Tips for Seasickness Relief

Sit in the middle of the train cabin, avoid the front where it sways more. Facing backward is better to avoid motion sickness. Stay away from fuel odors.

3. Focus on your eyesight

You often feel seasick when your eyes are fixed on something swaying unpredictably, like reading on a moving vehicle. Find stable focal points, distant views like green clouds, distant roads, or snowy mountain peaks. Avoid reading or using screens while in transit. According to Dr. Rafael (USA), looking far ahead helps synchronize signals between your eyes and inner ear.

According to Dr. Roderic, an expert in motion sickness in Oregon, the main cause is peripheral vision. For instance, when sitting in a car, your eyes look straight but still perceive trees on both sides moving backward. Cover your eyes with your hands (similar to horse blinkers) to block these distracting views and focus forward.

4. Moving around on the train

Experienced sailors advise moving with the rhythm of the waves, lifting your foot as the wave falls. Look out towards the horizon, avoiding staring at the water or nearby objects. Avoid sitting inside the cabin, instead, go on deck for fresh air and better views.

Keeping the body warm is essential.

To avoid the sea breeze, keep your body warm. It can boost resistance against seasickness. You can wear an extra coat, wrap a scarf, or wear a hat to keep your body warm.

Avoid extreme hunger.

Many people mistakenly believe that being hungry prevents seasickness. That's a misconception. You should eat light snacks to prevent an empty stomach but avoid overeating to prevent reflux. Opt for light snacks such as bread, buns, sweet potatoes... and avoid foods with high water content, oily foods, or drinks with gas, stimulating substances, and acidic fruits like oranges, grapefruits.

Excessive alcohol consumption also leads to staggering. Your body loses balance due to alcohol, and the motion of the boat or vehicle exacerbates it. The dual effect makes vomiting more likely.

Try ginger water trick.

What could be more effective than a traditional remedy like drinking hot ginger water? It keeps the body warm and helps fight seasickness. Bring along some slices of fresh ginger or ginger candy, ginger jam for the journey, and you can enjoy the beauty of the sea with peace of mind.

Prepare anti-seasickness medication.

Anti-seasickness medication remains essential for those prone to seasickness. There are oral medications, injections, and patches available. If taking orally, it should be taken soon after having a light meal. If using patches, apply them below the earlobes a few hours before boarding.

Wear anti-nausea bracelets.

Wear an anti-nausea bracelet (Sea bands) on your wrist when boarding. This bracelet increases pressure on the wrist's acupuncture point related to nausea. It's not medication, so it's safe for everyone.

Keep your spirits truly relaxed.

Feeling seasick gets worse if you constantly anticipate it, even when you haven't boarded yet, but keep imagining dreadful scenes of seasickness. Instead, prepare yourself psychologically well, don't dwell on seasickness; think about immersing yourself in the joy of playing with the waves, exploring exciting things you've never had the chance to before.

Remember, the mental factor is crucial because if you're always pessimistic, negative about getting motion sickness, it'll only make it easier for motion sickness to find you.

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Reference: Travel guide Mytour