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#Healthhacks #8
People who suffer from migraines and headaches are more prone to motion sickness!
- Avoid eating too much before or during travel
It is the stomach acids which cause nausea and reflux, so avoid eating a heavy meal prior to travel. Preferably eat an hour before. Keep full-fat dairy items to the minimum.
2. Say NO to acidic drinks
Avoid acidic or carbonated drinks, which upset the stomach easily. Have a clear fizzy drink (flavoured non-alcoholic drink), lime juice or lime honey water if you are prone to travel sickness.
3. Keep a bottle of ginger-ale handy
Different flavours of ginger candy are available in the market and it is best known to help with nausea. You can also prepare homemade ginger-ale if time allows.
Preparation (water- 1cup, sugar 1/4th cup)
Wash and mince/grate a medium piece of ginger. Boil ginger, sugar and water till water becomes half of its quantity. Cool it and later add 2 tbsp lemon juice. Bottle it and sip in intervals.
4. Slurp a slice of lemon
Lemons are known to stimulate brain regions where it signals to cease sickness. Also, it helps settle stomach discomfort by preventing nausea and vomiting.
5. Suck on ice cubes
Again, the simplest yet effective home remedy is sucking ice cubes. This results in stomach-soothing and ceases queasiness.
6. Have apple juice
The presence of pectin present in apples helps to settle the stomach. Sip on apple juice before you start your ride.
7. Have Salty Cracker
Keep nibbling on crackers or biscuits to prevent gastric juices from building up on an empty stomach. You can also try some salted potato chips.
8. Licorice
This is a great antacid and anti-inflammatory remedy. Licorice as a tincture, decoction or infusion reduces acidity in the stomach and brings down mucus in the stomach lining. Licorice candy works just the same way.
CAUTION: Do not take licorice if you are pregnant as it can induce contractions.
9. Chamomile herb/tea
This beautiful herb is beneficial in reducing the headache and nausea that comes from motion sickness. Sip a chamomile tea and you will feel your body relax immensely.
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