Riding in a car and experiencing motion sickness can be very uncomfortable. For those who frequently travel by car, what can be eaten to alleviate this? Traditional Chinese massage at the Quze acupoint can treat motion sickness and vomiting!
Image of the Quze acupoint
【Treating Motion Sickness and Vomiting with Massage at the Quze Acupoint】
The Quze acupoint, along with the Neiguan and Zhongwan acupoints, can treat vomiting.
Method for locating the Quze acupoint:
With the palm facing up, slightly bend the elbow and locate the acupoint on the radial side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle, above the transverse lines of the elbow crease.
The Quze acupoint is located in the anterior region of the elbow, in the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle, with the palm facing up and the elbow slightly bent.
With the palm facing up and the elbow bent at a 45° angle, locate the acupoint at the depression on the radial side of the tendon of the biceps brachii muscle, next to the ulnar side muscle.
Quick method for locating the acupoint: With a slightly bent elbow, you can feel a large tendon on the inner side of the elbow crease, and the depression can be felt on the upper side of the transverse lines.
【Why Does Motion Sickness and Vomiting Occur】
Motion sickness, also known as travel sickness, refers to the general term for motion sickness in cars, ships, planes, etc.
It refers to the symptoms of sweating, nausea, vomiting, and dizziness caused by excessive stimulation of the vestibular balance receptors in the inner ear due to excessive motion, resulting in excessive bioelectricity in the vestibular organs, which affects the central nervous system.
【What to Eat to Alleviate Motion Sickness】
1. Acidic foods
It is best for people with motion sickness to carry some sour foods like preserved plums as snacks, which can be eaten in the car. They can also be taken after experiencing motion sickness to alleviate the symptoms.
2. Drink water to relieve symptoms
If you experience severe motion sickness and vomiting, people with motion sickness usually have no appetite to eat, especially after vomiting, which can temporarily relieve the symptoms but may also result in dehydration.
3. Chew gum
After experiencing motion sickness, chewing gum can help relieve stress and also has a certain alleviating effect on motion sickness.
