Hay-Band Acupressure Band Puts Hay Fever Symptoms Under Pressure

LONDON - More than 13 million(1) people in Britain suffer from hay fever and five
million1 of these could be taking inappropriate medicines, which can affect
both their health and hip pocket, however, new developments in acupressure
may have the answer in the shape of Hay-Band(R).

Borrowing from the principles of acupuncture, Hay-Band(R) is a specially
designed acupressure elbow band bringing instant, constant and cost-effective
hay fever relief. According to a recent customer survey, Hay-Band(R) was
reported to be effective by 74% of respondents(2).

Hay-Band(R) works by exerting a gentle, constant pressure at the elbow
crease to bring instant and continuous relief for common hay fever symptoms.
Acupuncture and its sister therapy acupressure have been used in traditional
Chinese medicine and other eastern cultures to restore vitality and alleviate
the symptoms of hay fever for over 2,500 years(3).

Drug-free, Hay-Band(R) does not cause side effects like drowsiness, often
associated with hay fever medicines and is safe for patients taking
prescription medications and children(4). Hay-Band(R) may be used before or
after the onset of symptoms and throughout the day and night. It is also
washable, durable, long lasting and offers value for money - a single band
will last this hay fever season and beyond.

Available from Lloydspharmacy nationwide the recommended price is
GBP9.99. For further information or to buy on line see
www.hay-band.co.uk

Notes to editors:

- Hay-Band customer survey: According to Hay-Band (R) survey over 96% of
respondents suffered nose symptoms and over 81% eyes symptoms. The most
common treatment used was antihistamines (almost 83%). 69% found Hay-Band(R)
to be as good as or more effective than their current treatment. Hay-Band(R)
improved quality of life for over 70% of respondents2

REFERENCES

1. www.rpsgb.org.uk/

2. Hay-Band customer survey of approximately 100 hay fever sufferers
conducted in 2008

3. British Acupuncture Council: www.acupuncture.org.uk

4. Best for children aged 8 and over

Source: SCD Ltd.

For further press information contact Jan Petherick/Amy Little Say Communications - jpetherick at saycomms.co.uk; alittle at saycomms.co.uk. Tel: +44(0)20-8971-6400.