How to Get Rid of Motion Sickness

Motion sickness is the feeling of nausea, dizziness, sweating, vomiting and disorientation. It is caused by the motion of boats, cars and other vehicles. The best way to treat motion sickness is to prevent it. However, there are several treatments that relieve symptoms.

Things You'll Need

• Motion-sickness medication, patch or pill
• Ginger
• Peppermint tea
• Salted soda crackers
• Acupressure band

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Instructions

• 1

  Apply a motion-sickness patch behind your ear. Scopolamine, the active ingredient, is absorbed through the skin within 4 hours of application. A apply the patch before you feel sick or as soon as you notice symptoms.

• 2

  Take a prescription medication. If you suffer from severe motion sickness, your doctor may prescribe a prescription drug. Use only as directed.

• 3

  Chew a piece of fresh or candied ginger. Ginger reduces nausea and eases motion-sickness symptoms. Only a small piece is necessary.

• 4

  Sip peppermint tea. All mint, but particularly peppermint, is effective in treating nausea. Don't gulp the liquid as this can upset your stomach.

• 5

  Nibble on salted soda crackers. The bicarbonate of soda, cream of tartar and salt in the crackers help dry and soothe an upset stomach.

• 6

  Wear an acupressure band. Bands such as BioBand apply pressure to a point in your wrist. Pressing this pressure point alleviates nausea and controls motion sickness.

• 7

  Stare at a still point on the horizon. The up-and-down motion of vehicles contributes to motion sickness so focus your gaze on an unmoving point to settle the motion.