Motion sickness can ruin your holiday even before getting to your travel destination. If traveling by car, ferry, train or plane, an ounce of preparation can help prevent motion sickness before its starts. Motion sickness is rare among infants less than 3 years but affects women more than men especially during menstruation and pregnancy. It is caused by incongruence in the sensory systems of the body. Symptoms of motion sickness include dizziness, sweating, acute awareness of the stomach, belching, vomiting and salivation. You can take medications to help overcome motion sickness. Here are some tips and tricks to help relieve the symptoms of motion sickness for an enjoyable trip.
Take control
Not being in the driver’s seat is one of the major factors that causes motion sickness when traveling by car. Passengers of a car are more prone to motion sickness than the driver. This is so because the driver’s brain is working non-stop to control the car. As a driver, you can keep the queasiness at bay. If you are to ride as passenger avoid the back seat rather sit in front, which confers a sense of greater control. If you get so unlucky and find yourself in the back seat, start a conversation with other passengers, or open a source of fresh air to reduce the anxiety of not being in control of the situation.
Eat less
It is highly recommended to consume less food, drinks and alcohol before and during your trip. Food or drinks with strong odors are believed to worsen the symptoms of motion sickness in some individuals.
Position yourself
Choosing a seat where you’ll experience the least motion will help reduce the symptoms of motion sickness. On a plane, the middle area is considered a better position than the wing area. Passengers in the lower level cabins of a ship experience less motion than those in higher cabins. For car passengers, the front seat is a better position.
Pre-treat with ginger
Ginger is considered a natural remedy and an effective preventive measure for motion sickness and vomiting. Taking ginger before traveling can be very useful and effective whenever motion sickness sets in. Before taking ginger to reduce the effect of motion sickness, consult your doctor.
Proper planning and taking effective preventive measures are the key words when it comes to reducing the risk of motion sickness for short and long distance travel.