February 2025 Archive: Motion Sickness, Sour Cherry Supplements & Wellbutrin SR Alternatives

This month we published three practical pieces: what’s new for motion sickness relief, why sour cherries are popping up as a go-to supplement, and a clear guide to ten alternatives to Wellbutrin SR. If you want quick, usable takeaways without the medical jargon, you’ll find them here.

Motion sickness: smarter options and quick fixes

Motion sickness still bothers lots of people, but new options are making relief easier. Beyond the classic choices—meclizine, dimenhydrinate and the scopolamine patch—research and tech are adding options like wearable acupressure bands and low-level neurostimulation that reduce nausea during travel. These aren’t miracle cures, but they help many people avoid drowsy pills.

If you need immediate relief, try simple, proven tactics first: pick the front seat or a window seat, face forward, focus on the horizon, get fresh air, and try ginger or a pressure band on the wrist. For regular sufferers, talk with a clinician about combining behavioral strategies, a non-sedating antihistamine, or newer non-drug devices. If you have other health issues or take medications, check with your provider before adding anything new.

Sour cherry: a small fruit with useful benefits

Sour (tart) cherries showed up this month as a strong, food-based supplement worth trying. They contain anthocyanins and natural melatonin that can help reduce inflammation, support sleep, and may lower muscle soreness after exercise. Athletes and people with mild sleep problems often report benefits after using tart cherry juice or concentrate over a few days.

You can get sour cherry benefits from juice, dried fruit, or concentrated supplements. If you’re an athlete, try tart cherry juice around workouts to see if soreness drops. If sleep is your goal, a small glass in the evening can help some people. Start small, watch how you feel, and discuss long-term use with your doctor—especially if you take blood thinners or have sugar concerns.

Both motion-sickness tech and sour cherry supplements are low-risk starting points for many people. They don’t replace medical care, but they offer practical ways to feel better faster.

Now about mental health choices: if you or someone you care about is considering alternatives to Wellbutrin SR, don’t guess—get a plan.

We covered ten practical Wellbutrin SR alternatives this month. Options include common SSRIs (like sertraline), SNRIs (venlafaxine, duloxetine), mirtazapine, bupropion XL or other formulations, trazodone for sleep-focused depression, and non-drug approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), and ketamine/esketamine for treatment-resistant cases. Each option has different side effects, onset times, and risks; for example, bupropion carries a higher seizure risk at high doses, while SSRIs often affect sleep and sexual function.

Pick an alternative based on symptoms (fatigue vs sleep problems vs anxiety), prior responses, and side effect profiles. Work with a prescriber to adjust dose slowly and monitor effects. If medication hasn’t worked before, ask about combining therapy with medical options like TMS or exploring newer treatments under supervised care.

Want more details from any article? Click through the posts for study notes, product examples, and step-by-step tips we published in February 2025. If you’re thinking of trying anything new, check with your healthcare provider first—especially for mental health or when mixing supplements and prescriptions.