Fred C. Nelles Posted December 7, 2023 #1 Share Posted December 7, 2023 Has anyone had any success using ginger biscuits (cookies) for sea sickness? TIA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lenquixote66 Posted December 7, 2023 #2 Share Posted December 7, 2023 41 minutes ago, Fred C. Nelles said: Has anyone had any success using ginger biscuits (cookies) for sea sickness? TIA Somebody suggested Ginger Root capsules.I tried that but it did not work.A neighbor suggested glazed ginger chewable and that worked great for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare LHT28 Posted December 7, 2023 #3 Share Posted December 7, 2023 I take ginger candy (The Ginger People) it seems to help with any nausea I get 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BklynBoy8 Posted December 7, 2023 #4 Share Posted December 7, 2023 1 hour ago, Fred C. Nelles said: Has anyone had any success using ginger biscuits (cookies) for sea sickness? TIA Some lines have dishes of candied ginger on a dish by the exit door of most restaurants on board 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
navybankerteacher Posted December 8, 2023 #5 Share Posted December 8, 2023 6 hours ago, Fred C. Nelles said: Has anyone had any success using ginger biscuits (cookies) for sea sickness? TIA Ginger cookies (snaps) contain minimal ginger, being largely cookie batter. Candied ginger - essentially sweetened pure ginger root - is effective at settling the stomach. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted December 8, 2023 #6 Share Posted December 8, 2023 3 hours ago, navybankerteacher said: Ginger cookies (snaps) contain minimal ginger, being largely cookie batter. Also if you don't "need" them, gingersnaps are going to be unappealingly stale by next cruise, while unopened or tightly sealed crystallized ginger has a pretty good shelf-life. I also have some sealed ginger tea dating pre-pandemic -- should probably buy a new supply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare CDNPolar Posted December 8, 2023 #7 Share Posted December 8, 2023 14 hours ago, Fred C. Nelles said: Has anyone had any success using ginger biscuits (cookies) for sea sickness? TIA Questions for you: 1) Have you cruised before and been seasick? 2) Or, is this something that you are fearful of happening and you are just preparing? Ginger biscuits will not have enough ginger. Ginger Ale does not have enough ginger. Go to your pharmacy and discuss with your Pharmacist as there are OTC remedies for seasickness that you can have with you as a precaution. We used Gravol for the Drake Passage on the way to Antarctica (11 Metre Waves) and it was all that we needed. There is also a relatively new product under the same name, and if you cannot find it in your pharmacy it is available on Amazon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Szt Posted December 8, 2023 #8 Share Posted December 8, 2023 I carry ginger tea. That helps a lot. You could also consider asking the sushi restaurant on board for some raw ginger if it gets bad. I always carry tamarind candies. They are amazing for nausea. But I get them in Ecuador and don’t know if they are in the US. If you are traveling abroad, go to a local pharmacy. They have many otc remedies we don’t. Another remedy is bitters and soda. Any good bartender knows this cure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred C. Nelles Posted December 8, 2023 Author #9 Share Posted December 8, 2023 Thank you all for your responses and advice. I am susceptible to sea sickness, and I was hoping for an easy alternative to Dramamine, et al. I now have many options to pursue. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YourWorldWithBill Posted December 8, 2023 #10 Share Posted December 8, 2023 (edited) 3 hours ago, Fred C. Nelles said: Thank you all for your responses and advice. I am susceptible to sea sickness, and I was hoping for an easy alternative to Dramamine, et al. I now have many options to pursue. Thanks again. Another recommendation: we use Ginger Rescue, a chewable tablet that works for us. Some studies have shown that ginger is more effective than medicine, although my wife still takes Dramamine. Edited December 8, 2023 by YourWorldWithBill added image 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crystalspin Posted December 9, 2023 #11 Share Posted December 9, 2023 11 hours ago, Fred C. Nelles said: Thank you all for your responses and advice. I am susceptible to sea sickness, and I was hoping for an easy alternative to Dramamine, et al. I now have many options to pursue. Thanks again. I neglected to say, Welcome to Cruise Critic! Where most are helpful!!! BTW, I found the crystalized ginger in the Asian food section of Sprouts when I lived near one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slidergirl Posted December 10, 2023 #12 Share Posted December 10, 2023 If you are in the US and live near a Trader Joe's market, pick up a tub of the Double Ginger cookie and take some with you. They have chunks of ginger in them besides the usual. If nothing else, you have some tasty cookies to eat on your cruise!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldCaver Posted December 11, 2023 #13 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Ginger anything is helpful for seasickness. I have had the best results with ginger chews, ginger capsules, and ginger beer (not ale). You can get ginger beer at any of the bars. It is not alcoholic, it's just a major ingredient of Moscow Mules. All three have high ginger content, in the order I listed. If the ship is rocking side to side it's far worse for seasickness than front to back. When it's side to side, I take some ginger and go to bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donaldsc Posted December 11, 2023 #14 Share Posted December 11, 2023 Why take a "something that contains a bit of ginger" stuff. Just take 100% candied ginger? DON 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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