Cold sweats, stomachaches, nausea… Every journey by car (by train, boat or even plane) is another test for you that you have to overcome? Don’t panic, there are simple, natural and effective solutions to combat motion sickness.
Why do I have motion sickness?
While motion sickness (or motion sickness) is usually not serious, it can still ruin our day. It must be said that nausea, dizziness or headaches are not pleasant. But what is due to this phenomenon that affects young and old alike? It just has to do with conflicting information received by our brains : the immobility perceived by the inner ear (our body does not move) and the vision of mobility through the eyes (the car, for its part, moves forward).
But rest assured, motion sickness is far from inevitable…
How to combat this phenomenon?
Ginger
Do you know that ginger is recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) in the? prevention of nausea and vomiting † If you are pregnant or suffer from motion sickness, this plant can help you. You can chew fresh ginger (the most effective solution), consume it in the form of herbal tea, take it in the form of essential oil or capsules.
Mint and lemon essential oil
Mint and lemon can also be your . become ally against motion sickness† Thirty minutes before departure, put a drop of mint essential oil and another lemon on a teaspoon of organic and local honey or vegetable oil. And for even more efficiency, massage your temples with peppermint essential oil.
lemon balm
Lemon balm is a plant known for its anti-nausea action† To reap the benefits and thus have a good time in the car, prepare an infusion (5 grams of fresh or dried leaves to 1 liter of water). The advantage is that you can enjoy it throughout the journey.
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