Simple tips to prevent motion sickness
You don't have to worry about motion sickness when you go home to celebrate Tet while drinking chrysanthemum tea, sucking on ginger, listening to music...
Drink some cold water or soda
According toHealthline, a sip of cold water or carbonated drinks will help you control the feeling of nausea. Do not drink coffee or milk while traveling, because it dehydrates the body and makes motion sickness worse.
Listen to music or chat
This action is intended to distract the brain. Researchers have found that listening to music can reduce nausea or other physiological symptoms associated with motion sickness.
Drink chamomile tea
Chamomile is an herb that helps soothe the stomach, reduce acidity, and relax the abdominal muscles. Therefore, chamomile tea is effective in treating motion sickness whether drunk hot or cold.
Sucking on ginger
Ginger is widely grown in Southeast Asia and is used in traditional medicine to effectively treat stomach problems. Ginger helps improve motion sickness, nausea caused by surgery and chemotherapy...
Cookies, bread
Raw foods like crackers and toast are often recommended for people with motion sickness. They fill up the stomach and help to lighten some of the unpleasant smells.
Eat bananas
Bananas are rich in energy and vitamins, helping the body recover energy after motion sickness. On average, a medium-sized banana contains 105 calories, 12% of the body's daily potassium needs and 22% of its daily vitamin B6 needs.
Keep your mouth clean
Nausea and vomiting can leave unpleasant odors in your mouth. Rinse and brush your teeth regularly, and suck on mints to keep your mouth clean and prevent nausea from returning.
Open window
Fresh air reduces nausea and eliminates other unpleasant odors in the car.