Motion sickness is a condition caused by motion that is felt but not seen. Nausea, vomiting, dizziness, headaches, sweating, and fatigue are common symptoms of motion sickness. Motion sickness affects people of all ages

Typical causes of motion sickness:

• Automobiles - Often referred to as car sickness, mainly occurs for passengers in a vehicle when the eyes mostly see the interior of the car. The vehicle may be driving up and down hills, turning and twisting around corners, rolling over bumps, or moving at high speed.
• Boats and Ships – Sea sickness is typically brought on by the rocking motion of a boat while immersed on water over a short or prolonged period of time.
• Airplanes – Air sickness may occur from turbulence, abrupt turns, tilting, or other movement while in-flight up in the air.
• Amusement Park Rides – Roller coasters, merry-go-rounds, and other rides sometimes may cause motion sickness from spinning, free-falling, sudden up and down movements.
• 3D Films and Videogames – Multiple moving objects coming at you, up-front and around you on a large or small video screen may create a sense of motion distortion between vision and balance.

TIPS FOR PREVENTING AND CALMING MOTION SICKNESS:

Let's face it. No one likes that queasy, nauseous, dizzy feeling that overcomes you when you experience motion sickness. Here are a few tips to follow so you don't let motion sickness ruin your next fun-filled travels and adventures.

You should:

• Breathe deeply through your mouth, not your nose.
• Face Forward – Looking outside to the horizon ahead of you. If possible, sit in the front seat.
• Rest your head against the back seat to keep it still.
• Eat light snacks prior to activity. Mint or ginger flavored lozenges may help with nausea.
• Drink water and stay well hydrated.
• Get Fresh Air. Open a window or turn on an air vent to increase the air flow around you.
• Avoid reading, playing portable videogames or other activity while moving.

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