5 effective ways to cope with motion sickness in transport without medication

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If you feel sick while traveling in any form of transportation (car, bus, train, plane, etc.), you are not alone. Many people suffer from motion sickness, both adults and children, and all have the same symptoms: severe dizziness, nausea, tinnitus, mild disorientation, etc.

Such a condition can ruin any pleasant trip. But fortunately, you can get rid of it. Here are a few ways to do it.

Try not to ride backward

If you sit in transport backward (you move one way but your body is turned the other way) or sideways, this causes a conflict between the signals your brain receives from your inner ear and the signals your body receives from the rest of your body (muscles and joints).

This conflict causes dizziness and nausea. If possible, try to take front seats on public transport that face the same direction as the driver’s seat. In a car, too, sit in the front seat and don’t forget to buckle up.

Focus your eyes on an object in the distance

If you feel nauseous and dizzy, try focusing your gaze on some object far ahead of you in the distance. It will seem less moving than the objects you see in the side windows. This will help reduce the symptoms of motion sickness, and you will drive safely to your destination.

Eat ginger

When the feeling of nausea becomes especially unbearable, eat ginger. Ginger is excellent for dealing with the uncomfortable feeling of being turned inside out. You can eat ginger in any form: fresh, candied, dried, etc. You can also drink ginger tea or ale or eat candy with ginger in it.

Put away the phone and the book

Many people like to read books in transportation or watch videos on their phones. But if you get carsick, you shouldn’t do it. Focusing on a stationary object near your eyes can significantly increase dizziness and nausea.

Breathe fresh air

The symptoms of motion sickness are also strongly influenced by various smells in transportation, such as the smell of gasoline or motor oil, perfume, deodorants, air fresheners, etc.

So if you begin to feel the symptoms of motion sickness approaching, open a window and breathe fresh air. In just a couple of minutes, you will feel much better.

Note* Always consult your doctor or other qualified health care professional for any questions you may have about your health or condition. Never disregard a health care professional’s advice or delay getting it because of what you read on this website.