On sunny weekends or long vacations, parents always like to take their children on a trip to explore the unknown world and enjoy the warm time between parents and children. However, motion sickness, the "invisible killer", often inadvertently and quietly destroys this beauty. Seeing the child's paleness, nausea and vomiting due to motion sickness, parents are all anxious and eager to find a "panacea" immediately to save the child from motion sickness. Are motion motion patches and ginger, two methods of relieving motion sickness that are often mentioned in daily life, really effective? As parents, how can we deal with children's motion sickness scientifically?
1. Motion sickness stickers: the combination of technology and tradition
Revealing the secret of motion sickness stickers: a small patch, a lot of knowledge
Motion sickness stickers, which combine modern technology and traditional Chinese medicine concepts, have been favored by parents because of their easy to carry and simple to use. Motion sickness patches usually contain plant ingredients such as menthol, camphor, and cinnamon oil, as well as some traditional Chinese medicines that have anti-halo and sedative effects. These ingredients penetrate through the skin and act on the central nervous system, thereby relieving symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness.
With motion sickness stickers, these details are important to know
Although motion sickness stickers may seem simple, there are many details that need to be paid attention to when using them. First of all, you should read the instructions carefully before use to ensure that your child's skin is not damaged to avoid the risk of infection. Secondly, motion motion patches should be applied in the right places, such as behind the ears, navel, etc., these parts of the skin are thinner, which is conducive to drug penetration. At the same time, it should be avoided on sensitive areas, such as around the eyes, near the mouth and nose, etc., to avoid causing discomfort. Finally, the use of motion sickness patches should not be too long, generally no more than 8 hours, so as not to cause irritation or allergies to the skin.
Safety first: Which children should not use motion sickness stickers?
Although motion sickness patches are effective in relieving symptoms of motion sickness, they are not suitable for all children. Pregnant women and children under 6 years old should not use motion sickness stickers to avoid adverse effects on the fetus or children. For pregnant women, they should consult a doctor when they get motion sickness and take other safe relief measures, such as adjusting their sitting posture and taking deep breaths. Also, if your child is allergic to any of the ingredients in the motion sickness patch, it should also be avoided.
2. Ginger: a natural anti-halo artifact
The miraculous power of ginger: a natural medicine for anti-dizziness and nausea
Ginger, a common condiment, has a good performance in relieving the symptoms of motion sickness. The gingerene, gingerol and other ingredients in ginger have the effect of strengthening the stomach and promoting gastrointestinal peristalsis, which can relieve stomach discomfort caused by motion sickness. At the same time, gingerone and gingerene have a strong peripheral antiemetic effect, while gingerol and gingerone have a sedative effect and help relieve symptoms such as dizziness and nausea.
Foreign research proves that the anti-halo effect of ginger should not be underestimated
In recent years, foreign scientists have conducted in-depth research on the anti-halo effect of ginger. United States scientists have experimentally proved that ginger has a good anti-seasickness effect and will not cause side effects such as dry mouth and lethargy. The results of this study provide strong support for the use of ginger in relieving the symptoms of motion sickness.
Ginger practice: how to make children fall in love with this "natural medicine"?
There are various ways to use ginger, and parents can choose according to their children's preferences and actual conditions. A simple and effective way to do this is to attach a few slices of ginger to your child's navel or wrist area and secure them with medical tape. In this way, the active ingredients in ginger can penetrate through the skin and exert an anti-halo effect. At the same time, you can also let your child smell fresh ginger slices, or let your child chew ginger slices (be careful not to swallow) to relieve the symptoms of motion sickness. However, it should be noted that ginger has a certain irritation, and if the child cannot accept its taste or smell, parents should respect the child's wishes and choose other relief methods.
3. Diversified strategies: keep children away from motion sickness
Drug prevention: scientific medication, safe and effective
For children with severe motion sickness symptoms, parents can use motion sickness medicine to prevent it under the guidance of a doctor. Motion sickness pills usually have sedative, anticholinergic and other effects, which can relieve symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by motion sickness. However, drug prevention is not a panacea, and parents should follow the doctor's advice when using the drug, pay attention to the dosage and time of use of the drug, so as to avoid adverse reactions.
Diet regulation: light and easy to digest, away from greasy
Dietary modification is also an important means of relieving the symptoms of motion sickness. Parents should prepare light and easy-to-digest food for their children before the ride, and avoid greasy and fried food, so as not to increase the burden on the stomach. At the same time, you can prepare some appetizers such as sour plum and hawthorn to improve the symptoms of dizziness and nausea. In the car, parents should also pay attention to their children's dietary needs at all times and avoid letting them eat on an empty stomach or overeating.
Behavioral therapy: Divert attention and relieve tension
Behavioral therapy also has a positive effect in relieving the symptoms of motion sickness. Parents can let their children sit at the front of the car, reduce head movements, and avoid behaviors that can easily cause motion sickness, such as reading or drawing. At the same time, you can use stories, music, etc. to divert your child's attention and relieve tension. In addition, parents can also teach their children to do deep breathing, relaxation training and other skills to improve their children's ability to resist motion sickness.
Motion sickness is common, but it's not scary. Through scientific methods and reasonable preventive measures, we can effectively alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness in children and make every trip a pleasant memory. Motion sickness patches and ginger are two ways to relieve the symptoms of motion sickness, each with its own characteristics, and parents should choose according to the specific situation of their children. At the same time, diversified strategies such as drug prevention, dietary modification, and behavioral therapy should also be applied in combination to achieve the best results.