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Acustimulation is different from acupuncture. However, Chinese acupuncture theory is used in acustimulation to locate points on the body where electrical stimulation is applied to reduce certain symptoms. Nausea and vomiting are believed to be the result of a disturbance in the normal nerve impulses passing between the brain and stomach. Acustimulation uses a mild electrical current at the wrist to restore normal signals between the brain and stomach, thus reducing nausea and vomiting. Western science explains acustimulation in terms of the nervous system rather than the circulation of chi, which is the basis of Chinese acupuncture theory. However, the chi pathways ("meridians") have certain parallels with the nervous system. This makes it possible to use acupuncture points to identify locations where electrical stimulation may influence certain responses of the nervous system. One small study suggests that acustimulation to the P6 wrist point and the ST36 point below the knee may help reduce symptoms and pain in patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). However, the design was weak and more studies are needed to determine benefits in IBS.
    
The only known side effect of acustimulation devices is slight skin irritation under the electrodes when the wristband is used. Switch wrists to prevent this from happening. Acustimulation devices should only be used on the designated area. Use cautiously with pacemakers. Avoid if the cause of medical symptoms is unknown. Keep acustimulation devices out of the reach of children.

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