HOMEOPATHIC APPROACH TO KINETOSIS
Sickly feeling that the world won't cease oscillating, with a particular or any means of conveyance, is a
symptom of Kinetosis or motion sickness or travel sickness. The word Kinetosis means “any malady
prompted by unanticipated motion”, and it occurs when our body is being inactive in a means of transport
that is propelled by its own power. Whether it's from a plane, train, boat, car or even an amusement park
ride, Kinetosis is a reaction to actual or envisioned movement, a disparity between visually sensed motion
and the autonomous nervous system which controls visceral functions. Our eyes and inner ear
communicate to the brain to determine the body’s position and keep up with the direction in which our
body is moving. A discrepancy in this balancing system causes the eyes and the inner ear to send wrong
signals to the brain, which responds by sending distress signals to the rest of the body resulting in motion
sickness. Although, this is not a critical ailment, it can impair travellers. Sometimes just prognosticating
motion, gazing at electic poles from a moving automobile window, walking down a supermarket or
watching a movie in an IMAX theatre can cause anxiety and symptoms of Kinetosis.
Causes of Kinetosis:
• Prone to nausea or vomiting.
• Fear or anxiety.
• Inadequate ventilation in the vehicle.
• Sitting in the back seat where the movement can be bouncy.
• When you are unable to see out of the window like in a plane.
Symptoms of Kinetosis:
• Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea.
• Cold sweats with a pale look.
• Headache with dizziness.
• Jitteriness.
• Fatigue.
• Loss of appetite.
• Anxiety and fear of being in a confined place.
• Hyperventilation.
• Inability to concentrate.
Homeopathic approach to Kinetosis:
Homeopathy offers the finest and safest course of action for Kinetosis. Homeopathic medicines are
natural, gentle, inexpensive and can be used by any age group in the entire family. Unlike the various
conventional medicines frequently used today, Homeopathic remedies promote healing without deriving
toxic side effects or harmful drug interactions. With a few essential Homeopathic remedies, you will be
able to preclude an illness from developing into an emergency during your trip. Become adept at
safeguarding your family indoors and outdoors, by knowing what to do in a health crisis with the help of
some basic Homeopathic remedies. This article should facilitate you in congregating a small travel
Homeopathic remedy kit. However, I strongly highlight that if your acute health condition does not
promptly yield to treatment or seem to be critical, then, professional help must be sought immediately.
Hence, it is imperative for each family to have a Homeopathic kit when going outdoors. Keep one in your
car, bag or purse.
Below, I have noted some important Homeopathic remedies which can be used for Kinetosis
under the supervision of an experienced Homeopath. These remedies are just a few of the
commonly used Homeopathic remedies and are mentioned only to create awareness about the
effectiveness of Homeopathic medicines in Kinetosis. It is not advisable to resort to self
medication for any disease.
Homeopathic remedies for Kinetosis:
Borax: This remedy is suited to people who fear downward motion, that is going down in an elevator,
staircase, or landing in an airplane. They fear falling and have an aversion to being rocked. Their skin
looks pale and they complain of diarrhea, nausea, vertigo, lose appetite on descending. Even riding in a
car or ship can cause nausea.
Cocculus Indicus: This is another stupendous remedy for motion sickness specially when riding in a car,
ship, or even on watching moving objects. These patients are very sensitive, have a weak nervous
system and experience slowing down of functions with motion, also time passes too slowly for them.
Motion causes nausea, vertigo as if spinning in all directions, dizziness and numbness of parts.
Magnesium Muriaticum: This is an auxillary remedy for seasickness where the patient feels worse on
lying down in the morning especially at 3 am. Their body starts jerking with electric like sensations. These
patients are very nervous, restless with anxiety and are unable to relax with motion sickness. Milk and salt
worsens their symptoms.
Petroleum: This remedy has a remarkable action on dizziness, nausea, feeling of great emptiness in the
stomach with riding in a car or boat. These patients feel dizzy even on raising their eyes.
Rhus Toxicodendron: This remedy is often used for airsickness when there is nausea and vomiting with
no appetite. These patients are very restless, constantly move to find a good position, feel very dizzy
when attempting to sit up, have an intense headache around the forehead, and are sensitive to touch.
There may also be dryness of the mouth and throat with unquenchable thirst.
Sepia: This remedy is well suited for seasickness, motion sickness brought on by reading while in a
moving vehicle. Even sight or smell of food may induce nausea and vomiting.
Tabacum: This is a brilliant remedy for motion sickness with deathly nausea, vomiting, faint sinking
feeling at pit of stomach, icy coldness and profuse sweating. These patients get anxiously restless with
least motion, feel dizzy on opening their eyes.
Self - care measures to avoid Kinetosis:
• If you are on a ship excursion, get a central cabin on the upper deck.
• If you are on a plane excursion, request a seat over the front edge of a wing.
• If you are on a train excursion, ask for a window seat facing in the direction the train is moving.
• If you are travelling by car then drive or sit in the front passenger seat, as it will keep you busy watching
the road and abate your aptness to carsickness.
• Direct the air vents towards your face in any vehicle.
• Avoid standing in your tansporting vehicle, that will minimize head and stomach movements.
• Don’t read while in motion. Focus your attention on a remote immobile object.
• Don’t smoke or drink alcohol while in motion or even a few hours before travel.
• Don’t over eat or travel on an empty stomach.
• Eat a light meal before or during your trip.
• Eat dry crackers or drink a carbonated beverage if your stomach feels sick.
• Keep yourself well hydrated.
• Chewing on dry ginger or Peppermint can help relieve nausea.
• Stay calm and cool, and tell yourself that you will not fall sick.
Hence, do not let the predicament of Kinetosis impinge on your travel plans. Consider Homeopathy and
prevent Kinetosis. Comply with the details encapsulated in this article and savor your vacations by
clearing off the unwell feeling before it begins.
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About the author:
Neepa Sevak (DHMS, DHom, DIHom, DHM, CCH, RSHom (NA), HMA) is experienced and registered
with the Arizona Homeopathic Board of Medical Examiners, and certified by the Council of Homeopathic
certification. She is currently practicing Classical Homeopathy, is a Supervisor, Clinical Faculty and is on
the Board of International Affairs at the American Medical College of Homeopathy. She also coaches
students with clinical cases at the Teleosis School of Homeopathy in North America. Neepa is also
serving as a specialist at ACA (Autism Community of Africa, an organization that is helping heal Autistic
children in Africa, with the help of Homeopathic remedies). Her mission is to “Promote Health through
Homeopathy with a Holistic, Totalistic, and Individualistic approach”.
Phone: (480) 363 0758
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