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summer is a wonderful time for automobile trips and boat outings ,but if you or a family member suffers from motion sickness, travel can turn from exciting and fun to uncomfortable and stressful in a hurry!
Motion sickness can result from travelling in cars, boats, trains, planes, amusement park rides, and even playground swings. travel by automobile is the most common cause of motion sickness, and can be made worse for sensitive children by general road pollution or leakage of fuel fumes from the vehicle itself.
Motion sickness is caused by the delicate mechanism in the inner ear, and fluids contained in it, becoming out of balance by repeated movement of head and body. Fast-moving conflicting messages being received from the eyes to the brain don’t help.
In some children, the very thought of having to travel makes them tense and anxious and they begin to get symptoms of motion sickness before they’ve even stepped outside the front door!
Signs and Symptoms:
vomiting, feeling unwell, feeling faint, dizziness , perspiration
drowsiness, yawning, breathing more heavily
a cold, clammy feel to the skin, or unusual pallor to skin
in some cases earache
If a child vomits make sure to give them plenty of liquids so they don’t get dehydrated.
Aromatherapy can calm the emotional center of the brain and is useful for soothing travel jitters as well as full blown motion sickness. vital oils can be used in vehicles using a automobile diffuser like the one shown. Peppermint, spearmint, or ginger vital oil creates an uplifting and refreshing aroma that can curb nausea and also helps drivers stay alert on those long hauls.Motion Sickness Preventative:2 drops peppermint EO2 drops Ginger EO5 drops carrier oil like grapeseed or jojoba
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Rub 1-3 drops (kids) or 3-5 drops (adults) of the above blend on chest and stomach one hour before traveling. One to three drops of this mix can also be used 2-3 times hourly massaged behind ears or put one drop on a tissue and tuck it down in the seat behind the child.
Flying Anxiety:
Before traveling add one drop Lavender EO and one drop Geranium EO to a small amount of carrier oil, and put it in the bath. It will float and can be collected in the hands and massaged into the child’s skin, under the water. An older child or adult can massage it in themselves.
During the flight use a prepared mix of 5 drops each of Roman Chamomile EO, Lavender EO, and Geranium EO, diluted in one ounce of carrier oil. younger children will allow you to massage a little of this into their feet, while for older children, place 2 drops of Lavender EO onto a tissue and place it behind them, on the seat. If the child feels sick, put 2 drops of the motion Sickness mix on a tissue, for them to sniff. For a very convenient aromatherapy application method on the go, use young Living’s Tranquil blend roll on.
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These tips are for educational purposes only and are not intended to diagose or treat any illness. If you are experiencing serious discomfort please consult with your health practitioner.
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