How to prevent motion sickness naturally

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By Valerie Deneen
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Avoid motion sickness

Does the thought of traveling on long car rides make you queasy? Do you panic about getting motion sickness on an airplane? If so, find out how you can avoid motion sickness without the use of antihistamines to enjoy a fabulous travel experience. Here are some natural ways to fight motion sickness.

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Instructions

Step 1

Avoid Travel on an Empty Stomach -- Adding food to your stomach will help to neutralize the acids and keep nausea at bay. Avoid orange juice, tomato products, or other highly acidic or greasy foods. Instead, try fresh fruits, whole grains, vegetables, and lean meats. Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
Step 2

Wrist Bracelets -- Consider purchasing a pair of motion sickness bracelets, which use the concept of acupuncture to apply pressure to points of the body. Using these pressure points, the transmission of nausea is blocked before the signal reaches the brain.
Step 3

Ginger -- One of the best natural ways to soothe an upset stomach is to try anything made with ginger such as ginger snaps, ginger ale, gingerbread, etc.
Step 4

Peppermint -- The smell of peppermint can help soothe upset stomaches. Keep a pack of peppermint gum on hand and take a whiff if you start to feel sick.
Step 5

Get Some Air -- Stop the car and get outside for awhile. If that is not possible, open a window. Just getting some fresh air can make a big difference.
Step 6

What to Avoid -- When traveling try to avoid alcohol, smoking cigarettes, and strong odors. Also, avoid activities such as movie watching, or reading a book.
Step 7

Pick A Good Seat -- The seats that are the least prone to motion are over the wings of an airplane, the front seat of the car, or the middle of the boat.