Megan's Holistic Living

OT tips for car sickness:

If your friend’s child struggling with carsickness, please tag in this post or share. Carsickness can be related to a disconnect between the vestibular and visual system.

Carsickness tips:

* Carefully plan pre-trip meals. Don't give your child a large meal immediately before or during car travel. If the trip will be long or your child needs to eat, give him or her a small, bland snack — such as dry crackers and a small drink
* Provide air ventilation. Adequate air ventilation might help prevent car sickness.
* Reduce visual input. Refrain from reading, looking at tablets/screens, DVDs or gaming devices.
* Provide sunglasses or a window shade (check to make sure driver's viability is not obscured) to protect from glare or excessive sunlight.

Sensory strategies:

ORAL:
* Try "oral snacks" which give proprioception, promote jaw movement and stimulation of jaw muscles (eg. biting, chewing gum or crunchy food.)

AUDITORY:
* Consider the use of noise-cancelling headphones to remove excessive noise.
* Consider the use of head-phones to provide your child with direct access to auditory input.

PROPRIOCEPTION:
* Use a weighted lap blanket, heat pack or lap table. Proprioception grounds the vestibular system.
* Provide a bag of fidget toys to squeeze, hold, manipulate and play with during the car journey.
* Provide fresh air by opening the window if possible.
* Provide a soft toy or teddy to hug during the journey.
* Allow your child to remove their shoes and socks if necessary.
* Provide a sheepskin blanket (or other soothing texture) for your child to place their feet on or to hold.
* Talk to an OT to Test for Moro and TLR primitive reflexes integration.

Aromatherapy:
Apply Digize & or peppermint to bottom of the feet or diluted on the stomach. Click here to grab some oils.

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If you need an OT evaluation, consultation or treatment please reach out. I’m happy to help.

Pounding head? Here is what I do to help.

Ningxia is full of Magnesium and Potassium. I also rub peppermint oil on my temples. 

Do you need other suggestions?
What works for you?

Great strategies from a friend,
once you eat too much sugar!

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