Seasickness is no fun and it can ruin a a diving adventure. While no single method works for all I am sure you will find something in this blog that will help you prevent and cure your seasickness.
Scientist don’t really have a clear idea on what causes sea sickness, but we have put together a few points that might help.
The cure for sea sickness is DRY LAND
But we can find a prevantive matters to help you:
1) Good Night Sleep
- If you are tired and stressed you are much more likely to have problems get a good night sleep the night before.
2) Don’t drink coffee
- Caffeine causes an increase in the production of urine and thereby dehydration. Caffeine should usually be avoided for several hours before diving.
3) Don’t have an empty stomach
- eat something light
- Stay away from greasy food
- Eat something with carbohydrates (Oats, bananas, Oranges, Blueberries, Apples, pretzels)
4) The pressure point bracelet
- Some people thing it works
5) Ginger Pills
- Ginger candy and pills work well to some people
6) Pharmaecetuical
- Find a non-drowsy version of motion sickness pills.
- There are many options that make you sleepy, which isnt helpful if you are going to scuba dive!
7) Ear plugs
- Air tight so they block the sound of the air, put it in one ear only. So it works.
- Best tip: if you are left handed, but the air plug in your right ear, if you are right handed put it in the opposite ear. Try it and let us know if it works for you.
8) Sit on the low side of the boat
- Don’t sit facing backwards, face the direction of travel.
9) Breathing exercise
- Take a deep Breath from the nose and out through pursed lips
10) Look to the horizon
- Hold your eyes on the horizon and allow your body to naturally stay perpendicular to that point
- Avoid focusing on your phone or something moving
11) Sea legs
- Going opposite way the waves are rocking. This stops you from getting rocked by the waves and shaking your stomach. When the boat goes up on your right side first lean into the wave, when it goes down the other side to your left side, lean into the wave again.
Happy Diving!
Abu Dhabi Female Divers Team
Rawdha