今日焦点

News Summary:
Xinhua (Yinchuan) reports that many travelers suffer from motion sickness during the long trips of the Spring Festival. Dr. Wang Zhikai, an ear‑nose‑throat surgeon at the General Hospital of Ningxia Medical University, explains that motion sickness is a form of travel‑induced vertigo caused by an oversensitive vestibular system in the inner ear. Poor ventilation, bad odors, and an unsteady driver can make the symptoms worse.

The expert recommends prevention in two stages—before you leave and while you’re on the road:

• Before departure: get plenty of rest, keep warm, and eat light meals.
• During the trip: sit in the front row near a window, keep your head stable, and allow some fresh air. Avoid staring at a phone for long periods; instead, close your eyes or look into the distance to ease the feeling. Natural remedies such as ginger, menthol oil, or dried orange peel can help. If you are prone to severe motion sickness, take an over‑the‑counter remedy in advance; prescription medicines should only be used under a doctor’s guidance.

If you have only recently begun to feel motion‑sick, or if you notice hearing loss, ringing in the ears, or other ear problems, see a specialist promptly. People who get motion sickness often can improve their balance by playing table tennis, badminton, or similar sports that train the coordination between vision and the inner‑ear balance system.

Reflection and Insight:
These little travel ailments remind us that caring for our bodies is a way of being responsible to ourselves and our families. Regular rest, moderate exercise, and looking out for one another are not just common sense—they are practical expressions of love and care.

Scripture:
Psalm 23:1 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.

Link: https://www.huizu-tianjing.icu/zaibuer/shipian/23