motion sickness (travel sickness) occurs due to change in motion, altitude & surroundings. it, comprises of vertigo, nausea and vomiting.
The cause behind it is disturbance of equilibrium in the ear due to hypersensitive labyrinth. it also occurs due to the fear of the recurrence of symptoms.
equilibrium is maintained by the vestibular part of labyrinth and is, aided by eyes. final control of equilibrium is done by the brain.
thus travel sickness can be in the form of land, sea and air.
Acupressure treatment of motion sickness (travel sickness) :-
It is done as per the symptoms and on the related channels involved in the maintenance of equilibrium.
Other points are :- Li 18,
TW 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23.
P 6
K 1
Extra 6
Du 20, 26.
Reflex points : - ear, neck, spinal column, diaphrag, brain.