Motion Sickness Remedies

Using common kitchen ingredients for health

A small group gathered at the Louisburg Library on Tuesday evening to learn the ins and outs of simple herbal remedies as presented by Foxfire Herbals’ owner Jan Wallin.

The presentation was the fifth adult event held as part of the summer reading program at the library. Wallin presented a bit of general information on using herbs and food to help alleviate common health problems, and she also provided an in-depth look at several powerful plants.

“Food is medicine, medicine is food,” Wallin said.

Wallin reminded everyone that the most important part of health is that the body has a balanced diet.

“Nutrition is where it starts,” she added.

She continued to discuss the differences between cultures that see a distinct line between food and medicine. Most cultures outside of the United States and England often blur the line between the two; they see food as medicine, she said. Many people in the United States eat whatever they want until a problem arises, and that’s when they go to the doctor to get drugs to fix it, she said. Wallin encouraged everyone to try using natural remedies and to eat healthier to see if they can see positive effects before turning to drugs.

Some of the foods and herbs Wallin covered were:

Parsley: It can help with edema and also works well as a diuretic. Wallin said one of parsley juice’s biggest proponents was Jane Fonda, who was often concerned about every pound when she was on camera.

Garlic: Often used to add flavor to food, garlic also has many medicinal values, especially in ear tissue. It enhances nervous system function in the ear, and because it’s anti-microbial, it’s quite effective in treating ear aches, she said. To treat an ear ache, drop garlic oil into the affected ear at bedtime, and results can be noticeable the next morning, she said. Garlic oil can be bought or made by simmering olive oil with one tablespoon of garlic and then straining it out.

Garlic is also good for the heart, as it can control cholesterol and normalize blood pressure. To see the full effectiveness of garlic, five cloves of garlic are needed daily, but garlic tablets are also available to help reach that requirement.

Ginger: A popular ingredient in Asia, ginger is a warming digestive aid, promotes circulation and can help alleviate menstrual cramps.

Natural Seasickness and Motion Sickness Remedies

Seasickness occurs when your inner ear senses you are moving, but your eyes are sending conflicting signals. After experiencing seasickness several times, I finally gave in and tried over-the-counter pills to help stop the nausea. My body is not used to taking any sort of medications. In fact, I haven’t even taken as much as an aspirin in over 10 years. I was really worried how the pills would affect me. One hour after taking the pills, I passed out on the boat. Even though I was in the midst of it all, I missed seeing dolphins and hanging out with my friends because I couldn’t keep my eyes open to save my life. When I finally arrived back home, I slept for over 12 hours. I didn’t know which was worse, the seasickness or the inability to stay awake and function like a normal person. That experience took place after taking the non-drowsy version, so imagine what would have happened if I took the regular motion sickness pills.  I should have explored natural remedies before going the conventional route, but it was a lesson I will never forget. Here are some quick insights to help you get over your seasickness next time you are out on a boat.

Food

When you know you will be out with the waves, avoid fatty and spicy foods for 24 hours. Eat a meal prior to your seafaring adventure. Bagels, oatmeal and bananas are great meal choices to fill your stomach before you head out on the boat.

Prevention

Prevention is better than a cure. Once you start to get sick, it is much more difficult to reestablish balance. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated and avoid alcohol. Keep your eyes focused on the horizon or a fixed object on land, rather than focusing on the floor of the boat. Do not lie down. Stay on deck and in the fresh air. If possible, jump in the water when you start to feel ill to reduce seasickness and maintain equilibrium.

Herbal Remedies

Ginger is the most common herbal remedy used to combat nausea and vomiting experienced from motion sickness.

Try sucking on crystallized ginger or consume the root in pill, powder or its raw form. Consume ginger 12 hours before your boating adventure. Adding peppermint can also help relieve an unsettled stomach, but ginger is the preferred herbal remedy.

Acupuncture

Try wearing motion sickness bracelets, such as Queaz-Away, which stimulate acupuncture points. Wear one bracelet on each wrist. The studs on the bracelets need to be aligned with the p6 pressure point. Instructions on finding the pressure points are included with the bracelets. If you miss the pressure point, these are not effective, so follow the instructions closely.

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