missymac Posted November 14, 2008 #1 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Is crystallized ginger as good as taking it in pill form for seasickness? I bought some at the health food store (DH hates pills) but don't know the effectiveness. Thinking about getting a new set of luggage.. any brand recommendations? Thanks :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Abear2 Posted November 14, 2008 #2 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'm not sure about the ginger, but I would be willing to bet it is just as effective as the pill or maybe even better. On the luggage... I love my Samsonite ! :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted November 14, 2008 #3 Share Posted November 14, 2008 Even powdered ginger, sprinkled into food will help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duck Duck Cruise Posted November 14, 2008 #4 Share Posted November 14, 2008 My DW has tried both crystallized and pill form. Crystallized for her did not work, but the pill form works every time ... and quickly. She hasn't tried the gum because the pills work so she feels no need to try the gum. When caught by surprise, she has a cup of ginger tea and takes the pills and that settles her down pretty quickly. Try each beforehand if you also get car sick to see which works best for you before you go on the cruise. Enjoy your cruise! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 15, 2008 #5 Share Posted November 15, 2008 Is crystallized ginger as good as taking it in pill form for seasickness? I bought some at the health food store (DH hates pills) but don't know the effectiveness. Thinking about getting a new set of luggage.. any brand recommendations? Thanks :) Sorry, I can't answer the question regarding crystallized ginger vs. ginger pill. However, I would expect it to work, as does ginger cookies and ginger ale. Nonetheless, have you tried hiding the ginger pill in DH's food? I know that veterinarians do this all the time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROCruiser Posted November 15, 2008 #6 Share Posted November 15, 2008 As for luggages, we love our rolling duffle bags from Costco, $39 each. Easy to handle and they hold a lot. We took one each this past summer to Europe on two cruises. We were in Japan two years ago and the Samsonite wouldn't fit on the escalators. The duffle bags just "stand" next to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rubytue Posted November 15, 2008 #7 Share Posted November 15, 2008 I travel a lot for work and swear by Delsey brand luggage. I've seen it full price at Kohls, but I usually buy individual peices at TJ Maxx/Ross/Marshalls. They are lightweight, well organized, and hold up reasonably well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunlover5 Posted November 16, 2008 #8 Share Posted November 16, 2008 The ginger capsules at walmart.....you could break them open and DH could sprinkle the powder in something and take it that way. I agree with duck duck cruise. The capsules work fast. I start taking them the day before I board. One in the morning and one in the evening all they way through the cruise. If it is rough waters or I feel queasy at all I will take another one. Hope this helps!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ovccruiser Posted November 17, 2008 #9 Share Posted November 17, 2008 I have been on several diferent cruise lines, and at dinner, you can ask for crystalized ginger after your dinner. It is usually served with the coffee and petty fours. (sp?) And for me and my wife, seems to work fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skf Posted November 17, 2008 #10 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Sorry, I can't answer the question regarding crystallized ginger vs. ginger pill. However, I would expect it to work, as does ginger cookies and ginger ale. Nonetheless, have you tried hiding the ginger pill in DH's food? I know that veterinarians do this all the time. We tried this w/ our Irish Setter, Red. He ate every bit of food until there was nothing left but the pill. I'm guessing DH might do this too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missymac Posted November 17, 2008 Author #11 Share Posted November 17, 2008 Thanks so much for advising me. I think I will get the ginger pills instead. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted November 17, 2008 #12 Share Posted November 17, 2008 We tried this w/ our Irish Setter, Red. He ate every bit of food until there was nothing left but the pill. I'm guessing DH might do this too.Smart dog. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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