjoy the flight.

Price: US$19.95 for CD, or US$11.95 for MP3 download at www.hypnosishealthcare.com

Motion sickness ReliefBand

Whether you suffer from air sickness, car sickness, sea sickness or even Tilt-a-Whirl sickness, now you can take control of your nausea within minutes. Simple and easy to use, ReliefBand stimulates nerves with gentle electrical signals that interfere with nausea-inducing messages between the brain and stomach. Five stimulation levels allow you to adjust the signals for maximum comfort and results. Worn like a watch on the inside of your wrist, you should feel a gentle pulsing or tingling in the palm or middle fingers of your hand. This sensation tells you the device is placed correctly. It can be worn anytime, may be used before or after nausea symptoms start, and does not interfere with food or drink. It's water- and shock-resistant, has an adjustable nylon band and includes conductivity gel and two lithium batteries.

Price: US$139 at www.magellans.com or call 1-800-962-4943

The 135th reader to email me gets the ReliefBand for free.

Super Smoker Blue

According to an Ipsos-Reid survey, half of Canadian adults are either current smokers or former smokers. Of those, eight in 10 say the prohibition of smoking on public transportation or even car trips with friends has prevented them from travelling. I have great news for smokers who like to travel but have a hard time with their addiction. Super Smoker Blue is the solution. Because it isn't a real cigarette and doesn't emit real smoke, this electronic device can't be placed under the smoking prohibition. It's not a smoking-cessation tool; it's simply a safer alternative to smoking traditional cigarettes. The Super Smoker contains no tar or tobacco, although it does contain small amounts of nicotine. It doesn't burn and can be used anywhere because it's smokeless. It's very easy to use. It comes with a rechargeable battery disguised as the tip of the cigarette. The base is made up of an easy-change nicotine cartridge and an evaporation chamber. The Super Smoker Blue kit contains a lithium battery, atomizer, charger, carrying case and box of 24 cartridges. Once connected, the Super Smoker will work automatically when you inhale -- there is no on/off switch. And as it resembles a real cigarette, prepare for a lot of attention from non-smokers and smokers alike.

Price: US$139 and US$18.95 for a 24-cartridge replacement pack. Choose from zero, light, menthol or regular for varying levels of nicotine. Available at www.supersmoker.com

If you would like to share information about a travel product, contact me at linda.shepertycki@freepress.mb.ca

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Republished from the Winnipeg Free Press print edition June 20, 2009 E7

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