Seven tips to reduce car-induced motion sickness
Don't be that person on a long trip...Here are some tips to fight back against car-induced motion sickness.For every person who is not affected by the up, down and side-to-side movement of a car bouncing along a windy road, another will be fighting relentless waves of nausea.
As you embark on your next road trip, the excitement of adventure fills you with anticipation. You have your playlist queued up and your snacks packed, but as the car begins to move, you start to feel a familiar sensation: motion sickness. The feeling of nausea, dizziness, and discomfort can quickly turn a fun journey into a miserable experience.
Fortunately, there are ways to prevent and reduce car-induced motion sickness. Whether you're travelling alone or with friends and family, these tips will ensure that you arrive at your destination feeling fresh and ready to explore. So, buckle up and read on to discover the secrets of avoiding motion sickness on your next road trip.
Fresh air
Crack open a window and get some fresh air. Better yet, take regular stops and stretch your legs to reset.
Sit in the front of the car
Visual input is believed to play a role in motion sickness. Put simply, when you experience motion by surprise you are more susceptible to being queasy. This is due to confusion between what your eyes see, what your inner ear feels and the messages your brain receives. Look out the windscreen and through those bends in the road.
Take a nap
It seems counter-intuitive but falling asleep is a great way to ward-off the effects of motion sickness.
Eat something bland
A dry, bland biscuit can help ease queasiness, as it will settle any angry acid in your stomach.
Eat something with ginger
Some people swear by ginger as a great way to alleviate nausea. Don’t eat a big, ginger-filled takeaway meal but do eat a ginger biscuit, sip ginger ale or suck on a ginger lolly.
Don’t travel hungry or full
Moderation is key to a settled stomach and eating healthy helps. Don’t pig out on greasy roadhouse hamburgers and other fast food. Nor should you hit the road with an empty stomach, neither.
Don’t read a book or scroll on your phone
Go to sleep or take in the view out the window. Having your head down is a recipe for a turning tummy.
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