Overview
Motion sickness occurs when motion causes the eyes, sensory nerves and the balancing mechanism of the ear to send conflicting signals to the brain, causing a loss of equilibrium. It is usually experienced in a moving vehicle (plane, boat, car). Anxiety, genetics, overeating, poor ventilation and travelling immediately after eating. Women are affected by this condition more frequently than men are. Elderly people and children under the age of two are usually not affected.
People suffering from motion sickess experience symptoms that range from headaches to queasiness to nausea and vomiting, and such symptoms may last for days if serious. Natural remedies have been used successfully in many cases.
Applied Nutrition
Massaging the space about 3 fingers’ width from the lines that connect your hand to your arm often stops motion sickness. Do not read or do visually-focussed things while on the vehicle. Close your eyes, breathe deeply or roll the windows down and get fresh air and focus on faraway things.
| Supplement | Benefit | Suggested Dosage |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium + magnesium | Acts as a nerve tonic | At least 3 tablets 1 hour before the trip |
| B complex | Helps to relieve nausea | At least 3 tabs before the trip and 3 tabs more 2 hours after the first dose |
Charcoal tablets are known to be effective – take 5 tablets one hour before travel.