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Motion Sickness by RobinHez(m): 7:35pm On May 06, 2015
Motion sickness otherwise known is a nausea caused by motion, especially by traveling in a vehicle. It occurs as a result of sensory organs sending mixed messages to the brain for processing, which causes dizziness, lightheadedness and most times, frequent vomiting.
For example, an airplane traveler cannot see turbulence, but his or her body can feel it. The resulting confusion can cause nausea or even vomiting.
Children are more susceptible to motion sickness than adults. More than half of children experience motion sickness when travelling by car.
according to chealth.canoe.com/; When you are in a vehicle that moves continuously with relatively slow and prolonged motion, the organ of balance in your inner ear may be affected, causing motion sickness. Motion sickness is likely to happen if you are also worried about having an attack, if the air is stuffy or filled with fumes, or if you have just eaten a big meal. Looking at food can make motion sickness worse. In motion sickness, a discrepancy exists between the motion that is expected to occur and the actual motion sensed by the organ of balance in the inner ear. These unexpected signals translate into a confused message by the brain, leading to the development of symptoms.
There are different ways of treating the sickness. These include avoiding the following before or during travel:
•alcohol
•dairy products
•foods high in salt, protein, or calories
•large meals
•smoking
•unpleasant odours
also, If you read or look at nearby objects, or look at things going by such
as the scenery in your trip, motion sickness could get worse. It is
better to focus on objects on the horizon.
There are also available drugs which a doctor can prescribe but all the same, like my uncle says, its something one will outgrow!
source: http://edscienceblog..in/2015/05/travel-sickness.html?m=1
so guys, share your experiences, either as a kid, or as an adult or on behalf of someone you know.

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Re: Motion Sickness by RobinHez(m): 8:33am On Jul 14, 2015
Awareness!
Re: Motion Sickness by RobinHez(m): 8:23am On Apr 02, 2016
sad
Re: Motion Sickness by Gigihealth: 12:19pm On Aug 02, 2016
Motion sickness can be caused by any form of transportation. It sometimes strikes suddenly, bringing a sickening feeling to your stomach. It also progresses from a feeling of uneasiness to a cold sweat to dizziness and also vomiting. Click on the link below to read more on the prevention and treatments.
http://www.gigihealth.com/motion-sickness-how-is-it-treated/
Re: Motion Sickness by Pidggin(f): 5:43pm On Aug 02, 2016
A good way of preventing it is by taking minty sweets or keeping your vehicle well ventilated
Re: Motion Sickness by hillz0103(m): 6:41pm On Aug 02, 2016
One way of preventing it is by taking fruits.

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