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The trial proved
conclusively that the programme is highly effective in
combating the symptoms of nausea and vomiting associated
with motion sickness. The report from the trial is
lodged with PubMed and available via the National Library of
Medicine.
Here is the abstract
report:
1: J Travel Med. 2003
Mar-Apr,10(2):108-11
Behavioral methods of alleviating
motion sickness: effectiveness of controlled breathing and a
music audiotape.
Yen Pik Sang FD, Billar JP, Golding
JF, Gresty MA.
The MRC Spatial Disorientation
Group, Imperial College School of Medicine, London, United
Kingdom .
BACKGROUND: Behavioral
countermeasures for motion sickness would be advantageous
because of the side effects of antiemetic drugs, but few
alternatives treatments are available. The objective of this
study was to compare the effectiveness of controlling
breathing and listening to a music audiotape designed to
reduce motion sickness symptoms, on increasing tolerance to
motion sickness.
METHOD: Twenty-four
healthy subjects were exposed to nauseogenic Coriolis
stimulation on a rotating turntable under three conditions:
whilst focusing on controlling breathing; listening to a
music audiotape; or without intervention (control). The
three conditions were performed by each subject according to
a replicated factorial design at 1-week intervals at the
same time of day. Ratings of motion sickness were obtained
every 30 seconds. Once a level of mild nausea was reached
subjects commenced controlling breathing or listened to the
music audiotape. Motion was stopped after the onset of
moderate nausea.
RESULTS: Mean (+/- SD)
motion exposure time in minutes tolerated before the onset
of moderate nausea was significantly longer (p <.01) for
controlling breathing (10.7 +/- 5.6 min) and longer (p <.01)
for music (10.4 +/- 5.6 min) compared with control (9.2 +/-
5.9 min).
CONCLUSIONS: Both
controlling breathing and the music
audiotape provided significant protection against motion
sickness. They are easy to implement and
free of side effects.
Publication Types:
PMID:
12650654 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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The report was
published by the International Society of Travel Medicine
(http://www.istm.org/). To obtain the correct
report quote "Journal of Travel Medicine Volume: 10 • Issue:
02 • 2003 • March • Page: 108"
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The following have also tested TravelWell, and
here is what they have to say.
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Superyachts
The Superyachts is an annual book illustrating the
newest and best yachts over 120 feet in length.
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Dear Dave,
Checked out the tape with a seasick guest aboard a
112ft sailing yacht - she was very grateful.
Attending another regatta in Minorca this weekend -
will get some pics of the tape in use for our news
piece in Boat International. BIUSA (Boat
International - USA) is running a piece in their
news without a picture.
Congratulations!
Roger
Roger Lean-Vercoe
Editor,
The Superyachts.
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With the independent writer
 Susan
Milne is a respected writer and journalist who
regularly reports on cruise lines, ships and holiday
packages that you and I would like to know about
before we go. Whilst Susan has her own web site
devoted to the findings of these travels, she also
submits the material to many other web sites devoted
to the subject of cruising.
Susan is also Associate Editor at
http://www.cruisemates.com.
Susan is a self confessed sufferer, but was
interested in finding out about our product from the
point of view that many others would welcome an
independent opinion.
 Susan
booked an 11 day cruise - Hawaiian Islands to
Vancouver and used TravelWell on board. Opposite is
Susan's report on her experiences with TravelWell
Hi Dave!
I just got back home a couple of hours ago.
What a disaster! The Internet Cafe on Vision of the
Seas was down the entire trip due to a "weak and
intermittent satellite signal"! Rumour had it
that the "I love you virus" had shut it down. I
couldn't get in to surf the net but tried to send a
couple of e-mails on the off chance they would get
through. I gather you didn't receive them. I copied
them to my telus address but I see they didn't make
it here either.
Anyway,
TravelWell worked just fine. There was quite a bit
of motion when we first set off from Honolulu. Some
people were seasick but I was finee. It was
calmer for the next few days.
Last Thursday night and all day and night Friday we
sailed through a storm in the Pacific - gale force 4
(on a scale of 12) with rain. The wind was
whistling around the ship. Waves were 12 feet but
looked higher. We were advised not to go onto the
outer decks. Vision of the Seas handled it very well
and managed to carry on at 20 knots but we were
walking up hill at times!
I listened
to TravelWell when I got up in the morning before
heading out from the cabin for the day and I had no
problem with motion sickness at all.
Yesterday we awoke to a beautiful day with calm
seas and activities returned to normal.
It was an excellent cruise. Hawaii was beautiful and
full of interest. Thanks to TravelWell for
preventing seasickness on the 11 day voyage.
Would you like any more details?
Susan
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