The Mysterious Science of Motion Sickness

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By Dr. Mercola

By Dr. Mercola

Anytime your body moves in a way that’s different from what your eyes see, motion sickness can develop. Your inner ear, or vestibular system, is involved in movement and balance. This system senses motion, such as when you’re in a car or on a ship, and expects your eyes to confirm it.

When a mismatch or “sensory conflict” occurs, such as when you can feel the rolling of a ship but your eyes suggest you’re sitting still inside a cabin, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness – the hallmarks …read more

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