Some tips from Dr. Eugene Delaune, MD, to avoid—or at the very least alleviate—motion sickness
Dr. Delaune, who advises Allianz Partners’ Assistance Team on critical medical decisions, says to pick a window seat near the front of the plane to help in avoiding motion sickness. Why? Because it tends to move around less, and you can focus on the horizon during daylight hours to help mitigate the problem.
No denying that staying well-hydrated is a must if you want to avoid motion sickness, with Dr. Delaune recommending you stick to water and stay away from alcohol and caffeine, which, as we all know, can dehydrate you. And be sure to buy some ginger candies or drink ginger tea as ginger is a natural antiemetic (anti-nausea medication). Something else that might help with the nausea? Benadryl, Dr. Delaune says. But, be warned, because it can also make you dizzy, so, he recommends taking 50mg of Benadryl and getting some rest. And he advises to try the Benadryl at home before taking it on your travels.
Don’t Look Down
And last, but certainly not least—and this might be tough—Dr. Delaune recommends you avoid looking down to read or view entertainment if you don’t want to fall prey to the dreaded motion sickness.
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