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New York Post
04-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Gonna hurl? ‘Sound spice' cures motion sickness through your ears: study
It's music to your inner ear — literally. A study out of Japan recently found sound waves could potentially help you lose weight. Now, another study courtesy of Japanese scientists has unveiled a type of sound therapy that could soon have motion sickness sufferers singing a different tune. 3 zinkevych – Advertisement Dubbed 'sound spice,' this innovative treatment involves a unique sound wave that stimulates the inner ear, effectively reducing symptoms like nausea and dizziness. In the study — published in the journal Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine and conducted by researchers at Nagoya University's Graduate School of Medicine — participants exposed to this specific 100 Hz frequency experienced significant relief from motion-induced discomfort. Advertisement The sound targets the otolithic organs in the inner ear, which are responsible for detecting linear acceleration and gravity, thereby enhancing balance and stability. 'Our study demonstrated that short-term stimulation using a unique sound called 'sound spice' alleviates symptoms of motion sickness,' said lead researcher Takumi Kagawa. 'The effective sound level falls within the range of everyday environmental noise exposure, suggesting that the sound technology is both effective and safe.' Participants were subjected to motion sickness-inducing scenarios, such as reading in a moving vehicle or using a driving simulator, after receiving the sound therapy. Advertisement 3 The sound targets the otolithic organs in the inner ear, which are responsible for detecting linear acceleration and gravity, thereby enhancing balance and stability. Dmitrij – Assessments showed a marked reduction in symptoms, indicating the potential of this non-invasive treatment. While traditional remedies for motion sickness include medications and behavioral strategies like controlled breathing and listening to music, this new approach offers a promising alternative. Advertisement Previous studies have explored the benefits of music and auditory cues in mitigating motion sickness, but the targeted stimulation of the vestibular system using specific sound frequencies marks a significant advancement. As the demand for effective, non-pharmacological treatments for motion sickness grows, especially with the rise of virtual reality and autonomous vehicles, 'sound spice' could become a game-changer. 3 'Our study demonstrated that short-term stimulation using a unique sound called 'sound spice' alleviates symptoms of motion sickness,' said lead researcher Takumi Kagawa. Patrick – Further research and development are underway to bring this therapy to practical applications across various modes of transportation. 'The health risk of short-term exposure to our unique sound is minimal,' Kagawa said. 'Given that the stimulus level is well below workplace noise safety standards, this stimulation is expected to be safe when used properly.' So if you've tried everything from ginger candies to acupressure bands without success, this auditory intervention might just be the harmonious solution you've been seeking.
Kyodo News
26-04-2025
- Health
- Kyodo News
Exposure to 1-minute sound may prevent motion sickness: Japan team
KYODO NEWS - 12 hours ago - 10:10 | Japan, All People suffering from motion sickness may be able to prevent their symptoms from developing just by listening to a minute of special sound, a Japanese research team said. The research found a sound at 100 hertz stimulates the inner ear and helps to reduce motion sickness by improving balance, the team said, while current preventive measures are largely limited to taking medicines. The study comes as the risk of suffering from motion sickness is on the rise with the development of self-driving vehicle technology, as it is passengers rather than drivers that tend to develop symptoms, according to the team, which includes researchers from Nagoya University. In the experiment, around 80 volunteers were exposed to the special sound at a certain volume for one minute shortly before riding on a swing, a driving simulator and an actual car, while a similar group took part without exposure to the sound. The study showed 70 to 80 percent of those who were exposed to the sound found symptoms such as lightheadedness and nausea were alleviated, according to the findings published last month in medical journal Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine. The improvement in such symptoms is believed to have been caused by the sound stimulating the otolithic organs in the inner ear, thus activating the vestibular system, the team said. "We'd like to put (the study) into practice at an early date after carefully confirming its safety. We hope that this will be an option for people suffering from motion sickness," said Masashi Kato, a Nagoya University professor who participated in the research. Related coverage: Japan hospital uses insulin-producing iPS cells for type 1 diabetes Innovation over tradition sending Dassai sake to the Moon Japanese people more susceptible to authoritarian messages: research
The Mainichi
26-04-2025
- Health
- The Mainichi
Exposure to 1-minute sound may prevent motion sickness: Japan team
NAGOYA (Kyodo) -- People suffering from motion sickness may be able to prevent their symptoms from developing just by listening to a minute of special sound, a Japanese research team said. The research found a sound at 100 hertz stimulates the inner ear and helps to reduce motion sickness by improving balance, the team said, while current preventive measures are largely limited to taking medicines. The study comes as the risk of suffering from motion sickness is on the rise with the development of self-driving vehicle technology, as it is passengers rather than drivers that tend to develop symptoms, according to the team, which includes researchers from Nagoya University. In the experiment, around 80 volunteers were exposed to the special sound at a certain volume for one minute shortly before riding on a swing, a driving simulator and an actual car, while a similar group took part without exposure to the sound. The study showed 70 to 80 percent of those who were exposed to the sound found symptoms such as lightheadedness and nausea were alleviated, according to the findings published last month in medical journal Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine. The improvement in such symptoms is believed to have been caused by the sound stimulating the otolithic organs in the inner ear, thus activating the vestibular system, the team said. "We'd like to put (the study) into practice at an early date after carefully confirming its safety. We hope that this will be an option for people suffering from motion sickness," said Masashi Kato, a Nagoya University professor who participated in the research.
Kyodo News
26-04-2025
- Health
- Kyodo News
Exposure to 1-minute sound may prevent motion sickness: Japan team
KYODO NEWS - 19 minutes ago - 10:10 | Japan, All People suffering from motion sickness may be able to prevent their symptoms from developing just by listening to a minute of special sound, a Japanese research team said. The research found a sound at 100 hertz stimulates the inner ear and helps to reduce motion sickness by improving balance, the team said, while current preventive measures are largely limited to taking medicines. The study comes as the risk of suffering from motion sickness is on the rise with the development of self-driving vehicle technology, as it is passengers rather than drivers that tend to develop symptoms, according to the team, which includes researchers from Nagoya University. In the experiment, around 80 volunteers were exposed to the special sound at a certain volume for one minute shortly before riding on a swing, a driving simulator and an actual car, while a similar group took part without exposure to the sound. The study showed 70 to 80 percent of those who were exposed to the sound found symptoms such as lightheadedness and nausea were alleviated, according to the findings published last month in medical journal Environmental Health and Preventive Medicine. The improvement in such symptoms is believed to have been caused by the sound stimulating the otolithic organs in the inner ear, thus activating the vestibular system, the team said. "We'd like to put (the study) into practice at an early date after carefully confirming its safety. We hope that this will be an option for people suffering from motion sickness," said Masashi Kato, a Nagoya University professor who participated in the research. Related coverage: Japan hospital uses insulin-producing iPS cells for type 1 diabetes Innovation over tradition sending Dassai sake to the Moon Japanese people more susceptible to authoritarian messages: research
