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When you were little and your mom asked you what’s wrong, you would say I don’t feel so good. Then she would give you a hug and give you something to make you feel better. When your seasick, Mothers hugs won’t help. Here is a article written by Michael Saylor, to read this article in it’s entirely go to http://www.soundingsonline.com/boat-shop/know-how/286757-steady-yourself-against-seasickness.

There are three things that are sure to ruin a day on the water: a bad departure from your slip or mooring, a screw-up while docking, anchoring or mooring, and mal de mer — seasickness. I have become something of an expert on the causes, symptoms and treatments of this dreaded affliction. Some of the warning signs of seasickness can be lethargy, sleepiness, queasiness and nausea, chills, lightheadedness, dizziness and a loss of balance, as well as a sudden desire to murder anyone munching on fried chicken or eating anything with an aroma. In other words, it’s similar to the symptoms of shock. Some people just feel like lying down; many lose their lunch, and that’s when dehydration can become a serious problem. One of the worst things you can do if you feel seasickness developing is to go below. The conflict between what your eyes see when you’re down below — everything is stable — and what your inner ear tells you — you’re in motion — will make matters worse. One of the best solutions is to give the helm to the victim and have that person steer. By seeing the horizon move and the vessel respond, and by concentrating on maintaining a proper course, the sufferer might overcome the symptoms. It gives the person something, aside from misery, to concentrate on. There are several treatments that can help combat seasickness.

Anything that contains ginger — ginger snaps, ginger tea, even ginger ale, although the fizz could work against you — will help settle your stomach. Saltine crackers or flat soda also can help. • Dramamine and Bonine are well-known medications for motion seasickness. The problem is that they can make you drowsy. However, non-drowsy or reduced-drowsiness versions are available. I’d recommend trying them at home before you use them at sea. Acupressure wrist bands are said to stimulate the P6 pressure point, blocking nausea. Lou used to use a prescription for phenergan and ephedrine. The phenergan settles the stomach, with the side effect of drowsiness, and ephedrine combats the drowsiness. Don’t even consider this solution without checking with your doctor because it could affect your heart. In general, take your medications of choice between one and three hours before embarking. Avoid alcohol and greasy or acidic foods, and get a good night’s rest before casting off. Also, stay away from the boat’s engine exhaust. And keep in mind that there will be less motion toward the center of the boat — on deck, of course. At any rate, good luck, and may the gods of mal de mer not learn you’ve gone boating until after you’re safely ashore. If you have any ideas, home remedies on this issue we would really like to hear from you. Check out www.boaterssupplymall.com for many products for those of you that love the great outdoors.