Ever been seasick? If so, you probably have some vivid memories of the experience, and don't need to be reminded what it was like. Would you put yourself in the same situation again?
If even the thought of going back out onto some big water has you clinging to the edge of your desk, these tips are for you. They may not prevent all nausea, but they are sure to help you the next time you are considering "paying homage to Neptune".
Why do some people get seasick?
When the brain and inner ear argue over whether the environment is stable, or not, the result is often mal de mer, or seasickness. The brain sees solid cabin walls, but the inner ear senses a completely different situation. This confusion results in disorientation, confusion, and sometimes extreme drowsiness, nausea, and a cold sweat - classic seasickness symptoms. In bad cases, nausea to the point of extreme dehydration may occur.
Strangely enough, not everyone who sets out on a rough voyage at sea will experience seasickness. In fact, only about 25% of individuals experience symptoms of seasickness in rough seas, according to some research.
A relevant study of 1,741 tourist volunteers on a whale watching expedition published in 1993 ("Comparison of Seven Commonly Used Agents for Prophylaxis of Seasickness") offers a few clues...read more
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