: In a pool session this weekend, a student of mine, felt very nauseous while
: trying to learn to roll. We cut the rolling bit short and went and did
: something else. We thought about what we could advise students before hand
: that might prepare them for this and thought the next session they might
: consider dramamine or the sea sickness patch. Anyone else out there with
: any experience on the matter?
: Rob G
Hi Rob G,
Ginger is a method to minimise motion-sickness. I tried candied stem ginger and it works for me. Hold it in the mouth, chewing slightly for the juice, a bit like chewing tobacco, but nicer and healthier. 
I know it isn't for everyone, for some reason, they say it's too hot. ??
I also tried those patches and dramamine, at different times, and I actually got sicker. 
Motion-sickness can be caused by the fluid in the inner ear getting more viscous. This can be from age or illness. A minor, unnoticed ear infection could trigger it.
Hope this helps,
Mike Savage
South West Cork
