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Nausea, dizziness, and cold sweats caused by movement in vehicles, boats, or amusement rides.
Taken before travel to prevent motion sickness.
How to Use
Take 1g of ginger (capsules or crystallized) 30 minutes before travel. Continue with 500mg every 4 hours during travel.
Why It Works
Ginger blocks serotonin receptors in the gut and brain that trigger nausea. It also accelerates gastric emptying, reducing the queasy feeling.
Applying pressure to the Nei Guan point on the inner wrist.
How to Use
Place your thumb on the inside of your wrist, 3 finger-widths below the wrist crease, between the two tendons. Apply firm pressure for 2-3 minutes. Repeat on both wrists.
Why It Works
The P6 acupressure point is connected to the vagus nerve and has been shown in clinical trials to reduce nausea by modulating autonomic nervous system activity.