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nervous system
Motion Sickness
Integrative Therapies

Home Care

Motion sickness is experienced by some people while riding in a vehicle such as a boat, car, or a plane. The most common symptoms are nausea and vomiting, but there may also be cold sweats, dizziness, headaches, and fatigue.


MOTION SICKNESS MAY OFTEN BE PREVENTED BY ADOPTING THE FOLLOWING MEASURES:

1. Position yourself where there is the least motion, such as the center of the boat or plane.

2. Do not read maps or other materials while in motion.

3. Do not drink alcohol or eat in excess.

4. For short trips, you may want to avoid food altogether or consume small amounts of food and liquids during longer trips.


THE FOLLOWING SUPPLEMENTS ARE USED FOR MOTION SICKNESS:

1. Vitamin B6 – 100 to 200 milligrams per day, starting 3 days before the trip.

2. Vitamin B1 – 10 milligrams per day, also starting 3 days before the trip.

3. B-complex – 100 milligrams the night before and the morning when leaving.


HERBS USED FOR MOTION SICKNESS:

1. Sip on Peppermint tea. You can carry a small amount of Peppermint oil with you and mix 2 to 3 drops of oil in hot water or just place the drops on your tongue.

2. Ginger Powder – 2 capsules before and during the trip as necessary, or add this to the Peppermint tea.


HOMEOPATHY:

From the following homeopathic medicines, choose the one that best matches the symptoms. Dissolve 3 pellets under the tongue, just before the trip and every 30 minutes as needed. Do not take homeopathic remedies at the same time you use Peppermint oil.

• Cocculus 12c: If there is severe vomiting and nausea and the sight of food brings on new waves of nausea.

• Tabacum 12c: For strong nausea with cold perspiration all over the body. Also for violent vomiting made worse by every movement.


AS AN ADDITIONAL MEASURE FOR MOTION SICKNESS:

Place ice packs on the base of the skull and the middle of the chest for 20 minutes or so. This may alleviate the symptoms.


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Footnotes

BarShalom R, Soileau J. (eds.) Natural Health Hotline. Beaverton, OR: Integrative Medical Arts, 1991-1999.