Do you ever get motion sickness? It’s not just limited to boat rides. Motion sickness can strike when you’re on anything that moves, including airplanes, in cars, and on amusement park rides. You could even experience motion sickness while just playing a video game.
Motion sickness can happen when some parts of your body (like your eyes and ears) detect movement, but other parts of your body (like your muscles and joints) remain in one place. These conflicting signals confuse the brain, leading to motion sickness.
If you’ve had motion sickness before, then you know the familiar, uncomfortable symptoms, which include:
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Fatigue
- A cold, clammy feeling
- Feeling more irritable
- Vomiting
Your chances for motion sickness increase if you have a family history of it, you’re pregnant or on your period, or you have an inner ear disorder. Overall, motion sickness also is more common among women and in children ages 2 to 12.
Typical treatments for motion sickness include:
- Antihistamines
- Scopolamine skin patches applied before traveling
- Oral medication for nausea and vomiting
- Ginger and peppermint candies or supplements
- Specially designed wristbands worn to help reduce symptoms
You also can try to prevent motion sickness by:
- Carefully choosing where you sit while traveling
- Staying hydrated
- Gazing at something on the horizon
- Putting down your reading or electronic device if you think they’re making motion sickness worse
How Acupuncture Helps With Motion Sickness
Did you know that acupuncture also can help motion sickness? Acupuncture treatments can help both when you’re experiencing motion sickness but also to help prevent it over the long term. With the use of acupuncture’s hair-thin needles, we can target pressure points on the body specifically associated with the control of motion sickness. These pressure points are also used in acupressure.
So, if you’re looking for long-term relief from motion sickness, set an appointment today with Acupuncture and Herbal Solutions.
Call Acupuncture and Herbal Solutions in Bradenton for Healthier Living
Bradenton acupuncture physician Dr. Dominique Vonador is ready to help you achieve better wellness. A visit to Dr. Vonador is about more than just acupuncture. Dr. Vonador will consider your overall health and give you guidance for better wellness and balance in your life. Dr. Vonador now has two offices to conveniently serve patients, in Bradenton and in Ellenton. From allergies to headaches to back pain to better sleep, you’re in good hands with Dr. Vonador. To set an appointment, call 941-479-2937 today. You can also find us on Facebook, at Acupuncture and Herbal Solutions. Find our website at www.DrVonador.com
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