Natural anti-nausea, motion sickness fix

By Sari Huhtala

Heading out on a roadtrip with car-sickness-prone family members? Instead of knocking them out with diphenhydramine, try pineapple. What? I wish I would have known about this remedy 30 plus years ago when I took a chance and popped a Gravol™ and found myself incapacitated for the day while trying to chase a toddler around.

Pineapple contains bromelain, a digestive enzyme that can help calm the stomach and relieve nausea. Some studies have found drinking a glass of pineapple juice may help pregnant women ease morning sickness. Drink a glass of pineapple juice before heading out on a trip to ease symptoms of motion sickness. I recommend eating fresh pineapple or fresh pineapple juice versus canned or pasteurized pineapple to ensure enzymes haven’t been destroyed by the heat. On a side note, it’s the bromelain that causes the tingling sensation on the tongue as it breaks down the protein on the tissue of the mouth and tongue.

Sari Huhtala is the creator, publisher and editor of Alive and Fit Magazine, which was created in 2007.  She has over 25 years of experience in journalism and over 15 years of experience as a certified personal trainer and fitness instructor, and is a holistic chef, offering holistic cooking and edible wilds workshop, and My Farmacy workshops. She is an organic farmer, wild-crafter and grandmother, who has spent over 20 years navigating a holistic, healthy path for her family. Reach her at friends@thelaughingforest.ca 

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