In as little as two weeks, you may be able to enjoy those activities that formerly made you feel ill. The Reference Guide and Daily Exercise Log will help track your progress along the way. So, even if it takes a little longer for you to become conditioned, you will still be encouraged to see the measurable improvements you are making. After completing the conditioning period, you are ready to transfer this conditioning to the activity that caused your motion sickness. (Top)

Motion sickness is a feeling of nausea or even vomiting when riding in an airplane, moving vehicle, boat (sea sickness), or amusement park ride.

Usually, motion sickness is a minor annoyance and does not signify any serious medical condition or illness.

We recomend Bonine . One pill the night before and then again one pill the morning prior to diving. Everyone who has taken it so far has been super happy with the results but, (disclaimer) as with any medication please check with your doctor prior to taking as results/reaction/dosage may vary. Avaible at Wallmart, ABC stores in Waikiki, and others for about $5.00

This has become less of a problem over the last several years as cruise ships are now equipped with stabilizers to minimize the roll of the ship. Once the ship is underway, these "wings" swing out into place and allow the ship to move more smoothly through the ocean. The waters of the Caribbean are comparatively shallow and generally do not get very rough. If you normally do not get motion sickness in a car or airplane, chances are you won't have problems on a cruise ship.

Dr. Stoler: I did, but no longer, thanks to a wonderful man, Dr. Igor Burdenko of Lexington, Massachusetts (http://www.burdenko.com). If you have balance problems, or motion problems, balance or gait, Dr. Burdenko has revolutionized water and land therapy. I credit him for my ability to ride a bike again, to dance, to stand on one foot, and to walk normally rather than like a drunken sailor. I used to stagger and fall down and then I couldn't get up. Now I ride my bike and do hikes.

Once your conditioning takes place, it never goes away completely. Your tolerance level to certain motions may diminish if you have not experienced them in a while. If this happens, all you need is a few days of the Puma Method to boost your level of conditioning. Use your video as a reference and you will be amazed at how quickly you spring back. (Top)

About 10 percent of our clients get seasick. The ocean can be as flat as a pancake or rolling with 10 ft swells. Two to four foot swells are normal. People seem most susceptible when the boat is not underway. Motion sickness is generally preventable, but there is no “magic bullet” that works for everyone.

It is a very large bus and most people have no problems. If you get motion-sick easily you may want to bring along some Bonine or Dramamine.

We are in the ocean, but the bigger the boat, the less you feel it, that's why we have the biggest whale watching vessel in New South Wales, to make your cruise the most comfortable experience possible. If you are still concerned, we recommend you seek out a preventative remedy that works for you and eat lightly before embarking.

Since we sail in relatively protected waters and we have a heavy ballasted keel, it is very rare for people to get seasick (less than 1%). We recommend getting "sea bands" for your wrists if you are concerned about this. Fawcett Boat Supplies, a few doors away, carries these.

As with any travel by sea, there is always a risk for motion sickness. If you believe you are at risk for developing motion sickness, please check with your doctor prior to traveling for recommendations on medications to treat motion sickness. It is generally recommended to take medications for motion sickness preemptively, rather than after symptoms develop, to be most effective. All extension requests (pre or post) will be granted based on space availability and at your own expense.

Capt. Ron recommends that you take motion sickness medication the night before the trip and again the morning of the trip, then eat a light breakfast. If you do think you are getting sea sick while on the boat, remember that the best place to go is outside in the fresh air.

You can't spot-reduce your fat. Our bodies simply don't work that way, so put the notion of targeted fat loss out of your head. The only way to reduce the fat around your mid-section (or anywhere else) is to reduce your overall body fat levels. It's also very important to do everything you can to preserve your existing lean muscle mass while dieting.