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Our Top Tips for Preventing Travel Sickness
Do you suffer from motion sickness, no matter how long the journey? As travel opens back up again, we know that you may be worried about getting caught out by travel sickness. However, there is no need to worry - we have created the ultimate list of tips to prevent travel sickness, including essential products to ease your discomfort.
What is travel sickness?
According to the NHS, travel sickness describes when you feel sick as a result of travelling by boat, car, plane or train.
What causes motion sickness?
The sensation of nausea is caused by repeated movements, such as moving up and down in a boat, in the case of sea sickness. Due to said movements, your inner ear sends different signals to your brain from the ones your eyes are seeing; these confusing messages result in you feeling unwell.
What should I avoid doing on my journey?
To prevent motion sickness, you should avoid looking at moving objects out of the window, as well as avoiding reading or the use of electronic devices. You are also advised not to eat heavy meals, drink alcohol or eat spicy food shortly before, or during, your trip. If you are concerned about Travel-related Deep Vein Thrombosis on long journeys, you can find out more about prevention methods in our recent blog post:
How can I ease my motion sickness?
According to the NHS, you can try the following methods in order to ease your motion sickness:
- Focus on a fixed point straight ahead
- Try to break up long journeys with fresh air, taking a walk and drinking plenty of water
- Sit in the front of the car, or in the middle of the boat, to reduce motion
- Try to breathe fresh air if possible
- Consume ginger in a biscuit, tablet or tea to settle your stomach
- Distract travel sick children with music, or by singing to or talking to them
- Focus on your breathing, breathing slowly with your eyes closed
What products can I use to ease my discomfort?
Whether you are in Manchester, Birmingham, Liverpool and beyond, we offer a range of products online, with convenient 1-3 working day delivery to make sure you have everything you need for your trip! These include:
Joy Rides Tablets
If you are heading off on your travels, we offer Joy-rides chewable, fruit-flavoured tablets. When taken 20 minutes before you start your journey, the hyoscine hydrobromide works to prevent nausea caused by the brain’s confusing messages.
Scopoderm Patches
If you would prefer to get hyoscine relief via a patch, we also offer the Scopoderm 1.5mg patches to help prevent vertigo, nausea and vomiting.
Sea band Wristbands
If you are looking for a more natural remedy, we also offer Sea-band wristbands, for both children and adults alike. The bands use acupressure; they can also be used to relieve nausea associated with anaesthesia, chemotherapy and pregnancy.
Make sure you are prepared ahead of time
Wherever you are heading on your travels, it’s important that you prepare in advance. SO, don’t get caught out - Stock up on travel sickness prevention methods today!
This blog post was written on behalf of Chemist.net by Pharmacy Mentor.