Being car sick is a horrible feeling, ruining the trip you set out to enjoy. When you start to feel sick, your subconscious brain receives warnings from your eyes and ears, and believes it’s due to poisoning, and makes you feel sick. Vomiting might make you feel better, but your body will continue to attempt to rid itself of this ‘poison’.
A few measures you can take for yourself or your passengers who are susceptible to car sickness include:
– Route – take the less twisty and bumpy roads which often trigger car sickness. Plan your route carefully. Main roads mean a longer way, but also mean a pleasant drive that is faster and in a clean car. Your driving style also counts. The smoother the driving, the further you are away from being car sick.
– Avoid caffeine – this includes energy drinks that contain caffeine as well. Don’t drink it for at least 24 hours prior to the journey. A high intake of caffeine results in headaches which then trigger car sickness. The same applies for children, as well as fizzy drinks.
– Food – avoid heavy, acidic and greasy foods. Try something light an hour or two before the journey. Salad dressings containing vinegar should be avoided as are fruit juices and chocolate.
– Alcohol – avoid alcohol the night before your journey, and on the journey itself. Don’t smoke on the way.
– Sleep – sleep well the night before the journey. Pep yourself up about the trip. Don’t dread it.