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Motion sickness is hell for those who suffer from it. It means having to avoid some forms of transport or needing to endure a long period of feeling sick and having nausea. You need not suffer anymore because there are so many different types of motion sickness cures available. But let’s first understand why you get sick.

Cause Of Motion Sickness

The human body was not designed for modern transport. When you see a fast moving road or are buffeted around at sea, then the inner ear (which maintains your sense of balance) has a conflict with what you see and the result is the feeling of nausea and severe motion sickness.

It’s this relationship and conflict which must be overcome for you to feel better.

Scopolamine Patch

This is proving to be a very popular motion sickness rememdy. It is placed behind the ear a few hours before travelling and lasts for about 3 days. The active ingredient is scopolamine which is absorbed through the skin. It is derived from a psychoactive plant but a small dose can cure nausea. It is in fact more often used to treat feelings of sickness after an operation in hospital.

Other Motion Sickness Medications

There are also other drugs that can be taken including dramamine and bonine.

Natural Cures

There are a whole host of natural cures. The effects will differ from person to person and some people may report no improvement at all. These include, aromatherapy, homeopathy, eating ginger and avoiding alcohol and fatty foods.

Accupressure

Some people swear by bands that are worn on the wrist which stimulate accupressure points on the underside. These motion sickness cures are available without a prescription and typically cost around $100. They actually work by delivering a tiny electric current (you can alter the strength) to the accupressure point on the wrist. The best thing about them is that they do not have the side effects that one would associate with drugs.