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 Motion sickness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Motion sickness on the sea can result from being in the berth of a rolling boat without being able to see the horizon.
Unlike ordinary sickness, vomiting in motion sickness tends not to relieve the nausea.
This device is available without a prescription, and its efficacy has been demonstrated in clinical trials for nausea of various sources including motion sickness, pregnancy, and chemotherapy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Motion_sickness   (546 words)

  
 SEA-SICKNESS - LoveToKnow Article on SEA-SICKNESS
No doubt there is less risk of sickness in a large and well-ballasted vessel than in a small one; but, even though the rolling may be considerably modified, the ascending and descending movements which so readily produce nausea continue.
With the sickness there is great physical prostration, as shown in the pallor of the skin, cold sweats and feeble pulse, accompanied with mental depression and wretchedness.
Should sickness supervene small quantities of some light food, such as thin arrowroot, gruel or soup, ought to be "wallowed if possible, to lessen the sense of exhaustion.
www.1911ency.org /S/SE/SEA_SICKNESS.htm   (699 words)

  
 Sea-sickness - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Seasickness is a form of motion sickness characterized by a feeling of nausea and, in extreme cases, vertigo experienced after spending time on a craft on water.
The severity of seasickness is also influenced by the irregular pressure of the bowels against the diaphragm as they shift with the rising and falling of the ship.
Seasickness can be a debilitating condition and it is extremely dangerous if the sufferer has an important role to carry out, such as steering a yacht through stormy seas while avoiding rocks and other hazards.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Seasickness   (488 words)

  
 Avoid Sea Sickness
Sea Sickness, though not a true sickness or disease, is the normal response of an individual to unaccustomed motion of sufficient intensity and duration.
Sea sickness is brought on by the inner ears inability to cope with motion in more than one axis.
If you have a couple of days to get your "sea legs"(this term applies to maintaining your balance and insofar as balance affects your tendency towards seasickness, it has come to apply to that also), you should have no trouble.
www.nccoastalfishing.com /seasickness.htm   (3735 words)

  
 Dizziness and Motion Sickness
Motion sickness or seasickness is usually just a minor annoyance and does not signify any serious medical illness, but some travelers are incapacitated by it, and a few even suffer symptoms for a few days after the trip.
Many people experience motion sickness when riding on a boat or ship, and this is called seasickness even though it is the same disorder.
Dizziness, vertigo, and motion sickness all relate to the sense of balance and equilibrium.
www.entnet.org /healthinfo/balance/dizziness.cfm   (1452 words)

  
 Sea-sick
Motion sickness is known by many names, e.g., car sickness, sea sickness, air sickness, space sickness, and motion maladaption syndrome.
Motion sickness is a normal response to perception of motion where there is sensory conflict about body motion perceived by different receptors (visual, vestibular, and body proprioceptors).
Adverse reactions to medications used for motion sickness Motion sickness itself may contribute to some of the symp-toms attributed to the medications, but drowsiness is common with all except those that include sympathomimetic agents.
www.angelfire.com /oh4/stonecutter2/seasick.html   (2538 words)

  
 Sea sickness - seasick
He believed that the cause of sea sickness existed primarily in the heart, an irregular action being produced in that organ, like that arising from concussion of the brain.
Sea sickness has had a share of my attention for many years.
The senses, no doubt, had often much to do with sea sickness; but, certainly, not always; persons had been awakened from sleep by the occurrence of sickness.
www.seasickness.org   (503 words)

  
 sea sickness
I also suffer from sea sickness even playing on my playstation can make me feel ill. Trust me I have used every trick in the book and I found the only one that works for me is quells, but you say they dont work for you so try ginger.
sea sickness in my eyes is 95% mind over matter,other than that don't drink anything eat cheese & biccies and look at the horizon and concentrate on fishing.
Some times even the old sea dogs will have a throw so you ain't in the boat alone.There isn't many of fisherman that haven't wished they were dead out on the water at some stage in their life especially after a night on the turps..
www.westernangler.com.au /forum/fb.asp?go=next&m=38054&viewType=tm   (1603 words)

  
 Sea-Sickness And Migraine More Common During Menstruation
In their report in a Research Letter in The Lancet this week, the researchers write that motion sickness and migraine in the women were mainly related to the menstrual cycle, although rough seas might be a trigger for migraine in some individuals who did not otherwise have attacks.
Regardless of sex, evidence suggests a higher incidence of motion sickness people who suffer from migraine, but the issue is clouded by similarities in their symptoms.
E A Grunfeld and colleagues, from London, sought to clarify these issues by studying symptoms in the 1997 British Telecom "Global Challenge", in which many sailors are sick at intervals throughout because of exposure to conditions of extreme motion sickness provocation.
www.pslgroup.com /dg/6c16e.htm   (348 words)

  
 Sea Products Online;motion sickness medicine:motion sickness bracelet, morning sickness remedy, morning sickness cure, pregnancy morning sickness, motion sickness patch, motion sickness remedy
Motion sickness is dizziness, nausea and possibly vomiting that occurs when traveling in a moving vehicle such as a car, boat, or airplane.
Motion sickness produces a whole range of symptoms, of which nausea and vomiting are the most severe.
Each form of transportation seems to have its own specific term (car sickness, sea sickness, altitude sickness) but all refer to the same problem.
www.seaproductsonline.net /Index70MotionSickInfo.html   (1719 words)

  
 Sea Sickness
sea sickness is certainly no laughing matter, particularly when it happens to you.
If you have suffered from sea sickness, there is help and some might even consider the prognosis good.
The bottom line in avoiding sea sickness all comes down to preparation and a matter of what you do before you leave the dock.
www.thefishingline.com /sea.htm   (894 words)

  
 Sea Products Online;Sea Sik for motion sickness relief:motion sickness patch, motion sickness remedymorning sickness cure, pregnancy morning sickness,ski boot dryer, boot dryer, snowboard boot dryer
Sea Sik is a homeopathic spray for travelers to prevent motion sickness, sea sickness or altitude sickness.
Furthermore, sea sickness is greatest among crewmembers using anti-motion sickness drugs.
Space motion sickness is a well-recognized problem for space flight and affects 73% of crewmembers within the first 2 or 3 days of their initial flight.
www.seaproducts.biz /index77.html   (966 words)

  
 seasick
Sea sickness is a vestibular malfunction resulting in gastric dysrhythmia.
There are a lot of people who are not affected by these things, however if you are prone to sea sickness, it is not a good idea to drink Alcoholic beverages the day before a trip.
This is also known as motion sickness, This sickness is caused by repeated rhythmic stimulation of the inner ear.
www.jimbaughoutdoors.com /SeaSick.htm   (1016 words)

  
 Peregrine Adventures Travel Forum - Sea Sickness
If you haven't had trouble with sea sickness or other forms of motion sickness before, hopefully you should be fine, even on the Southern Ocean.
There are a handful of "non-natural" but well tested and effective medications that can help specifically with motion sickness, but no good natural remedies for sea-sickness in particular.
Motion sickness arises when your brain detects a mismatch between what your eyes are reporting (a steady deck/wall/etc.) and what your balance organs in your ear are reporting (i.e.
www.peregrine.net.au /forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=702&   (679 words)

  
 Motion Sickness Prevention and Treatment
Motion sickness occurs when the body is subjected to accelerations of movement in different directions or under conditions where visual contact with the actual outside horizon is lost.
From one third to one half of airline passengers will experience some degree of motion sickness when encountering heavy turbulance, and it has been found that fear or anxiety can promote symptoms.
Several medications are now available both by prescription and over the counter that may prevent or limit the symptoms of motion sickness.
healthlink.mcw.edu /article/907367055.html   (325 words)

  
 Sea Peoples - Hutchinson encyclopedia article about Sea Peoples
Unidentified seafaring warriors who may have been Achaeans, Etruscans, or Philistines, who ravaged and settled the Mediterranean coasts in the 12th–13th centuries
This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
encyclopedia.farlex.com /Sea%20Peoples   (92 words)

  
 Sea.sickness
The primary risk of severe sea sickness is dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
Practically everyone develops a resistance to motion sickness within three days so the preventative medications are generally only needed for the first 1-3 days of a voyage.
There are prescription antihistamines with a much lower likelihood of drowsiness, but they are also less reliable in their effectiveness for allergic reactions so I presume they'd be less reliable for motion sickness.
www.riparia.org /sea_sickness.htm   (742 words)

  
 Sea sickness - StriperTalk Message Boards
Sea sickness is a pain in the butt and it could ruin your trip if you let it bother you.
Sea sickness is due to the inner ear.
The big thing to me is 1) get as much sleep as you can the night before the trip, and 2) avoid coffee, booz and spicey/rich foods before and during the trip.
www.striped-bass.com /Stripertalk/showthread.php?t=1512   (778 words)

  
 Sea sickness bands get FDA approval :: WiccanWeb.ca :: A Canadian Wiccan and Pagan Community.
Sea Band was invented in Newport in 1983 by an American surgeon, who used it with his crew on the Newport to Bermuda Yacht Race where it was successful in alleviating sea sickness.
She uses the Sea Band for her severe morning sickness, "I was nauseous all day long, pretty much everyday and also was having trouble keeping food down."
The Sea Band wristbands are being packaged for shipment to drug stores and grocery stores throughout the country.
www.wiccanweb.ca /article-3121.html   (394 words)

  
 Sea Sickness Hypnosis - Instant MP3 Hypnosis Download
With the aid of hypnosis, Stop Sea Sickness will allow you to become receptive and eager for change, giving you the resources to go with the flow.
Stop Sea Sickness will enable you to tune yourself in to the gentle rocking motion, helping you get back in control again.
You'll feel confident to enjoy the invigorating and refreshing sea air, safe in the knowledge that you're no longer battling to work against the natural ebb and flow.
www.instant-hypnosis.com /hypnosis/sea_sickness_hypnosis.aspx?afl=11173   (307 words)

  
 Sea Sickness??? - Cruise Critic Message Boards
Sea Bands: This is a wrist band that uses acupressure to stimulate a spot on your wrist that is to prevent motion sickness.
Check with pediatrician prior to your cruise regarding your children and any sea sickness medications.)
Wal-mart has a non drowsey motion sickness tablet that works just as well as any of the others and it is much cheaper.
boards.cruisecritic.com /showthread.php?t=70889   (1635 words)

  
 Motion Sickness, Car Sickness, Sea Sickness, Travel Nausea
Motion sickness is nausea, vomiting, and related symptoms caused by repetitive angular and linear acceleration and deceleration.
Motion sickness is characterized by cycles of nausea and vomiting.
Ginger may be useful for the prevention and treatment of mild to moderate cases of motion sickness.
www.truestarhealth.com /Notes/1047008.html   (742 words)

  
 Sea Sickness
Sea sickness is caused by changes in movement.
If you have symptoms of sea sickness as a diver, avoid swimming, as this can be hazardous.
This is a form of motion sickness caused by erratic stimulation to the brain from the sensory receptors.
www.irishhealth.com /?level=4&con=230   (351 words)

  
 papers
The purpose of this study was to test the traditional assumption that sea sickness is uniquely provoked by heave motion characteristics, with pitch and roll movements being ineffective.
This suggests that in models on motion sickness, pitch and roll should be combined in a nonlinear fashion with heave and that such models will remain rather crude if they do not include a description of the vestibular contribution to motion sickness.
Very high levels of motion sickness were observed (with a motion sickness rating scale) in almost 50% of our subjects.
seasickness.co.uk /html/body_papers_5.html   (207 words)

  
 Sea Sickness Cures
Severe sea sickness can be treated by using a combination of both the scopolamine-patch and Bonine and almost never fails.
Sea sickness starts with the inner ear, your balance center.
but that is true with most all sea sickness medications.
www.hmlanding.com /maldemar.htm   (504 words)

  
 Drug InfoNet - Sea Sickness - [general]
Answer: "Sea-sicknessî or "motion sickness" is experienced by many people and is a normal response to conditions similar to that found on high seas during stormy weather.
We are wondering if there are any recommendations to prevent or cure sea sickness, as these are some of the roughest waters in the world.
Most people adapt fairly rapidly to motion, and after a few days at sea, for example, no longer experience the symptoms despite no change in the motion of the ship or boat.
www.druginfonet.com /index.php?pageID=faq/new/DISEASE_FAQ/Sea_Sickness.htm   (1148 words)

  
 MotionEaze is the most effective motion sickness and seasick treatment available.
MotionEaze is the most effective motion sickness and seasick treatment available.
Whether it is for motion sickness, vertigo, dizziness or to ease the symptoms after the fact, MotionEaze does the job.
MotionEaze is the most effective motion sickness treatment on the market today.
www.motioneazeworks.com   (111 words)

  
 Sea Sickness - Sailing Anarchy Forums
It works every time - almost as well as that other tried and true sea sickness preventative: sitting under a tree.
I think it was called "Sea Ease" but I'm not sure.
the scope patches rule, never been sick or had side effects untill i drank for 24 hrs after an ocean race and forgot to take it off, puked up on the delivery home and these purple stars started spinning then puked about 20 seconds later and was fine weird huh
www.sailinganarchy.com /forums/index.php?showtopic=4760&hl=stugeron   (1789 words)

  
 motion sickness
- Motion sickness (also known as car sickness, sea sickness, air sickness) occurs when two "motion messages" to the brain conflict.
During changes in position caused by travel, these two "motion messages" conflict thereby causing motion sickness.
- Motion sickness can also be caused by motion in the visual surroundings while standing still (viewing a large screen movie that contains significant motion).
rxinsider.com /motion_sickness.htm   (254 words)

  
 Sea Otter Sickness
A four-year study was recently concluded by wildlife vet Melissa Miller at the California Department of Fish and Game to try to find what is at the root of a sea otter sickness that has been causing the number of sea otters to drop dangerously low.
D: Unfortunately, a lot of sea otters off the coast of California are dying off, and the problem may be Mr.
They found that sea otters are being infected by toxoplasma gondii.
amos.indiana.edu /library/scripts/seaotter.html   (209 words)

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