Car sickness or motion sickness is a very unique condition which can actually be affect people of all ages and sexes. There are many things that can cause this experience which include exposure to fast moving road traffic, sea traveling, insider aphobic food and visually attractive nature scenes. Essentially what happens is that your body will adapt in order to be able to cope with the relentless stream of road noise and aromas from the vehicles.

There are things which you can do to prevent car sickness or to minimize the feeling of being nauseous and vomit prone. These include improving your position inside your automobile, passive coping techniques such as closing your mouth or covering your nose, seeking shade and frequently acknowledged motion.

Perhaps the most important thing is to attempt to relax and enjoy the ride. Often I’ve noticed that the more anxious and stressed out a person is, the more they tend to attract this issue. If you can add some calm and joy to what can be a very uneasy situation, you will be less likely to be affected by the symptoms of car sickness.

Some tips to help minimize the feeling of nausea include; eating small meals, high fiber foods are better with long distance driving, hydration, no caffeinated beverages, opening the windows in the car as soon as you get inside, breathing slowly and taking it easy.

Many feel relief just by looking out the window. Some people like to lie down in the car and relax, indeed this works for some. Put your electronic device away so you aren’t distracted from looking at the displays. Close your eyes and try not to think about the poor condition of the road or car around you, try to focus on objects around you for comfort.

Eating ginger is a commonly known treatment for nausea. Ginger contains enzymes which help increase the blood flow necessary to help you feel better. It is the natural remedy for motion sickness. Please stay clear of candy, gum, and hard candy. They won’t prevent motion sickness. Also stay clear of any spicy or caffeinated foods. Eating too much of these can expand the stomach and cause some nausea as well.

Keep in mind that the old adage, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure is not only true; it is even more true when you are car sick. Each of us can find other ways to help alleviate our discomfort instead of trying to avoid the discomfort. Find ways to relax, chase the rock, focus on a picture or the horizon. If your car is really bad and make sure you get in and out of the car before you get in the car, you will be able to think clearly and your feelings of nausea will be lessened.

Car sickness can be a incapacitating and debilitating experience; it is best to avoid it at all costs. There are ways to help prevent the nausea associated with car sickness; it is important to find a way to relax before you experience the steering wheel syndrome. Carrots are a great choice, as they are easy to digest and will not mess up your stomach.

Approach relaxation in a positive manner. Close your eyes and imagine a clear lane through which you drive. If you start to feel the vibrations of the road from the front of your car, imagine yourself sitting in the car and cutting off into it.

If you approach relaxed visualisation negatively, thinking all the worst case scenarios of being car sick, the inevitable wouldmost likely happen. Instead, try to find your relaxation through the positive aspects of life. It is all down to how you choose to frame things. If you concentrate on the positive, that you will be fine and enjoy the trip, instead of the negative, the thought of being car sick, you will be more ready to approach the experience of a long car journey with open arms.

Exercising a little before your car journey will also help you to approach the experience in a positive manner. Engage in some type of activity such as stretching or walking. Exercise does release feel-good chemicals to the brain which will stand you in good stead before a long car journey.

It is all mostly mind, but again I stress the importance of being relaxed. If you are a passenger and motion sickness does start to affect you, tell the driver to pull over when safe and get some fresh air, drink water. If you are the driver, and it affects you, pull over when its safe and relax. Just breathe, get that fresh air, take as long as necessary until you feel better. Its important to approach the experience and stay focused on the positive.