HOW TO REDUCE RISK OF SEASICKNESS.Byline: Jeremy Bagott Staff Writer Most people have had a bout with motion sickness motion sickness, waves of nausea and vomiting experienced by some people, resulting from the sudden changes in movement of a vehicle. The ailment is also known as seasickness, car sickness, train sickness, airsickness, and swing sickness. . Sufferers of colds, flu and allergies may succumb sooner. In a study, deaf-mutes were shown to be more resistant. Canines are as likely to get seasick as their human owners. About half America's astronauts suffer from motion sickness in space. Even fish can get seasick when riding in tanks aboard pitching vessels. Women have a greater susceptibility than men, fat people more than lean ones. Hormones, age, ethnic background also can play a part. Being a son of a son of a sailor may not be of any help. About the only people who don't get seasick are infants, but since babies tend to dribble from their portholes anyway, how would you ever know? For most people, a day or two at sea doesn't have to be a nightmare afloat. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. experts, here's how to minimize your vulnerability to mal de mere: The night before: Avoid alcohol. Eat a modest dinner, staying away from greasy foods. Some seasick medications can and should be first administered the evening before sea travel. Morning of voyage: Consume a light breakfast. No eggs, bacon or huevos rancheros hue·vos ran·che·ros pl.n. A Mexican dish consisting of fried or poached eggs covered with a spicy sauce of red or green tomatoes and usually served on a tortilla. . Best bet: cereal, nonfat non·fat adj. Lacking fat solids or having the fat content removed. milk and fruit. If you have not begun taking seasickness seasickness: see motion sickness. medication, now is the time. Don't wait, dose early. If you wake up feeling like you're coming down with a cold or flu, consider canceling the trip. Under way: Don't drink alcohol. Rehydrate re·hy·drate v. 1. To cause rehydration of something. 2. To replenish the body fluids of an individual. . Ginger ale or other carbonated soda in small sips is recommended. According to Dr. Michael H. Beilan, author of ``Your Offshore Doctor'' (Sheridan House) fluids are most important during the first 12 hours of a voyage. ``During the second 12 hours,'' Beilan said, ``add soup, applesauce, Jello-O, bananas, crackers and toast with jelly.'' Stay on deck and in the fresh air. Avoid going below. Keep clear of exhaust fumes exhaust fumes fumes given off by vehicles; contain some carbon monoxide, the amount varying with the efficiency of combustion in the particular engine. In most engines the use of exhaust fumes for euthanasia is not recommended because it operates partly on the carbon dioxide . The mere suggestion of the smell of diesel exhaust can send some people into waves of nausea. Ditto fuel smells. Focus on distant objects or the horizon. Stay in the least active part of boat. Keep off the bridge and well aft. Try to keep something in your stomach at all times. Soda crackers are ideal. CAPTION(S): photo PHOTO (color) no caption (seasickness remedies) Tina Gerson/Staff Photographer |
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