Here Are Some Remedies For Motion Sickness
One of my most miserable experiences was several years ago one when I was invited out on Lake Michigan one sunny summer day to ride on a friend's sailboat.
was a big one--technically a yacht I guess. He invited five other people and we had food and beverages for a floating party. My friend and a crewmember did all the heavy lifting. We just were there for the ride. Everything was great until a storm blew in from the west that was pretty nasty. The sky turned dark, the water choppy, the wind picked up, and before you knew it we were in a squall. The boat was pitching from side to side, up and down, from side to side, up and down. It took only minutes for all the guest to turn green and deposit their lunch into the lake. I was so sick I thought I was going to give up the ghost. Anybody who has been seasick or carsick knows what I'm talking about. Too bad I hadn't read this post before I went out on my adventure!
Right up there with a bad hangover or food poisoning, a bad case of motion sickness is one of the most miserable experiences you can have. The whole world spins around you, and you can’t ever remember feeling more nauseous. Motion sickness can spoil an otherwise fun cruise, make a day of traveling by plane a total nightmare, and even ruin a good road trip. There are fortunately several motion sickness remedies that can help avoid this from happening to you.
Motion Sickness Is Partly Psychological
Some people are more prone to motion sickness than others, but even if you’ve never had it you’re still at risk. Indeed, even the most seasoned travelers and sailors can suddenly become motion sick. Motion sickness is party psychological, so some motion sickness remedies focus on different ways of getting you mind off of the problem. Don’t think about feeling sick, think about what a good time you’re having. Just imagining feeling sick can often bring it on if you are already experiencing some motion sickness symptoms.
Focus You Eves On The Horizon
If you’re in a boat or car, getting some fresh air may serve as a good motion sickness remedy. Roll the window down, or stand up on the deck awhile. Breath deeply and slowly. Spend some time with your eyes closed, or if you can, travel at night. Motion sickness occurs partly due to what you are seeing in addition to what you are feeling, so if you can’t see anything you’ll be less likely to get sick. Avoid alcohol or nicotine, as both of these can make you more likely to get nauseous. If your in a car, look at the upcoming road rather than out the sides, or even better, take a turn driving for awhile. Getting plenty of sleep before going on your trip can help as well.
Dramamine Works Well
The best motion sickness remedies for me have always been medications. Because I only travel occasionally, I don’t feel any hesitation about popping some pills when I do. I’ve found that the drug used in the medication ‘Dramamine’ works especially well. You take it an hour or so prior to getting on your plane, boat, or in your car, and it’s like magic. There are different ways of administering this medication, such as patches and wristbands and pills, and they are all effective motion sickness remedies for me.
Like everything else, what works for some people may not work for others. If you know you are prone to motion sickness you may need to do a little trial and error research for effective motion sickness remedies.
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October 24th, 2010 at 8:02 am
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