Easy ways to prevent motion sickness
JOBURG – Motorists who may experience motion sickness can use natural ways to deal with their discomfort.
There are natural ways to prevent motion sickness during the Easter holidays for people who are travelling.
IVOhealth publicist Cathy Williams said that it is not only what you eat that may affect your journey, but can also be attributed to motion sickness. People may experience fatigue, dizziness, nausea and vomiting that affects half of travellers during a road trip, sea or air travel. It is most common in pregnant women and children. publicist Cathy Williams said that it is not only what you eat that may affect your journey, but can also be attributed to motion sickness. People may experience fatigue, dizziness, nausea and vomiting that affects half of travellers during a road trip, sea or air travel. It is most common in pregnant women and children.
“To prevent motion sickness misery, eat light meals before you set off. Avoid fatty, spicy or heavy foods. Keep a ready supply of water and padkos available, including light snacks such as crackers and fruit. It is also best to sit where you’ll feel the least movement such as in the front seat, middle of the boat or next to the wing of an aeroplane,” explained Williams.
She advised parents to place their child’s car seat facing forward and high enough so that they can look out. Opening a window may help unless there are unpleasant odours such as petrol or exhaust fumes that may cause nausea. A helpful solution, Williams advocates are acupressure wristbands and copper bracelets that are said to help.
“Some people believe ginger and mint helps. Trip Ease which is a homeopathic remedy is also available over the counter at Dis-Chem. For really severe cases consult a doctor or pharmacist as there are medications available,” concluded Williams.
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