How To Avoid Getting Sick on Amusement Park Rides

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Enjoy those thrilling theme park rides without losing your lunch.

To complete this How-To you will need:

Motion sickness medication
Water
Self-control
A seat at the front
Pressure point bracelets
Prescription motion sickness patches

Step 1: Take motion sickness medication

Take an over-the-counter motion sickness medication, like Dramamine, at least an hour before you begin going on rides. But don't take anything if you're going to be behind the wheel, as these meds can cause drowsiness.

Step 2: Take some ginger

If you want a natural remedy, take a capsule or two of powdered ginger, available at health stores. Studies have shown ginger is effective in combating motion sickness.

Step 3: Stay hydrated

Sip water throughout the day. Being dehydrated increases your risk of ride-induced nausea and headaches.

Step 4: Don't stuff yourself

Resist the urge to stuff yourself. Getting on a ride with a belly full of funnel cakes and corn dogs is just asking for it.

Tip: Enjoy whatever junk food you want by eating mini-meals throughout the day.

Step 5: Sit in the front

If you have a choice, always sit in the front of the ride. Your chances of getting nauseous are higher in the back.

Step 6: Avoid multiple motion

Avoid rides with multiple motions. Sitting in a cup that is twirling, tilting, rising, and descending—all while moving counterclockwise—is a recipe for disaster.

Tip: Rides with the highest barf factor are those that spin or rock back and forth, roller coasters with turns that are tight and frequent, and rides that often go upside down.

Step 7: Try pressure point bracelets

Try wearing pressure point bracelets; some people find them very effective. They're available at drugstores.

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[Anonymusq]

1:02 Those mini-meals look like a shit

[emnem57]

and if you barf in the front, YOU GET EVERYBODY!!

[cheergirltak]

good video i dont even eat heavy foods at amusement parks anyways im a safety freak control lol =)

[xXxtomboygirlyxXx]

0:25 that is the biggest pill i ever seen.

[Raz20020]

or dont go to six flag

[SteamMonkey115]

Why the fuck go if your going to throw up. Also pressure points braclets are dangerours. Damn you howcast!

[MegaKellycool]

they are loseing ideas here

[Nopwn4u]

first steps = PILLS HAR

[misspinkpunkykat]

I almost blacked out on a "tea cup" ride.

[Albylion]

So basically, the way to avoid getting sick on amusement park rides is . . . to not ride them?

[24MindyMoo1]

what the fuck is a corn dog?

[distorted1one]

so one of the tricks for not getting sick on a ride, is not going on the ride? why thank you howcast, where would society end up without you