Car Traveling Sickness

Motion sickness is a sensation of wooziness. It usually occurs when you’re traveling by car, boat, plane, or train. Your body’s sensory organs send mixed messages to your brain, causing dizziness, lightheadedness, or nausea. Some people learn early in their lives that they’re prone to the condition.

There is no difference between motion sickness and seasickness.

If you have car/motion sickness you can eat a small piece of fresh ginger before moving and you will be ok during the trip. Ginger is an effective preventive measure for motion sickness as well.

Ginger may reduce vomiting, but no nausea. Comparing ginger to other drugs used for motion sickness.

Peppermint tea or flavor smell too can help to get rid of car motion sickness.

Chewing gum to relieve mild effects of car sickness.

Fresh, cool air can also relieve motion sickness slightly.

Do not read while traveling if experiencing motion sickness, and do not sit in a seat facing backward.

Do not watch or talk to another traveler who is having motion sickness.

Avoid strong odors and spicy or greasy foods immediately before and during travel.