Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is a common condition that occurs when there is a disconnect between what your eyes see and what your inner ear senses. This sensory mismatch can happen when you’re traveling in a car, boat, airplane, or amusement park ride, and it can even occur when playing video games or watching a 3D movie.
The inner ear (or vestibular system) helps control your sense of balance and spatial orientation. When you’re in motion, your inner ear detects the movement, but if your eyes are focused on a stationary object (like a book or a screen), your brain gets conflicting signals, leading to motion sickness.
Symptoms of motion sickness can include nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, and a general feeling of unease. It can vary in intensity from person to person and can be influenced by factors such as the mode of transportation, the person’s susceptibility, and the duration of the journey.
There are several ways to prevent or alleviate motion sickness, such as focusing on the horizon, avoiding reading or screen use, sitting in the front seat of a car or over the wing of a plane, and taking medications like antihistamines or anti-nausea drugs.
**This presents the conventional scientific view of the phenomena. For an alternative perspective exploring the potential influence of low-frequency noise, click here**
