How to Naturally Prevent Motion Sickness

Motion sickness can be a very yucky thing to have to deal with when traveling or even at the county fair! There are many things you can do to prevent the queasiness, dizzy, gross feelings and every other side effect that comes along with motion sickness.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. 

   Take a whiff;
   
   take a whiff of peppermint whilst traveling. This can help sooth your upset stomach, also on a plane ride peppermint gum will help prevent your ears popping obnoxiously.

2. 

   Keep your tummy full;
   
   Traveling on a full stomach will neutralize the acids, this will help to avoid a nasty accident on the road. That's right, you should eat to avoid puking! Whole grains, lots and lots of water, fresh fruits, and veggies should all be a dietary staple for people with motion sickness whom are traveling

3. 

   Fresh air;
   
   If it is possible, get yourself some fresh air. Open your window, make a stop, do whatever it is you have to in order to get yourself some fresh air because it can make a great difference in your traveling experience and make you feel much better.

4. 

   Don't you dare!;
   
   Things you should avoid at all costs that will definitely bring your chances of getting sick while traveling are reading, hand-held video games, or watching a movie because your eyes are focused within the car this may trigger motion sickness. Try to focus your eyes somewhere far off in the horizon to prevent motion sickness

Tips & Warnings

• avoid alcoholic beverages, it can make your situation worse.

[riefderrico]

on 10/19/2009 I can't do the IMAX theaters - they make me motion sick as well - it's so sad, LOL!

[NatalieJ]

on 9/14/2009 Good tips on preventing motion sickness. 5*

[cis4car]

on 9/9/2009 good info...thanks...5* & recommended

[mamarika]

on 7/20/2009 Hmmm. Hadn't thought of the peppermint idea. I bet that's a good one!

[haphran]

on 3/7/2009 Will definately give these a try! Thanks for the article 5*