Nonmedical alternative remedies to relieve symptons and discomfort of nausea

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Whether it’s from pregnancy or heartburn – nausea can really interfere with your life. When making a quick run of errands seem like mission impossible because of the queasy feeling in your stomach, it’s time for some relief. Instead of manufactured medicines, there are alternative, natural remedies you can look into and find out which ones work best for you.

Food and Beverages

Avoid acidic foods such as tomato products or citric fruits, and foods with strong aromas (especially fish).

Do not eat chocolate or spicy foods. Even though some people claim they find relief from eating spicy foods, it is generally temporary with the symptoms coming back stronger. Eliminate dairy foods and products from your diet during and for at least 24 hours AFTER the nausea is gone. Also do not drink or eat caffeinated foods, the caffeine will make you hyper causing your symptoms to increase.

Do eat small amounts of salty foods like crackers, and white and yellow foods such as pasta (with no sauce), and bread.

Drink clear sweetened liquids – 7Up, ginger ale, and sports drinks.

Teas made of ginger, chamomile, goldenseal, pepppermint, spearmint, anise, cunin, caraway, clove, ginseng, raspberry leaf or lavender may also help.

Beef stock steeped for 3 hours, and sipped is another treatment.

Acupressure

Make a fist with your left hand. Bend your wrist and press your right thumb about an inch and half below the crease in your wrist on the outside of the tendons. Press firmly for a minute, then move thumb up to the wrist and press for another minute. Repeat up to 20 minutes.

Try seabands – similar to a cloth bracelet, they use acupressure to relieve nausea.

Sleep
Try sleeping on either your left or right side instead of stomach or back. Use plenty of pillows to support your body, and put one under your top knee to support your leg off of your stomach.

Although nausea is not generally a major medical problem in itself, it can be a symptom of a larger problem. If nausea persists or is accompanied by a fever see your health care professional.