JAKARTA, DECEMBER 2024, Many Daihatsu friends are planning holiday trips at the end of this year. To ensure a smooth holiday trip, you can minimize disturbances while traveling.

One of the travel disturbances is motion sickness or motion sickness. Motion sickness can occur when Daihatsu friends travel by land, when taking a boat, and at high altitudes when flying. Moreover, pregnant women and children are more susceptible to motion sickness.

However, almost everyone who travels is at risk of experiencing motion sickness. Some symptoms usually begin with a feeling of discomfort. This is then accompanied by cold sweats and dizziness.

Causes of motion sickness

• Motion sickness is caused by mixed signals sent to the brain by the eyes and the inner ear (semicircular canals).
• You may not be able to see the movement that your body feels. Or conversely, you may not be able to feel the movement that your eyes see.
• As a result, the brain receives mixed signals and you will experience some aspects or symptoms of motion sickness.

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How to overcome motion sickness

• Treatment for motion sickness can include simple changes in the environment. For example, breathing fresh air.
• Practicing relaxation
• Herbs to alleviate motion sickness include ginger, peppermint, and tea.
• Acupuncture
• Most people who experience motion sickness can prevent it by taking medications.
• Most medications for treating motion sickness will help prevent it, not cure it.

Here are some suggestions that can help reduce or prevent motion sickness:

• Eat light snacks or meals 24 hours before traveling.
• Avoid large or high-fat meals.
• Sit in the front of the vehicle for a smoother ride.
• Try to keep your gaze focused on the horizon or land.
• During car travel, sit in the front seat of the car.
• Focus your gaze on the horizon, rest your head against the headrest, and try to remain still.
• Concentrate on maintaining slow and deep breathing.