Many people have symptoms of the so-called motion sickness. This condition appears as a result of movement on any
type of transport (bus, car, plane, ship, train). Some experience painful symptoms even in the elevator. Why is this happening and is there an effective remedy for motion sickness? We'll figure out.
Causes and manifestations of motion sickness
The main reason for such a phenomenon as motion sickness is a violation of the vestibular apparatus. A painful condition results from the inconsistent work of the visual and auditory receptors and the vestibular system. Hearing and vision signal the presence of movement, while physically we remain motionless. Most often, children are sick of two years of age, but adults are also affected by motion sickness, especially pregnant women and the elderly. Apply folk remedies for motion sickness should be in the presence of the following symptoms:
- severe blanching of the skin;
- increased salivation and sweating;
- dizziness and headache;
- nausea and vomiting;
- apathy, drowsiness, lethargy as hidden manifestations of motion sickness.
Anti-motion sickness products for children
So that the child does not get sick, you should prepare for the trip. Firstly, the child should see the road, and not the seat in front of him, so we fix the child seat in the middle of the rear seat. Secondly, the child should not be overfed or starve in front of the road. It should be light food. The best remedy for motion sickness of babies is mint or
sour candies. The child's attention will be switched to
taste buds, and discomfort will recede. It is important to ensure that the child is not hot or stuffy, and can also entertain him, diverting attention. In general, an ideal remedy for motion sickness is a dream.
What do adults do?
Adults also often suffer from motion sickness while traveling, which greatly complicates their lives. Before traveling, it is important to get enough sleep, do not drink alcohol and smoke as little as possible. Try not to overeat, but also not to starve before the trip. If possible, travel at night, when motion sickness is less precipitating. The most convenient places for troubled travelers are in front (bus, train), in the middle (ship, plane). It should be located face in the direction of travel.
If all the above precautions do not help, you can use
ginger tea - a folk remedy for motion sickness. It is brewed in advance (10 cm of root per 1 liter of water). You can always carry dry powder with you and, if necessary, take half a teaspoon with mineral water. However, it is important to note that
ginger is contraindicated in pregnant and lactating women, as well as with stones in the gall bladder and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. Other folk tips:
- breathe rhythmically and deeply;
- close your eyes and take a recumbent position;
- hold a slice of lemon in your mouth;
- chew dry tea leaves of green tea;
- chewing salted cucumber.
If you know about your tendency to motion sickness, prepare in advance and stock up on the remedies for malaise, and then a trip by transport will no longer be a real nightmare for you.