Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Prevention

To prevent kinetosis (motion sickness), the following preventive measures may be helpful:

  • Rest
  • Plenty of fresh air
  • Drink enough
  • Small meals containing carbohydrates
  • Not reading, watching TV, etc. in the car, train, plane, etc.
  • If necessary, even control the car, etc.
  • In ships and airplanes look at the immovable horizon.
  • In ships, avoid bow and stern; stay in the middle/lower part of the ship
  • At first symptoms, lie down, close eyes