How to Get Rid of Seasickness

Seasickness or motion sickness is caused by a conflict between the inner ears and the eyes -- your eyes tell your brain that you are not moving but the inner ears detect movement, resulting in disorientation. The rocking movement of a boat causes seasickness. Symptoms of seasickness include vomiting, nausea, sweating, malaise and dizziness. The best way to get rid of seasickness is with medication, whether over-the-counter, prescription or natural. There are also techniques that will reduce the feeling of disorientation.

Things You'll Need

• Motion sickness patch
• Oral motion sickness medication
• Homeopathic medications
• Acupuncture bands

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Instructions

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  Place a motion-sickness patch behind your ear before your trip or as soon as you experience seasickness symptoms. These patches contain scopolamine, which is absorbed into the skin and lasts for 3 days, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

• 2

  Take an oral motion sickness medication. These medications are antihistamines, which prevent seasickness symptoms including dizziness, nausea and vomiting, according to the MedicineNet website. Stronger medication is also available with a doctor's prescription.

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  Try homeopathic remedies that contain natural ingredients such as cocculus, petroleum, tobacum, Nux vomica, borax and sepia. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that all of these ingredients are used to treat motion sickness symptoms, including nausea and dizziness.

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  Wear an acupuncture band on your wrists. The University of Maryland Medical Center states that acupuncture bands have a button that applies pressure to the Pericardium 6 point on the inside of the wrist, which reduces the feeling of nausea.

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  Ride in a location on the boat that allows you to look at a spot that has the same motion your body is feeling, advises the MedicineNet website. Sit on the boat deck and keep your eyes on the horizon.