If the motion of the ocean gets to you, make sure your medication gets there first. One of the side effects of motion sickness is decreased absorption in the stomach, said Dr. Wayne J. Riley, director of the Travel Medicine Service at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston. So oral drugs taken after the onset of symptoms are usually not very effective.
Motion sickness can cause vomiting, paleness, cold sweats, hyperventilation and headaches.
Eat light, easily digestible foods, such as crackers, bread and canned fruit. Don't read in the car or on a plane, train or boat when it's in motion. When traveling long distances by car, sit in the front seat and focus your eyes on the horizon. This stable reference can help minimize the effect of changes in the inner ear, which controls the sense of balance and plays a role in motion sickness. All Rights Reserved.