Travel without car sickness

Q: My husband and I are planning to take a cross-country trip this summer. I'm sort of dreading it, because after long hours in the car, I start to suffer from motion sickness. And all the medications I've tried have just knocked me out! What can I do to enjoy my trip?

Dr. Wright: 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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