As per the experts at Imperial College London, if a mild electric shock is given to the scalp of a person before he goes for sailing then the feeling of nausea caused by confusing messages from ears and eyes can be prevented. They are now working on a device that can be plugged into a mobile, delivering a mild shock to the head through a set of electrodes.

The Imperial scientists, whose study was published in the journal Neurology, said that the mild electrical current dampens the action of the part of the brain that processes motion signals, reducing the impact of confusing inputs received in the brain. It will prevent the problem that leads to symptoms of motion sickness.

Dr Qadeer Arshad, Study leader said that they are confident that in coming five to ten years people will be able to buy an anti-seasickness device from chemist.

His co-author Professor Michael Gresty said, “Treatments for motion sickness are usually tablets that make people drowsy. But this treatment provides an effective measure to prevent motion sickness - with no apparent side effects”.

While commenting on the study, the head of brain stimulation at Cardiff University, Prof Chris Chambers said that it would be irresponsible to come to a conclusion that this study provided anything more than very early proof of a potential benefit.

Prof Chris recommended that until the findings are replicated in a large registered trial, the public should approach any claims regarding treatment benefits with a healthy skepticism.