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It’s summer time in the northern hemispheres, most
especially in the Philippines. Almost everybody loves to go to the beach,
taking adventures like hiking, camping, mountain climbing. But if you live in
the city you should travel as far as you can go. If you’re a city boy/girl
sometimes motion sickness is always been a problem to you, especially if the
city is large enough and you need to travel far and long. So the travel is
tough.
While Bonamine is effective over-the-counter drug options,
there are a number of natural alternatives you can try.
Caution:
These medications may affect your cognitive function and have other
side effects.
Important: If you do
choose Bonamine, take it before you get in the car or on the boat. If you wait
until you start to feel sick, it won’t help.
Did you know that there are four ways to calm Motion
Sickness? According to Chris D. Meletis, ND, former dean, National
College of Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, and author of thirteen books on
natural health, states that there are some are more effective when taken before
leaving the dock, while others can help after that queasy feeling sets in.
HOMEOPATHIC HELPER
One
option is a homeopathic medicine that has the unfortunate name of nux vomica, commonly known as “poison
nut.” A standard adult dosage, taken before you leave the dock, is three to
five tablets (24X or 12C strength)-but, as always check with your doctor. Nux
vomica can be found at health-food stores in the homeopathic section.
Homeopaths swear it is both safe and effective in appropriate dosages.
GINGER ALE… GINGER AID
In
ancient times, sailors from Asia used to chew ginger to prevent seasickness.
Folklore, some might say.
But in
the 1990s, a researcher at the American Phytotherapy Research Laboratory in
Salt Lake City performed an experiment with 36 volunteers who tended to get
motion sickness. He gave each participant either 940 milligrams (mg) of ginger
powder or 100 mg of Dramamine before seating them in motorized chairs that were
designed to simulate choppy seas. The participants were instructed to stop the
chairs when they felt sick. Those who took the ginger powder lasted 57% longer
than those who took Dramamine.
To keep
things simple, try taking 1,000 mg of dried ginger 30 minutes before you set
sail or get in the car. Those of them who are more unsteady can safely opt for
2,000 mg. do not take dried ginger at all if you are pregnant.
If you
find yourself queasy while in motion, try some ginger ale or gingerbread
cookies. Or you can try candied ginger, which is widely available. Be sure to
brush teeth and rise well after this sweet treat.
ANOHER FORM OF GINGER
Ajuron,
an Ayurvedic ginger compound, can also alleviate nausea and vomiting associated
with motion sickness, look for read-made stomach remedies containing ajuron at
your health food store. The advantage of ajuron over other ginger remedies? You
don’t need to take as large a dose. Follow package instructions.
MIND OVER MATTER
even if your boat contains
an assortment of motion sickness remedies, the most important elements are
attitude and behavior. Keeping your mind on success and not focusing on any
feelings of discomfort can be a huge help in overcoming the challenge of the
sea.
And,
while you’re keeping your mind on success, be sure to keep your eyes on the
horizon. If you must go below deck, keep your eyes focused outside-this will
let your brain avoid the mixed signals that can lead to sickness.
References:
Chris D. Meletis, ND, former dean, National College of
Naturopathic Medicine, Portland, OR, and author of thirteen books on natural
health.
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