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A trip out-of-town, a drive in nature, or a boat ride can be a welcomed retreat from the routine of daily life. One thing that can put a damper on a getaway is travel or motion sickness. The good news is that homeopathy has some great medicines (remedies) that can provide relief.

There are 3 remedies for motion sickness that I want to highlight: Cocculus, Tabacum, and Petroleum. These are well-known homeopathic remedies for travel or motion sickness, whether it be from sea-, air-, or car-sickness. In homeopathy, we select a remedy based upon the symptoms that are presenting. Each remedy has its known characteristics, and we seek to match a person’s symptoms with a remedy that relieves those symptoms.

The first step is to assess what symptoms a person is experiencing. Here are some quick tips:

1) What exactly are you feeling? For example, nausea, vomiting, dizziness(vertigo), disorientation, etc.

2) Which symptom/s is/are the worse?

3) What makes you feel better? Feel worse?

4) Does any food or beverage appeal to you?

5) Any other symptoms along with the motion sickness?

Once you have a clearer picture of the symptoms and characteristics of the condition, then you are ready to determine a remedy choice. The following are characteristic features of homeopathic remedies known to relieve travel or motion sickness:

Cocculus

Severe nausea, vomiting with dizziness/vertigo (may also have headache). Desire to lie down. Nausea or dizziness from looking at moving objects or watching things out of a moving vehicle. Also nausea from the sight or smell of food – aversion to food. Better lying on side. Remedy has been used in cases of travel between different time zones when the symptoms match. Worse loss of sleep.

Tabacum

Deathly nausea – feels wretched. Cold, clammy and pale with nausea. Motion sickness from the least motion. Symptoms relieved by cold, fresh air. Violent vomiting induced by the least motion. Also improved by uncovering the abdomen and exposing it to cooler air. Salivation and spitting increased. Aggravated by cigarette smoke. Closing eyes relieves symptoms a bit. Remedy known for relieving the classic symptoms of seasickness.

Petroleum

Nausea and dizziness/disorientation. Empty, hungry feeling in the stomach relieved by eating – desire to eat. Nausea from hunger. Increased salivation. Cold perspiration. Better with warm and dry air. Pain in the back of head or neck. Desire for beer.

When selecting a remedy, assess the important symptoms and larger picture of the discomfort. Then, review the known characteristics of the remedies and make the best selection. These remedies can be invaluable in providing relief from the unpleasant feeling of motion sickness. If a remedy does not provide relief after a few doses, discontinue and try the next best choice.

Henry Barbey has been passionate about natural healing methods since the early 1990′s. He has undergone the highest level of homeopathic education and training, having completed a comprehensive four-year academic and clinical program in classical homeopathy. He is committed to helping his clients achieve vibrant health and healing. Visit our website to learn more about homeopathy and its broad range of application: http://newyorkhomeopathy.com/.

In the event of recurring or chronic symptoms, it is recommended that an individual seek constitutional care from a professional homeopath.

Seasickness or ‘mal de mer’ can unfortunately spoil a well planned cruise. Motion sickness on a cruise is typically triggered by the rocking motion of ships caused by large waves. This causes an upset in the harmony of the inner ear balance canal system which promotes a sense of nausea and imbalance.

Seasickness occurs due to the reaction of our inner ear’s balance system to the unfamiliar motion of the ship we are sailing in. Since we are accustomed to seeing pillars and floors as stationary building parts, our brain creates the same impression when our eyes spot them on the cruise. However, as they appear in motion with the bumpy cruise, a conflict in our ‘eye and body coordination’ sets in. With such confusion, our balance system is challenged and nausea sets in.

Remedies for Cruise Seasickness

There are a few things that travelers can do to prevent motion sickness and motion related dizziness:

* Ginger: This is the most common home based treatment. People with a tendency towards motion sickness can chew chunks of ginger or can try ginger flavored lozenges

* Meclizine: although it may cause drowsiness, Meclizine can be helpful for preventing and mitigating dizziness and seasickness

* Sea bands: These bands are supposed to work by inhibiting the nausea inducing nerve signals to the brain

* Avoid reading: Reading while on a cruise can increase the conflict between what the eye sees and the body feels and may induce motion sickness

* Request a room towards the center of the boat where there is less rocky movement

* Look towards the horizon and if possible focus on a single point in the distance.

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Motion sickness is a normal response to real, perceived, or anticipated movement. People tend to experience motion sickness on a moving boat, train, airplane, automobile, or amusement park rides. Head movement can increase motion sickness. Avoid drinking alcohol or eating a heavy meal before travel. During an extended flight, eat small meals and drink small amounts of fluids either before or during a flight to help reduce nausea and vomiting. As we know very well, prevention is better than cure; the following natural remedy measures may be adopted for curing motion sickness.

Folk remedies for motion sickness have probably been around since man first decided to seriously check out the scenery beyond his own backyard. Some of the home remedies are still popular and followed now days. They may not work for all and may not work every time, still it is more populous among the human population. The common natural remedy followed all over the world is Olives and lemons. Some doctors noted that early stages of motion sickness cause you to produce excess saliva and nausea.

Olives produce chemicals called tannins, which make your mouth dry. Hence, the theory goes, eating a couple of olives at the first hint of nausea can help diminish it, as may sucking on a mouth-puckering lemon. Though this remedy is so old but still it is popular today and is certainly worth a try. The other natural remedy available through out the entire continent is Ginger root. Ginger works by the way it absorbs the acids and blocking nausea in the gastro-intestinal tract.

A scientific study conducted gives the result that two powdered gingerroot capsules were more effective than Dramamine in preventing motion sickness. For example, in one clinical trial of 80 novice sailors (prone to motion sickness), those who took ginger (in powder form) experienced a significant reduction in vomiting and cold sweating compared to those who took placebo.

Although black horehound (ballota nigra) and peppermint (mentha piperita) have not been scientifically studied for their use in treating motion sickness, some professional herbalists may recommend these herbs in combination to alleviate nausea associated with the condition. Soda crackers also being used as home remedies. Soda crackers won’t stop salivation, but dry soda crackers might help absorb the excess fluid when it reaches your stomach.

Ginger in any form, fresh, ginger pills that you get from a health food store, powdered in tea proves to be good natural remedy. Even ginger ale, although it is far less effective can also be used as a natural remedy. When ever you get sick going up to the mountains you should suck on a wintergreen lifesaver or any other wintergreen mint it makes it go away really quick and leaves your mouth feeling fresh.

Although the tradition dates back hundreds of years, eating a bit of ginger recently passed scientific scrutiny when an experiment showed that two powdered gingerroot capsules were more effective than a dose of Dramamine in preventing motion sickness. Researchers theorize that ginger works, by absorbing acids and blocking nausea in your gastrointestinal tract.

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Many a times, knowing the cause of a problem can help in avoiding a face-off with the problem itself. Motion sickness is one such situation and can not only be avoided but can be completely eradicated if certain precautions and treatments are taken before getting into a situation that triggers it.

Back seat journeys, in closed environments such as a car, are a common trigger for motion sickness. People should acknowledge its onset immediately to avoid it exacerbating into an unpleasurable scenario.

Treatments for Motion Sickness While Riding in the Back Seat

With innovations in bio-mechanics, scientists have found many alternative therapies that help in making the body stronger in order to delay the onset of it. Stimulator, for instance, are used to increase the endurance of people prone to motion sickness. Although stimulators are often termed as placebos, they have been observed to be successful.

Even behavioral treatments have been found to be effective. Developing a habit of not looking at the road below (as the speed blur that can trigger dizziness) is also effective. Alternatively, people may also try to sit towards the car window, look upwards and expose themselves to the wind.

Other regular methods of countering it while riding in the back seat are:

* Promethazine. This is one of the best drugs for it and the effect lasts for as long as 8 hours. Side effects may include drowsiness and dry mouth.

* Scopolamine patches: These adhesive patches can be placed on the forearm. They function by releasing small doses of scopolamine, which is known to counter motion sickness. However, it is also known for its purgative effect. Side effects may include dry mouth, blurring of vision and drowsiness.

* Zofran: An anti-nausea drug, Zofran is known to stop vomiting. However, it does not mitigate sickness or the feeling of disorientation.

Although over the counter and prescribed drugs can work quickly, their side-effects, usually drowsiness, mar their popularity. Especially in cases of a long drive in the country, where one is surrounded by picturesque landscape, these drugs’ soporific effect can dampen the whole trip.

In such cases, herbal remedies work the best.

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