| I am a terrible sufferer of sea sickness. On a cruise I | | | | Dry biscuits, slightly sweet or salty like Saltines help |
| think feeling sick is the worst thing. Not only do you feel | | | | keep that nauseous feeling away, as long as you only |
| unwell, you are unable to really enjoy the experience. | | | | eat a little at a time. Eat a little often. |
| Whether you are going on a boat for a long cruise or | | | | Avoid Confined Spaces |
| a short half day or day cruise these tips are equally | | | | I find that the combination of the stuffiness, heat and |
| valid. I used to doing ocean sailing and I found that after | | | | that delicious smell of a boat sets me off! Going below |
| a day or so I did find my sealegs, but I always stuck | | | | decks or into the toilet whilst the boat is moving can be |
| by these natural remedies and prevention ideas. | | | | the worst move if you feel sick. If I have to use the |
| They work! And not just for the adults. They work for | | | | facilities I try to make sure it is whilst the boat isn't |
| children too! | | | | moving! And I am on a mission, in and out as quick as I |
| Here are my tips for avoiding seasickness on a cruise. | | | | can! |
| Fresh Air And Lots Of It | | | | Ginger For Seasickness |
| Whenever you can, get outside and breathe in the | | | | Ginger is one of those magical natural cures! Ginger is |
| fresh air. When you choose your cruise make sure | | | | well known for calming nausea. Ginger tablets are |
| there is deck that is outside but also protected. That | | | | easy to take and totally natural. Take them about 30 |
| way if it is raining, windy or cold you can still get fresh | | | | minutes before boarding your cruise to prevent |
| air. | | | | seasickness. Mine usually last for about 2 to 3 hours. If |
| Focus On The Horizon | | | | I am on a boat for couple of days I find I only need to |
| On a boat cruise it is a good idea to keep your focus | | | | take them for about a day before I get my sealegs |
| on the horizon. Don't let the kids sit reading or playing | | | | unless things get too rough! But in 30 minutes I am right |
| video games inside, otherwise it won't be too long | | | | again! |
| before they are feeling queasy! | | | | The kids can take ginger as it is natural and unless |
| Choose Your Food Carefully | | | | they have an intolerance or allergy to ginger they can |
| Avoid rich, oily, creamy or greasy food both before | | | | enjoy the benefits too. |
| you board your cruise and whilst you are on it. Avoid | | | | Accu-Pressure Wristbands |
| acidic foods too. Fresh fruits are good, but fruit juice | | | | I was highly skeptical the first time I used pressure |
| can make you feel terrible very quickly. | | | | bands on my wrist for seasickness. And I really wasn't |
| Keep Hydrated | | | | in the best shape that day, I felt sick before I went |
| Drink plenty of plain water. I find chilled water is too | | | | sailing! But they worked! |
| much of a shock to my stomach so I prefer non-chilled | | | | Wristbands can be used for children and adults and I |
| water. | | | | cannot think of any side effects you might have |
| Snack Regularly | | | | except the velcro might scratch up your skin a bit! |