Motion sickness, techniques to reduce it
The Night before the trip
Lack of sleep, hangovers and upset stomachs are wrong way to start a trip and to avoid
motion sickness. Therefore careful eating the 24 hours before the trip is wise and will help
to reduce the chance of motion sickness. Therefore avoid a heavy and or fatty meal, one with
lots of spices, chicken and fish or anything that is old or a little suspect, like takeaway
foods late at night.
Eat before the trip
The fear of vomiting while traveling makes many travelers avoid eating before they
leave. But this is the wrong move as a light meal mostly starchy (carbohydrate) helps
settle the stomach and reduces the possibility of motion sickness.
Eat during the trip
Snacks or crackers a little and often during the trip will also help to reduce motion sickness.
Don't read while traveling
Reading increases the conflict between what the eye sees and what the bodt feels which is
the cause of motion sickness. So if you suffer from motion sickness do not read while traveling.
Position yourself for the least movement
The lesser the movement while traveling the better, this means asking the driver to slow down
while in either a car or bus, sitting near the middle of an aeroplane or boat. Try and watch the horizon
when you are on a boat and get plenty of fresh air even if its very cold. When in a car try and sit
in the front seat looking straight ahead, if you are old enough, drive the car.
Use Trip Ease,
This is a safe and natural homeopathic remedy for countering motion sickness, in the
form of easy-to-take tablets. Being a homeopathic preparation using extremely low dosages,
Trip Ease has no side effects and is compatible with other medications.
