There are several medicinal options to alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness. Medicines like scopalamine, or Dimenhydrinate (also known as the brand name Dramamine) tend to have a relatively high success rate at curing motion sickness. However, they also tend to make the person who is taking them very drowsy. In fact, Dimenhydrinate is also [...]
Pregnancy-induced nausea, often called “morning sickness,” is one of the most common symptoms of early pregnancy. Some studies suggest that as many as 70% of moms-to-be will have morning sickness at one time or another during their pregancy. “Morning Sickness” is a bit of a misnomer, as nausea from pregnancy can happen at any time [...]
One of the biggest trends in dieting in the last couple of decades has, of course, been the low-carb diet. Low-carb diets are based on the idea that we consume way too many carbohydrates in the modern world, and that a diet that is higher in protein and other nutrients will help to maintain a [...]
Any number of things can cause an upset stomach. Flu bugs, anxiety, eating spicy food or food that is high in fat, and even food poisoning can cause indigestion. One possible cause of indigestion that sometimes goes unnoticed is changes that may occur to your diet. One of the ways that changing your diet can [...]
Migraines can be extremely difficult to deal with. While many who people suffer from tension headaches are able to treat them with over-the-counter medications, these medications often do not work for people who suffer from migraines. In addition, migraines tend to cause nausea and/or vomiting, which can make them more than just painful; they can [...]