Why cold keys can stop those nosebleeds Apr 21, 2008
A friend said ginger worked great for seasickness, so I sliced three pieces of ginger root into hot water and let it steep ... We're glad to hear that ginger tea worked as well for that strange feeling as it does against actual seasickness. (Athens Banner-Herald)
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(Ahmad abandoned the cruise in February 2008, citing seasickness. . (KWTX.com, TX)
TOWER OF BABEL: Saudi Prince plans mile-high skyscraper! Apr 1, 2008
To resist the strong winds prevalent in the area and stop it swaying, giving its occupants a form of high-rise seasickness, it will be fitted with a giant computer-operated damper. Two "mini-towers" - both taller than Canary Wharf - will be built on either side of the main tower. (The Drudge Report)
• 'Mayday' calls, nighttime heroics Mar 27, 2008
Will Sterner, 28, said that skipper Eric "Capt. Pete" Jacobsen, 65, was a seasoned sailor who cared enough to calm Sterner's nerves about seasickness before his first voyage. "He told me he gets seasick every time he goes out too," he said. (FOX59, IN)
Ferry furor flares Mar 21, 2008
Local attorney Daniel Hempey, who represents the Thousand Friends of Kauai, worried that the ship could bring infectious diseases and put strains on Kauai's hospitals because of all the seasickness passengers have previously experienced. And, who, Hempey asked, will keep passengers from getting drunk aboard the ship and driving around Kauai. (Honolulu Star-Bulletin)
Huck and his amazing anecdotes Mar 19, 2008
What kind of low-rent jihadist would consign himself to the seasickness, bad food, crippling expense, possible death and poor mobile phone coverage associated with a fishing-boat voyage from Indonesia. by Annabel Crabb at. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
Aloha Friday: Sail Seas Mar 15, 2008
To top it off, passengers on the initial Honolulu-Kahului sailings complained of seasickness. But the 349-foot Alakai, which can carry up to 282 cars and 866 passengers, should offer a more comfortable ride after auxiliary rudder repairs in dry dock, where it's currently moored. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Out on a limb Mar 9, 2008
Having spent hours at sea in previous fruitless searches for whales (and being prone to seasickness), I was del 00004000 ighted to discover Wings Over Whales, which does 30-minute whale-watching flights in nifty eight-seater Gippsland Air Van aircraft. Pilot Anita Hayward was hugely knowledgeable about the whales and their attachment to the nutrient-rich waters, which are up to two kilometres deep in places. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Adventure: Love in a cold climate Mar 6, 2008
Many people are ill on this part of the journey, not from drinking too much of the Argentinian beer, Quilmes, but from seasickness. The swell on the open sea is not as bad as it can be - we're told it sometimes reaches 10 metres - but the constant rocking of the boat keeps many people in their cabins. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Business)
Fish go into space for seasickness study Feb 10, 2008
Published: Feb. 8, 2008 at 2:50 PM. Font size: KIRUNA, Sweden, Feb. 8 (UPI) -- Tanks of fish are to be blasted into space from northern Sweden so that scientists can study motion sickness. (United Press International)
Preparing for a Scuba Dive Holiday Feb 3, 2008
Bandaids, antiseptic, seasickness pills, headache tablets, eardrops and sunscreen. Anti-diarrhoea and anti-vomiting medication are handy as many locations have suspect water supplies. (Suite101.com)
Stave off sickness while on vacation Jan 26, 2008
An ailment that can happen to anyone, seasickness is caused by a conflict in sensory input from the eyes and inner ear to a person's balance center. When your ear says you're bouncing around but your eyes say you're standing still, the result is nausea, says Dr. Michael Jacobs, author of "The Comprehensive Guide to Marine Medicine". (MSNBC -- Travel)
Working the Best Job Jan 15, 2008
I liked it when one of my buddies told me as we were lining up for inspection, "You know Higbee, you really look like a soldier." I did not like days on kitchen police or bouts of seasickness for three weeks on the way to the Philippine Islands. So now I am retired from all my other jobs. (Black Hills Pioneer, SD)
Buffalo Soldiers have proud history Jan 2, 2008
" White, a light mortar crewman, faced a particularly stubborn "enemy" as his ship plowed across the Atlantic to Italy in 1944. Seasickness. "We went by ourselves because our ship was too fast for the convoy," said White. "We left port on a Saturday noon. Sunday week eight days, we were going past the Rock of Gibralter. (The St. Augustine Record)
Young crew prepared to seize the day Dec 26, 2007
Then there's the twin perils of ocean racing: seasickness and the cold. Seasickness is one of the most draining illnesses I have ever experienced, not to mention unpleasant. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Leisure Travelers Deserve Stuff, Too Nov 18, 2007
If your seasickness isn't severe, keep a handful of these spicy, gummy candies in your pocket, arguably the best natural way to settle the stomach. Start before you cast off. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
Eye-opening look at Marine 'wing' responsible for aircraft in treacherous territory Nov 3, 2007
The crew told me if you stared out the back of the aircraft through the open hatch, you lost your sense of direction and experienced the helicopter version of seasickness. Fortunately, part of the mission included opening up the hatch in the belly of the plane and lowering a hook that would pick up the water tanks. (WorldNetDaily)
More of this story Oct 27, 2007
I know they re small, but plankton makes the w ed the bedrooms, the galley, the bridge, the sick bay, the ship s hyperbaric chamber and most importantly, in light of possible seasickness, the head (restroom). Nichols then headed up the water quality study session. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Spreading a little magic - PART 1 Oct 20, 2007
" when things weren't going well and he couldn't get things straightened out. But he wasn't about to walk away. He didn't have it in him. He wasn't a quitter. Even after fighting with diabetes, the monster lurking inside him that rose up and won his foot, he kept coaching. He never quit, even when that monster later took that leg up to the knee. Like so many from that generation, Samuelson had been through much tougher fights early in his life, but he never did talk about the war. Not until... (Hampton Chronicle, IA)
* The dance floor on the water Oct 1, 2007
His talent has included the electronica auteur and sample wizard Amon Tobin, who has performed twice despite a bout of seasickness on his first trip, and the vintage punk rockers the Bad Brains, who threw the release party for their comeback CD aboard the Temptress ... In the end, no life vests were necessary, and mishaps and seasickness seem rare. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Prying open Europe's pharmacies Sep 22, 2007
"I'm glad we can shop for medicine this way, it's cheaper and convenient," said Giovanni D'Ambrosio, 65, as he surveyed the offerings for seasickness in preparation for a holiday in Sardinia. "But I'm not sure what I should use," he added, before retreating for advice to a nearby counter with a pharmacist. (International Herald Tribune)
Give the kids an adventure they won't forget Sep 14, 2007
And if youre prone to seasickness, take anti-nausea medicine before the excursion begins. Verdict: A great-value, easy, and fun outing. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mind comments on new WHO World Health Survey on depression Sep 11, 2007
Novel remedies tested to treat bipolar disorder -- Scientists are testing seasickness patches and other surprising options in a challenging search for new ways to treat the crushing depression and uncontrolled mania of bipolar disorder ... New Bipolar Disorder Treatments Tested -- NEW YORK (AP) -- Scientists are testing seasickness patches and other surprising options in a challenging search for new ways to treat the crushing depression and uncontrolled mania of bipolar disorder. (SpiritIndia)
Researchers Turn to Surprising Remedies for Bipolar... Sep 4, 2007
Like skin patches that prevent seasickness. Or a drug that fights. (Fox News)
Novel cures tested to treat bipolar Sep 3, 2007
Seasickness patches, brain scans, more are being studied to curb disease ... NEW YORK - Scientists are testing seasickness patches and other surprising options in a challenging search for new ways to treat the crushing depression and uncontrolled mania of bipolar disorder. (MSNBC -- Health)
Seasickness patches, other drugs tested for bipolar Sep 3, 2007
Monday 03 September, 2007. Also called manic-depression, it's an illness that can rip careers and marriages apart and drive people to suicide. (NEPA News, PA)
New bipolar disorder treatments tested Sep 3, 2007
NEW YORK - Scientists are testing seasickness patches and other surprising options in a challenging search for new ways to treat the crushing depression and uncontrolled mania of bipolar disorder. ADVERTISEMENT. (Yahoo News)
Consider earthquake risks of Transbay designs Sep 3, 2007
The windows were safely replaced, but the building continued to sway in the wind, and those working in the upper stories complained of seasickness. Fears that the building might suffer further damage caused builders to add $5 million worth of steel bracing, and there has been little trouble since. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Treatments For Bipolar Disorder Expanding Sep 3, 2007
" Nobody knows yet whether the latest crop of possible treatments will pan out. Besides the motion sickness patch, choices include a drug that treats Lou Gehrig's disease and a device that produces an electric field around the brain. The disorder's classic feature is episodes of mania, which are periods of boosted energy and restlessness that can run for a week or more. Bipolar disorder is hard to treat chiefly because the depressive episodes are more severe and more resistant to therapy than... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- News)
Seasickness patches, other drugs being tested for bipolar disorder Sep 3, 2007
Like skin patches that prevent seasickness. Or a drug that fights Lou Gehrig's disease. (USA Today)
Chattahoochee Guards served in Mexico Aug 15, 2007
After a miserable week-long sea voyage, with most of the men debilitated from seasickness, the Alabamians reached the Mexican seaport of Vera Cruz-but too late to join General Winfield Scott's army in his push toward Mexico City and too late to take part in any battles. What was left for the Alabamians to do in Mexico was to serve as occupation troops until a peace treaty was signed. (Eufaula Tribune, AL)
How to Make Your Honeymoon a Success Aug 3, 2007
In the health kit would be pain relievers, cold medicine, upset stomach tablets, band-aids, topical salves, and preventative medicine for specific situations such as seasickness patches or altitude sickness prescriptions. The honeymoon kit would have two sections: items for mood setting (for instance, candles and matches and bath soaps) and health items (practical items for female health care). (Townhall.com)
Costner's dripping yarn: sci-fi classic or total sinker? Aug 1, 2007
Even before it was finished, bad weather, seasickness and the death of a marine meant the film had been cursed, nicknamed "Kevin's Gate" or "Fishtar" by the world's press. Ultimately, with the budget blowing out to almost $US200 million, Universal Studios ordered Costner to take over the direction. (The Age, Australia)
A lifetime of service Jul 23, 2007
Van Order said he didnt have any issues with seasickness, unlike a few others. The boat visited several ports throughout New Guinea and the Phillipines before Van Order and his fellow servicemen were allowed off the boat. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Students journey into slavery's past on Amistad replica Jul 14, 2007
NEW HAVEN -- A group of American and British college students are learning about slavery the hard way, coping with seasickness, barked orders like "clean the galley!" and standing watch in the rain ... "What I constantly end up asking myself is how, how HOW could the Amistad captives possibly have been able to have survived through it," Senack wrote, describing "cruel mind games" to avoid thinking about seasickness. (Boston Globe)
Slave trade: Centuries later, Portsmouth remembers the forgotten Jul 9, 2007
Many were packed into the low-ceilinged holds of ships with the other captives, where seasickness, dehydration, starvation, rape and malnutrition contributed to deaths and suicides ... "I don't think anyone can even begin to imagine what it was like. It's almost incomprehensible. Body odors, seasickness, diarrhea, disease, women menstruating, all in very cramped spaces. They had no idea where they were going or what was happening. For many, it was the first time they saw the ocean. Some of them... (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Finally, It's Gear Just For Women Jun 29, 2007
We have found that lighter boots don't have the durability and the support you need in rough country (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
From Humble Tampa Beginnings, Rhodes Scholar Garrett Johnson Has Bright Future Jun 21, 2007
Still, the trip was worth every moment of seasickness, especially when Johnson saw all those wild monkeys in the Middle Atlas Mountains, when he met a fellow American on the five-hour train ride from Tangier to Fes, and when he visited the ancient Roman remains in a Moroccan village. Traveling Throughout Europe. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Even on land, seasickness doesn't always go away Jun 13, 2007
"Landsickness" or "reverse seasickness" is familiar to many people who have taken long cruises ... barquement, he theorizes, form internal models of the boat that are very accurate; so accurate, in fact, that they typically suffer very little seasickness or uneasiness while on board. (International Herald Tribune)
Dangers of carbon monoxide Jun 3, 2007
Be aware that if a passenger has the symptoms of seasickness it could be CO poisoning and they should immediately be moved to fresh air. Get a vessel safety check. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
the sweaty guy in the magenta leisure suit May 27, 2007
" Seasickness Unless you were the love child of a North Atlantic cod fisherman and a mermaid, you've probably been queasy on choppy seas -- if not on the ship, probably during the 40-minute ride in a stifling, musty tender boat. Avoiding: Beating mal de mer begins long before you see the sea. Pick the right itinerary -- the Caribbean is usually calm, Drake's Passage is a chunder-fest -- and pick the right cabin. "The closer you are to the lowest level in the midship, the calmer it will be," said... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Travel)
What can't you play?... May 17, 2007
Taking a ginger tablet 1/2 hour before playing can sometimes help, just as you would if you were taking it for seasickness or a plane flight. Oh, and moving with the keyboard, not the mouse - seems to spin you around less. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
The Real Jamestown Colony Apr 30, 2007
"Being tossed about and being subject to seasickness.". 104 men and boys made the crossing. (CBS News -- US)
Schools on the islands striking out with leagues Apr 13, 2007
Teammate Amira Madison , 18, who listens to music to avoid seasickness, nodded: "If you're dedicated to a sport it shouldn't matter how far you go.". Maria Sacchetti can be reached at. (Boston Globe)
Want the right ship? It's up to you Mar 24, 2007
Last, but hardly least, there's seasickness -- which with a little planning may be avoidable too. Cruise ships are built with stabilizers these days, which really help do just that. (Chicago Tribune)
Answers to common first-time cruiser questions Mar 11, 2007
If you are very prone to seasickness, ask your doctor before you leave home for the Transderm patch, available by prescription. Alternative remedies include ginger capsules and acupressure wristbands, available at most pharmacies. (MSNBC -- Travel)
WHO'S DOING WHAT WITH WHOM & WHY Jan 16, 2007
OK, but how about seasickness. Liz Hurley, 41, on a fitness craze. (New York Post -- Gossip)
CF native spends three years sailing South Pacific Jan 13, 2007
Still, choppy seas made for plenty of seasickness and challenging life aboard the vessel. April 19 and 20, 2000. (Waterloo Courier, IO)
Boats and Carbon Monoxide CO Jan 1, 2007
CO poisoning can be confused with the symptoms of seasickness. Severe exposure can cause tightness of the chest, chest pain, vomiting, muscle weakness, or loss of consciousness. (Suite101.com)
