Layfhakersky yachting: struggling with seasickness

Seasickness suffer from those who are not accustomed to lose the ground under their feet.
Leonid S. Sukhorukov

Have you ever been seasick in the subway, on the plane, in the car, on the rides? If yes - then you do not need to explain what seasick (kinetosis). If not - are two options: either you are one of those unique persons (less than 5%), whose body is perfect and ready to fly into space, or you just have not got to the rocking of the sea. Talk about seasickness, its symptoms and treatment options.

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Motion sickness - a piece rather mysterious. People from ancient times wondered why is it that provokes the body, how it can be tempered against seasickness? And why do the same people feel great, let's say, on the plane, and at the wheel of Ferris swayed sickeningly? Why Many adapted after several exits into the sea, and some have suffered all my life? The latter, incidentally, can be attributed Nelson, which really does not give a rat land. Even modern medicine can be found different answers to these questions, and different versions of events.

Causes

In the body begins the conflict due to conflicting information received from the inner ear and the eye. The vestibular apparatus annoyed, go to the brain signals that cause a strong release of histamine (nausea reason). Inertial forces cause the central nervous and cardiovascular system failure. Simply put, our bodies can not understand the origin of such mechanical, regular and long-term fluctuations in space. Eyes say that you are standing on a solid surface and natural balancer desperately cries to the contrary. Are you looking forward to a great cruise and sea delights, the body also "sees" only chaos around him, to which tries to adapt.
Another observation: women tend to suffer worse pitching than men, and in every age. This, of course, not an axiom (tell us about it :) Ellen MacArthur, but the statistics are stable.
Attention! Some chronic diseases on board could be exacerbated. Especially frequently: cholecystitis, pancreatitis, peptic ulcer, inflammation of the rectum. Go before leaving medical examination, if not confident in their health. And at the same time look to the dentist, aching tooth is able to poison any journey.

symptoms

Mild (eg hidden) seasickness moderation: weakness, fatigue, dizziness and drowsiness may occasionally nauseated, but not much. Loss of appetite, food odors are annoying. In general, women suffering from mild forms of toxemia during pregnancy, perfectly understand what I mean. With these symptoms experienced by many beginners, the first time for a long time fallen into the sea. And mental attitude, even though it is important, there is little help - it's pure physiology. The good news: in the charter, while the standard route, you will almost certainly not acquainted with this pitching, and thank God. A boat going at a good weather and smooth wind in coastal waters, will not let you feel the hardcore. Normal body the average person adapts to the new conditions by about the third day. Bad news: no one can predict how much it will rock you, even in the hothouse environment. There are people who can not tolerate a long ride by car or by train, but the great feeling in the charter, in the fresh air. It happens, and vice versa.
Pronounced seasick declares itself tougher: increased salivation, nausea and vomiting, dehydration, severe, morbid pallor, trembling fingers, all kinds of problems with the intestines. Again, the good news: even the strongest attacks of this disease can pass without a trace after the initial adaptation. A group of people who are unable to overcome the disease, even with the help of modern medicine, is extremely small.

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prevention

The best prevention of motion sickness - a healthy, trained the vestibular apparatus. But if you do not have worked stuntman, acrobat, an astronaut or a ballerina, it does not mean that nothing can be done.

Say "NO":

1. Books, games on the phone, the movie (and without stress vestibular apparatus will be annoyed badly)
2. Contemplation flashing behind / beyond the window objects (eg, waves, reflections, if you have a car - roadside poles). Down is generally better not to look, look up and away.
3. Alcohol (after the first sip, you may feel that life has become much better, but soon you will see that it is not)
4. Smoker: even if you are a heavy smoker, wait a bit, do not increase the burden on the body. Especially that smoking on a yacht is possible only on the board downwind. The resin was in the stern, where he sways so strongly, hardly moving away from the dock, while frantically trying to get into the ashtray - it's pure masochism
5. Greasy and heavy food before and during the first days of travel
6. Soda in any kinds of coffee
7. Lack of sleep: how to try to get enough sleep the night before. And so you have to flight, acclimatization in a foreign country, not to aggravate the situation. Fatigue promotes a brighter display of motion sickness symptoms
8. Abundant use of perfumes and deodorants. Even the most favorite smell, if he is strong, can significantly impair your health on the first day on board.

Treatment

Now there are many kinds of pills and patches from seasickness (mainly anticholinergics and antihistamines). Information about them can be found in abundance, just Googling "means seasickness" and specific recommendations are inappropriate. However, it is best to familiarize yourself with the side effects and align choices with your doctor, do not rely on chance. Such drugs are usually applied in advance, for a while before going out to sea.
But not all tablets help. Consider the classic folk remedy for motion sickness on board.
1. Oddly enough, on the first signs of seasickness fine saves work at the helm. Ask the skipper to let you stand at the helm. Focus your gaze fixed on the horizon, do not focus your attention on internal sensations, and most boat. In general, try to look at fixed, stable object and at the same time as little as possible to move your head. It is better to choose the one object outside boat: bird, cloud, ship on the horizon.
2. Vitamin C. Inhibits histamine and improve overall health.
3. Ginger. Eat 1 gram of pounded ginger one hour before the trip. Bring a gingerbread cookies, candy. Drink tea with ginger. It is great combats nausea.
4. Massage the point on the inner side of the wrist:

On sale is a special acupressure wristbands with massage balls on the inside, they are also good help. Still it is possible to press the point located between the thumb and forefinger of both hands. It is best to do it with something thin, but not too spicy, for example, area of ​​a plastic card.

5. Lemon. Keep your mouth lemon wedge. Many also help pickles (in small quantities) or cranberry.
6. Mint 2 tablespoons peppermint pour half a liter of boiling water, drink without sugar.
7. Clamp toothpick or a match between the front teeth, and the teeth bite the concentrate on to match does not fall out.
8. Breathe deeply and evenly.
9. Drink plenty of clean water.
10. If it became quite tight and go down into the cabin, lie down and close your eyes, it will soften the confusion sensors. Importantly, do not forget to take a bag or some kind of container to the deterioration of the case. But even in the cabin is better not to sit too long: the fresh air and open space any better closed, stuffy space.

Controversial and unproven methods:
- seal the navel plaster: a mysterious way to combat motion sickness, which is found here and there so far, but suddenly it will help for you?
- "drawing" in the air a number from 1 to 10 nose, then in reverse order, and so several times. Someone is distracted, attention switches, and someone from such manipulations only gets worse
- firmly clamped in the hand Magnet and keep for a long time: there are tips to pinch in his hand a coin or any small object
- slight rocking or shuffling feet (heel to toe): the body seems as if you are walking on the ground. But if you do not get into the rhythm of pitching, the method may do a disservice.

mental attitude

Whatever happens, remember: from sea sickness still has not died, it is not a clinical case. The more you worry and cheat yourself, the harder it will be to adapt the body. That's why a lot of help work on board: a man feels responsible, the significance of their actions, is switched. If you are a fighter by nature, think of sea sickness as a challenge, an obstacle that must be overcome and emerge victorious. Invoke the aid of his sense of humor, self-irony: you imagine how great it can be to lose weight without dieting? And what savings products! Think of a pleasant, convince yourself that everything will soon pass, everything will be fine. The next time you go to sea, you'll probably feel better.

Enjoy your holiday and less swayed!