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How to Prevent Motion Sickness

Six Tips to Prevent Motion Sickness

Emma works for a travel-oriented company and spends most of her time traveling. However, her persistent vertigo and susceptibility to motion sickness have become increasingly problematic. The discomfort, dizziness, and nausea symptoms arise when she travels in moving vehicles like cars, boats, and planes. To help alleviate this issue, the in-house doctor at her company, Izzy, offered some suggestions. In this blog post from Palm Springs Nissan, we will explore the tips Izzy recommended to Emma to minimize her motion sickness.

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Select a Seat with Less Movement: Sit toward the front or middle of the vehicle or boat to reduce seat movement.
Fresh Air: Fresh air can help prevent motion sickness. Opening a window or sitting in an area with good ventilation can help reduce symptoms.

Focus on the Horizon: Focusing on a stationary object, such as the horizon, can help to reduce the conflict between what the inner ear and eyes are sensing.
Avoid Reading: Watching a screen while traveling can worsen motion sickness. It’s best to avoid reading and engaging in activities that require visual focus while traveling.

Eat Lightly: Avoid heavy or greasy meals before traveling. Instead, opt for light and easily digestible foods.
Medications: Over-the-counter medications, such as Dramamine or ginger, can help prevent motion sickness.

In addition to these tips, Izzy suggested that Emma drink plenty of water, stay hydrated, avoid alcohol and caffeine, and take frequent breaks to stretch her legs and walk around during long trips.

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We hope these preventative measures were beneficial for you and that you can keep them in mind the next time you experience discomfort. If you’re in the Cathedral City, CA, area, visit our dealership and explore the diverse selection of vehicles in our inventory.