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It’s estimated that one in each three folks experiences movement illness – whether or not it’s on a ship, automotive, or airplane – to various levels relying on the circumstances. Ladies and kids aged between 5 and 12 are extra susceptible to this situation.
When touring by boat, automotive, or airplane, the physique’s motion-sensing parts, together with the ears, eyes, muscular tissues, and joints, ship conflicting data to the mind. This confusion makes the mind not sure whether or not the physique is shifting or staying nonetheless, resulting in signs equivalent to chilly sweats, dizziness, fatigue, complications, nausea, vomiting, elevated respiration fee, lack of focus, and elevated salivation. Some folks with extreme movement illness might expertise frequent vomiting and steady nausea, which might result in dehydration and low blood stress.
When listening to music, the mind focuses on perceiving the melody of the music. Listening to music can stimulate the physique to provide varied hormones, equivalent to endorphins, dopamine, and serotonin, which contribute to temper enchancment and will cut back the depth of movement illness signs, equivalent to nausea and complications.
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A lady sporting earphones whereas sitting in a automotive. Illustration photograph by Freepik |
You may select enjoyable instrumental music with a sluggish tempo and repetitive melodies, or white noise sounds just like the sounds of rain, tapping, ocean waves, or rustling to reinforce the effectiveness of psychological rest and stress reduction.
Nevertheless, throughout long-distance journeys, steady use of headphones ought to be prevented as it might enhance the chance of ear infections, lower listening to means, and result in tinnitus. It’s suggested to maintain the quantity at a low or reasonable stage to make sure you can hear and obtain notifications from the transportation operator all through the journey.
Additionally it is advisable to restrict the usage of headphones whereas taking a look at your telephones, particularly when the car is in movement, to lower the probability of experiencing complications. In case you are driving, it’s completely essential to not use headphones as a result of it might result in distractions and incomplete focus whereas working a car, rising the chance of accidents.
Therapeutic aromas from ginger, peppermint, orange peel, or lime also can assist alleviate complications and movement illness signs.
Selecting a well-ventilated seat close to a window can also be really useful, because it permits for snug respiration and more practical thoughts rest.
Dr. Tran Thi Thuy Cling
Head of the Ear, Nostril, and Throat Division, Tam Anh Common Hospital in Ho Chi Minh Metropolis