MOTION SICKNESS - NON-DRUG TREATMENT

Question 1

What natural remedies are commonly used for nausea and motion sickness?

Answer 1

Ginger, in teas or supplements, is commonly used for nausea and motion sickness. Peppermint may also be helpful.

Question 2

What is the best way to stop motion sickness, if possible?

Answer 2

The best way to stop motion sickness, if possible, is to stop the motion. This may involve taking breaks during travel, focusing on a fixed point, or using other methods to minimize motion exposure.

Question 3

What type of wrist band is sometimes used for relief from nausea?

Answer 3

Some patients find benefit with a wrist band that presses on an acupuncture point located on the inside of the wrist, about the length of 2 fingernails up the arm from the center of the wrist crease. One popular brand is Sea-Band.