The behaviors to avoid and the remedies to deal with the notorious motion sickness.
Don't store avocado like this: it's dangerousCar sickness, who hasn't suffered from it at least once in their life? It seems almost the exclusive prerogative of children, yet motion sickness, also known as chinetosi o cinetosi, cosím come il seasickness, it is actually quite a common annoyance even in adults
What is true is that, however, very few measures are enough to reduce this general malaise. But what is motion sickness and what causes it?
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It is an authentic neurological disorder which occurs if rhythmic or irregular movements of the body occur during a motion. In practice, if normally the position that the human body occupies in a certain space is regulated by the so-called maze located inside the ear, in a car this organ is severely tested by the movement of the car itself, through stimulations not coordinated with the information provided simultaneously by the view, which does not follow the road. The result is an imbalance of messages that reach the brain, which has no other means than to respond by releasing substances such asadrenalina and vasopressin, responsible for nausea and vomiting. And paleness, dizziness and an annoying feeling of general malaise.
How to deal with the symptoms of motion sickness
- Constantly reciprocate thepassenger compartment air, even if you keep the air conditioning on. In this case, avoid too low a temperature.
- Obviously, you must not smoke in the car (also because in the presence of children it is against the law))
- Offer dry foods to those who are ill, such as cracker, dry biscuits or ginger-based candies. Ginger is a well-known natural remedy for preventing and relieving nausea. You can also prepare a ginger tea to drink before leaving or pour two or three drops of ginger essential oil on a handkerchief and let the aroma breathe when needed.
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- No to too much fluids in the stomach before and during the trip, in any case do not overdo the diet, and also avoid carbonated drinks.
- Sit or have people with car sickness sit down front seats for adults to visually follow the path and thus help the brain to align the information of the maze and sight.
- To do frequent stops.
Choose drugs only as a last resort antiemetic, which act less than half an hour after taking and can remain active for 3-6 hours and prefer natural remedies as much as possible.
Have a good trip!
Germana Carillo
