How To Avoid Motion Sickness On Hilly Roads: Prevention Tips For Mountain Journeys

When you hit the hills for the first time, a puking session is one of the more likely things to happen. Some people have a poor tolerance for mountain roads, which makes motion sickness a recurrent experience for them. Not only does it kill the mood of vacation but it also causes a toll on your health. Travelling on mountain roads doesn't do well for our stomachs and can quickly turn our memorable trip into a miserable one. To avoid puking your guts out during a trip, here are some effective measures one can take.

Tips To Avoid Motion Sickness On Hilly Roads

Avoid puking through your trip with these effective tips:

Avoid Heavy Meals

Travelling in a hilly area is no less than a rollercoaster. Just like we are advised not to sit on a ride with a full stomach, the same goes for bus or car travel as well. Avoid eating heavy meals while you are travelling, or the twists and turns will soon bring everything out on the roads.

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Sit In The Front Seat

Sitting in the front seat surprisingly saves you from the embarrassing incident that is likely to happen during the road trip. The front seat gives you the advantage of looking straight ahead at the road. Looking ahead sends your body a signal to prepare for the next ten seconds. So, even if there’s a dip, your stomach won’t churn. Even if there’s a turn, your body knows to manoeuvre itself to avoid any roller-coaster effects.

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Don’t Use Cell Phone During A ride

Even if you are tolerable to the mountain roads, watching the phone’s screen will make you feel dizzy. Staring at your cell phone during the ride is the same as looking out your window at a quickly moving scenery. The mobile screen moves hastily in your hands all the time, skewing your inner ear’s sense of balance. This makes the contents of your stomach rush to the throat. So, it's better to keep that phone aside. Instagrammable pictures can wait. Your stomach can’t.

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