How To Get Rid Of Nausea? 7 Effective And Natural Remedies

by John Griffith
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Feeling sick? Whether your sickness may be caused by motion sickness, pregnancy, side effect to medication, the flu or other reasons, it can be very annoying. Feeling sick can really stump your daily activities. That’s why it’s important to tackle it straight on and not try to ignore it. On the bright side, there are plenty of natural and effective methods when it comes to how to get rid of nausea.

Feeling sick can really stump your daily activities

How To Get Rid of Nausea

Feeling queasy can really throw you off your groove. It is quite the unpleasant experience, however nausea can arise from a ton of situations. While there are anti-nausea medications, some have negative side effects, including drowsiness. Here are some natural methods you can try.

Feeling queasy can really throw you off your groove

#Crackers

Crackers, salt sticks and so on are a tried home remedy that works. Just east some plain salted crackers or something similar like a rice cake to help you relieve your upset stomach. While there is no scientific research to back why this method works so well, it does. Who knows? The important thing is that it’s effective. It’s also a good way to get some food in without worrying you will hurl it up later.

Crackers, salt sticks and so on are a tried home remedy that works

#Ginger

Ginger is a Holy Grail when it comes to combating nausea. It also has a ton of other benefits. However, if you are feeling sick, just chew on a piece of ginger candy or enjoy some nice ginger tea. Studies have found that ginger is way more effective in relieving feeling of sickness than even some commercial medicine.

Ginger is a Holy Grail when it comes to combating nausea

#Wrist Pressure

If you get feelings of nausea you can apply a wrist pressure band, or you can use your thumb. Just press with the thumb of one hand against the inside of the wrist. Right below the crease of the wrist and between the tendon there. Then hold that firmly for at least ten seconds. Release and repeat on the other side. You can do this until the nausea goes away. This is a technique inspired by acupuncture.

You can apply a wrist pressure band or you can use your thumb

#Essential Oils

Some essential oils are not only great for helping you achieve luscious hair and beautiful skin, but can also rid you of nausea. Lemon oil alongside peppermint, grapefruit, and spearmint oil are some of the most effective oils against nausea. Just dab some drops from either on a tissue and hold it close to your nose. Then just breathe in from your nose and breathe out from your mouth. Do this until the nausea abates.

Some essential oils can rid you of nausea

#Tea

This tea recipe is one of the most powerful remedies when it comes to nausea.  All you need to do is mix a teaspoon of chamomile, half a teaspoon of peppermint, a teaspoon of catnip, one teaspoon of basil, two crushed fennel seeds and half a teaspoon of marjoram. This magic potion then steeps for in 2000 milliliters of boiling water for around ten minutes. Then just strain and enjoy! This drink helps to aid digestion and decrease muscle spasms which can cause feelings of nausea.

This tea recipe is one of the most powerful remedies

#Breathing Exercises

A good way to get rid of queasy feeling is to control your breathing. Taking slow, deep breaths may help relieve you of the nausea. Just breathe in slowly through the nose and the exhale through the mouth. Do this at least three times. Studies on controlled breathing showed that doing this reduced feelings of nausea in 62% of the cases.

A good way to get rid of queasy feeling is to control your breathing

#Protein Meals

Studies suggest that eating meals higher in protein not only help you to feel more energy, but can also help you reduce feelings of nausea. So, if you can eat, try to go for protein meals and avoid meals high in carbohydrates, as well as spicy food.

Eating meals higher in protein can help you reduce feelings of nausea

These were the best methods when it comes to how to get rid of nausea. We hope you found this article useful. Now you can relax and not worry about the queasy feeling stopping you from getting on with your day.

These were the best methods when it comes to how to get rid of nausea

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John Griffith

John Griffith is a young, passionate journalist. Writing has been John’s hobby ever since he was a boy. He has worked in some of the UK’s most successful news portals over the course of his professional career but found his forever home at Archzine.