How to beat motion sickness?

How to beat motion sickness?
Here are some basic rules and tips tested by our team to better beat motion sickness.

It’s finally vacation time! This year, you reward yourself with a trip with family or friends.


If, like many Quebecers, you suffer from motion sickness, traveling by car can quickly become your pet peeve. In order to better control the inconvenience, here are some practical and natural tips to fully enjoy your vacation.
First of all, why does the car make us dizzy?
When in a moving car, the inner ear and its related organs are affected; the sensory stimuli expected by the brain and those perceived by the balance organ are shifted. This shift sends confusing signals to the brain, and this is where symptoms like nausea, discomfort, and vomiting can occur.
Enough theory! How do we get rid of it?
Basic rules
Choose the seat in the front of the car. In normal times, the movements of the vehicle are less abrupt. If you must sit in the economy class of the car (in the back), sit in the center. While the seat is narrower, you will have a panoramic view of the horizon, which will minimize confusion. In addition, you can offer your travel companion to take the wheel; being in control of the vehicle can greatly reduce the effects of motion sickness. As a bonus, he'll be grateful to you!
Pay attention to your senses! Avoid reading; save your novel or any animated text conversation for your final destination. Look straight ahead rather than linger for vehicles in the opposite lane. When it comes to smell, ventilation is very important; Avoid keeping windows closed and politely ask "matante" to refrain from smoking.
Eat light. Before hitting the road, avoid eating a large double trio. Prefer light meals or snacks to facilitate digestion.
A good night's sleep. Fatigue and lack of sleep increase nausea. In the same vein, a little nap during the trip will make you forget your discomfort.
Tested for you by our team!
Stop at nothing, our team has tested various remedies and accessories for you which, it seems, can help stop motion sickness. Of course, we cannot guarantee results which are different for each person. Skeptics? Do not hesitate to give it a try!
Anti-static strip: Have you ever seen a strip lying on the ground behind some cars? This tape helps eliminate static electricity from the car's cabin that is believed to be the cause of nausea. It can be found for sale on the Internet and at auto parts retailers.
Verdict: no discomfort during the car trip!
Ginger capsules: Several studies have found ginger to be effective in fighting nausea. In addition, it does not cause drowsiness unlike anti-nausea drugs.
Verdict: indeed, the nausea is stopped after taking the tablet. However, ginger whets the appetite! Plan a snack for the road.
Fabric Softener Sheet: Sitting on a "dryer sheet" is said to be effective in controlling static electricity and thus stopping nausea.
Verdict: does not work at all.
Peppermint essential oil: among the many recognized properties of this natural product, we find aid in digestion and relief of nausea.
Verdict: A drop applied above and below the navel provided relief from motion sickness for about three hours. Be careful not to apply too much; the strong smell of mint can, on the contrary, bother you!