You'll know how horrible and embarrassing it is, waiting for dreaded feeling of 'stomach awareness' that means nausea and sickness are about to kick in. It is most common between the ages of 4 and 10 years, but a lot of teenagers suffer too. And if you have been travel sick in the past, just the memory is enough to make it more likely. Dr Margaret Stearn Mixed messages Sensors in our inner ear help to keep us balanced. The brain also receives messages from the eyes.
Travel sickness is the result of conflicting messages from the eyes and the inner ear.
If you're a passenger in a car, the sensors in your ear tell your brain you are moving while your eyes are seeing the relatively stationary inside of the vehicle. The driver won't feel sick because he is looking at the moving road - the messages to the brain are the same. Be prepared for happier holidays Eat a light meal at least 3 hours beforehand. Avoid fatty or dairy foods. If you are in a car or coach, look outside at objects far away.