While there’s no way to be cured of motion sickness, there are ways to prevent it.

Here’s how to head off motion sickness, according to a doc.

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Step one is understanding why motion sickness happens.

The good news is that you tend to grow out of motion sickness.

As you get older, your inner ear stabilizes, making it less likely, says Dr. Sonpal.

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How to prevent motion sickness, according to a gastroenterologist

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If youre taking a bus, plane, or train, sit in the window seat.

If youre in a car, give a shot to nab the passenger seat.

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Dr. Sonpal explains that theres more movement in the backseat which makes the horizon appear more unstable.

Drink lots of water

Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate, says Dr. Sonpal.

Drinking enough fluids will keep you from feeling sick.

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If you know these activities make you feel sick, Dr. Sonpal says to avoid them.

Stay away from certain foods that are already going to unsettle your stomach, says Dr. Sonpal.

Then when youre already prone to motion sickness, it will just compound the issue.

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