This common ailment affects 35 million Americans on an annual basis. Many people experience motion sickness in the form of sea-sickness, air-sickness, or car-sickness. Motion sickness occurs when the equilibrium sensors in the middle ear become out of sync with the visual senses of the eye or senses received from the body. Sufferers of motion sickness experience dizziness, nausea, and vomiting.

Current treatment options include a variety of non-prescription drugs that have a multitude of uncomfortable side effects. The side effects are bothersome for many people, and can cause them to discontinue use or avoid their favorite activities altogether (ie. driving). Also, motion sickness drugs are not always effective, leaving people with both the side effects and without help.