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Road Trippin' Blues: Car Sickness
If your July entails squeezing in one last road trip, you might want to read up on motion sickness. It is actually quite common; about one third of the population experiences symptoms in relatively mild circumstances, like being on a boat in calm water. In fact, the word nausea means seasick in Greek.
Road Trip Health: Fending Off Car Sickness
If you're planning to squeeze one last road trip out of Summer, you might want to read up on car sickness. Motion sickness is actually quite common; about one third of the population experiences symptoms in relatively mild circumstances, like being on a boat in calm water. In fact, the word nausea means seasick in Greek.
Prone to Motion Sickness? Try Acupressure
Motion sickness, be it on the water or in the air, just isn't pretty. From the slight green tint of the skin to the intense nausea, there is nothing to love about the condition commonly called "sea sickness." Instead of taking the popular non-prescription motion sickness medication Dramamine, which can cause unwanted drowsiness, try this acupressure point.
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Ginger for Motion Sickness: FACT
I can tell you for certain that being adventurous and being prone to motion sickness is not a great combination. There are various OTC medications one can take for motion sickness, but they leave me drowsy. However, ginger just really fires me up and it has been proven to reduce symptoms of motion sickness.
Morning Sickness
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Morning Sickness The term "morning sickness" is used to describe the symptoms of nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. If you are are spending most mornings in the bathroom feeling queasy, you are not alone. As many as 90% of all pregnant women experience some nausea, while one-third actually vomit due to this condition.Exercise
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Nausea and vomiting
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Hyperemesis Gravidarum
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M Hyperemesis Gravidarum Hyperemesis gravidarum is the term used for persistent nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. While over half of all pregnant women experience some form of morning sickness, only 1.5% to 2% suffer from hyperemesis gravidarum, a much more serious condition. Often leading to dehydration and malnutrition, hyperemesis gravidarum sends more than 50,000 pregnant women to the hospital each year.
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