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A Great Fun with Seasickness Glasses

Seasickness is a real disaster which can ruin you well planned and long-awaited sailing holidays. There are so many advices how to behave and what to do or not to do in order to avoid seasickness but I think that seasickness has to be approached personally.

Pharmaceutical industry does a pretty good business producing all sorts of drugs against seasickness while those who do not like pills and ‘chemistry’ (like me) prefer useful wrist bands . However, all mentioned could be helpful if you really believe it would help.

Few days ago I noticed that  seasickness glasses were produced and tested by seafarers. First of all, they look so silly that if they don’t help you with seasickness they would help your mates laugh every time they look at you. The frame of these glasses contains liquid which recreates the natural horizon , enabling the eyes to transmit the same information as your inner ear. The concept seems pretty smart because it is believed that the cause of seasickness is the sensory conflict between what the inner ear sends versus what the eyes send to our brains. The glasses are to be worn for few minutes as soon as you feel the symptoms.

I am sure that only one pair of those glasses would be enough onboard because they look so funny that other teammates would forget about seasickness as soon as they look at the person who wears them. The manual says that there are neither side-effects nor contra-indications to the person who wears seasickness glasses but laughter onboard would be appreciated as harmless side-effect for the other crew members. However, this device against seasickness comes with the wrist band , which I found usefull, because it is not about taking pills and waiting for the effect.

Statistics say that they are 95% successful while not one pair was returned to the manufacturer due to malfunction. However, I still believe that seasickness would be the best fought against by preventing it – actively involvement in sailing and observing the horizon in heading direction.

I wish you a calm sea, a fine wind and a strong mast!

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Can these TikTok-loved glasses prevent motion sickness? We tried them out

Two images of Jennifer Birkhofer wearing Anti-motion sickness glasses and the Anti-motion sickness glasses sitting on her car dashboard

Anyone who has experienced motion sickness knows how miserable it can be. Those feelings of nausea and dizziness that creep up when you're riding in a car , boat or plane can be enough to make you want to swear off all forms of travel forever.

That's why if you're at all familiar with those unfortunate symptoms, you've probably tried everything under the sun to get relief. But if you hate the drowsiness that antihistamines (like Dramamine) can cause or can't stand the taste of ginger tea, you might be interested to hear about one of the latest innovative finds that we've discovered on TikTok : anti-motion sickness glasses.

The eccentric accessory has been featured in a range of videos across the app, and posts featuring the product have racked up millions of views. The lensless glasses feature four circular rims, and each are partially filled with a blue liquid. While they're not the most stylish accessory , users have said that they can help prevent feelings of motion sickness, with some people even adding that the glasses have allowed them to read or use their phone in the car. (And anyone who frequently gets motion sick knows that that's a major win).

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According to the brand, the glasses can be used in cars, planes, boats, trains and virtually any other scenario where you might experience motion sickness. Plus, the company says that you only have to wear a pair for 10 to 14 minutes in order for them to work.

To get the scoop on how they work, and if they really work, we reached out to Dr. Elizabeth Ko, the medical director of the UCLA Health Integrative Medicine Collaborative, and asked our own Jennifer Birkhofer, vice president of commerce at NBC News, to try them out on a recent drive.

What is motion sickness?

"Motion sickness occurs when your brain can’t make sense of information sent from your eyes, ears and body," Ko said. This confusion is caused by lots of movement — like you experience when you're in a car, plane or boat — and can result in symptoms such as an upset stomach, queasiness or clamminess.

How do anti-motion sickness glasses work?

While Ko had never heard about glasses like these before, she said that they claim to work by creating an artificial horizon in the vision as the liquid in the circle shifts with the movements of the vehicle, which, as a result, resynchronizes the eyes with the balance system. Though Ko is dubious of their efficacy, she said, "Big picture: This is a non-drug, low-risk, low-cost intervention, so I wouldn’t discourage my patient with motion sickness from trying this."

Do anti-motion sickness glasses work?

Anecdotally, there is some evidence to support their use. Birkhofer, who said that she always gets sick in the car (even when driving straight on the highway), added that she started taking Dramamine and anti-nausea meds to fight the symptoms. When she first saw these glasses on the internet, she thought they were hilarious, but then she read the reviews and realized that people were raving about them. "I decided to order them and try them out," she said. "For Easter, we had to drive down to Pennsylvania and then back up to Connecticut. I wore them on the drive and shockingly, they worked! I put them on 5-10 minutes before we left and then wore them for the first hour or so. I wasn't sick at all! I could even help my daughter put her shoes on from the front seat and use my phone!"

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On TikTok, users have had similar experiences to Birkhofer. One user who claimed that she gets car sick just going to the grocery store said that she "immediately" added a similar pair of glasses to her cart after seeing them on TikTok. In the first video she posted trying them out (which garnered 3.9 million views), she rated them an "8/10." Another user who tried it said that they also work on a plane. Reviewers have said that they work for both adults and kids, too.

Unfortunately, the glasses aren't a guaranteed win for everyone. Some reviewers said that they only provided mild relief, while others said that they didn't work at all. Though if you're someone who struggles from chronic motion sickness, it could be worth a shot.

However, they're not the most fashionable accessory. "When you wear them you look pretty wild," Birkhofer said. "People in the cars next to me kept turning and staring! The glasses look like goggles almost. I think moving forward I'll use them when I'm in the back of the car and no one can see me — or I'll give them to my 2-year-old who inherited my stomach and got sick twice in the car on that trip."

If the funky glasses aren't your speed, Ko shared some other tips that may help you remedy motion sickness.

Other ways to help prevent motion sickness

When it comes to preventing motion sickness, there are a few medications that may help. Antihistamines, which are commonly used to treat allergies, can prevent motion sickness and ease symptoms, Ko said. Unfortunately, only the ones that cause drowsiness will be effective. "Scopolamine skin patches prevent nausea or vomiting," she added. "These patches can be stuck behind the ear before traveling. After three days, a new patch is applied." The patches require a prescription and can sometimes cause dry mouth.

Otherwise, Ko advised that you drink plenty of water and avoid greasy, spicy or acidic foods that can upset your stomach. When in a car, boat or plane, focus your gaze at an object in the distance and try to avoid looking at your phone or reading a book. "Face forward when traveling," she added. "Recline, if possible, and close your eyes."

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Boarding Glasses: could these unique spectacles be the answer to alleviating motion sickness? By Laurel Palmer

Laurel Palmer is a Toronto-based Audiologist who also suffers from motion sickness. For Tech Reviews, she is testing out Boarding Glasses by Boarding Ring, on the road and at sea, to see if they can give her some relief.

Motion sickness. The inescapable wrench in travel plans that can extinguish any joy you hoped to get out of an adventure. But what if there was a simple solution? Say, a pair of glasses?

Motion sickness, or kinetosis, occurs when there is sensory conflict between our visual and vestibular systems [1]. This mismatch in sensory information may result in an array of symptoms ranging from general fatigue, to violent nausea and vomiting. Motion sickness affects nearly all individuals given the right circumstances, with about one in three people considered highly susceptible [2].

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Laurel trying out the Boarding Glasses on the boat.

So, as someone who has lost innumerous days of fun to motion sickness, I was more than intrigued when I heard about Boarding Glasses by Boarding Ring ( https://boardingglasses.com ).

The company describes the Boarding Glasses as a medical device that cures motion sickness with 95% efficacy. The glasses have four lenses arranged in the frontal and sagittal directions around the eyes and are lined with a blue liquid that moves freely within the rim. This fluid provides an artificial horizon that, according to the company, helps alleviate discrepancies experienced in sensory input.

The glasses are meant to be used at the onset of symptoms. According to the website for Boarding Glasses, after 10 minutes, your senses will ‘synchronise’ and you may subsequently remove the glasses and enjoy your trip, motion sickness free.

“This fluid provides an artificial horizon that, according to the company, helps alleviate discrepancies experienced in sensory input”

So off I went with these goofy looking specs to take part in a few offending activities, namely a long car ride and a boating adventure. Although there is a lack of research available on these glasses specifically, a previous study using artificial horizons to manage motion sickness had yielded favourable results [3]. So I was feeling hopeful.

Did they work? Ultimately they aided in the car, but I didn’t find them overly helpful on the boat. During the car ride, the glasses helped maintain a lingering yet manageable nausea that quickly cleared post-trip. Compare this to instances where symptoms could reach full-fledged vomiting that could persist for hours. I did not, however, feel ready to remove them after 10 minutes and I did not become completely asymptomatic during the car ride itself. Unfortunately for my boat ride, I would say I felt just as sick as if I was not wearing the glasses at all. Not only did I end up the most nauseous of the group, but definitely the dorkiest as well.

So are they useful? Sure. Are they a holy grail item that will cure you of motion sickness? Not likely. For me, the modest benefit was not enough to defend against amused stares nor compensate for the hefty expenditure it takes to acquire them (90€).

“Not only did I end up the most nauseous of the group, but definitely the dorkiest as well”

One caveat to my success is a potential fit issue. When wearing these glasses, I cannot distinctively visualise the liquid in the rims of the glasses, which prohibits my ability to subjectively see any ‘artificial horizon’. I am curious as to whether the liquid is more easily observable to other users, and if this would in turn make for a more successful experience. Another issue to consider is that they may be difficult to wear in conjunction with other glasses.

If you are regularly tormented by motion sickness, don’t mind looking a bit goofy, and can stomach the hefty price tag, these specs might be well worth a go. Otherwise, best to keep your most reliable remedies at hand and keep staring at that horizon!

1. Koch A, Cascorbi I, Westhofen M, et al. The Neurophysiology and Treatment of Motion Sickness. Deutsches Aerzteblatt Online 2018; 115 ;687-96. 2. NIH U.S. National Library of Medicine. Motion Sickness. https://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/condition/ motion-sickness#statistics . Last accessed September 2020. 3. Tal D, Gonen A, Wiener G, et al. Artificial Horizon Effects on Motion Sickness and Performance. Otology & Neurotology 2012; 33(5) :878-85.

Laurel Palmer

MSc, Reg. CASLPO, Centre for Advanced Hearing and Balance Testing, Munk Hearing Centre, Toronto General Hospital, Canada.

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Anti-Sea Sickness Glasses?

Anti-sea sickness googles and glasses have been around for almost a decade, yet they haven’t seemed to have caught on. Part of the issue may be expense. The other consideration is that the most effective googles simply look funny.

One of the most effective type of glasses is the so-called “boarding ring” glasses. Sea sickness is generally caused by a conflict between the motion sensed by the inner ear and what is being seen through your eyes.   Boarding ring glasses create its own virtual horizon which agrees with what your inner ear is experiencing, thus stopping the sea sickness. It is said that they only need to be worn for a few minutes before any symptoms of motion sickness will disappear. Clinical tests, carried out with the French Navy, have shown them to be 95% effective, surpassing most other seasickness remedies.

How much do they cost? Good question. The only available boarding ring anti-sea sickness glasses currently available on Amazon are $182.64 and appear to be sourced from Japan. On the other hand, a UK chandlery has them on sale for £59.95, or around $75. 

The other consideration is appearance. One review comments:  I am sure that only one pair of those glasses would be enough onboard because they look so funny that other teammates would forget about seasickness as soon as they look at the person who wears them. The manual says that there are neither side-effects nor contra-indications to the person who wears seasickness glasses but laughter onboard would be appreciated as harmless side-effect for the other crew members. 

On the other hand, if I am really seasick, I really do not care what I look like. And they apparently do work. At the end of 2013, boarding ring glasses won the coveted DAME Award , the world’s number one international design competition for new marine equipment and accessories.

There is another anti-sea sickness technology which appears to have developed from the virtual reality business. Many virtual reality head sets have been found to induce motion sickness, so the VR designers have come up with an electronic cure for motion sickness. They use electronic lenses which start to strobe (both lenses becomes dark and then clear very fast) creating better perception of movement and minimizing the disagreement between perception and the inner ear’s interpretation of movement. Xpand Vision is one of the companies making these electronic sea sickness fighters. They look less dorky than the boarding ring glasses but still cost around $150 a copy.  They are battery operated and appear not to be as rigorously test than the boarding ring design.   Travel Shades in the UK also offer glasses with a different but similar approach.

At least in the short term, I plan on sticking with chewing saltines, sipping ginger ale and watching the horizon.

If anyone has any experience with anti-seasickness glasses, please leave a comment. 

Anti-Sea Sickness Glasses? — 5 Comments

Thank you! I’ve ordered a pair of the ones that are funny looking but work best. (Cheaper from England, even with shipping.) I think it’s especially funny that people don’t use them because of how they might look when wearing them – kind of forgetting what we look like when seasick and throwing up… Never mind that, if this actually works, including in those situations when crackers and whatnot don’t, it’ll help to resolve what can be a significant safety issue, as well as improving basic comfort. Thanks again.

Let us know how you like them. I wonder if they are worn under or over prescription glasses.

HiTek is all very well & dandy, but give me something that’s been around for 200+ yrs & is cheap,simple & efficacious,with no toxicity. It’s saved this ancient mariner’s/mechanic’s you-know-what for 40 yrs [as well as that of all his 4 legged critters & winged beasties underfoot&overhead ] … Homeopathy http://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library/hn-2244006 Motion Sickness (Homeopathy) Primary Remedies Bryonia A person needing this remedy usually wants to stay completely still and not be talked to or touched. Nausea and vomiting, with pain and pressure in the stomach, can be worse from even minor movements. The person may have a dry mouth and want cold drinks. Cocculus indicus This remedy relieves motion sickness with vertigo and feeling weak, and improved by heat. Other Remedies Argentum nitricum Indications for this remedy include dizziness, faintness, nausea, retching, and possibly balance or perception problems. The person may feel claustrophobic or be extremely anxious and excitable. Eating too much sweet or salty food may have contributed to the problem. Arsenicum album A person who needs this remedy is likely to be very anxious and feel both restless and exhausted. Nausea and vomiting can be accompanied by burning pain. The sight and smell of food, or odors of any kind, may make the nausea unbearable. The person may feel a burning sensation in the throat or stomach and want frequent sips of water. Borax This relieves travel sickness, especially in planes during downward acceleration. Ipecac This remedy relieves nausea and vomiting with hypersalivation and a clean tongue. Vomiting doesn’t relieve nausea. Kali bichromicum This remedy is indicated when vertigo and nausea are intense, and bright yellow fluid is vomited. The person feels worse from standing up, and can be very weak. Aching may be felt in facial bones or in small spots on the head. This remedy is often helpful during seasickness. Petroleum This remedy relieves motion sickness improved by eating and by heat. Sepia This remedy is indicated when the person (often a woman or child) feels dizzy and irritable, and the nausea is made worse by lying on one side. A headache will often accompany these problems. The sight of food can intensify the nausea, although the person may still want sour things. Tabacum This remedy relieves nausea from motion sickness, accompanied by hypersalivation, aggravated by the slightest movement, and improved by fresh air or closing the eyes. Homeopathy Dosage Directions Select the medicine that most closely matches the symptoms. In conditions where self-treatment is appropriate, unless otherwise directed by a physician, a lower potency (6X, 6C, 12X, 12C, 30X, or 30C) should be used. In addition, instructions for use are usually printed on the label.[…]

Since learning about Avagadro’s Number decades ago, I can’t get around the conclusion that many or most homeopathic solutions are literally nothing more than water. But hey, if homeopathy works for you go for it. I’ll stick to my saltines.

Sorry Dar, but the glasses sound like the better solution…no side effects.

5 top-rated products on Amazon that people swear by for preventing seasickness and motion sickness

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Nothing can ruin a day out on the boat faster than a nasty bout of seasickness. The same thing goes for inescapable train, bus, and car rides — the kinds where you have no control over when and where you can stop or for how long.

Instead of suffering in silence — or worse, in a very loud way that may involve a leak-proof bag and a discontented audience — you may want to try one or more of the solutions that other Amazon shoppers seem to really like. 

Below, we've rounded up some of the best-rated and reviewed options for dealing with seasickness or motion sickness so you can enjoy your travels and adventures this summer. 

Sea-Band the Original Wristband for Adults

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$7.70, available on Amazon

Rating: 3.9 stars out of 1,449 reviews

Though it does come with some mixed reviews, many Amazon shoppers find these acupressure bracelets to be effective at eliminating motion sickness for everything from boating to nausea-inducing virtual reality video game headsets. Many recommend wearing one on each wrist, so it's most economical to buy the two-pack listed above. 

MQ Motion Sickness Patch

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$7.59, available on Amazon

Rating: 4.3 stars out of 967 reviews

This natural remedy patch is meant to be worn behind the ear and is said to help ease the gastrointestinal tract to prevent nausea and vomiting. Amazon customers seem to find them extremely effective, though you should note that the seller does not recommend them for pregnant women. They're also not waterproof, so if you plan to go swimming, they're not the best option for you. 

Reliefband for Motion and Morning Sickness

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$94.99, available on Amazon

Rating: 4.1 stars out of 480 reviews

The Reliefband stimulates a nerve on the bottom side of the wrist that prevents nausea and motion sickness with no lag time. You can choose five different intensities depending on how severe your discomfort is. Many swear by this for dealing with morning sickness caused by pregnancy, but plenty of reviewers also explained how life-changing it was for eliminating their regular experiences with motion sickness. One Amazon shopper warned, though, that it's not a good option for anyone with severe sensitivity to metals. 

Rugby Travel Sickness Chewable Meclizine Tablets

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$8.50, available on Amazon

Rating: 4.5 stars out of 458 reviews

Meclizine is an antihistamine that's commonly used to prevent and treat nausea and motion sickness. Though there are plenty of other brand name versions you can buy, this generic version is a favorite among Amazon customers because its cheaper. Just keep in mind that it does not mix well with alcohol and can cause serious interactions. We recommend consulting your doctor or doing some research on how it might interact with any medications you take before purchasing. 

Dramamine Motion Sickness Relief Original Formula

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$8.54, available on Amazon

Rating: 4.4 stars out of 390 reviews

The generic name for Dramamine is dimenhydrinate, and, similar to meclizine, it's an antihistamine used to treat motion sickness, nausea, and dizziness. The most major difference is the price, and the fact that Dramamine tends to kick in faster than meclizine. Both can cause slight drowsiness, so keep that in mind if you plan to drive or operate machinery.

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Professional sailors and everyday cruisers alike can suffer from seasickness. How do you you plan for it and how to you minimise the effect when at sea? Rachael Sprot tell us her secrets.

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On one of my earliest trips as a professional sailor a wise old skipper gave me some seasickness advice at watch change. “Watch the green ones, they’ll rush for the leeward rail and if they aren’t clipped on there’s a strong chance they’ll go over,” he said. “And what’s more, they won’t care if they do.”

I gulped and looked at my crew. Their faces resembled a Farrow and Ball paint chart: lichen green, skimmed milk white and ash grey. We were en route to Cherbourg from the Solent. By the time we got to the shipping lanes I only had one crew member left on the deck of the 80ft maxi, the rest were in their bunks.

Inglorious and debilitating as it is, the green monster of seasickness strikes indiscriminately.

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Ensure seasick crew on deck are clipped on

I know several experienced skippers who resign themselves to a diet of bread and water for the first 48 hours of every offshore passage, while some complete novices who’ve joined our expeditions got off scot-free.

Even round the world sailors like Chris Nicholson and Tracy Edwards are sufferers, whilst Admiral Lord Nelson himself admitted that: “I am ill every time it blows hard and nothing but my enthusiastic love for the profession keeps me one hour at sea.”

The reality is that we all have a wave with our name on it, so we’d better have a decent plan for when the time comes.

Why do people suffer seasickness?

Seasickness is caused by the confusion between different parts of your balance mechanism.

Your inner ear is a network of fluid-filled channels sensitive to gravity and motion, called the vestibular system. Normally the information sent from here to the brain corresponds with the signals coming from the other senses such as vision.

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On a boat, things stop adding up: according to our eyes, we’re stationary relative to our immediate surroundings, yet the vestibular system is registering constant motion. The result is that our bodies release a deluge of stress hormones resulting in symptoms such as nausea, headaches, dizziness. It’s well known that being on deck with a view of the horizon will often alleviate these.

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One neat but unproven theory is that the mixed messages from your body convince the brain that it’s been poisoned. Many toxins affect balance so a logical evolutionary response is to throw up when this system is under attack.

Medication for seasickness

There are many different types of seasickness tablet on the market, all working in slightly different ways.

You may need to try a couple of products before finding one that works well for you. The two most commonly available are cinnarizine (Stugeron) and hyoscine (Kwells). If you can’t take or get on with either then speak to your doctor about the alternatives. In any case, do read the user guidance carefully and, if in doubt, seek medical advice:

Cinnarizine

With the brand name Stugeron, this is an antihistamine that works on the connection between the vestibular system and other senses involved in balance. Like the antihistamines you take for hayfever it can cause mild drowsiness but, in our experience, it is well-tolerated by most people and available over the counter.

Hyoscine hydrobromide/ Scopolamine

Available as tablets (Kwells) and patches (Scopoderm) this works on the part of your brain that controls vomiting. It seems to be slightly quicker acting than cinnarizine making it a better choice if you’re caught out.

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Many people swear by the patches, which last for three days and won’t be affected by vomiting. One of heir common side affects is a dry mouth but it is a good reminder to stay hydrated. Like cinnarizine, they are also available over the counter.

Promethazine

Another antihistamine, promethazine is sold as a treatment for motion sickness under the brand name Avomine.

It’s one of the constituents of Night Nurse, so no prizes for guessing that it’ll probably make you drowsy. For this reason people rarely take it for long, but it does seem to be highly effective if you can put up with the drowsiness. One or two doses in the first 24 hours usually do the trick. It’s only sold with a pharmacist’s approval, so you’ll need to fill out a questionnaire to buy it.

Prochlorperazine

Another prescription-only drug, the antiemetic, prochlorperazine is often used to treat nausea from migraines and vertigo.

Brand names include Stemetil and Buccastem. It’s not commonly used for seasickness as drowsiness is one of its main side-effects, but as it’s absorbed through the gums it can be a good option for those who can’t keep any other medication down. It’s worth asking your pharmacist for a packet to have on standby if you know you suffer badly.

How and when to take medicine

How you take your medication is just as important as what you take. As with most things on boats, prevention is better than cure.

With any seasickness medicines the key is to take them sooner rather than later. In some circumstances taking a tablet the night before departure can help by giving your body time to adjust – check the instructions first. Don’t be tempted to mix-and-match medicines without your doctor’s approval.

Seasickness coping strategies

Preventing and managing seasickness is about looking after your body. Try to keep normal routines: eat, drink and go to the loo as you would do at home, put an extra layer on when you need to and get your head down for a rest when you can.

Anxiety, fatigue, and being cold or hungry all quicken the onset of seasickness. If you feel seasickness coming on, take preventative action early: don’t martyr yourself in the galley.

Ginger has long been recognised for its stomach-settling properties and there are now scientific studies to back this up. Carry a packet of fiery crystallised ginger or make a fresh root ginger tea for maximum effect.

There’s less consensus on the effectiveness of acupressure points for motion sickness. The P6 point in the wrists can be activated by wearing special bracelets which may ease mild symptoms. I’m sceptical about their ability to keep the pressure on the correct point during a long sea voyage but it certainly won’t do you any harm.

The biggest risk from seasickness is dehydration. I always carry a tube of sports rehydration tablets and encourage anyone who has thrown up to take one. They dissolve in 500ml of water and aid a swift recovery.

If a member of crew has been vomiting for over 24 hours you should monitor their fluid input and output closely. Make sure they keep drinking, even if it comes back up again shortly afterwards.

Sealable sick-bags are a true source of comfort to a casualty confined to their bunk.

To avoid seasickness, make sail changes early and be kind to the crew

Make sail changes early and be kind to the crew and boat. Photo: Rachael Sprot/Rubicon 3

You may need to decide whether a crew needs some help managing their condition. Reassuring them it will pass and making sure they’ve topped up on tablets is a good first step. Small things can help, like making them a hot drink, or encouraging them to take the helm. I’m no fan of pressurising people to tough it out, though. If someone is starting to lose the battle, sending them to lie down is often the best option.

The single biggest thing you can do as skipper to prevent crew being seasick is avoid rough weather. Next is to give people an opportunity to get their sea legs on short training voyages before heading offshore. Put a reef in, crack off and be kind to your boat and crew. Just because you can beat to windward in 25 knots it doesn’t mean you should.

The lesson from my Cherbourg trip was that we should have thought twice about going in the first place.

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4 Best Motion Sickness Glasses

Last updated on January 18, 2022

For millions, the thought of riding a boat or experiencing turbulence on a plane is absolutely unsettling.

Motion sickness is quite common and has been scientifically proven to have affected almost everyone at some point in their lives. An astonishing 1 in 3 people have admitted that they have suffered from the woes of motion sickness while travelling.

Luckily, innovation aids such as the Dramamine pill and motion sickness glasses have been created over time to assuage the misery.

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Who needs motion sickness glasses.

While anyone can be affected by motion sickness, women who are pregnant or menstruating, as well as children, are more prone to be affected by motion sickness.

Also, people who suffer from migraines, especially vestibular migraines, are also more likely to suffer from motion sickness than others. If this happens to be the case, or if you have suffered from motion sickness in the past, or deal with motion sickness as a regular occurrence, you are the ideal candidate for motion sickness glasses.

Reviews: Motion Sickness Glasses

1. crj anti-motion sickness smart glasses.

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Created specifically for the use of combating sea, car, and aircraft sickness, the CRJ Anti-Motion Sickness Smart Glasses are an amazing option for those who suffer from motion sickness.

Featuring a nose pad that ensures a secure fit for all head shapes, a lightweight design created using ABS material, and a no lens, liquid glasses circle that functions as a balance system for re-synchronizing vision, these motion sickness glasses not only fit comfortably, but also work effectively.

By creating an artificial horizon, these glasses work actively to rid their user of dizziness and discomfort. The highly practical CRJ Anti-Motion Sickness Smart Glasses are snug, simple, and safe.

2. GZXLMY Upgrade Motion Sickness Smart Glasses

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With an interesting 4 ring design and a guarantee of being 95% efficient in the realm of anti-motion sickness, the GZXLMY Upgrade Motion Sickness Smart Glasses are also a great option to consider for those who suffer from motion sickness.

Uniquely, these smart glasses also feature a fruity fragrance along with antioxidant capacity. People with myopia can use these smart glasses as well due to the no lens feature. According to the brand, after 10 minutes of use, the blue liquid technology causes vertigo to disappear, allowing its user to enjoy travelling once again.

These upgrade motion sickness glasses are lightweight, durable, portable, and undoubtedly worth a try.

3. Kikunum Anti-Motion Sickness Glasses

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Also showcasing a 4 ring layout accompanied by a frosty white exterior with soft blue trimming, the Kikunum Anti-Motion Sickness Glasses are an awesome alternative to the symptoms of nausea and headache while travelling.

With a magnetic design, and sturdy nylon screws, these motion sickness glasses were crafted with durability in mind. Blue, shakeable liquid, similar to the aforementioned designs, works to rid you of your dizziness and discomfort.

These anti-motion sickness glasses are also easy to transport for your convenience.

4. Pudcoco Anti-Motion Travel Sickness Glasses

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Available in 6 vibrant colors, the Pudcoco Anti-Motion Travel Sickness Glasses are also another noteworthy contender in the realm of motion sickness glasses.

Unlike other similar models that feature blue liquid, the color of the liquid inside these particular motion sickness glasses stylishly matches the color of its fame.

A 4 ring design is also similarly featured, and although the liquid color differs, it also effectively simulates the motion and angle of the eye level so that it matches with the inner ear, eliminating motion sickness.

Motion Sickness Glasses FAQs

Q: What exactly are motion sickness glasses?

A: Motion sickness glasses are eyeglasses that consist of four circular rims as its frame. Two rims are placed in the front, one ring rests on the left side, and the other on the right side. The rims are tubular in shape and work by using a noticeable brightly colored liquid. Most brands use a dark blue-hued liquid, but the color may vary.

Q: How do motion sickness glasses work?

A: As your source of movement rises, falls, or turns, whether it be a vehicle, boat, or aircraft, the liquid in the rims moves as well. The liquid creates an artificial horizon that fits your field of vision. The artificial horizon then works to balance the information as your brain takes it in. This rids your body of sensory mismatch, which effectively cures the symptoms of motion sickness. Most brands recommend wearing the glasses for ten minutes before noticing results.

Q: Who invented motion sickness glasses?

A: In 2004, Hubert Jeannin patented his invention known as “Boarding Glasses.†By testing prototypes with the French Navy, Hubert and his son Antoine learned that 95% of users experienced relief within ten minutes of use. The French automotive company, Citroen, then redesigned the glasses with their own spin.

Q: Are motion sickness glasses expensive?

A: Motion sickness glasses are not expensive at all. Most pairs can be obtained for less than the price of an oil change.

Q: Are motion sickness glasses as equally effective as other alternatives?

A: The Boarding Glasses company and Citroen both proudly boast a 95% effective rate. Reviews from consumers online on sites such as Wal-Mart and Amazon feature great ratings as well.

Q: Where can I buy motion sickness glasses?

A: Although motion sickness glasses are not available for purchase in the US through Boarding Glasses or Citroen, there are many smaller manufacturers who have partnered with Wal-Mart, Amazon, and other smaller retailers to sell them domestically. 

Motion sickness glasses have been proven to be as equally effective as other motion sickness alternatives, such as pills and patches.

Using a pair of motion sickness glasses will more than likely alleviate your symptoms of nausea, dizziness, and discomfort within ten minutes.

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  • “New Motion Sickness Glasses Launched | Knobbe Martens.” 27 Jun. 2019, https://www.knobbe.com/news/2019/06/new-motion-sickness-glasses-launched . Accessed 17 Nov. 2020.

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As mentioned above, Boarding Ring patented this invention so all the other listed products are illegal counterfeit, with low quality and bad efficiency ; that’s why they keep being removed from the marketplaces. Except for Citroen who pays a license for their Seetroen glasses. And Boarding Glasses can for sure be bought from http://www.boardingglasses.com (free delivery to the US by the way).

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As a kid, I could read for hours in the back of a car zigzagging through the mountains, no problem. A full day of loop-de-loop roller coasters at a nearby amusement park was the highlight of the summer.

These days, simply sitting on a park swing makes me queasy. Reading in a car on a winding road? Not unless you want to see what I had for breakfast.

As a sufferer of motion sickness, I’m not alone. Almost everyone is susceptible to some degree—about 5 percent of us are severely affected, while another 5 percent are relatively immune. Women report more and worse sickness, as do migraine sufferers. Many people become less susceptible with age, while others (hello) become more.

Recently, a French company has begun selling a pair of glasses it says can reduce motion sickness in 95 percent of cases. The Boarding Glasses look like swim goggles for some four-eyed alien species, with two round lenses in front and two on the side, the hollow rims each half filled with blue liquid.

“Motion sickness comes from a sense of conflict between what your eyes can see and what your balance system and your inner ears can feel,” says Antoine Jeannin, CEO of Boarding Ring, the company that makes the glasses.

With the Boarding Glasses, the liquid moves with the movement of the boat or vehicle, creating an artificial horizon.

“Your eyes always get the reality of the movement and get a signal that is consistent with the balance system perception,” Jeannin says.

You put the glasses on at the first sign of sickness, leave them on for 10 or 12 minutes, and then take them off. Usually this cures you of nausea for the rest of the journey, Jeannin says.

The glasses were invented by Jeannin’s father, Hubert, who spent a career working in optics before dedicating himself to the problem of motion sickness. Hubert Jeannin patented his innovation in 2004 and tested the Boarding Glasses prototypes with the French navy, and, although the exact results are confidential, his son says it was extremely successful—some 95 percent of users found the glasses helpful within 10 minutes. Father and son now run the company together, with father handling innovation and son handling business. The €90 ($106) glasses are now in pre-order and will ship in December. There is also a special limited edition pair being developed for the Citroen auto company.

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The Boarding Glasses are the latest in a series of anti-motion sickness innovations going back thousands of years. Ancient Chinese texts speak of seasickness as well as “cart sickness”—motion sickness caused by riding in a horse-drawn cart—and “litter sickness,” caused by riding in a sedan chair. The Yuan Dynasty physician Zhu Danxi suggested drinking the urine of young boys as a remedy. Later Chinese medical texts recommend praying to the goddess of sailors or bringing a bit of dirt from your kitchen floor along on a sea journey, for protection. Early Greeks and Romans also recognized seasickness and noted that professional sailors were relatively immune. Their cures included sniffing fragrant herbs like thyme and mint, rubbing ground wormwood in the nostrils, eating rose petals boiled in wine, or simply fasting before a voyage.

Though motion sickness is mainly a nuisance today, in the past it actually could have serious ramifications. Caesar wrote of how some of his troops, swept to Greek shores by stormy seas, were too exhausted to fight and were executed. When Napoleon launched a camel corps during his campaign in Egypt, some soldiers would become so sick from the animals’ swaying motion they couldn’t fight. Immigrants on the journey to the Americas over the centuries were known to occasionally die of seasickness-induced dehydration, as did babies whose seasick mothers could no longer produce enough milk.

Despite its commonness, motion sickness is not well understood. Most experts think it has something to do with a confusion between the signals received by the body (we’re moving!) and the ones received by the eyes (the seat in front of me is stable—we’re not moving!). But why, exactly, this causes nausea is not clear. One theory , from the 1970s, suggests nausea and vomiting is an evolutionary adaptation to the body-eyes signal mismatch, as this could historically have been caused by reactions to eating toxic plants. Another, more recent, theory suggests it may have to do with our inability to maintain a stable posture in a moving environment.

Common and well-accepted modern remedies for motion sickness include keeping your eyes on the horizon, choosing your seat wisely (front or driver’s seat in a car, center of a boat, over the wings on a plane), avoiding alcohol and fatty foods, and taking medications such as Dramamine or scopolamine.

But these are rarely complete cures. So people keep looking. We suck lemons, chew ginger and sniff peppermint oil. We try folk remedies like taping an aspirin to our belly buttons (Google it). Inventors have been working hard for a cure too, with sometimes curious results. There are patents for a number of anti-motion sickness devices, including a pair of blinders to block out visual information, a head mounted projection device meant to make visual information line up with sensory information, and shutter glasses that open and close rapidly, meant to prevent the visual slippage associated with motion sickness.

Thomas Stoffregan, a professor of kinesiology at the University of Minnesota who studies motion sickness, is skeptical that technologies like Boarding Glasses will be especially effective.

“People have been trying to use an artificial horizon in the context of motion sickness for several decades, at least since the 1970s,” he says. “It’s never worked. My question to this company is ‘what’s different about your virtual horizon?’”

In response, Jeannin says the Boarding Glasses are unique because they bring an artificial horizon to the peripheral vision—that's why the glasses have four lenses—unlike other products, which only engage the central vision.

Stoffregan, who pioneered the theory that postural stability—our ability to keep our bodies stable—is the main factor behind motion sickness, says the best motion sickness remedies don’t necessarily involve technology at all.

“One thing that demonstrably does help for seasickness is to get up on deck and look at the actual horizon,” he says. “In automobiles, I say sit in front and look out the window. Don’t look at the grass going by—look at the horizon. Also, sit down and use the headrest.”

Since the Boarding Glasses won’t be available to try for months, I’ll be testing out Stoffregan’s theory on my next car trip, eyes glued to the horizon, head pinned to the seatback.

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How to overcome seasickness: medications, tips, tricks and recommendations

Seasickness can affect anyone . Sure, for some people, even the sight of a swinging fishing boat at the dock is sufficient to provoke nausea while others can safely slip into the engine room to change a filter during navigation.

Regardless of the degree of predisposition, however, it can happen to anyone to be at least a little nauseous.

Seasickness: causes and symptoms

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While the main cause of seasickness is this conflict between our sense of balance and external forces, there are, however, other reasons that should not be underestimated. Anxiety, tiredness, cold, bad digestion, smells, smoke and the fear of suffering from seasickness can lead us t o show the typical motion sickness symptoms: paleness, nausea and vomit.

Medications to prevent and overcome seasickness

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Even the most recent drugs, based on Scopolamine or Dimenhydrinate, have a fair number of contraindications. In addition to  drowsiness, dry mouth and dizziness may in fact occur.

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There are also some “mechanical” remedies, like Sea-bands for examples. These are a pair of bracelets which, exploiting the acupressure technique, exert a force on a specific point of your wrists and, in many cases, reduce seasickness effects.

Finally, there is a long list of tips and tricks which can help to prevent and overcome symptoms.

Tips, tricks and recommendations to prevent seasickness from occurring

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Cold provokes seasickness . It is therefore essential to dress properly and in advance in order to prevent seasickness to come and to avoid any struggle to recover lost heat.

Stop t hinking about seasickness or about the fear of suffering from it. It is important to abandon this thought and focus on something different and pleasant. In case there is someone on board who is sick, the worst thing is to keep reminding him, asking him constantly how he is .

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If, on the contrary, you have to stay below deck, we suggest to lie down with your eyes closed , possibly in the center of the boat or at the stern at most , never in the bow where the oscillations are greater. If you are on the deck, t ry to look at the horizon ; this way, you will prevent your eyes and organs of balance from coming into conflict.

Another important trick is to avoid sitting at the mercy of the boat’s movements. It is important to move the head as little as possible and, as mentioned above, to stand on the deck. 

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Considering that anxiety contributes to provoke seasickness, you can use these winter months to assimilate simple progressive muscle relaxation techniques and apply them on board.

Moreover, if you are afraid that seasickness can ruin your boat trip, you’d better to avoid having fried donuts filled with cream for breakfast and opt for something dry like cereal, yogurt and juices before setting sail.

Even ginger seems to be an excel lent remedy; grated in tea or eaten directly, it can give excellent results.

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They are called Boarding Ring and are special glasses with a frame made up of four circular rings half-filled with a colored liquid, two around the two front lenses, and two lateral on the temples. According to the inventor, this device would resolve the conflict between what we see with our eyes and what the organs of balance transmit to us from our inner ear.

If you are willing to accept some jokes and a few giggles, you can buy them for 60 euros and try.

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Seasickness — How to Avoid it & Treat it

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Plan on sailing this summer and fall? Before you do, check out this post from Adventure Medical Kits’ marine medicine consultant Dr. Michael Jacobs for tips on dealing with that common ailment that afflicts many boating enthusiasts – seasickness.

Seasickness (mal de mer)   is the sailor’s most common and dreaded ailment; susceptibility is virtually universal. Untreated, seasickness leads to rapid physical and mental deterioration, posing a major hazard to crew health, safety, and morale. Every year, seaworthy yachts are abandoned because their exhausted, seasick, and despondent crews have lost their collective will to persevere. Unfortunately, mariners frequently consider seasickness a medical emergency, and summon unnecessary and potentially hazardous medical evacuations; at the very least, seasickness can ruin a good day on the water for any boater. It is clearly an illness to be reckoned with.

Seasickness results from a mismatch of sensory input processed in the brain’s balance center, which orients the body’s position in space. Place someone in the cabin of a heeling and rolling boat, and you immediately invite “mal de mer.” Below decks, the eyes oriented to the floor and ceiling detect no tilt from vertical, but fluid in the inner ear (the vestibular apparatus) constantly shifts with the boat’s motion, sending a different position signal to the brain. Positions sensors in the neck, muscles, and joints relay additional information to the brain depending on how the person moves to maintain balance.  The conflict of sensory data from all these sources ultimately activates a series of responses, which we recognize as seasickness. Sensory conflict and the loss of spatial orientation can impair ones ability to think and reason clearly. Seasick sailors often lose short-term memory and the ability to solve problems and make sound judgments.  Confusion is also a side effect of many medications used to treat seasickness. Astronauts who suffer from motion sickness in space call this condition the “space stupids.” The equivalent condition for seasick boaters might be called “sea stupids.” The trick to preventing seasickness is to avoid sensory conflict by coordinating input, especially from your eyes and ears. Simply put, if your eyes are seeing what your ears are feeling, you will have a great day at sea!

  • Start your trip well hydrated, and avoid alcohol.
  • Eat a light meal low in fat and high in starch.
  • Pre-trip preparation should be designed to minimize time spent below decks while underway. Prepare a few simple meals ahead of time, and have personal belongings easily accessible.
  • Avoid close-focused visual tasks such as reading.
  • Stay in the fresh air, away from engine fumes, and near the center of the boat where motion is less pronounced.
  • Munch on saltines, granola, or energy bars, and sip fluids.
  • Look at the horizon to provide a stable reference point; sit or stand upright with your head and upper body balanced over your hips, and anticipate the boat’s motion as though “riding” the waves. Standing and taking the helm will help you accomplish this.
  • Steer the boat by reference to the horizon, clouds, oncoming waves and distant marks; this is extremely effective in reducing seasickness. It may take as long as three days to adapt to the boat’s motion and get your “sea legs.”

Medications

Medication is generally more effective in preventing symptoms than reversing them during this period of adaptation; therefore, if you anticipate you may become seasick, begin medication the night before departure.

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Bonine® (Meclizine) , and   Phenergan®   are effective as well as other medications (see page 114 in   A Comprehensive Guide to Marine Medicine   for more info on medications).   Sudafed® , or   Nodoz® , can counteract the drowsiness caused by the antihistamines. The popular drug   Stugeron® (Cinnarizine) , although not sold in the United States, is available over-the-counter in Europe, Bermuda, Mexico, and Canada. It can also be obtained from   www.canadadrugsonline.com . The prescription   Transderm-Scop®   adhesive patch, applied behind the ear two hours before departure, may cause less fatigue, and the benefits will last for three days. Review the many potential (and serious) side effects before using scopolamine with your physician.   Scopace®   tablets allow sailors to regulate the amount of scopolamine, which helps reduce side effects.

Alternative Therapies

Alternative therapies, which appear beneficial for some mariners, include ginger capsules, one gram every six hours, supplemented with other ginger products.   BioBand®   and   Sea-Band®   are elastic bands with a plastic stud that applies pressure to the Neiguan P6 acupuncture site in the forearm.

The variety of medications, devices, and other remedies may work for some people and not for others. Therapies are subject to the placebo effect, and there are no well-controlled trials confirming the effectiveness of many products or comparing different treatments. The protection conferred by drugs is a matter of degree; there is no magic bullet to prevent seasickness in everyone.  If one drug fails to work for you, try another; try different medications or modalities on land to see if there are any unacceptable side effects. If you discover a safe regimen that works for you, stick with it and believe in what you use.

Signs, Symptoms, & Treatments

The earliest signs and symptoms of seasickness are yawning and drowsiness, progressing to dry mouth, headache, dizziness, and extreme listlessness. Some people initially experience an unsettled stomach, slight sweating, mild blushing, and a feeling of warmth. Untreated, the person becomes pale, cold, and clammy. Nausea later comes in waves with belching, salivation, and then uncontrollable vomiting. Recognize and begin treatment with prescription anti-nausea medication (e.g.   Phenergan® ) when early signs appear. Phenergan® taken as a pill, but preferably a suppository, will prevent vomiting and subsequent dehydration. During treatment, lie down and try to sleep. Take small amounts of fluid, crackers, and hard candy.

Sailors now have many options to manage seasickness. It is no longer necessary to follow Samuel Johnson’s 18th century advice: “To cure seasickness, find a good big oak tree and wrap your arms around it.”

Dr. Jacobs is the co-author of   A   Comprehensive Guide to Marine Medicine ,   and the author of numerous articles and chapters on medicine for mariners and safety at sea. He is the founder of MedSail, and consultant to Adventure ®   Medical Kits. He practices medicine on Martha’s Vineyard.

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Fight Off Nausea With the Best Sea Sickness Medicines

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If you're going on a cruise, seasickness can be a major problem. There are many preventative measures you can take to mitigate this issue including wearing an eye patch to reduce visual stimulus, staying hydrated, and using ginger supplements, but sometimes these aren't enough. If you want to enjoy your trip to the fullest, you need sea sickness medication. These medicines help reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting while calming your stomach, making it easier for your body to cope with any movement that may occur while sailing at sea. We’ve compiled a list of some of the great sea sickness medicines of 2024 that can help with your next trip at sea.

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  • Best Overall: Dramamine Sea Sickness Medicine Shop Now ➔
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  • 1 Types of Sea Sickness Medicines
  • 2 Prescription medicines
  • 3 Over-the-counter medicines 
  • 4 Homeopathic sea sickness medicines
  • 5 Tips for Using Sea Sickness Medicines Effectively 
  • 6 Avoid looking in the opposite direction
  • 7 Look outside the window
  • 8 Switch places
  • 9 Get some fresh air
  • 10 Distract yourself
  • 11 Pick your seat carefully
  • 12 Eat healthy food before traveling

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Dramamine Sea Sickness Medicine

Dramamine Sea Sickness Medicine is the number one doctor-recommended medicine that combines the clinically-tested ginger dosage with non-drowsy active ingredients to soothe an upset stomach quickly, so you can enjoy your cruise without any worries. Infused with natural ginger, this sea sickness medicine helps prevent nausea, vomiting, and dizziness associated with motion sickness. 

Free from artificial colors and flavors, it’s safe for children and is non-addictive, making it a good option for long-term use. This sea sickness medicine comes in tablet form, so you can just swallow it with some water. With its safe formula and amazing results, this sea sickness medicine has earned the top spot on our list. 

  • Provides fast relief without any side effects
  • Made with natural ginger 
  • Contain 36 capsules per pack
  • Some may not like the ginger taste

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Bonine Sea Sickness Medicine

Don’t let motion sickness ruin your trip! Instead, consider taking Bonine Sea Sickness Medicine. Formulated with meclizine hydrochloride, a safe and effective antihistamine, this medicine mitigates the effects of vomiting, nausea, and vertigo. Because it causes minimal drowsiness, you can even use it before road trips or flights. 

This sea sickness medicine works within an hour and offers motion sickness relief for up to 24 hours so you can keep your wits about you even if the waves start to get rough. Suitable for both kids and adults, this sea sickness medicine won’t make you drowsy or cause headaches. It comes in chewable tablets and has a fruity flavor, so it’s easy for anyone to take.

  • Offers up to 24 hours of relief
  • Safe for kids 12 years and older
  • Comes in a fruity raspberry flavor
  • Might cause dry mouth

Great Value

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Rugby Sea Sickness Medicine

The Rugby Sea Sickness Medicine is the perfect addition to your travel first aid kit — whether you’re on the water, flying, or driving cross-country. Featuring 25 mg of meclizine HCL, this sea sickness medicine blocks the action of acetylcholine in the brain, preventing nausea, vomiting, and dizziness while calming the stomach. 

Available in a package of three containers with 100 tablets each, this sea sickness medicine is enough to get you through your next cruise or long plane ride without feeling sick to your stomach. If you’re taking other medication that includes meclizine as one of its ingredients then make sure this sea sickness medicine doesn’t conflict with your current regimen.

  • Comes in a pack of three
  • Available at an affordable price
  • Chewable tablets are easy to take
  • Might be a bit bitter

Most Versatile

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Sea-Band Sea Sickness Medicine

If you’re looking for a way to combat seasickness, Sea-Band Sea Sickness is your best bet. Made with natural ginger, this sea sickness medicine helps with morning sickness, chemotherapy-induced nausea, and post-operative nausea, so you can get through these difficult moments of life with ease. 

Formulated with non-drowsy ingredients, it won’t cause side effects and can be used before you even feel sick, making it a great preemptive measure! Available in a pack of 24 gummies, this sea sickness medicine comes in convenient packaging, making it easy to carry with you on your next adventure.

  • Works immediately for seasickness
  • Provides migraine and anxiety relief
  • Soothing ginger flavor
  • Might wear off quickly

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Equate Sea Sickness Medicine

When you’re out on the water, or just traveling by car, train, or plane, it can be hard to keep yourself from feeling sick. But with the Equate Sea Sickness Medicine, you’ll be able to stay upright and alert through it all. Available in a bottle of 100 tablets, each pill contains 50 mg of dimenhydrinate, which works by blocking histamine receptors in your body, helping to relieve nausea and vomiting caused by motion sickness.

These tablets are safe and effective, and they come at a price that’s hard to beat. You must follow the directions on the package closely when taking this medication and do not exceed the recommended dosage or use more than one dose at a time without first consulting your doctor.

  • Convenient and easy to use
  • Safe, fast-acting formula
  • Available over the counter
  • Great for short trips
  • Might be hard to swallow

Buying Guide to Finding Sea Sickness Medicine

While there are prescription medicines that can treat motion sickness, mild to severe episodes can be treated with over-the-counter medicines. But how do you choose the right sea sickness medicine when there are so many options available? We’ve put together this detailed buying guide to simplify your choice so you can pick the perfect sea sickness medicine for your needs.

Types of Sea Sickness Medicines

Prescription medicines.

For many people, prescription scopolamine transdermal strips or pills can effectively treat seasickness. While scopolamine minimizes nausea and headaches, it might not be an ideal choice for those with glaucoma, urinary tract problems, gastrointestinal system issues, or breathing problems. 

Over-the-counter medicines 

Many people find that they can control or completely eliminate the unpleasantness of sea sickness by taking over-the-counter antihistamines, which you can purchase without a doctor’s consultation or prescription. You shouldn’t take any strong antihistamine before driving because it may cause sleepiness, sore throat, trouble urinating, and impaired vision. Even though these side effects are often mild, they can put your life in danger if you’re driving on your own.

We recommend taking an antihistamine roughly half an hour before boarding a plane or heading out on a cruise if you’re prone to seasickness. The efficacy of the antihistamine is significantly decreased if you wait until you feel nauseous before taking it.

Homeopathic sea sickness medicines

The idea behind homeopathic remedies is that even small doses of medicine might actually help cure the symptoms. Although homeopathy is not well supported by science, many individuals report feeling better after using them. Numerous homeopathic remedies for motion sickness often contain nux vomica, an extract from the nux vomica tree’s nuts. If you’re allergic to nuts, these might not be the ideal choice for you.

Tips for Using Sea Sickness Medicines Effectively 

Avoid looking in the opposite direction.

While many people benefit from sea sickness medicines, the greatest therapy is to prevent sea sickness in the first place. Always look the same way you’re moving and avoid sitting on backward-facing seats on boats, trains, or buses. 

Look outside the window

For many individuals, looking at a novel, tablet, smartphone, or other stationary objects inside a moving vessel — such as a boat or bus — makes them feel sick. Instead, you should look at the surrounding beauty or turn your eyes to the sky to avoid motion sickness. 

Switch places

While some people feel better standing up, others feel better lying down. If you’re unsure which position suits you best, you should try switching positions whenever you can to see if one feels better than another.

Get some fresh air

If you’re traveling on a cruise that offers open-air seating, try to sit there. You can also try moving onto the boat’s deck since fresh air helps prevent sea sickness.

Distract yourself

Try to talk to someone, listen to music, enjoy the view, or meditate to distract yourself from feeling sick.

Pick your seat carefully

Sit in the most stable position possible in your means of transportation if you usually feel sea sick. We recommend avoiding sitting on the lower decks of a cruise ship. You should also avoid the stern of a smaller boat, which may be more stable than the front, but has a pungent fuel smell that may make you feel uncomfortable.

Eat healthy food before traveling

Avoid fatty, acidic, or heavy foods before your travel, and limit your alcohol consumption. Drink water or fizzy beverages to stay hydrated while traveling, which may help control or mitigate your feelings of sea sickness.

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Absolutely, but be sure to choose the medicine wisely. While the majority of healthy people may use over-the-counter antihistamines without any issues, those who have hypertension, thyroid issues, glaucoma, bladder infections, an enlarged prostate, or renal illness should consult a doctor first. 

Traveling on the water may cause more turbulence than traveling on the road or in the air, so it’s best to consult with your pharmacist and choose an over-the-counter medicine that’s known for controlling or treating sea sickness specifically.

Sadly, there is no proven method of treating sea sickness that always works. Although most individuals feel better after using these medicines, some patients get little benefit from them. Numerous research supports the fact that antihistamines provide relief to many people.

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How to Prevent Seasickness

Ian Fortey

Seasickness can affect almost anyone. It’s a kind of motion sickness. You can get the same feeling driving in a car or flying on a plane. Seasickness is often worse, however, due to the unique motion of a boat. Some say you don’t need anything other than your sea legs to overcome it, but that’s not always true.

It’s estimated that about 1 in 3 people will experience motion sickness. With numbers that high, knowing some tips for dealing with it can be invaluable. If you’re a frequent boater, odds are that you’re either going to experience it or have a passenger who will. It can affect people on anything from a comfortable yacht to an inflatable dinghy . Obviously we can’t provide medical advice. If your sickness is severe, you want to consult a doctor for the best way to treat motion sickness.

What Causes Motion Sickness?

You feel seasickness most profoundly in your stomach. Ironically, the root of seasickness is in your head. Motion sickness is caused most prominently by the structures of your inner ear. These are the ones that are responsible for balance. These tiny structures are what help us determine when we are standing upright. They can detect changes in balance, like a boat moving under our feet, to help us maintain balance. Without these structures, even walking would be difficult. That’s because moving our legs would throw us off balance.

The structure in our ear senses continual shifts in movement beneath our feet. When that happens, it can lead to nausea. But the inner ear is not the only cause of these feelings. It’s actually a mix of sense-gathering across our whole bodies. If you try to look directly out a car window as you drive by trees, the fast movement can start to make you feel queasy. Sometimes even fast-paced video games will cause people to experience motion sickness. It’s all basically the same mechanism. How your brain processes the quickly moving visual data can lead to seasickness. It’s part of what’s called the vestibular system. That’s why on rough seas if you’re watching the ocean bob up and down over bow you can start to feel worse.

Even your muscles and joints help continue to the overall sense of sickness caused by being on the water. Your body feels at rest. Your brain knows you are standing still and upright. But the rest of the sense data your body is experiencing tells it that you are moving. Sometimes, processing this conflicting data leads to feelings of sickness and headaches.

In addition, there seems to be a genetic root for some degree of motion sickness. Some people are just predisposed to feeling this way. At least more so than others. More research is needed to fully understand it all. Whatever the case, it can ruin your fun on a jet ski so you want to avoid it.

Who is Most Likely to Get Seasick?

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Statistically speaking, motion sickness is more likely to affect women and children. However, there’s no real test to determine who will be susceptible. Likewise it can affect people sometimes but not other times.

Women who are pregnant or menstruating are even more likely to feel seasickness. Taking certain kinds of birth control can also lead to feelings of seasickness. Also, if you are prone to migraine headaches or certain balance disorders, you may feel it more. Sufferers of Parkinson’s Disease, for instance, may feel worse motion sickness. There are studies that have shown people in certain ethnic groups may feel more seasick. This includes Europeans and Asians.

All that said, it is very dependent on the individual. Also, there are few people who could be considered fully “immune” to seasickness. The more intense the motion or stimuli is, the more likely you are to experience seasickness.

Symptoms of Severe Motion Sickness

If you’re suffering from motion sickness there are a few common symptoms ranging from mild to severe.

  • Irritability
  • Rapid breathing
  • Difficulty concentrating
  • Increased saliva production

Seasickness usually affects victims in a progressive way. You’ll start out feeling queasy and with a headache. This will lead to things like dizziness and increased saliva production. Finally, the nausea sets in and then finally things like rapid breathing and vomiting. The sooner you can get a handle on it the better. The good news is that you can avoid seasickness and reduce nausea.

Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness

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It is typically best to try to prevent motion sickness instead of treating it after it happens. With that in mind, there are a few tips and tricks to help you feel your best on the high seas. Not every seasickness remedy will work for every person, so try a few if need be.

  • Dimenhydrinate: This is also known as Dramamine or Gravol. It’s an antihistamine drug available over the counter. It has been used for years to combat nausea and, in particular, the effects of motion sickness. Taking a pill about 30 minutes before getting on the water may help prevent those sick feelings. It is known to cause drowsiness.
  • Antihistamines: Other antihistamines may work to prevent feelings of motion sickness as well. This comes with one caveat. Only antihistamines that cause drowsiness work. If you buy a non-drowsy formula, it will have no effect.
  • Scopolamine: This medication comes in transdermal patch form that you stick to your skin. You are meant to apply it behind your ear a few hours before going on your trip. It will last for three days and then you can apply another if needed. You can also get it as a pill. This is only intended for adults, however, and does have some mild side effects like dry mouth. You’ll need to see a doctor to provide a first dose. Medications like this are prescription only.
  • Watch your food : If you’re not interested in medication there are other steps you can take. First and foremost, be aware of what you’re eating. Try not to eat or drink too soon before heading out on the water. Also limit things like excessive alcohol, heavy, fatty foods, or spicy food. Try eating crackers before you feel sick to keep your stomach calm.
  • Stay below decks: Try to keep yourself in the most balanced part of the boat. If possible, take a seat below deck in the center of the boat where movement will be the least noticeable.
  • Don’t read: Your eyes play a crucial role in keeping your body feeling balanced. When you read on a boat, tracking the words on the page can make those feelings of nausea worse.
  • Avoid seasick passengers : If you’re on a cruise ship or large pontoon boat , try to stay away from those who are already sick. Seeing or hearing others being sick won’t help you.
  • Avoid windows: If the motion is really making you feel ill, stay below deck and don’t look out windows. The more you can see moving, the worse you will feel.
  • Eyes front : When travelling, if you are not facing in the direction you’re moving it makes you feel worse. The human body is designed to move forward and some of us respond poorly to backwards motion. Face the direction the boat is travelling to help limit sea sickness. Try the front seat as well.
  • Focus: If you can’t go below deck, keep your eyes focused on something stable. The distant horizon or dry land is a good focal point because even on the roughest seas it’s going to look stable and even. This will help your brain process that conflicting information. That confusing sense data that can lead to seasickness more easily, after all. That in turn will help settle your stomach.
  • Grab the wheel: This is a strange solution but it does help sometimes. If you are able and allowed to do so, try taking control of the boat. Being able to control the motion of the vessel yourself can help. That’s because your brain can process the confusing signals you experience. For some, this makes the feeling dissipate.
  • Switch things up: Everyone experienced seasickness differently. For that reason, you may want to try positioning yourself differently. Stand up for a while and see how you feel. If that doesn’t work, try to lie down. Sitting is best for some. Usually there will be at least one position that makes you feel better.
  • Try ginger ale : Ginger is one of the best natural remedies. Ginger ale has been a remedy for feelings of nausea and vomiting for years. Try sipping a little to see how you feel. Some people prefer it still carbonated and others prefer it flat. Ginger pills or even pieces of raw ginger may help. Just be aware that raw ginger has a real bite to it
  • Pressure points: There are wristbands you can buy that work by way of pressure points. There is an acupressure point beneath your wrist called the P6 point. If you use your index, middle and ring finger from your right hand, you can find it on your left wrist. Move your fingers below the crease in your wrist. It will be below the left index finger between the tendons. Apply firm pressure for 5-10 seconds.
  • Chamomile tea : Like ginger, chamomile is able to soothe and relax your stomach. If you like the taste, give it a try.
  • Be aware of smells : Some odors will make seasickness work, some may help. Peppermint oil has been known to have a calming effect.
  • Vitamin B-6: During pregnancy, some women are prescribed vitamin B-6 (pyridoxine) to prevent nausea. This is definitely a preventative measure, and you’d need to take it for at least a few days before boating.
  • Stay hydrated: Drinking water is important if you are sick. Dehydration makes all your symptoms of seasickness worse. On the high seas, you don’t want to suffer motion sickness plus dehydration.

Can Fresh Air Help?

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One of the best tips for combating seasickness is more simple than you might think – fresh air. But how can fresh air help if you’re already out on the sea? This needs to be combined with some other tips, like ginger ale.

If you feel yourself getting seasick keep a hatch or vent open. If you can sit where you can feel a breeze on your face, that can really help. If below decks isn’t an option, then try the trick about focusing on the horizon. As you watch a stationary point, focus on your breathing as well. Be conscious of yourself breathing in and out. Take deep breaths and try to only focus on breathing and watching that fixed point. Allow yourself to relax and try to maintain a calm heart rate.

It’s good to have a fan with you when you travel, just in case. A small electric or battery operated fan is great. You can feel like you have a breeze no matter where you are.

The Bottom Line

Anyone could be susceptible to seasickness. What triggers nausea in one person will not in another. You can be an experienced crew member out on the Atlantic ocean or just a first time sailor. Keep our seasickness remedies in mind and be prepared for your next cruise or outing on the water. If you plan ahead, drink plenty of water and keep those saltine crackers handy, you should pull through.

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What are motion sickness glasses?

Motion sickness glasses are designed to relieve symptoms by matching the motion signals sent by your eyes with other motion signals from your body, like those from the inner ear. The glasses must be worn for about 10 minutes after the first symptom is noticed.

Motion sickness is a normal response to mismatched motion signals. It impacts about one-third of the population. 

Symptoms include nausea, dizziness, and a general feeling of discomfort and disorientation. Vomiting, headache and drowsiness can also result. Symptoms usually go away within 24 hours.

Why do people get motion sickness?

Motion sickness is caused by the mismatched sensory cues the brain receives from the body. 

The brain combines motion signals from the following body parts and perceives them as motion:

Inner ear 

Motion sickness can result, for example, when your inner ear sends a signal that detects motion while your eyes send a conflicting signal that you are not moving — such as when you’re in a car or boat.

Scientists are not yet certain why the symptoms of motion sickness result from this mismatch, but they do know that it is the conflicting signals from the different parts of the body that trigger the symptoms. 

Some people are more susceptible to motion sickness than others. It is thought to be more common in women, children, individuals who get migraine headaches and people of Asian descent.

Motion sickness may also run in families. One study found that if either parent reported getting car sickness as a child, it was twice as likely that their child would also suffer from it as compared to when neither parent experienced it as a child. 

How do motion sickness glasses work?

Motion sickness glasses decrease symptoms by matching the motion signals sent by the eyes to the brain with the signals sent by other parts of the body — such as the inner ear. Because the brain is receiving a more “harmonious” set of cues, an individual is less likely to experience symptoms. 

Motion sickness glasses with liquid-filled rims

This is the most popular type of motion sickness glasses on the market. Unlike typical eyeglasses, motion sickness glasses do not have any lenses. Instead, they have a specialized frame that is filled with liquid. 

The liquid inside the rims moves with the motion of the boat or car. Your eyes perceive this motion and send a signal to your brain that is more in line with the cues from the rest of your body, such as the inner ear. 

The theory behind these glasses is that because the brain receives a more “harmonious” set of signals, the symptoms of motion sickness will be reduced.

To be most effective, most motion sickness glasses have four rims so that the cues from your central and peripheral (side) vision are all aligned. 

The glasses should be worn for about 10 minutes after the first symptom of motion sickness is experienced.

Tunnel vision motion sickness glasses

Tunnel vision glasses that block side vision have also been investigated as an option to relieve motion sickness symptoms. This technology is based on the fact that a narrower field of vision can help reduce symptoms by decreasing the number of mismatched cues the eyes send to the brain.

Researchers presented these as a type of smart eyeglasses that allow a user to block their peripheral vision using a film of polymer-dispersed liquid crystal or PDLC. Based on a study questionnaire given by the developers, these glasses significantly reduced motion sickness. These glasses are not yet commercially available.

What can trigger motion sickness?

Motion sickness can occur when traveling in any mode of transportation, such as boats, cars, trains or airplanes. Due to this, motion sickness glasses are also sometimes referred to as car sickness glasses, sea sickness glasses or anti-nausea glasses.

Motion sickness glasses may be especially helpful for car sickness or sea sickness, the queasy sensation many people get if they look away from the horizon for too long. This can happen if you look down to read your phone or book in a moving car or boat.

Motion sickness can also be induced by:

Roller coaster rides

Virtual reality experiences (when these glasses may be referred to as vertigo glasses) 

Any other activities that produce the sensation of motion

Can motion sickness glasses be combined with other treatments?

Motion sickness glasses should generally be safe to use with other treatments. Because this condition is quite common, many remedies exist to treat it. In most cases, you can combine wearing motion sickness glasses with the following:

Trigger avoidance

Avoiding certain triggers, such as sleep deprivation, can go a long way toward reducing motion sickness. Before embarking on an activity that could cause motion sickness, remember to:

Avoid large meals, especially those with cheese, tuna or salami — they have a high histamine content that can worsen motion sickness

Get enough sleep the night before

Avoid alcohol

Avoid caffeine

Avoid drinking a large amount of fluid

Coping strategies

Simple changes to your position, gaze or environment may relieve some feelings of motion sickness. While experiencing motion sickness, it may help to:

Seek out fresh air

Stare at the horizon or a fixed spot, or simply close your eyes

Limit head movements

Take deep breaths

Avoid reading a book or looking at a screen

Try to choose a seat in the front

Try covering your eyes to decrease visual cues

Stay hydrated

Avoid smoking

Avoid stuffy environments with strong smells

Medicines 

Medicines that help with motion sickness should be taken before the activity. Speak with your doctor about prescriptions and over-the-counter medicines that can help with motion sickness. 

Scopolamine patch, pill, spray or injection

Antihistamines, such as Bonine (meclizine) and Dramamine (dimenhydrinate)

Ephedrine or dextroamphetamine

Natural and alternative treatments

Many natural and alternative remedies have existed for ages, while some are newer. These include:

Eating ginger or sucking on hard ginger candy

Having acupressure, acupuncture or electroacupuncture performed at a specific point on the wrist crease

Taking vitamin C at a dosage of 2 grams

Wearing an acustimulation wristband

Taking an herbal supplement like Tamzin or Tianxian

Should I try motion sickness glasses?

If you are one of the millions of people worldwide who experience motion sickness, it may be worth seeing if motion sickness glasses will help ease your symptoms. As with most remedies, the effectiveness of these glasses will vary with each individual. 

If you have a history of motion sickness in certain environments, you are more likely to experience it again. Being prepared with motion sickness glasses along with other treatments and strategies should help you cope with your symptoms or possibly avoid them altogether. 

If you have specific questions on how motion sickness glasses may impact your vision, speak with your eye doctor about your concerns.

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Motion sickness: Current concepts and management . Current Opinion in Neurology. February 2022.

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Seetroen Glasses Review: Can these glasses cure travel sickness?

When I was contacted and asked if I’d like to review some special new glasses from Citroen which claim to stop travel sickness, I was very excited.

I was told these glasses can stop you feeling motion sick in a matter of minutes so I jumped at the chance to get a pair on loan.

I’ve always suffered from motion sickness. Yes, I know, I know – have a chuckle! People always find it funny that someone who travels for a living suffers from travel sickness. I haven’t let travel sickness stop me from travelling but it can make my life difficult. Most journeys are uncomfortable at best and horrific at worst.

If you’ve ever travelled with me and you’re thinking, ‘Mon doesn’t suffer from travel sickness!’ it’s because I don’t talk about it when I feel sick. If I talk about it I instantly feel worse so I usually just sit there quietly and stare straight ahead! So you’d probably just be thinking, ‘Mon is a really antisocial and quiet traveller!’

I do take travel sickness tablets but they don’t often stop the queasiness altogether. They often make me feel very drowsy and the best I can hope for it falling asleep. I did find some particularly good motion sickness tablets in Thailand but it’s questionable whether or not they were actually motion sickness tablets or happy pills/sleeping pills. My friends all thought they were happy pills! I think I agree.

Anyway, I digress…

An automotive PR agency got in touch to see if I’d like to test out these glasses which put a stop to travel sickness. I hastily agreed and then these arrived….

Seetroen travel sickness glasses

Needless to say, I laughed a lot when they arrived.

I actually thought these might have been a serious product and something to help me combat motion sickness and be more productive during my many long journeys. I always have good intentions to get work done during long flights and train journeys but as soon as I look down at my laptop I want to throw up. I can’t even tune the radio in the car or adjust the temperature controls without feeling sick!

We’re in Menorca this week and I knew this would be a great opportunity to test out the Seetroen Glasses. We’ve hired a car and plan to explore the island in our new wheels. I knew we’d be relying on Google Maps to find our way around the tiny country lanes and we’re hoping to discover hidden beaches and little towns off the usual tourist trail. This involves lots of looking down and, as Sam usually drives, this leaves me as co-driver and head of directions and music.

Winding country lanes + lots of map reading are pretty much my worst nightmare so how did I get on using these sexy glasses and how do they work?

The Travel Hack reviewing Seetroen travel sickness glasses

How do they work?

Taken from the website:

“ Initially developed for sea travel, Seetroën glasses use Boarding Ring™ technology developed by a French start-up company. This patented and tested paramedical solution has an efficacy rating of 95%.

Equipped with moving liquid in the rings around the eyes, both along the frontal axis (right/left) and sagittal axis (front/back), the glasses recreate the horizon line to resolve the conflict between the senses that cause motion sickness.

For the design of the glasses, Citroën called on 5.5, a collective design studio based in Paris, which has incorporated the Brand’s fresh, simple and ergonomic style. The result is a pair of glasses with a high-tech look in white soft-touch plastic.”

Did they work?

Now I’m probably as surprised as you are here but… yes, they actually did seem to work!

While wearing them I could look down and follow Google Maps on my phone. I even wrote an email while sat in the passenger seat!

I didn’t feel 100% but I definitely didn’t feel as sick as normal. So these glasses don’t provide a total cure to travel sickness but they certainly help!

Seetroen travel sickness glasses

Do they look like a joke?

I look ridiculous. I look like a lunatic.

Could you wear them while you’re in public?

So no trains, planes or buses with these bad boys on. I was even a little embarrassed by the looks I was getting from other drivers in passing cars.

Could you wear them while driving?

Personally I couldn’t because they kept slipping down my nose and were just an irritating distraction.

The also obscure your peripheral vision which could make driving dangerous.

Seetroen travel sickness glasses

Will I be rushing out to buy a pair?

Errrr…no. No I definitely won’t.

The glasses retail for 99 euros which isn’t too bad but until the design is improved I can’t see myself buying them.

How about you? Would you buy a pair of these Seetroen Travel Sickness Glasses?

Disclaimer: These glasses were sent on loan.

Monday 20th of November 2023

I got few pairs over the years, although looking like a lunatic but works like magic in real life !!

Wednesday 22nd of November 2023

Exactly. I don't mind looking like a lunatic if it means I don't feel sick!

Friday 13th of March 2020

Just seen these on the the Citroen site and wondered if they work.

Reading your review, I guess they do, and a little thought leads me to believe that the easing of motion sickness is entirely down to the removal of the peripheral vision.

My thinking is that motion sickness is caused primarily due to the work your brain has to do. The periphery vision itself contains very little detail, that is proven and is easily tested, your subconscious does a lot of work to fill it in, I guess people who rarely suffer motion sickness are able to process this better than others. Under normal circumstances, the mind is able to use what is going on in your standard vision to work out what might also be happening in your peripheral, but, look at your phone, stereo, or anything else other than outside, and all that information is missing, makes the task of filling in those blanks a whole lot more difficult, thus causing the sickness to build up faster.

I could be wrong, but it does make sense, what do you think?

TheTravelHack

Monday 16th of March 2020

That does make perfect sense. So you could wear anything to remove the peripheral vision - even a hat or something. Anything that doesn't look quite as ridiculous as these glasses!

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Friday 27th of December 2019

I have a pair, and like you I do find they alleviate motion sickness although don't resolve it completely. I think they'd be more effective if they weren't constantly slipping down my nose and if the "soft plastic" (it's bendable, but doesn't feel soft on the face) wasn't perpetually warped, leaving one lens sitting higher than the other.

Also, I think I paid $25 CDN for mine.

Sunday 5th of January 2020

Oh wow you got a bargain in comparison! I agree, they don't fit properly and I genuinely thought they were a joke product until I realised they worked!

Forever Karen

Cruising: How To Prevent Seasickness

Sea sickness is common in rough seas

Seasickness is a valid concern whether you’re a seasoned or  first-time cruiser . I know some people who never step on a cruise ship for fear of motion sickness. 

Motion sickness is unpredictable; it hits some passengers hard but doesn’t affect others. You can blame your parents because, in some cases, it’s hereditary. 

Many can relate to your concerns if you have been one of those passengers who has suffered. Read on to find out how to prevent sea sickness on a cruise.

While decades ago, seasickness was a significant concern. Engineers design new cruise ships with the latest technology that minimizes movement.

An onboard computer system can adjust the gyroscopic stabilizers according to the waves and weather. Consequently, the result is a smoother sail in rough seas.

While I don’t suffer from seasickness, I have known others to suffer even on calm seas.

Understanding Seasickness

Seasickness or motion sickness is a common disturbance of the inner ear. It occurs when the central nervous system receives conflicting messages from the ears, eyes, and muscles. 

One person can experience motion sickness on a boat, while another might suffer in a motor vehicle. Signs of motion sickness include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, drowsiness, sweating, and pale skin. 

While the symptoms are only temporary, they can be miserable enough to ruin your vacation. So now that you understand it, how do you prevent seasickness?

The Celebrity Eclipse cruise ship and a chart of things that help with seasickness

Cabin Location Can Prevent Seasickness

Cabin location plays a significant factor in minimizing motion. Picture an old fashion seesaw or teeter-totter. You feel the most movement sitting on the ends but less sitting in the middle.

When selecting your cruise ship location, choose a cabin on the lower decks close to the water line and mid-ship. Avoid a bow (front) or aft stateroom (back) where the most movement will occur.

This location experiences the least amount of movement in rough seas. Sometimes, focusing your eyes on a distant object like the horizon is helpful. 

In this case, an outside cabin will be most beneficial. If sleeping in the dark minimizes your symptoms, an inside cabin may be preferable.

Will I Have Seasickness for the Whole Cruise?

The short answer is very unlikely. Once you get your sea legs, your body has adjusted to the new movement.

You will tend to feel seasickness (if you feel it) during your first sea day or rough seas. We have rarely been seasick during our many cruises; if we did, it was very brief.

If you are a first-time cruiser and want to be extra cautious, consider trying a seasickness patch BEFORE you get on the ship. Alternatively, wait until your first time feeling seasick and then try one of the remedies mentioned in this article.

Recently, we took my 81-year-old Mum on her first cruise. We sailed the Mexican Riviera out of Los Angeles.

Mum felt she was going to get seasick because the last time she was on a boat she was seasick. That was on a ferry in England, and that was over 50 years ago! Old memories are not forgotten!

As a prevention, before Mum boarded the Majestic Princess, I had her put one of the seasickness prevention patches behind her ears.

The cruise was perfect and she never felt sick once. At the end of the cruise, Mum asked where we were cruising next?

How Many Cruisers Get Seasick?

Among all cruisers, seasickness is rare. An estimated maximum of 10-15% of cruisers experience it anytime during the cruise.

However, seasickness varies drastically according to the itinerary, weather, and other factors. Open ocean cruising can have more significant turbulence.

When cruising years ago to Alaska, the seas became very rough once we left the Inside Passage and the protection of Vancouver Island. It was so bad that I had to brace my arms against the walls as I walked down the hallway to my cabin.

I remember seeing the dining room almost empty at dinner and asking the waiter, “Where is everyone?” About half the passengers felt seasick and had to stay in their cabins!

Does Itinerary Increase My Chance of Getting Seasick?

Yes, where you are cruising matters. If you are concerned about getting seasick, avoid cruises with open seas. 

One of the original and classic cruises is the Transatlantic Crossing from London to New York on Cunard. It’s on our Bucket List, but sailing from New York to London would have a greater chance of rough seas due to crossing the Atlantic Ocean. 

In contrast, the chance of seasickness is much less if you are sailing the Mediterranean or the Caribbean. If you are new to cruising and afraid you might suffer from sea sickness, consider the calm waters of a Caribbean cruise as an ideal first cruise.

If you are cruising around South America and sailing through the Drake Passage, it is known for its rough seas. 

Bed Configuration

There are two primary motions on a cruise ship; pitching and rolling. Pitching is the motion of up and down from bow to stern. 

On the other hand, rolling is the side-to-side motion from port to starboard. Since the ship is longer than wide, you are less likely to feel pitching. 

For some, the rolling motion is more likely to cause motion sickness. It’s best to position your bed in the same direction as the wave so the movement is head to toe rather than side to side. 

Beds in cabins are movable, so if you want to move your bed, speak to your cabin steward, who will be happy to assist you.

Prevent Seasickness With Ginger

Fresh ginger and ginger pills have long been known to alleviate nausea, upset stomach and prevent seasickness. Ginger is inexpensive and comes in a variety of forms.

When buying ginger pills or capsules, make sure these are pure ginger and not mixed with other herbs. Other options for taking ginger are tea, candy, powder, gum, drinks (ginger ale), biscuits (ginger snaps), inhaler , and essential oil.

Ginger gum and ginger snaps help prevent seasickness

Some might find it comforting to suck on candied ginger, while others may prefer sipping ginger ale. Try the different varieties and find the best one that works for you.

Sea-Bands are comfortable elasticated wrist bands with a plastic stud. The bead applies pressure to the Nei Kuan acupressure point on each wrist.

As a result, the bands relieve motion sickness and vomiting. Sea bands are fast-acting, simple to use, and suitable for both adults and children.

Sea bands help prevent seasickness

If you are pregnant, sea bands are the perfect option instead of using medication.

Motion Sickness Patches

Passengers on cruise ships widely use motion sickness patches . I have seen many passengers wear them, and I often stop to ask their opinion.

Those that I have spoken to swear by this product. I used them on a recent Alaska cruise during a rough sea day.

The patches were easy to use and quickly removed my queasy feeling. I liked that they were unnoticeable behind my ear.

To use the patch, remove the protective backing and stick the adhesive layer to the navel or the back of your ears. Apply 10 minutes before traveling; the patch can last from one to three days. 

The patch is not waterproof, so a new one must be applied after a water activity.

Motion sickness patches

The one benefit of using a patch over the traditional Dramamine is that it doesn’t make you sleepy.

Gravol or  Dramamine is an over-the-counter product medication used to treat nausea, vomiting, and motion sickness. It is available as tablets, liquid, and suppository.

While Dramamine works wonders for motion sickness, the major drawback is drowsiness. I found it very difficult to enjoy an excursion or cruise activity when feeling sedated.

If you’re in need of something to combat motion sickness, most cruise lines give out samples of medication at guest services or the medical facility. It’s one of the cruise freebies available on most cruises.

While I generally don’t suffer from seasickness, riding in the back of a car is a different story. Even as a child, I remember getting ill, traveling through Europe during our family’s summer road trips. 

I found it best to look forward and never to the side. And NEVER read anything because that made things worse. 

Also, fresh air worked wonders, so I often had my car window open even when cold. Since fresh air can often help alleviate motion sickness, try to get plenty of it up on deck or your balcony if you have one. 

Alternatively, you can use a portable fan in your cabin which simulates the wind on your face.

Foods To Prevent Seasickness

Foods that alleviate seasickness

When feeling nauseous, avoid caffeine, spicy food, greasy food, dairy, alcohol, acidic foods, and strong-smelling foods. However, these foods and drinks can be beneficial in alleviating your symptoms: Peppermint tea Chamomile tea Pretzels, saltine crackers, and toast Popsicles Jello Green apples Ginger ale or club soda Ginger tea

Final Thoughts 

If you’d like to cruise but are hesitant, the itinerary can make all the difference. It’s best to avoid repositioning cruises that cross large oceans.

Itineraries in close-water areas, fjords, or sheltered bodies of water are less likely to experience rough waters.  Before you travel to the cruise ship port, make sure you are well-rested.

Tiredness can aggravate motion sickness. If all else fails, but you love to cruise, consider a  scenic river cruise   instead. These cruises do not sail the open ocean, so there’s no fear of rough seas.

The aft of a Royal Caribbean cruise ship

Gaynell DeLappe

Tuesday 9th of April 2019

Hello Karen, I just wanted to let you know I was here and downloaded your free book. Thank you.

Forever Karen

Hi Gaynell, Happy reading and I hope you can put the information to good use on your next cruise adventure.

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