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Jul 21, 2009 -
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.
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Jul 31, 2008 -
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.
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Jun 22, 2007 -
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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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Introduction
- Brand Name(s)
- When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
- How to Use This Medicine
- How to Store and Dispose of This Medicine
- Drugs and Foods to Avoid
- Warnings While Using This Medicine
- Possible Side Effects While Using This Medicine
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Introduction
Meclizine (MEK-li-zeen)
Used to treat motion sickness and dizziness.Belongs to a class of drugs called antihistamines.
Brand Name(s)
Antivert/25, Antivert, Antivert/50, Rite Aid Motion Sickness Relief, UniVert, Meclicot, Motion Sickness Relief, Family Pharmacy Motion Sickness Relief, Dramamine, Medi-Meclizine, Good Neighbor Motion Sickness Relief, Brite-Life Motion Sickness Relief
There may be other brand names for this medicine.
When This Medicine Should Not Be Used
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction meclizine or related medicines such as buclizine (Buclidan-S®) or cyclizine (Marezine®).
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Aug 24, 2007 -
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.
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Nov 05, 2008 -
Tips to treat pets' motion sicknesses (and keep your car clean) – Wag Reflex
Who knew something so magical could come from ordinary cardboard? – moderncat
Elderly, blind flamingo roughed up by heartless teens – Lemondrop
Try this DIY exam on your pups at home – Dogster
Mouse cloned from cell frozen for 16 years; could extinct animals be next? – Discovery News
When grooming turns medical .
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Oct 08, 2009 -
After a week off, Top Chef was back last night. However, I couldn't help but feel a little lost. I had forgotten what happened on the previous episode and sadly, realized how much I don't really care about this set of cheftestants.
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Apr 30, 2009 -
Whether by planes, trains or automobiles, traveling families have their work cut out for them. In addition to carrying all the essentials, parents must consider entertainment and comfort before jetting off to their oasis. Make for a pleasant trip and avoid any Griswoldesque disasters by heeding some pointers from a well traveled mama.
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Apr 24, 2009 -
Many new moms liken their introduction into motherhood to wading through a fog. I didn't see through the thickness until my daughter was about 6-weeks-old and even then, I still had mush brain. Like most first time mothers, I frantically tracked her nursing habits, diaper changes and nap times because I knew I would forget the schedule moments later.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
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.
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