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Motion Sickness

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Motion sickness occurs when there is a conflict between signals from the eyes, inner ear and sensory nerves about the body's movement. It causes nausea, dizziness and vomiting during travel by car, boat, plane or train.

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Scopolamine Patch

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Prescription transdermal scopolamine patch for long-duration motion sickness prevention. Most effective pharmacological option.

Apply 4 hours before travel·💪 Low effort

Light Meals

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Eating light, bland meals before and during travel. Both empty and very full stomachs worsen motion sickness.

Preventive before travel·💪 Low effort

Antihistamines

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Over-the-counter antihistamines including dimenhydrinate for motion sickness prevention. Most widely used pharmacological treatment.

30-60 minutes before travel·💪 Low effort

Acupressure P6 Point

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Acupressure applied to the P6 (Neiguan) point on the inner wrist. Sea-bands apply continuous pressure to this point.

Minutes·💪 Low effort

Peppermint

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Peppermint tea, oil inhalation or lozenges for nausea relief during travel.

Minutes for aromatherapy; 15-30 minutes oral·💪 Low effort

Fresh Air

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Ensuring fresh air flow and avoiding stuffy environments during travel.

Immediate·💪 Low effort

Vitamin B6

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Vitamin B6 supplementation for nausea including motion sickness. Stronger evidence exists for pregnancy nausea.

30-60 minutes·💪 Low effort

Desensitisation Training

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Gradual exposure to motion triggers to desensitise the vestibular system over time. For people with chronic severe motion sickness.

Weeks to months·💪 High effort

Ginger

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Ginger root in capsule, tea, candy or fresh form for motion sickness prevention and relief. One of the best-studied natural remedies for nausea.

30-60 minutes before travel·💪 Low effort

Optimal Positioning

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Looking at the horizon, sitting in the front seat and facing forward significantly reduces symptoms.

Immediate·💪 Low effort

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