How to minimize Motion Sickness
Motion detection relies on integration of touch and pressure, what our eyes perceive, and signals from the balance organ in our middle ear.
Motion sickness occurs when we detect motion that is unusual or where the input from the above receptors does not agree. read more…
When to Seek Medical Help for Ear Pain
What’s the most common diving-related injury? If you guessed decompression illness – guess again. Ear injuries are the most common diving-related medical problem. read more…
Diving Under the Influence
Recreational scuba diving is enjoyable and it is meant to be so. However, there is a fine line between fun-seeking and hedonism and without an essential sense of responsibility and an awareness of the risks, diving can easily succumb to a culture of pleasure‑seeking and self‑indulgence. read more…
What a diver needs to know about scuba diving and flying
Most divers learn that they shouldn’t go flying right after scuba diving when doing their initial training, but few learned any more than that. However, if you plan to fly, especially in charter or personal aircraft after you have recently been diving, there is much more you need to know. read more…