Why You Should Try an Organic Motion Sickness Remedy
How To Treat Motion Sickness Naturally
Written by Camille Freking, MS Pharmacology - Genexa Partner on November 4, 2021
Motion sickness is a temporary ailment that can occur when your brain is unable to make sense of the conflicting signals it is receiving from your eyes, ears, and body during movement.
If you find yourself getting carsick, seasick, or airsick, you are experiencing motion sickness.
When you are in a moving car, boat, or plane, your eyes can perceive the motion by looking at your surroundings outside of the vehicle. However, because you are sitting down in a seat, your body is stationary and thus does not sense motion, resulting in conflicting information being sent to the brain.
It is estimated that around 1 in 3 people will experience motion sickness at some point, making it a very common ailment. Certain groups of people are thought to be at an increased risk of experiencing motion sickness, and women and children ages 2 through 12 specifically may have a higher chance of getting motion sickness.
The following factors may also put you at an increased risk:
- Having a family history of motion sickness
- Being on hormonal birth control
- Certain inner ear disorders
- Menstrual periods
- Being prone to migraines
- Parkinson’s disease
- Pregnancy
Symptoms of motion sickness can begin slowly, or may happen very suddenly and catch you off guard. Symptoms can include:
- Cold sweats
- Dizziness
- Fatigue
- Headaches
- Irritability
- Inability to concentrate
- Increased saliva production, which is linked to nausea and vomiting
- Nausea and vomiting
- Pale skin
- Fast breathing or gulping for air
These symptoms can be intense when you are experiencing a bout of motion sickness, but motion sickness is not inherently dangerous.
However, the symptoms can certainly ruin your day, and if you struggle with motion sickness while traveling, you may be desperately searching for relief.
Certain strategies, such as focusing on objects on the horizon or laying down and closing your eyes are more natural remedies that may help soothe symptoms, but if you are on public transportation, it may not always be possible to lay down, and you may not have a view of something in the distance.
Genexa Motion Sickness Relief is an over-the-counter homeopathic remedy that works to address common symptoms of motion sickness like nausea, vomiting, and dizziness so that you can go about your day without your symptoms getting the best of you.
Learning more about this product and its ingredients can help you decide whether or not it is the right choice for you.
Understanding Homeopathic Medicine
Because Genexa Motion Sickness Relief is a homeopathic remedy, it can be beneficial to learn more about homeopathic medicine in order to have a better understanding of how the product in question works.
Homeopathy is a form of alternative medicine that has been used for centuries, and it is widely considered to be a safe, natural approach to healing with minimal side effects.
Homeopathic remedies incorporate diluted versions of natural substances such as plants and minerals like lavender essential oil or peppermint extract that are thought to provide benefits to human health when consumed in small amounts.
Homeopathy has long been used to help bring relief from symptoms of many common ailments, including headaches, minor aches and pains, minor wounds or injuries, sleeping problems, stress, colds and the flu, and even motion sickness. Because such a wide variety of natural substances can be used in homeopathy, homeopathic remedies exist to treat a range of symptoms.
The Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States is a list of substances that have been recognized by the FDA for their use in homeopathic medicine, and all of the active ingredients in Genexa Motion Sickness Relief are included in this list.
Genexa Motion Sickness Relief: A Closer Look at Ingredients
Genexa Motion Sickness Relief is organic and non-GMO, and the active ingredients are bryonia alba, cinnamomum, cocculus indicus, colchicum autumnale, iris versicolor, kali carbonicum, nux moschata, staphysagria, tabacum, and zingiber officinale, all of which are organic and included in the Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia of the United States.
Bryonia alba, a primary ingredient in this product, is commonly used in homeopathy to help bring relief from nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, and vomiting, all of which can occur during a bout of motion sickness.
The inactive ingredients in this product are organic carnauba wax, organic compliant natural acai berry flavor, organic maltodextrin, organic rice bran extract, and organic tapioca dextrose. This product contains no artificial inactive ingredients such as artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, and the inactive ingredients are also vegan and gluten-free.
Using Your Medicine Properly and Safely
Genexa Motion Sickness Relief is safe for use by children between the ages of 3 and 11 years as well as adults and children aged 12 years and older. You should consult your doctor before giving this medicine to any child who is younger than 3 years of age, and it is best to consult your doctor before you begin to use any over-the-counter product that you have never tried before.
For adults and children who are 12 years of age or older, 2 tablets should be chewed at the onset of symptoms. This dosage can be repeated every 4 to 6 hours as needed, and you should chew the tablets thoroughly before swallowing.
Children between the ages of 3 and 11 years should be given 1 tablet at the onset of symptoms, with the dose being repeated every 4 to 6 hours as needed.
You should take the time to carefully read all of the proper usage instructions and dosing guidelines on the product label before using it, and be sure to talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions or concerns about how to use the product correctly.
Misusing any form of over-the-counter product may result in adverse effects, which can be dangerous, so it is best to speak with a medical professional for clarification if anything about the proper usage is unclear.
If your symptoms or your child’s symptoms do not improve with the use of medication, you should get back in touch with your doctor.
Symptoms of motion sickness can be very similar to symptoms of certain illnesses or medical conditions, and persistent or very severe symptoms that do not improve with treatment may be indicative of a more serious problem. Your doctor will be able to properly evaluate your symptoms in order to identify the problem.
Motion sickness is typically nothing to worry about and generally does not signify any more serious health issues, so you may have nothing to worry about if your symptoms are not particularly concerning.
The Bottom Line
Motion sickness is a very common ailment that is estimated to impact 1 in 3 people, and it occurs when your eyes, ears, and body are sending conflicting messages to your brain during movement.
Seasickness, car sickness, and airsickness are all examples of motion sickness, and though the symptoms can be intense, motion sickness is temporary and typically resolves once you are no longer moving.
Women and children between the ages of 2 and 12 years are thought to be particularly susceptible to motion sickness, but certain factors may increase the risk of motion sickness for anyone. These factors include having a family history of motion sickness, the use of hormonal birth control, pregnancy, inner ear disorders, and Parkinson’s disease.
When you are in a moving vehicle, your eyes can perceive the motion because you can look out a window, for example, and see your surroundings moving past you. However, if you are stationary and in a seated position, your body may not sense the motion at all.
Because of this, your brain receives conflicting information and cannot make sense of the signals. This can lead to symptoms like dizziness, cold sweats, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, headaches, and irritability, and these symptoms can largely interfere with your travel plans or the day ahead of you.
Genexa Motion Sickness Relief is an over-the-counter homeopathic remedy containing real ingredients that work to combat nausea, dizziness, and vomiting so that you can travel without having to worry about your symptoms getting the best of you.
This product is safe for use by children between the ages of 3 and 12 years as well as everyone aged 12 years or older, and it comes in a chewable tablet form. You should always consult your doctor before trying over-the-counter products you have never used, and make sure to carefully read the instructions and dosing guidelines prior to use.
Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have questions about how to use your medicine correctly.