Sea Travel Tips And Tricks

By Quinn Harris


Most people have motion sickness. You'll see this in people who travel frequently by land, air or sea. The different forms of motion sickness are based on the kind of transportation that they employ.

One of the most common would be seasickness. It is usually characterized by a sensation of nausea and vertigo.

People who get seasick usually aren't used to traveling by the sea or cannot stand the swaying motion of the boat. But some people get seasick even if the boat isn't moving yet or is in the dry dock condition.

Basically, the results and effects of seasickness is not very alarming, except for those who have important matters to attend to while aboard a ship. This means that people who have duties in the ship will have the tendency of not performing their duties well if ever they get to experience seasickness.

Causes of Seasickness

People are generally conditioned to remain upright by maintaining the center of gravity within their feet. If motion is applied, the body tends to have visual confusion. This can cause seasickness.

The motion of the boat also causes the diaphragm to move along with it, causing an irregular pressure on the bowels, which can also cause seasickness.

Today, there are medications available for seasickness. These medications contain certain compounds that normalize the body's condition in a change of environment.

Tricks to Deal With it

Aside from medications, there are different ways how to cope up with seasickness. Here's how:

Waves can cause seasickness.

Experts say that one should focus his sight on the horizon. Don't look at the waves, since doing so will confuse your body more.

Adults should be more prepared with medications that will help reduce seasickness.

Studies tell us that seasickness is more common in adults than in kids below 12 years of age. More women get seasick. Statistics tell us that there are 7 cases of seasickness in females and only 1 in males.

Sleep on your back.

People who are prone to seasickness should stay where the fresh air is available.

Really, seasickness is easy to deal with if you know how.




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