Cross-country car sickness

Q: My husband and I are planning to take a cross-country trip this summer. My only concern is that I sometimes suffer from motion sickness when I'm in a car for long periods of time. But the anti-nausea medications I've taken before just make me drowsy and I don't want to miss out on seeing the country because I'm asleep in the passenger seat. Do you have any natural remedies that can help me avoid this?

JVW: It may not be making many sensational headlines, but ginger is the best-proven treatment for nausea induced by a wide variety of causes, including motion sickness.

Most anti-nausea drugs work by blocking signals to the brain that induce nausea. Ginger, on the other hand, has a localized effect on the stomach. Since its presence in the stomach is a useful part of its action, small doses (250-500 milligrams) repeated often will give the best results.

One common side effect of ginger is heartburn. If this occurs, use a lower dose more often or take the ginger with food. You will find ginger and ginger powder supplements easily in most natural food stores.

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