When you experience the pain of nausea, it can feel like you’ve been thrown into a pit of misery. You can’t eat anything that isn’t salty or greasy, and the smell of your favorite foods makes you want to gag. But what exactly is this wretched feeling? Nausea is an unpleasant sensation in your gut caused by a sudden threat to your physical well-being. It’s part of the more complicated stress response system—an involuntary reaction that kicks into gear when your body perceives a pressure threat. Because it’s so subjective, nausea varies widely between people and can sometimes be triggered by something completely innocent (your cat might not appreciate being chased around the house repeatedly if you insist he does!). But with herbal-natural remedies (and custom herb blends made by me), you don’t have to let it get the best of you. Here are some ways to ease your nausea naturally
Eat small, frequent meals
Eating a small, frequent meal strategy not only keeps your blood sugar (and therefore energy) stable, it also reduces the chances of developing a migraine or reflux due to low blood sugar. A migraine headache is triggered when a person’s blood sugar levels drop too low and the body’s pain receptors are activated. Low blood sugar is also associated with an increased risk of feeling nauseated and can make you feel hungry. Migraines and reflux are also triggered by low blood sugar. A migraine is a severe headache that typically occurs on one side of the head and is often accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light. Reflux is the condition of “spilled” stomach acid coming back into the esophagus.
Drink water and stay hydrated
Staying well hydrated will help reduce bloating (you’d be surprised how often this is one of the causes of nausea) and alleviate nausea caused by headaches. In fact, water is one of the few beverages that doesn’t contain any calories, sugar or caffeine, making it a great choice to help reduce morning sickness and boost your energy. In addition to maintaining a healthy body weight, staying well hydrated will help reduce bloating and alleviate nausea caused by headaches. At the same time, water is one of the few beverages that doesn’t contain any calories, sugar or caffeine, making it a great choice to help reduce morning sickness and boost your energy. The best type of water to drink is distilled water. Distilled water is better because it contains absolutely no minerals and no artificial processes.
Eat ginger
Ginger is a common herb used to ease nausea, and it has a few key benefits. The root of the ginger plant has strong anti-inflammatory properties that, when consumed, can reduce nausea. Ginger is also an antioxidant, making it a great addition to any diet and especially helpful for those suffering from nausea caused by dieting. Ginger also has anti-spasmodic properties that can help reduce nausea, nausea caused by motion, and nausea caused by cancer treatments such as chemotherapy. Ginger is particularly helpful for pregnant women who often have nausea due to their changing hormones (which often trigger vomiting).
Add turmeric to your meals
Turmeric is one of those foods that seems to have many health benefits, but it’s particularly effective for improving immune system health and reducing inflammation. This makes it a great choice for those suffering from nausea caused by a virus or infection, as well as side effects of chemotherapy. You can add turmeric to your meals in the form of a paste or a drink. When adding it to a drink, be sure to follow the fine print on the bottle: “for one serving of turmeric,” for instance, it should be mixed with a serving of water. Turmeric can best be consumed in small doses (a teaspoon or two per day), as a large amount of this powerhouse herb can interfere with blood clotting. If you take medications that require clotting as part of their process, be sure to talk to your doctor or ask your Pampered Soaps-friendly neighborhood Naturopathic Doctor. I am always happy to answer questions.
Burn incense or scented candles
Like water and ginger, burning incense or scented candles has been shown to reduce nausea. This is especially helpful if you suffer from morning sickness, as scented candles don’t have to be burned in a specific time frame; you can simply sniff them when you feel nauseated. Not only is it a quick and easy way to manage your nausea, scented candles are also a great mood lifter. Not only do they smell great, they can also be used to relax you on a stressful day. The best part? They’re totally safe and won’t cost you a cent.
Get a hot bath or shower
This is a particularly effective way to manage nausea. A hot shower or bath can stimulate your blood flow, helping to wash away toxins in your system and get them flowing to your liver, where they can be eliminated. If you’re feeling particularly ill, a hot shower can help stimulate your blood flow and get rid of toxins in your system. The increased blood flow can help bring your body back to normal, and if you’re feeling particularly ill, a hot shower can help stimulate your blood flow and get rid of toxins in your system.
Get some exercise
Exercising regularly has been shown to improve your mood and lower your risk of developing depression, but it also helps to keep your GI system happy. Regular exercise has been shown to increase the amount of oxygen in your blood, which can help to alleviate nausea. Studies have also found that people who exercise regularly have increased levels of serotonin in their brains, which helps to regulate mood and has been shown to reduce the symptoms of nausea and vomiting. Exercising regularly has been shown to improve your mood and lower your risk of developing depression, but it also helps to keep your GI system happy. Regular exercise has been shown to increase the amount of oxygen in your blood, which can help to alleviate nausea.
Take a walk outside when it’s sunny and fresh
This may sound like a crazy thing to do, but it’s worth mentioning. When you’re feeling queasy, try taking a walk outside. Fresh air can help to dilate your blood vessels and increase blood flow, helping to cleanse your body of toxins. This may sound like a crazy thing to do, but it’s worth mentioning. When you’re feeling queasy, try taking a walk outside. Fresh air can help to dilate your blood vessels and increase blood flow, helping to cleanse your body of toxins. When possible, try to take walks in nature (away from buildings and other sources of pollution) and try to go outside when it’s sunny and fresh. Heavy clouds, rain and strong winds will also help to cleanse your body of toxins.
Make sure to stay hydrated
Staying well hydrated is important for your overall health, but it's especially important for those who are experiencing nausea. Staying well hydrated will help to reduce the amount of bloating you experience, making it easier to digest your food and avoid feeling nauseated. Staying well hydrated is an important part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, but it's especially important for those who are experiencing nausea. Staying well hydrated will help you to avoid feeling nauseated and help to reduce the amount of bloating you experience, making it easier to digest your food and avoid feeling nauseated.
Make sure to stay calm
Panicking during an episode of nausea can make the situation worse, causing you to feel more sick and increasing the amount of time it takes for you to feel better. Avoid making rash decisions, getting angry, or otherwise acting out of character, and try to stay calm and focused. Panicking during an episode of nausea can make the situation worse, causing you to feel sicker and increasing the amount of time it takes for you to feel better. Avoid making rash decisions, getting angry or otherwise acting out of character, and try to stay calm and focused.
Make sure to eat healthy
Eating a balanced diet will keep your body functioning at its best and help to prevent your body from developing deficiencies that may lead to malnutrition. This will help you to feel better and prevent your body from developing any deficiencies that may lead to malnutrition. Eating a balanced diet will keep your body functioning at its best and help to prevent your body from developing deficiencies that may lead to malnutrition. This will help you to feel better and prevent your body from developing any deficiencies that may lead to malnutrition.