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Nausea, we\u2019re all familiar with this scourge. The queasy feeling that starts in your stomach and gradually makes its way up toward your throat. It could be triggered by unpleasant odors, pregnancy, digestive conditions or even viruses. It\u2019s often unclear what the root cause of this nauseatic episode is, but regardless of what it might be, your only wish is for it to go away so that you can have a return to normality. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are definitely some pills that can help with nausea, but why rely on popping pills whenever you feel a bit queasy? Becoming reliant on pills is never a good thing, especially when there are so many natural alternatives to treating nausea that you can do at home. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are very many home remedies that claim to alleviate your nausea, but not all of them work. That said, we\u2019ve compiled eight of the best remedies that actually do work and placed them all in this article for your reading pleasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Ginger Root
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Ginger root <\/a>is one of those long-standing home remedies that people use to treat nausea, but the big question is, does it actually work? Absolutely. This widespread remedy is widespread for a reason. Most people will suggest that you eat some ginger if you feel like puking. For thousands of years, ginger has been the go-to treatment whenever someone is suffering from nausea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even today in our modern age of medicine you\u2019ll find countless studies that prove ginger is very effective in treating nausea regardless of what the cause. Be it due to chemotherapy, morning sickness, or seasickness, ginger can get rid of your nausea in an instant. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To this day no one is sure just how ginger works to treat nausea, but one explanation is that the gingerol content helps the central nervous system and digestive system cope so that they can fight back against nausea instead of surrendering to its spite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Chamomile
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Drinking hot or chilled chamomile tea<\/a> \u2014 depending on your preferences \u2014 is one remedy that is both delicious and effective. Various digestive issues such as cramps and nausea can be cured by having a cup of chamomile. It has long been revered as a digestive relaxant in both traditional and alternative medicine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Its applications range from motion sickness and indigestion to vomiting and nausea. In all areas, chamomile has displayed great results which is why it is still used to treat people to this day. If you aren\u2019t fond of drinking chamomile tea, you could even take it in capsule form. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is also a good option for those who are in a hurry and may not have time to drink a whole cup of chamomile. Regardless of whether you take the cup or the capsule, one thing is for sure, chamomile will rid you of your nausea in no time at all.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Take Vitamin B6
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Vitamin B6<\/a> is another powerful treatment that can cure nausea, specifically morning sickness. Why is it so effective? Well, vitamin B6 has an important role in your digestive system. Due to this, many doctors have begun recommending B-complex supplements to their patients who are suffering from nausea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The recommendation is even more prominent in patients who are pregnant and wish to avoid any anti-nausea medications for fear that it might negatively impact the development of their fetus. For those who wish to rid themselves of nausea while pregnant, it is advised that they take no more than 25mg of B6 three times a day, after each meal, until all the symptoms have completely dissipated. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, dosages of as much as 200mg are still considered safe if used to treat severe cases of morning sickness. B6 is a very safe supplement, but for some extra caution, be sure to check with your doctor before you ingest it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Acupressure
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Another great remedy for getting rid of nausea as soon as possible acupressure. For those who aren\u2019t familiar with what acupressure <\/a>is, it\u2019s basically acupuncture except instead of applying pressure to the specific points of your body using fine needles, you apply pressure using your hands and fingers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Stimulation of various pressure points has been a treatment used for years to help with illness, pain, and a wide range of conditions that would take far too long to go through one by one. The leading explanation for why acupressure works are that stimulating specific nerves sends signals to your brain which will release various hormones and chemicals that will treat symptoms such as nausea or anxiety. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been no studies on how acupuncture affects nausea but one would imagine that the benefits hold true seeing as it\u2019s pretty much the same outcome just through a different medium. Ensure that any needles inserted are sterilized beforehand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Cold Compress
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Applying a cold compress to the area that your nausea seems to stem from, often the back of the neck, could be a great way to reduce the severity until it ultimately subsides. Most people who have been nauseous <\/a>agree that it\u2019s better to cool their temperature down than bring it up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In fact, for those who suffer from nausea frequently, keeping some ice packs in the fridge is a good idea. That said, there are some who prefer heat therapy to cold compresses. If abdominal cramping is the cause of your nausea, you could get a blanket or heating pad to relax your muscles and hopefully take care of your nausea in the process. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There\u2019s no one right answer in the question of heating pad vs. cold compress, all you have to do is try both out and see which one you like best. You could also get the opinions of your friends who have dealt with nausea in the past.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Deep Breathing
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Deep breathing has been an effective remedy for nausea for longer than anyone can remember. While doing this indoors will still have positive effects, breathing deeply outdoors is a much better idea as the oxygen you take in will be more fresh and pure rather than littered with carbon dioxide<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That said, there was one particular study that suggested that the act of breathing deeply is what mattered and not the air quality of the oxygen that was coming into your lungs. Still, you might as well get some fresh air if you can rather than taking in some recycled oxygen. T<\/p>\n\n\n\n

here is one specific technique that consists of inhaling through the nose for three seconds, holding it for three seconds, and then exhaling through the mouth for three seconds. A study found this technique to have a 62% success rate. If you struggle to breathe while holding your breath this long, you can reduce the count to two seconds instead of three.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. BRAT Diet
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The brat diet may sound like something you\u2019d feed a spoiled child who wants nothing but junk food and ice cream. That said, it can actually help you if you\u2019re dealing with nausea. If the nausea was caused by something you ate that didn\u2019t agree with your stomach, eating some blander foods could soothe your digestive tract<\/a> and stomach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to bland diets, there\u2019s no better one than the BRAT diet. If you want to get more calories into the diet, you could add in some plain potatoes and plain pasta noodles. These types of food are very neutral when interacting with your stomach and come with no strong flavors or smell that might agitate your nausea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another good neutral food that you can eat when you\u2019re suffering from nausea is soda crackers. These crackers will fill you up so you don\u2019t starve but are tasteless enough that your gut won\u2019t notice it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Essential Oils
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Essential oils<\/a> are very effective at treating nausea due to the fact that they can be administered nearly instantly through inhalation. The medicinal properties of the oil can then get to work once it has entered your body. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It alleviates nausea by stimulating the release of various chemicals and hormones that will reduce the severity of your symptoms. If you have asthma, you could add these essential oils to your inhaler. They could also be used on a diffuser or placed on a tissue and then inhaled. You won\u2019t need to go crazy on the dosage. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Three drops is often enough to get the results you want without going overboard. Regardless of how you administer it, be sure to breathe in deeply so that you get the full effect of the essential oils. Essential oils can be ordered from Amazon in tincture form, and the prices are usually quite reasonable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Lie on the Floor<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

One of the most common reasons for experiencing nausea is vertigo<\/a>. This can either be caused by movement and rapid changes in orientation, however it can also sometimes be caused by travel, or by problems with the inner ear.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In short, nausea, as it relates to vertigo, is often the result of a \u2018mismatch\u2019 between the signals that come from the ear and the eyes. This makes the brain feel as though the sensory information it is getting must be incorrect, and therefore it assumes that you have been poisoned. The response? To hurl everything up and be on the safe side!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lying flat on the floor can often be a good way to reduce these symptoms. Firstly, having the flat surface will help you to quickly locate where the floor is and to get more of a sense of space. At the same time, being completely still will allow the fluids in the inner ear to become more settled so that there is greater congruence with what you are seeing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If vertigo is a common problem for you, then you should speak with your doctor. There are also a number of specialist exercises that can help to correct this imbalance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Breathe<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Breathing is something you should always be doing\u2026 but the question is really how well you are doing it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breathing is an incredibly calming process which can help to encourage a state of homeostasis <\/a>in the body \u2013 it sends a sign to your body via your vagus nerve that everything is okay, and that it can calm down. At the same time, it replenishes all of your vital organs with much needed energy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To use breathing to help overcome illness and to calm yourself down, you should take a deep breath in through your nose, let it completely fill your lungs, and then breathe out slowly through the mouth. Try \u2018box breathing\u2019 which involves inhaling for four seconds, holding for four seconds, exhaling for four seconds, holding for four seconds, and then repeating the process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Analgesics, Medication<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Analgesics are pain killers that help to ease discomfort. There are many different types of painkiller ranging from aspirin to ibuprofen<\/a>. At any rate though, these can help to ease some of the discomforts that come along with nausea and may even help to stem nausea entirely in its tracks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then again, you can also get medication specifically for nausea, which might be even more effective in combating the symptoms and helping you to feel calmer again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep in mind that you should always speak with your physician before beginning any new course of medication and you should never \u2018self medicate\u2019. To do so will potentially make matters worse, especially if you use blood-thinning medications or medications that might interact with other drugs you are taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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12. Drink Water<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Dehydration <\/a>is not commonly a cause for nausea as such, but drinking more fluids can very commonly be helped in reducing the symptoms of sickness and nausea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This can firstly help to cool you down, especially if you drink a glass of very cold water. At the same time, drinking cold water can help to dilute the stomach acids and potentially encourage you to flush out any toxins or other agents that could be causing you to feel unwell in the first place. This is both an acute and a longer-term solution then and it can help with a great many things.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Sugary Tea<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A sugary cup of tea can be a very effective tool for helping to settle the stomach and overcome nausea. For one, this is a comforting drink, which many people will find is therefore very effective in reducing the discomfort and alleviating some of the symptoms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Likewise, the caffeine <\/a>itself can have a number of interactions in the brain and body which help to reduce sickness. For instance, caffeine is a vasodilator, meaning that it can restrict the blood vessels to increase blood pressure and help provide greater blood flow to the brain. At the same time, caffeine also helps to clear out a number of unwanted waste products that can lead to feelings of lethargy and sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sugar helps not only to make the drink more calming, but also to provide a shot of sugar which can help if your sickness is due to low blood sugar, and which can help to increase the production of serotonin \u2013 a feel-good hormone that will act as a natural pain killer. There are other variations on the \u2018warm calming drink\u2019, and a glass of hot cocoa or brandy can do a similar job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14. Vomiting<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Believe it or not, actually being sick is often one of the very best solutions for nausea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The reasons for this are numerous. Firstly, you might be feeling sick to begin with because of something you ate, a medication<\/a>, or something else entirely. Either way, your body is trying to respond by eradicating that substance, thereby helping you to avoid potential poisoning. In this case, being sick and bringing up whatever it is, might actually help you to feel normal again!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

At the very least though, being sick will mean the body has done what it is trying to do. If it is mistakenly interpreting something else as a sign of sickness, then bringing up food can still send the signal that \u2018everything is okay now\u2019 and help you to return to normal function and health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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15. Banana and Honey Sandwich<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The banana honey sandwich is a home remedy that is a wonderful solution to nausea \u2013 especially if that nausea is coming from a hangover.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The sandwich is simply two slices of white bread<\/a> with honey spread across, and then sliced pieces of banana in between. The result is that you have something that is sweet, sticky, and full of sugar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bananas are high in potassium. This helps to replenish a key electrolyte that can be lost during sweating and other activity. Honey meanwhile not only provides fructose and sucrose \u2013 two crucial types of sugar and energy. What\u2019s more, is that fructose helps to combat something called acetaldehyde, which in turn is a toxin produced by alcohol that causes feelings of sickness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Throw in the bread which will line the stomach and you have a wonderful combination that can combat anything from tiredness to hangovers!
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