Symptoms
- nausea
- vomiting
- headache
- sweating
What causes motion sickness?
A discrepancy between your senses. For example: when you are in the cabin of a moving ship, your balance-sensing system senses that your body is moving, but your eyes don't see any movement.
How to remedy motion sickness
- If you're on a ship, step out onto the deck and view the horizon (looking at something stationary in the distance will help you regain your equilibrium)
- Ginger capsules, candy or ale to sooth your stomach
- Eat a handful of dry soda crackers
- Get some fresh air
- Lie down/keep your head still
- Stay hydrated
- Tuck yourself into your bed sheets when you sleep so you're securly anchored to your bed
- Over-the-counter medication such as Scopolamine, antiemetics such as Zofran or Compazine, antihistamines such as Dramamine, Antivert and Bonine (these may cause drowsiness)