May 5, 2007
Ginger: The Miracle Remedy For Motion Sickness While Cruising
Ever wondered what actually causes motion sickness? Here is a non-medical explanation of what triggers motion sickness. Basically, motion sickness occurs when your brain receives conflicting signals from various parts of your body based on environmental changes that you might be experiencing.
For example, lets say you are riding in the backseat of a car and your eyes are focused on the back of the seat in front of you. Your eyes may be sending your brain signals of a stationary activity, but your inner ear can feel the motion of the car and sends your brain a different message to that effect. So your brain receives conflicting messages. The result? Nausea, dizziness, headaches and sweating which are known all to well by those who are prone to suffering from motion sickness. Thank goodness for the wonder herb called ginger.
First the bad news. Once the symptoms begin, it is difficult to find relief until the motion stops. This is really bad news especially if you are on a long flight or a on a cruise for a number of days. Can you imagine being sick for the entire duration of a 7-day cruise? What a horror.
Now the good news! Fortunately, there is one natural remedy that studies have shown seems to help prevent the symptoms of motion sickness even before they start; as well as relieve the nausea once it begins. This "miracle" remedy that can effectively treat motion sickness is ginger.
Being that I suffer with digestive tract disorders, I am well acquainted with the medical and health benefits of this wonderful herb. I always have some on hand. Since 24 hour room service is available on most cruises, you simply request that hot water be delivered to your room, brew a cup of hot ginger tea, and feel your motion sickness symptoms fade away while you sail off into the sunset.
Originally used in southern Asia, ginger is a natural means to relieving many digestive tract disorders, including the unsettling that is caused by motion sickness. It will work wonders if or when you experience motion sickness during your cruise. Ginger for motion sickness receives my highest recommendation! Try ginger for motion sickness, and you may be on your way to smoother sailing!
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Comments
May 7, 2007
Bethany said:
Motion sickness is one of the things I've wondered about when it comes to cruises. I am typically not affected by moving vehicles, airplanes, etc… but have never been on a boat for a significant amount of time – let alone the length of a cruise – and wondered if I might be affected.
At least we know there's a natural remedy!
May 10, 2007
attgirl said:
Never really thought too much about what causes motion sickness and it is very nice to know there is something that can be taken in order to prevent it from occurring.