Beat Motion Sickness

Motion sickness can ruin a holiday. It sets off bouts of uneasiness, dizziness and sickness, among people of any age or gender. Simple precautionary steps can minimize the misery.

Here are the best traditional remedies to fix the motion sickness right. Check out;

• Naturopathy:
o Sip ice-cold water or suck on ice-cubes during the travel. This can be done periodically till you feel better.
o Smell a lemon or an orange during the journey.
o Suck a freshly cut lemon, if dizziness is accompanied by vomiting, during the journey.
o Take short naps to prevent psychogenic effects (psychological feeling of unease).

• Homeopathy:
o Coculus is the primary medicine for motion sickness especially for nausea and dizziness.
o Nux vomica is useful when motion sickness is accompanied by headache and ringing in the ears.
o Eat 3 pills every 2-4 hours, depending on the severity of the symptoms or as advised by the doctor.

• Nutrition:
o Prepare for the journey in advance. Drink 5-6 glasses of warm water with a pinch of salt early in the morning to induce vomiting. This removes the excessive bile and can prevent travel sickness.
o Half an hour before the start of journey, have a light meal of semi-solid foods like savouy porridge, idlis, upma, or a light khichri. Don’t overeat. Avoid liquids like milk and thick juices.
o Avoid spicy or greasy food.
o It is seen that anemic people are more prone to motion sickness. If you are a frequent traveler, ensure that you have a healthy blood count.

Moreover, experts recommend looking out of the window of the moving vehicle and gaze towards the horizon in the direction of travel. This will re-orient the inner balance and provide visual re-affirmation of motion.