Motion sickness

Motion sickness

Details

Motion sickness which is also known as kinetosis and travel sickness, is a common condition in which there is a disagreement between visually perceived movement and the vestibular system's sense of movement.

Causes

Motion sickness is caused by the mixed signals sent to the brain by the eyes and the inner ear (semicircular canals). If you cannot see the motion your body's feeling, or conversely, if you cannot feel the motion your eyes see, then it is likely that the brain will get mixed signals and the person will develop some aspect or symptom of motion sickness.

Symptoms

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Dizziness
• Sweating
• Sense of feeling unwell

Treatments

1. Lemon : Mix the juice from one lemon in a glass of lukewarm water. Add one tablespoon of honey and mix it well. Sip it slowly before and during your journey
2. Ginger: Mix one teaspoon each of ginger juice and lemon juice and drink it before traveling.
3. Other remedies : Apple Cider Vinegar, Peppermint, Green Apple, Crackers.

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