Constantly Get Motion Sickness? These Products Can Make Your Travels Less Miserable

HuffPost senior shopping writer Tessa Flores put me on to Allclair, a non-medicated nausea relief inhaler. The little tubes, which come in two-packs, are double-sided with an inhaler on one end and an oil dropper on the other. They're also non-drowsy, a huge plus if you're on the go. We love this product so much that it won a HuffPost Shopping Award!

"Just the other day, my partner decided to cook well-done eggs — which emitted an odor that, for whatever reason, makes me want to gag," Flores previously wrote. "I was driven to reach for this nondescript tube, and after just a couple of inhales, the fresh and medicinal vapor in my mouth and nose completely made the uncomfortable sensation dissipate. I’ve also whipped this out while feeling queasy on the train, in cars, and even following a night of one too many alcoholic beverages and it did the trick in seconds."

Since I'm also prone to nausea, I bought my own two-pack during Black Friday sales (as did many HuffPost readers) and can vouch for the herbal aroma's effectiveness. I tend to get nauseous at nighttime, and prefer the longer-lasting impact of the oil dropper for its ability to settle me enough that I can fall asleep.

If there's one remedy for motion sickness you probably know, it's Dramamine, which has a near-perfect 4.8-star average across more than 24,000 ratings. HuffPost shopping analytics editor Lily Alig is a fan of Dramamine, and usually has it on her.

"I've had horrible motion sickness since I was a kid, so now I never travel without Dramamine," she said. "The non-drowsy formula really works for me: it keeps the worst of my symptoms at bay and doesn't make me too sleepy. I take a dose before every long train ride or when I'm the designated passenger seat navigator. It's not a cure-all (I still can't read a book in a moving vehicle), but it enables me to text, read directions, and generally function better!"

Dramamine can relieve nausea, dizziness and vomiting for up to 24 hours, and can work within 30 to 60 minutes by blocking the brain signals that trigger motion sickness. It comes in a slim travel vial for easy packing. You may still experience some drowsiness with Dramamine, so just make sure to read the fine print depending on when you want to take some.

Another find of Flores', these funky-looking lensless motion sickness glasses have four (yes, four) liquid-filled circular rims. According to Dr. Neil Bhattacharyya, the board-certified otolaryngologist Flores interviewed in her previous reporting, the liquid creates an artificial horizon that can stabilize your field of vision. This can help your eyes re-synchronize with your balance system, lessening symptoms of motion sickness.

"In the name of science (and at the risk of my stomach), I wore the glasses sitting in the backseat of the car, while reading, as my partner drove around," Flores wrote. "Normally, and especially under these circumstances, it would take less than a few minutes for the nausea and headaches to hit. But this time, my symptoms never came."

The glasses come with a storage bag you can use to travel with them, in a couple different colors.

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You can also relieve nausea through acupressure, by pressing down on pressure point P6 (also called Neiguan). This point is on the inside of your wrist. There are plenty of acupressure wristbands out there designed to exert pressure on point P6 for you, like these soft Sea-Band wristbands which are one size fits most. This is a subtler solution than something like the glasses that still offers continuous relief without any drowsiness.

Promising review: "These little bands have transformed car travel and air travel for me! I used them (as a last resort) exactly as instructed in the package, and when we arrived at our destination, I said to my husband, "Do you realize that I didn't have problems with carsickness this entire trip?" That was a first for me! Soon after that, we traveled overseas, and these were an incredible help to me during the inevitable bumps through the air. I was able to relax and enjoy the flight because my stomach wasn't woozy--for the first time ever (which probably sounds like an exaggeration unless you also suffer from motion sickness). These are worth every penny and more!" — BrendaH

While the Sea-Band bracelets are one size fits most, these Meiyyj motion sickness relief wristbands are made with silicone and are adjustable like a watch band for a more customized fit. They're designed to similarly deliver continuous pressure on point P6, in addition to a few other pressure points on the wrist (H7, P7 and LU9). These ones also come in a wider variety of colors.

Promising review: "Bought these for a long trip and wasn’t sure if it would work. But holy cow, I wore them all day and didn’t get motion sickness. And it was comfortable, matched my outfit and I couldn’t be happier. I will be carrying these for smaller trips now too. Very adjustable for your needs and quite effective." — BlueRabbit

Another OTC medication with strong reviews is Bonine, the chewable tablet version of which has an average of 4.7 stars across over 11,000 Amazon ratings. These contain meclizine hydrochloride, the same active ingredient as the less drowsy Dramamine. The tablets are raspberry flavored and claim to provide all-day relief from motion sickness symptoms.

Promising Amazon review: "This is hands down my go to motion sickness item. I used to work on cruise ships and so many of us used this the first couple days we would join. It is non drowsy for the most part. I am sensitive to medications so I noticed a difference but not near as tired compared to other medications. I take it as I am boarding and by time the ship is ready to sail it is in my system. I have also used this for other smaller vessels or motions sickness in cars and planes at times and it works well. It lasts for me about 12 - 16 hours. It's easy to use, just slip under the tonge and let it dissolve. It's small and it dissolves quickly. The taste isn't horrible and the nausea relief is pretty quick. I find it works best if you use it before you start feeling nauseous but does provide some relief if you use after you have started feeling nauseous. Pro tip: When on a cruise I take the next morning 30 minutes before I get out of bed and start walking around. That way it's in my system before I start moving around." — Rebecca Dees

In Flores' story on Allclair, Irene Sonu, Stanford Healthcare’s clinical associate professor of medicine, said, "Peppermint’s main active component, menthol, can modulate certain serotonin receptors in the gut and central nervous system, which is part of the nausea/vomiting pathway."

This little bottle of 100% peppermint essential oil has a rollerball applicator, so you can apply it to your temples or neck for aromatherapy — just know that effectiveness will vary from person to person. It's technically marketed for pregnancy and morning sickness, but can work for motion sickness too, according to reviews.

Like peppermint, ginger is another herbal ingredient that can interact with key receptors to relieve nausea, according to Flores' previous reporting. Ginger can encourage stomach emptying, which can also help to reduce nausea. Individually-wrapped ginger chews like these are an easy, small item to keep on hand that can deliver instant ginger flavor and scent and soothe stomach.

Promising review: "Love these ginger chews - they are a lifesaver! I suffer from motion sickness because my husband drives like a NASCAR driver. I’ve tried everything but nothing worked as well as these. The ginger flavor is potent enough to quell nausea without being too spicy. You can definitely taste the spicy ginger. They have a pleasant chewiness – not too hard but be careful if you have dental work because they are sticky – and the flavor lasts a surprisingly long time. Best of all, they're incredibly affordable compared to other nausea remedies. I keep a bag in my purse, car, and travel bag at all times. If you're looking for a tasty and effective way to combat nausea, look no further! Highly recommend!" — Nancy L. Frick

Look, sometimes you can't stop what's coming — but you can still be prepared to make it as easy as possible to clean up. Having a pack of disposable barf bags on hand is always a good idea for those of us who get motion sickness (planes will usually have one in the seatback pocket, but what about cars? Trains? Boats? You get the idea). These medical-grade bags are designed to be sealable and have a large rim that's wide enough for your mouth to avoid spillage. As reviewers point out, these are also handy to have around for carsick kids, nights out, camping or other unpredictable situations without a bathroom.