News India Live, Digital Desk: Has it ever happened to you that your head becomes heavy during the journey or you feel like vomiting again and again? Don’t worry, this is not a disease. Actually, when the coordination between our eyes and ears (which maintain the balance of the body) gets disturbed, the brain gets confused. The eyes perceive that we are sitting in one place (like a car seat), but the ears and body sense the movement. Just this confusion creates a stir in your stomach. It has some special symptoms like cold sweat, dizziness, nausea and headache. The good thing is that with some precautions you can make every journey of yours a relaxing one. 5 Surefire Ways to Avoid Motion Sickness1. Choose your seat correctly. It matters a lot where you sit in the journey. If you are in a car, sit on the front seat (co-driver’s seat). In a bus or train, try not to have a seat above the wheels. It is considered best to sit near the wings of a plane. The less movement there is, the more peaceful the mind will be.2. Enjoy the outside air and openness. Cars with closed windows and AC often feel ‘suffocated’ which increases the problem. Try to keep the window slightly open so that you can get fresh air. Your brain feels more refreshed by coming in direct contact with air.3. Where should the eyes be? This is important: Often we start watching videos on the phone or reading books to pass time. It’s like giving an instant treat to motion sickness. Instead, look out the window at the horizon, that is, at a very distant place. This restores coordination between your eyes and ears.4. Be careful about eating and drinking, do not eat very heavy or spicy food just before the journey. But remember, do not keep the stomach completely empty. Eat light food. Keep a water bottle with you and keep taking sips from time to time so that the body remains hydrated. Stay away from alcohol or smoking, these can worsen the condition.5. Some ‘desi magic’ of the kitchen: Keeping a small piece of ginger in the mouth or drinking ginger tea is the world’s best home remedy for motion sickness. Apart from this, smelling lemon or mint candy also provides great relief. These small things prove to be very helpful during travelling.