Managing Motion Sickness

By Dr. Brian McDonough, Medical Editor

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - For some people it is like clockwork - they get on a small boat, the water gets choppy and they have a bout of seasickness. But, these feelings of motion sickness can occur in a wide variety of situations: some people are more prone than others, including women, children, and people with migraines.

There are steps you can take to avoid motion sickness - drive instead of ride in a car, sit in the front of the bus and claim an over-wing seat on planes.

If you are ill, try lying down, closing your eyes, looking at the horizon and drinking plenty of water.

For those who experience motion sickness quite often this advice is not a surprise - they have probably adapted to avoid the symptoms - and have more strategies.