Motion sickness can strike anyone and can vary from being a mild annoyance to being debilitating. This condition arises when different parts of the body send conflicting signals to the brain and as a result, it’s not sure whether it’s moving or stationary. For example, if you are seated on a boat, your inner ear and your eyes are sending messages to your brain to let it know you are in motion but, at the same time, your muscles and joints are communicating that you are staying stationary. The resulting confusion sometimes causes motion sickness. This disconnect can also happen when playing video games or watching movies with a lot of motion.
Homeopathy can be very helpful in dealing with the symptoms of motion sickness and make your travels much more enjoyable! Here are some remedies to consider if you find yourself in this situation:
Nux vomica (Nux-v): There is excessive nausea and retching which is relieved by vomiting, which may contain undigested food.
Nux moschata (Nux-m): Motion sickness accompanied by drowsiness. The patient may even fall asleep during the nausea. There may be pressure at the pit of the stomach.
Cocculus indicus (Cocc): The stomach feels empty and the nausea is accompanied by vertigo. The slightest motion causes feelings of nausea. Occasionally the combination of nausea and vertigo can lead to vomiting or even fainting.
Petroleum (Petr): Violent nausea that begins suddenly and leaves the patient feeling breathless. Vertigo occurs with the nausea. Vomiting is of bitter, green substances.
Magnesia carbonica (Mag-c): There is a notable sensation of emptiness in the stomach. The patient is very weak and they vomit sour or bitter water.
Tabacum (Tab): Severe and continuous nausea leading to vomiting, which begins suddenly and can cause fainting. There is a sinking feeling in the upper abdomen. Vomiting is of excessive mucus and is extremely distressing to the patient.
Ipecacuanha (Ipecac, Ip): Motion sickness is caused by looking at moving objects. There is nausea which worsens even with slight motion and vomiting does not relieve the symptoms and may actually make them worse.
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