Vertigo Cures

Even in the olden times, the problem of motion sickness had been prevalent. In fact, it was even referred to as “camel sickness” in the Bible, where the camel riders experience nausea due to moderate swaying.

With the advent of technology, motion sickness has evolved into many forms such as seasickness, carsickness, space motion sickness, and airsickness; and the reason why more and more people are now traveling by air is because of its capacity to transport people faster.

Generally, airsickness refers to that feeling of nausea which was triggered by the motion usually experienced when the aircraft escalates to higher altitudes. Some of the common signs of airsickness are loss of appetite, vertigo, burping, stomach awareness, nausea, and increased swallowing and salivation.

Contrary to most popular beliefs, airsickness is not a disorder. It is just a normal response of the body to an unusual stimulus. Simply put: airsickness is due to the disparity between what people see with their eyes and the data that they get from the “vestibular organs” of the ears. So, it is a matter of the discrepancies between what people see and what they feel. Thus, the end result is a confusion of the brain’s regular processing of sensory awareness.

For pilots, airsickness is their number one concern. Surveys show that 29% of aircraft pilots experience airsickness. This, in turn, disables them to perform their functions well. That is why people have come up with ways how to avoid airsickness. Here’s how:

1. Stress and other forms of anxiety should be stripped out.

Studies show that two of the common causes of airsickness are stress and anxieties. It increases the probability of experiencing airsickness. This is because the body will have more difficulty in coping up with the sudden change of environment. Emotional factors trigger the brain to get more confused.

2. Before traveling, it would be better for a person to eat light meals only. Large meals, especially those that have high salt content are possible causes of airsickness.

3.  While on board, it is best for a person to stay put and avoid too much moving within the aircraft. Motion is the number one factor why airsickness occurs.

4. People should accept the condition and try to get accustomed on the situation. This will happen after a few hours of being in the air.

Indeed, airsickness is not a big problem. It is just a matter of adjusting the body’s condition so as to avoid conflict of senses.

The old saying ‘Prevention is Better than Cure’ can mean the difference between having a great cruise or suffering from Sea Sickness whilst on board a cruise liner.  If you are a first time cruiser or indeed have suffered before there are a few questions worth asking yourself before you set sail?

Do you suffer from nausea/ headaches when travelling in the back of a car?
Do fairground rides make you nauseas or induce headaches?
Have you ever suffered from vertigo an imbalance of the inner ear?

If you can answer yes to any of the above then it is wise to take preventative action/medicine before beginning your cruise.

Sea Sickness or Motion Sickness is caused when the brain receives mixed signals which cause an imbalance in the receptor of the inner ear.  Symptoms include dizziness, headache, nausea and vomiting.

Finding your sea legs can take a few days and to start with many people have mild symptoms of sea sickness.  To prevent or alleviate symptoms get out into the open air walk along the decks and keep your eyes on the horizon, this helps balance the inner ear.

Avoid heavy meals and greasy food anything that is hard to digest, stick to light snacks like ginger biscuits and crackers.  Drink soda water with Angostura bitters, also a great cure for a hangover.  Try herbal teas such as ginger or fennel, and try to avoid dairy products.  Using a couple of drops of lavender on a hankie has great anti nausea properties and also has a calming effect.

For prescribed medicines always try to take a non drowsy medication unless you feel that sleeping would help you.  Both Banadryl and Dramamine treat the symptoms of sea sickness but to be most effective they need to be taken before you set sail.  Another well reported cure for sea sickness is Transderm Scop, a small patch that is placed behind the ear which is applied 8 hours before sailing.

A drug free option to alleviate sea sickness symptoms is acupuncture, enquire if there is an acupuncturist on board ship, or try acupuncture before you set sail.  Sea Bands work on the principle of acupressure on the inside of your wrist and are also available for children.

There are key ways in which you can afford the chances of sea sickness by avoiding sailing in periods of known bad weather.  If it’s your first cruise don’t go on a Trans-Atlantic or around the world cruise, try a week’s cruise first.

Selecting a large cruise liner can help enormously  they have stabilizers incorporated into the design which helps stop the boat from rocking side to side, also the waves on a rougher crossing will have less impact on a larger ship.

Choosing a cabin that is central to the ship will also help but try to stay on deck and keep busy, the sooner you get use to the motion of the ship the better you will be.

On a more positive note research shows that in rough weather only 3% of all cruise passengers experience any symptoms of sea sickness, although women and children seem to be more prone to this unfortunate malady.

So if you think that sea sickness may affect you don’t leave it to chance, be prepared.  Get medication from your doctor before you sail, and avoid crossings when the weather can be unsettled.  Sea Sickness is not always preventable but its symptoms can be lessened, leaving you to enjoy your cruise holiday.

Amanda Barnes is a regular guest author for Ideal Cruising, the UK’s premier independent cruise specialist

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Once I was in my dormroom looking at Google Earth, I searched my house, church and familiar places. I felt dizzy and uncomfortable as the picture was becoming more clear and as it was zooming in. I had to get up from the computer because it was a really weird feeling.

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Vertigo can be induced from many different visual perceptions that limit the visual field. It is most common in airplane pilots who have no reference to real objects outside of their airplanes and are trying to fly with instrument indicators.

With training one can learn to control it, but unless your income depends on it, it would be easier to avoid the situations that trigger it.

Cure Motion Sickness naturally with the simple exercise below.

Simply close your mouth and act like you are chewing gum. Chew like this for a minute or so at a time.

To do the exercise right make sure your molars on both sides move apart a little, and then touch lightly again. Also notice that your lips are supposed to be closed the whole time.

This exercise is pretty easy on your jaw because you are not actually chewing anything, but you might still feel a little bit sore in the beginning. Just take it easy-maybe chew for only a few seconds in the beginning and then increase the time you exercise.

You can make an “mmm” sound as you chew. This will open the throat better. Making an “mmm” sound is not necessary, it will just give the exercise extra boost.

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Natural Motion Sickness cure: Use the simple exercise below.

Simply close your mouth and act like you are chewing gum. Chew like this for a minute or so at a time.

To do the exercise right make sure your molars on both sides move apart a little, and then touch lightly again. Also notice that your lips are supposed to be closed the whole time.

This exercise is pretty easy on your jaw because you are not actually chewing anything, but you might still feel a little bit sore in the beginning. Just take it easy-maybe chew for only a few seconds in the beginning and then increase the time you exercise.

You can make an “mmm” sound as you chew. This will open the throat better. Making an “mmm” sound is not necessary, it will just give the exercise extra boost.

If you’re looking for a natural Motion Sickness cure, please get a copy of the Conquer Vertigo & Motion Sickness eBook below..

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The reason why the technique above works is because it goes right to the source of the problem: tension in the face and neck muscles.

You see, nobody know exactly why it happens, but dizziness is caused by most of the muscles in the head (including the throat, tongue, jaw and the shoulders) to stiffen up.

This tension around the balance system in your ears prevents it from determine your body position in the right way.

It also blocks the blood flow up to the head, so your brain doesn’t get enough oxygen and nutrition.

But strengthening and relaxing the jaw alone won’t cure your Vertigo and Dizziness.

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Here, in more specific detail, is what this book reveals:
Complete guide to symptoms in any vertigo diagnosis. Now you can be confident that you understand why you feel the way you do. See page 9.

What’s causing your dizziness? Is it Acute Neuronitis, or Meniere’s Disease, or Mal de Debarquement Syndrome? (pages 6,7,8).

You will also learn the key information about Mareo Motion Sickness Complex (page 49), Visual Triggers (page 10), and Migraine-Associated Vertigo or Dizziness. And it’s all written in language anyone can understand.

How to know if you have Benign Positional Vertigo (page 5). Discover the outstanding physical therapy (page 27 and 29) that has the highest cure rate…. but many doctors remain in the dark about. Hint…. it involves sleeping at a 45 degree angle for two nights.

Page 27 reveals another easy-to-follow home treatment that literally tricks your brain into taking away the dizziness in 5 minutes. Thousands of clients report that this one simple remedy is worth ten times the cost of the book …. all by itself.

You can see why Conquer Vertigo and Motion Sickness is causing such a stir on the internet. This collection of little-known treatments, cures, and medications about to be revealed to you is guaranteed to show you exactly how to eliminate your dizziness. It’s not just a dry medical manual…. or a technical description of your problem…. you WILL experience dramatic and wonderful changes just as soon as you put these cures into action.

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A complete listing of all the treatment choices your doctor knows (and then some). I have put everything in simple language and made everything easy to understand.

Avoid expensive, dangerous prescription drugs! You can discover solutions that are equally effective…. cost less…. and have zero side effects.

IF YOUR VERTIGO ATTACKS … WHAT DO YOU DO? It took me two years to discover the amazingly simple steps to take when the dizziness strikes. You can put a dead-halt-stop to the woozy feelings if you know what to do the instant an attack hits you.

Learn your specific triggers. Armed with this information you can avoid most attacks …. and relieve the symptoms until you learn to avoid the situational attacks forever! You can feel secure and confident that you know what to do.

Does acupuncture work? On page 42 you can learn the simple ways to know if acupuncture is right for you or not.

Have you been diagnosed with Meniere’s Disease or tinnitus? Everything is covered in our pages including …what dietary changes to make (page 42), the amazingly effective John of Ohio’s Treatment” (page 45), the startling new Anti-Viral Approach (page 46), should you have steroid injections? (page 43), and the pros and cons of the Local Over-Pressure Treatment (page 43).

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