Motion Sickness and Travel Sickness
Motion Sickness Relief
Wave Goodbye to Your Motion Sickness
Motion sickness can spoil many journeys, turning them into a miserable experience, but it does not have to. If you suffer from motion sickness as a passenger in a car, your children cannot tolerate long car journeys, or you are going on your first cruise and are want to prevent sea-sickness, Sea-Bands may help you to actually enjoy your journey.
The nausea, dizziness and vomiting caused by any form of transport are triggered by a confusion of messages received in the brain. Although you may be sitting motionless in a seat, your senses tell you that you are actually moving. Contrary to common belief, the resulting nausea is not “all in the mind” and motion sickness is experienced by children and adults alike.
Early signs of motion sickness include quietness, headaches and lethargy, often followed by uncontrollable vomiting.
Anti-sickness drugs may have unwanted side-effects such as drowsiness and may not be suitable for children or for some adults. Yet there are other ways to help prevent motion sickness:
- In cars or buses, sit at the front and always face the direction in which you are travelling. Don’t look out of side windows and focus on the horizon.
- Breathe in fresh air - open a window or stay outside on a ship’s deck.
- Don’t eat a heavy or greasy meal before travelling.
- Keep children occupied - play an “I spy” game for example.
- Most importantly, wear Sea-Bands during your journey.
