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Ahoy,
matey! When it comes to motion-related nausea—whether from hitting the
open sea or spending time in a car—it's often simpler to prevent an
issue than it is to resolve one once your stomach has begun doing
cartwheels.
To stop motion sickness before it starts, follow these tips. (Feel better starting today with Rodale's The Thyroid Cure, a new book that's helped thousands of people finally solve the mystery of what's ailing them.)
Don't skip your pre-voyage meal, but be sure to eat relatively bland stuff—think eggs and toast, or a salad with chicken.
Limit or skip acidic stuff like
fried foods or coffee. And pack carbonated beverages like sparkling
water or ginger soda, which helps calm an upset stomach. (Also good:
Avoid being hungover as it contributes to nausea.)
Meclizine-type medications—stuff like Dramamine—help suppress the interaction between your brain and
inner ear,
and so can help prevent motion or seasickness, explains Thomas Grosch,
MD, an otolaryngologist in Burbank, CA. But if you're going to take
meds, you'll want to swallow them at least an hour before you set sail
or hop in the car. Some medications are more effective when taken the
night before, so read the label carefully.
Wristbands adorned with pressure balls have proved effective against motion and seasickness. These bands connect to a
pressure point located
above your wrist and on the inside of the arm. Because it connects to
your diaphragm and stomach, it's one of the pre-eminent points to treat
nausea and vomiting, says Lori Guynes, a licensed
acupuncturist in
Santa Barbara, CA. Available at drug stores and boating stores, the
bands are reusable and inexpensive. Several versions exist, such as
BioBands and the Sea-Band.
Whether on land, in the air, or at sea,
keeping your eyes fixed on the horizon or surrounding landscape can help
prevent feelings of sickness, which tend to crop up when your
body's experiencing motion your eyes can't see.
Don't read or sit facing backwards. This can
cause additional confusion for your brain as it tries to reconcile what
it sees with what it feels. When you're on a boat, avoid standing near
the motor as the exhaust can
contribute to nausea. If you're going on a cruise, book a cabin in the middle of the ship but on a lower deck, close to the waterline.
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