Gahlinger made several behavioral recommendations that can help reduce or eliminate the symptoms of motion sickness in patients. The author is from the University of Utah.
Parameters:
(1) diet
(2) habits
(3) atmosphere
(4) vision
(5) head movement
(6) body position
(7) location
Parameter
Do
Avoid
diet
eat a light meal >= 3 hours before exposure
dairy products, and foods that are salty, high calorie or high protein
habits
<keep well hydrated and drink clear carbonated soft drinks>
alcohol and smoking
atmosphere
increase ventilation or exposure to cool, fresh air
disagreeable odors
vision
focus on a stable horizon or external object
visual stimuli such as reading or watching TV
head movement
limit head movements, for example by pressing it back into a headrest
sudden head movements
body position
lie in a supine position
location
sit in front seat of car, or take a central location on boat or airplane
backseat of a car, or take a peripheral location in a plane or boat
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