5 Tips to Avoid Sea Sickness on a Cruise

June 8, 2008

seasick Does just the thought of seasickness make you nauseous? If you have ever been the victim of motion sickness, then you already know how awful the symptoms of seasickness can be. From the thick head, to the rolling stomach, to the endless retching, seasickness may well be a very good excuse not to travel, not to ride anything that moves, including cars, planes, ships, and swaying donkeys. But the possibility of getting seasick is not a good reason to keep you at home, or on the shore, because most instances of seasickness can be avoided if you prepare in advance.

Tips for preventing seasickness:

1. Anti-motion sickness drugs. These tiny pills come under a variety of names. They key to their effective use is that they MUST be taken at least an hour in advance of travel. Otherwise, they are useless. Side effects include extreme drowsiness.

2. Anti-motion sickness wristbands. These elasticized armbands (sold in drug and department stores) come equipped with tiny plastic buttons, that, when appropriately positioned on a wrist, work with acupressure points to subdue seasickness episodes. They are pulled on and off with ease; they are convenient to carry in baggage; and they work. The only downside is that they can be very tight.

3. Anti-motion sickness patches. These drug-laden patches seem the perfect answer for some, but for others their side effects are not worth the benefits. Children must NEVER wear these anti-seasickness patches.

4. Natural anti-motion sickness alternatives. Holistic preventative seasickness measures include ginger gum and herbal oils. These are the perfect alternative for those who don’t care to fill their bodies with chemicals.

5. Seasickness drugs. Yes, there are pills and shots that can be taken after the symptoms of seasickness grab hold, but a sufferer must still experience the horrible effects, at least for a while. It’s far better to not get seasick at all.

For more in-depth information, read the complete article How to Avoid Seasickness by Sheree Zielke.

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