Help!!!! Air sickness!!!! (Natural remedies please)?
Okay, so pretty soon I'll be flying for vacation. It's not a very long flight, but I figured I might as well be getting ready for the 14 hour flight that I'll have to endure in the summer.
I have airsickness, and this is what happens:
I get on the plane, I'm fine. The plane takes off, then 15 minutes into the flight, i get dizzy, feel nauseous, and I have to run to the bathroom to calm down. It happens once or twice during the flight. It's not like I'm an inexperienced flyer and need to get used to it.... I've been flying since I've been a baby and I've made those 14 hour flights before.
but each time i get sick. like literally i feel sick. i can't eat any of the food they give me (however I'm told that that's a good thing) and im constantly not feeling well so flights are never enjoyable.
when i get off the plane i feel fine
I've tried deep breathing and stuff... and medication isn't what i need.
So please-- anything natural I could bring with me to help me calm down and help my queezy stomach?
Comments
Here is a wikipedia link that explains what airsickness is/what causes it. Here is also some advice I found:
1) Avoid heavy meals for two hours before the journey. Eat small amounts of something dry such as crackers, crisps or biscuits before the journey, don’t eat any dairy products and avoid salad and fruit as it can be acidic. If possible don’t eat whilst on the trip.
2) Drink small amounts of non natural drinks. Don’t drink milk or any natural juices such as orange juice and others with citric acid. Avoid alcohol.
3) Try anti motion sickness pills, either from you doctor or homeopath.
4) Acupressure bands work well for some people.
5) Studies have shown ginger root can be effective against motion sickness. Ginger capsules are available or you can try a dose of about 1/2 teaspoon of dry powdered ginger, which is equivalent to approximately 1/3 ounce of fresh ginger root, which is roughly a 1/4-inch slice.
6) Avoid staring out the window for long periods of time as this can create motion sickness.
7) Keep still and move gently. If possible stay where there is the least movement.
8) Don't read
9) Alternative remedies such as EFT (or tapping), hypnosis or acupuncture may help.
I have a friend who gets motion sick fairly easy and she uses the ginger and the acupressure bands. Hope this helps.
Damamine is wonderful for air-sickness & long-hauls... takes care of the sickness & gives you a little nudge towards dream land. Before you know it, you've arrived at your destination & it wont seem like it took that long.... sweet dreams!!!