Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Following on from the thread about treating symptoms, where does motion sickness fit in? I've heard a few vague suggestions as to what causes it (from visual stimuli not meshing with internal balance, to lack of oxygen), but while opening a window sometimes works in a car, what does one do on a plane, for example, or on a boat? I've heard remedies, such as ginger tablets, dry crackers, or bracelets that press on acupressure points, but avoiding rather than treating is better in my book. I often got carsick as a child, and I think my boy does too. No sea sickness here, but he hasn't been on a boat yet. Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Hi, Caron, My son would literally turn green when he was small. The only thing that would help him was to pull off the road long enough for him to recover and then start the vicious cycle all over again. The ginger tablets seem to be the most effective with the least side effects but, if you want to use nothing at all, the best thing to do is to focus on the horizon. That gives your eyes a stable point and it should lessen the effects of the motion on your body. Other than that, I'm afraid I don't have anything to offer. Good luck! Tommie http://reallyrawfood.com http://reallyrawfood.com/forum Posted by Caron carongroups carniebear2000 Sat Jun 30, 2007 12:04 am (PST) Following on from the thread about treating symptoms, where does motion sickness fit in? I've heard a few vague suggestions as to what causes it (from visual stimuli not meshing with internal balance, to lack of oxygen), but while opening a window sometimes works in a car, what does one do on a plane, for example, or on a boat? I've heard remedies, such as ginger tablets, dry crackers, or bracelets that press on acupressure points, but avoiding rather than treating is better in my book. I often got carsick as a child, and I think my boy does too. No sea sickness here, but he hasn't been on a boat yet. Caron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 I am curious too.....I get sick in cars.....airplanes....boats....amusement park rides.....sometimes even just watching someone swing on a swingset while I'm walking by can do it. I have heard a lot about ginger helping, but how would one administer it if it is not in a tablet? ______________________________\ ____ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Caron, The only thing that saved me during my two pregnancy was eating ginger constantly during the first three months. I was nauseous 24/7! I would just buy raw ginger, and slice it up and take the skin off. Then I would put several slices in a container (store the rest in the frig) and take it with me everywhere!!!!!! You just pop it into your mouth at the first sign of nausea, and bite into it so the juice squirts into your mouth. It works instantly!! The tablets and ginger candies never helped me at all!! You need the fresh raw ginger. You can get it in any supermarket at the produce aisle! I usually get mine at Whole Foods. Hope that helps, Lynne > Following on from the thread about treating symptoms, where does > motion sickness fit in? I've heard a few vague suggestions as to what > causes it (from visual stimuli not meshing with internal balance, to > lack of oxygen), but while opening a window sometimes works in a car, > what does one do on a plane, for example, or on a boat? I've heard > remedies, such as ginger tablets, dry crackers, or bracelets that > press on acupressure points, but avoiding rather than treating is > better in my book. > > I often got carsick as a child, and I think my boy does too. No sea > sickness here, but he hasn't been on a boat yet. > > Caron > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 30, 2007 Report Share Posted June 30, 2007 Kerri, I have known of people drinking ginger ale for motion sickness. They say it works. Also keeping the windows rolled down in the car and looking straight at the horizon. I've not experienced motion sickness, so this is just what I've been told works on those that I know of. Jeannie your time is the most cherished gift of all, tomorrow is promised to no one. Kerri Myers <twinkles457 rawfood Saturday, June 30, 2007 9:29:13 AM [Raw Food] Re:Motion sickness I am curious too.....I get sick in cars.....airplanes....boats....amusement park rides.....sometimes even just watching someone swing on a swingset while I'm walking by can do it. I have heard a lot about ginger helping, but how would one administer it if it is not in a tablet? ______________________________\ ____ Pinpoint customers who are looking for what you sell. http://searchmarketing./ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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