THE DREAD OF SEA-SICKNESS.

New Zealand Graphic, Volume VIII, Issue 34, 22 August 1891, Page 301

THE DREAD OF SEA-SICKNESS.

Hundreds of women—and men, too, for that matter—dread the possibility of being sea sick. Every precantion ever thought of, printed or told, is borne in mind, and many women go on board ship with a quantity of so-called 'remedies,' enough to kill ten ordinaiy persons. The simple fact is that no malady is so little understood by the doctors as sea-sick-ness, and no matter what they may recommend to quiet the fears of intending voyagers, there is no such thing as a remedy. Is there any cause for uneasiness in this ’ Not a particle. There is nothing in the world so productive of good results as sea-sickness. True, it is unpleasant, but so is any good medicine. If women would anticipate sea-sickness less, they would be more comfortable. A good dose of sea-sickness is the best internal Turkish bath imaginable. Yon may feel as if you are going to die, but depend upon it you will not. As a rule, two days is the limit, and then it is over, and never will you feel so well. Lemons, oranges, champagne—all these are recommended, but the best recommendation, the most practical and common - sense, is to let the sea - sickness have its way, and then you are over with it. You can modify any possible attack by a little care as to diet a day or two before sailing, by avoiding greasy and rich foods, and this is wise. But don’t go on board with the settled idea that yon are going to be sick. Dismiss the thought. Keep on your feet the first day out. Walk up and down the deck continuously. By this method you get accustomed to the motion of the ship, tire yourself out and if you are any sort of a sleeper, you will sleep soundly the first night. Then the worst is over. But if not, and you do get sick, just accept it philosophically. Of course, you will feel miserable. But, let the spell run its course, and it is done. And you are better for it, and certainly wiser than to try and cure it by a mixture of things, which, instead of remedying matters, initate the stomach and gives it a reason for a continuance of proceedings. One of the leading medical authorities in the world says that fifteen grains of sulphate of quinine, adndnistered two hours, or four hours at the most, before embarking, will completely free even sensitive, subjects from the horrors of sea-sickness, The experiment is worth trying. In any event, it will do no harm. What good it will do remains for every person to decide.