The world is being  explored more  by travelling in  this  generation.Different modes of travelling such as airways,sea or road travels are often done by us.Motion sickness happens when the movement because of the travel  you see is different from what your inner ear senses. This can cause dizziness, nausea,and vomiting. You can get motion sick in a car, or on a train, airplane, boat,or amusement park ride.

Motion sickness is more common in women and children ages 2 to 12 years old. Motion sickness occurs when your brain can’t make sense of information sent from your eyes, ears and body. Being carsick,seasick or airsick is motion sickness.

These factors increase your chances of getting motion sickness: 

  • Family history of motion sickness
  • Hormonal birth control
  •  Pregnancy
  • Inner ear disorders
  •  Menstrual periods
  • Migraines
  • Parkinson’s  disease

What are the symptoms of motion sickness?

  • Cold sweats
  • Dizziness
  • Fatigue 
  • Headache
  • Irritability
  •  Inability to concentrate
  • Increased saliva, nausea and vomiting
  •  Pale skin 
  • Rapid breathing or gulping for air

Although pharmacological treatments for motion sickness are generally very effective,non-pharmacological treatments for prevention should be tried as well.A comprehensive treatment plan to treat motion sickness may include a range of complementary and alternative therapies. Nutrition and dietary supplements are one of the important factor which offer much relief from this sickness.

  • Avoid spicy, greasy, or fatty meals
  •  DO NOT overeat before traveling
  •   Drink plenty of water  
  •  Dry crackers and carbonated sodas(such as ginger ale)  
  • People who tend to have motion sickness may benefit from eating small, frequent meals.

Supplements and herbs are marketed in the United States without requirements for safety or effectiveness. There are no credible studies showing that herbs used for motion sickness treatment are safe or work. Ginger,peppermint, Black horehound ( Ballotta nigra). Although black horehound is sometimes used by people who experience motion sickness, no scientific studies have been done to see if it is safe or if it works.