Friday, October 21, 2011

How To Deal With Sea Sickness On Around The World Cruise

By Andrew Miller


While many folks enjoy rolling waves and drifting off to sleep on an around the world cruise ship to the music of the sea, not everyone has such an easy time adjusting to life aboard a ship. To help those people who are a little weary of leaving behind dry land, here are some approaches to avoid getting seasick. These methods are tried and true, and have either been suggested by skippers and captains or have been utilized by cruise staff.

The very first signs of the onset of seasickness is that the unfortunate passenger suffering from this nasty illness will experience a general malaise or drowsiness which is often coupled with dizziness. This can be implemented shortly after that by a slight headache or at times eye ache and the undeniable sensation of nausea. Then at the same time, the cold sweats and pallor will strike you, often accompanied by violent and unrestrainable vomiting.

The easiest and most affordable way to stop sea sickness would be to walk. This is exactly what is meant by getting your sea legs. Once you walk around a moving ship, the liquid inside your inner ear finds out the movement of the ship in a governed way. The scariest thing you can do is lie on your bed. Lying down will make your nausea worse. When your body becomes accustomed to the motion, you may no longer feel ill and you will be capable to sit and lie down when you need to. If you know you are vulnerable to seasickness, make an effort to have a cabin with a window and mid-ship where there's less motion. Also, don't have a liquid stomach. Drinking water is very important, but you don't want a stomach filled with exotic drinks if seasickness is along the way. Be sure you have a very solid stomach filled with food, not just water. Be sure to avoid items which might disrupt a stable stomach such as really spicy dishes or foods loaded with fat.

Over-the-counter medicines can also be used to discourage or treat sea sickness. Scopolamine comes in pill or patch form and it is highly effective for many people. It's generally only accessible by prescription. Some other non-prescription alternatives consist of Dramamine, an over-the-counter medication that may likely make you sleepy, since it has anti-histamines, but should at least settle your stomach as the nerve strands within your inner ears attempt to adapt to the rocking of the ship. Be sure to seek advice from a doctor to see what's good for you.

To stop sea sickness when you're on around the world cruise, you can even make use of Sea-Band, a well-known organic treatment for seasickness. This fabric wristband is relaxing and elasticized, and has a plastic button on it. You position the button over a certain pressure point, and if you do so correctly, the a sick stomach will go away. You may also try ginger ale and salted crackers, when you can stomach them. It's crucial that you eat and rest effectively when not feeling your best.




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