What is a recommended treatment approach for seasickness?

• A. Rest, focus horizon, medication
• B. Eat a heavy meal
• C. Turn to face the sun
• D. Continue paddling

Answer: (A)

Seasickness is caused by a mismatch between what your inner ear senses from motion and what your eyes see. The best way to address it combines three practical steps: rest, a stable visual reference, and medication.

Rest helps because reducing ongoing motion and sensory input gives your body time to recalibrate. If safe, pause paddling, take a moment to settle, and breathe calmly.

Focusing on the horizon provides a steady visual reference. When your eyes lock onto a distant, unmoving point, your brain can better align what you see with what your inner ear feels, reducing the sensory conflict that triggers nausea.

Medication can prevent or ease nausea by dampening the signals from the vestibular system. Use appropriate anti-nausea options as directed, especially before symptoms worsen, and choose options suitable for paddling and safety.

Eating a heavy meal tends to worsen nausea, turning seasickness into a more uncomfortable experience. Turning toward the sun doesn’t create a stabilizing reference and can cause glare or disorientation. Continuing to paddle while seasick keeps you in motion, prolonging symptoms and elevating risk.