Motion sickness or travel sickness is experienced by some people while traveling in airplanes (air sickness), cars, boats (sea sickness) or taking rides in amusement parks as they lose their equilibrium due to the disruption of the fluid balance. Usually children between 2-12 years are the most affected. Adults have mature Nervous System and can handle the effects of movement better.
Symptoms Of Motion Or Travel Sickness
- These include nausea, vomiting, paleness, dizziness and perspiration.
What causes Motion Sickness?
- Certain movements stimulate the fluids in the inner ear, and at the same time the eyes are focused on rapidly moving scenery.The brain receives the imbalanced messages and in turn forwards it to the stomach, resulting in nausea and vomiting.
Natural Remedies For Motion Sickness
- In case of vomiting, sip clear fluids slowly till your stomach settles down.
- If there is a feeling of nausea, lie down in a dark area and cover the forehead and eye with a cool cloth.
How to Prevent Motion Sickness?
- Take medication 30-60 minutes before the start of travel.
- When traveling in a boat or car focus on some horizon or some fixed point in the distance.
- In a plane sit by the window and look outside.
- Nausea can be induced by perfume, tobacco or from food take care to avoid them.
- Avoid reading if your inner ear is jiggling.
- Avoid eating heavy meals and drinking alcohol before and during traveling.
- In a plane, choose a window seat over the wings, in a car choose a seat that gives you a clear view of the road ahead.
- Avoid spin rides in amusement parks.
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