11 Tips to Cure Seasickness / Motion Sickness

Most new passengers to board a cruise ship biggest concern is Seasickness or Motion sickness.  We have put together a list of tips to help you when/if you begin to feel sick.

Tip #1 Acupressure Sea-Bands (bracelets that apply pressure to the inside of the wrist) You will see a whole lot of passengers wearing these on the ships.  Everyone loves these.

Tip #2 Ginger This one everyone knows but did you know they sell Ginger Gum you can carry around with where ever you go.  It is a bit spicy but it works.

Tip #3 Keep Your Mind Occupied for example taking the helm of a yacht can reduce sickness as the sufferer has something to concentrate on, and can also anticipate the movement of the vessel

Tip #4 Eat Apples They have to be green apples, but they work. I met a passenger a few years back at dinner and she always had and apple with her, she said when she felt nauseous she would eat one and would feel better immediately.

Tip #5 Oranges If you're feeling nauseous, peel an orange, hold the rind to your nose, and inhale. Getting rid of that feeling within a few minutes.

Tip # 6 Watch the Horizon keeping your eyes directed to the fixed shore or horizon, where possible

Tip #7 Lay down  lying down on your back and close your eyes helps most passengers who are already taken over by Seasickness.

Tip #8 drinking any substance that is likely to temporarily diminish your senses of sight and touch (we recommend ginger ale).  This works well when you first start to feel motion sickness but once you are finished you may want grab some green apples or an orange.

Tip #9 Find Fresh Air move into a position where fresh air is blowing on your face, It could be the deck of the boat, a fan or even the A/C unit.

Tip #10 Move to the Center of the Boat moving to the boat's Center of Gravity to eliminate motion seasickness. Most cruise ships have a few extra seats at the boats center just for this reason.

Tip #11 Watch your temp avoiding getting too cold or too hot, stay out of the sun or keep a wet wash cloth with you to help get your bodies temp back down.

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