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Tuesday, October 25, 2005

Stop Motion Sickness

Hundreds of thousands of people suffer from motion sickness, whether it is on a boat, on a plane or just in general, motion sickness can stop you from having a good time and cause lots of stress and anxiety.

There are however quite a few remedies to combat motion sickness. Most of them are over the counter so you don’t have to constantly worry about doctor visits and refilling prescription and they are perfect for the mild sufferer.

Dramamine or similar generic product. These over the counter tablets are taken orally and work pretty quick to adjust your equilibrium whether on a plane, a boat or having fun at the amusement park. There are sometimes certain side effects like jumpiness, but nothing troubling. If you require a quick fix and don’t normally suffer from motion sickness this may be the remedy for you.

Motion sickness patches. These are great if you will be on a cruise for a long period of time and don’t want to continually pop pills. They are time released and safe. You usually wear one patch per day and the medicine stays effective the whole day. Many people swear by their patches when they are exposed to motion for along time.

Magnetic bracelets. While they look like a scam, many people are amazed by their effectiveness. There are even bracelets that have been approved by the FDA for motion sickness, you can where it around your wrist as jewelry and they help keep you comfortable and nauseous free.

So check out some of these remedies for motion sickness, if you are experiencing moderate to severe motion sickness you may want to consult with a physician.