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Easy ways to stop or prevent car sickness
By Product Expert | Posted in Tips and Info on Monday, April 22nd, 2019 at 3:23 pm
If you’re prone to car sickness, you know that long car rides can be miserable. Motion sickness is no joke. What causes it, though? How can it be stopped or prevented altogether? Continue reading to learn more so you feel better during your next road trip.
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3 ways to prevent motion sickness in the car
Reduce your sensory input
While reading books or watching movies can be leisurely activities during a long drive, they can also contribute to motion sickness. When your eyes are focused on something inside the car, your peripheral vision is still taking in information from outside the car. This causes sensory overload, confuses your brain, and can result in a queasy feeling. If you start to feel sick, look out the window for a little while.
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Take the wheel
Ask the driver if they wouldn’t mind switching spots for a bit. You are far less likely to experience motion sickness when you’re driving. This is because your brain is using its motor skills and can predict your movements. Unpredictable movements lead to motion sickness, which is why you sometimes feel uneasy riding as a passenger.
Use drugs
This should be a last-ditch effort, but when all else fails, it’s okay to take some Dramamine. Medical miracles are everywhere in our modern world and there is a medication for just about every ailment. Dramamine will help rid you of the upset stomach, dizziness, and headache that come with motion sickness. We hope these simple tips have you feeling better on your next road trip!
