Online and in the shops: Settle the stomach

Queasy travellers: It’s lovely to visit family and friends during the holidays, but up to 19% of us can feel queasy when travelling in a bus or car.

Nelsons Travella is a combination of seven homeopathic remedies to help relieve the unpleasant symptoms of travel sickness, including nausea, sickness, dizziness and headaches. Nelsons also advise opening windows for some fresh air, not reading while travelling and keeping your gaze fixed on the horizon, if you are starting to feel queasy. Non-drowsy and suitable for children aged four plus, Travella is €5.99 for 72 tablets, from pharmacies and health stores; www.nelsonsnaturalworld.com

Staying healthy: Stay hydrated during the party season with Vita Coco natural coconut water. At just 18 calories/100ml, Vita Coco, which comes in a variety of fruity flavours, is a lower calorie alternative to fruit juice, containing potassium and electrolytes and is safe to drink during pregnancy. The brand has a loyal following of health conscious sports stars and celebrity fans, including Madonna, models Roz Purcell and Rosanna Davison, surfer Easkey Britton and MMA athlete Cathal Pendred. Vita Coc is €2 for 330ml or €4.49 for 1lt; http://vitacoco.com

Balm comfort: Two Burt’s Bees lip balms are sold every second globally and a seasonal new addition is Revitalising Lip Balm with Blueberry and Dark Chocolate. Perfect for keeping lips moisturised when out and about during the holidays, it is made of 100% natural ingredients, including blueberry seed oil, sweet cocoa powder and rich cocoa seed butter. Burt’s Bees Beeswax lip balms are €3.95, from health stores and pharmacies; www.burtsbees.com

Cancer fundraiser: The annual Women’s Little Christmas Afternoon Tea in aid of Breakthrough Cancer Research, takes place at The Clarion Hotel, Cork on Sunday, Jan 5, from 2 to 6pm. The event will include a fashion show, makeovers and style advice, and goody bags for all, and is a lovely way to celebrate with mums, sisters and friends. Breakthrough Cancer Research is dedicated to raising funds to develop new treatments for cancers that have a poor prognosis, including ovarian and cervical cancer. Tickets are €30. Call 1890 998 998, or purchase online at www.breakthroughcancerresearch.ie