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To soothe your travel sickness, a warm cup of ginger tea is your best friend. We have always used this spicy root to calm that uneasy, green feeling in the stomach before a journey. Just sip it slowly with a little peppermint before you set off, and it will do you good.
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Long done when soothe your travel sickness
When your stomach starts to churn on those winding roads or during a choppy boat ride, a simple cup of warm ginger tea is your best friend to keep things settled. We have always known that a little bit of this spicy root, dried or fresh, helps to calm that uneasy, green feeling in the gut before you set off. It is a simple trick our grandmothers passed down to keep the mind and the tummy at peace while travelling. These unpleasant moments usually happen when your eyes and your inner ear simply cannot agree on whether you are moving or sitting still. Sitting in the back seat of a car, reading a book while in motion, or stuffy air in the cabin can quickly make you feel out of sorts. It is a very common bother, but there is no need to let it spoil your journey. Before you get in the car, try brewing a quick infusion of ginger mixed with a few leaves of peppermint. Sip it slowly, breathe in the fresh air, and look straight ahead at the horizon. If the trouble persists or if you feel very unwell, it is always wise to ask your pharmacist or doctor for advice.
Les gestes de Mamie
- 01
Keep your eyes on the horizon
When the road starts to wind, look straight ahead through the front windscreen. Do not look at your phone or try to read a book, just watch the steady line of the hills far away.
- 02
Sip a little ginger and mint water
Before you get in the car, brew a simple cup with a slice of fresh ginger and a few peppermint leaves. Let it cool, put it in a flask, and take tiny sips whenever your tummy starts to feel a bit uneasy.
- 03
Breathe the fresh air
Crack the window open just a little to let a cool breeze blow across your face. Taking deep, slow breaths of fresh air helps to calm that sudden green feeling in an instant.
- 04
Press the inside of your wrist
An old sailor's trick is to firmly press the point on the inside of your forearm, about three finger-widths up from your wrist crease. Hold it for a minute while breathing quietly to help settle your stomach.
Une recette à essayer
Mamie's Settling Ginger and Mint Infusion
Ce qu’il te faut
- A thumb-sized piece of fresh ginger root, thinly sliced
- 5 or 6 fresh peppermint leaves (or a teaspoon of dried peppermint)
- 1 cup of pure, boiling water
- A small teaspoon of honey, if you like a touch of sweetness
Comment je m’y prends
- 01Place your fresh ginger slices and peppermint leaves into your favourite mug.
- 02Pour the boiling water over the herbs and cover the mug with a small saucer to keep the goodness inside.
- 03Let it steep quietly for about ten minutes, allowing the warm spices to release.
- 04Stir in the honey if you are using it, then strain the golden liquid.
- 05Sip this warm brew slowly about half an hour before you step into the car or board your boat to help keep your stomach feeling settled and calm.
Questions fréquentes
How can I stop feeling sick when I am travelling in a car?
How do I make Mamie's ginger tea for travel sickness?
Are there any simple physical tricks to calm a churning stomach on a boat?
Can I drink ginger tea for travel sickness if I am taking other medicines?
When should I see a doctor for severe motion sickness?
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