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Motion sickness is a common problem for folks that like to live on the wild side of things- or simply enjoy a good carnival ride now and again. There are those that even get sick during car trips in particularly hilly areas where the roads literally go up and down like an amusement park ride.

Motion sickness isn’t an inevitability though. It’s possible to curb the nausea associated with awkward motion encountered on rides, plane trips, and other forms of entertainment that cause people to experience this unpleasant side effect.

To conquer motion sickness before it conquers you, follow these few simple rules:

1.O.T.C. medication: There are now many brands and types of over-the-counter motion sickness medications; most of them work. Before going to a carnival or other activity that might cause motion sickness, be sure to take the motion sickness medication a reasonable amount of time beforehand so that it will be working by the time your motion moment comes along.

2.Eye control: If you’ve forgotten to take any type of medication and you begin to experience motion sickness, close your eyes. This works particularly well on an amusement park ride. When nauseas at a height, gazing around rapidly can cause even more motion sickness.

3.Breathe properly: Don’t breathe too fast. When nauseas or scared, many people breathe too fast and make themselves even more sick. Focus on breathing calmly. This can rapidly send motion sickness spiraling the other way.

4.No talking: Try your best not to talk during the motion sickness episode. Talking invites the possibility of taking in air, a sure way to bring on the even more unpleasant side effect of motion sickness: Vomiting. Keep quiet until the episode passes.

Motion sickness is incredibly unpleasant and all too common, but it won’t result in any permanent harm. To get rid of it, it’s best to stop it before it starts and always keep a good motion sickness medication on-hand to take care of any episodes that arise. Not everyone can anticipate when motion sickness might occur, but it’s always good to take a guess, especially when doing an activity you’ve never done before.

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