Nausea (i.e. feeling sick to your stomach) is one of the worst feelings. Not only does this usually mean you’re about to vomit, but it can also be accompanied by dizziness and dizziness. There are many reasons why you might feel nauseous, from pregnancy or traveling to stomach flu or motion sickness. Fortunately, there are also many remedies, many of which are natural and can be found right at home.
Unlike anti-nausea medications, which can have side effects like drowsiness, headaches, and constipation, natural anti-nausea remedies are often free of these symptoms. Natural remedies for nausea include using household items, like fruits or spices, in addition to certain wellness practices, like meditation or acupuncture, to soothe your symptoms. Experts will look at how to get rid of nausea with these six natural remedies.
Natural remedies for nausea
It’s no secret that nausea can make you feel cranky. But these natural remedies, including lemon, peppermint oil, a cold compress and more, can get you back on track without using anti-nausea medications.
Lemon
The smell of lemon can definitely improve nausea in some people, says Alexa Mieses Malchuk, MD, MPH, district medical director and primary care physician at One Medical. But here’s the thing that no one knows exactly why.
The proposed mechanism: Inhaling aromatic substances, such as lemon or lemon essential oil (if you don’t have lemon on hand), sends signals directly to the region of the brain closely linked to systems that control memory, emotions, hormones, sex. , and heart rate, says Dr. Malchuk. “These neurological messages are sent almost instantly and can contribute to [a] release of hormones that cause a state of calm,” she says.
Basically, your brain is distracted. “The smell of lemon can potentially distract your brain from perceived disagreements between what you’re feeling and what’s going on around you,” says Tamika Henry, MD, MBA, founder of Unlimited Health Institute.
But ultimately, the research is limited. A 2014 study of 100 pregnant women found that lemon oil was more effective than placebo in treating nausea during pregnancy.
“There are a limited number of studies on inhalation aromatherapy using lemons for nausea and vomiting,” says Dr. Henry. “As there are a limited number of studies in the area of aromatherapy as it relates to nausea and vomiting, additional research in this area is needed.” But there’s no harm in trying it. If it works for you, great!
Ginger
Although smelling lemon specifically may help, it’s not the only scent that can help ease your nausea.
“Consuming ginger extract or ginger root has been shown to reduce nausea and calm the stomach. Ginger is a common remedy for morning sickness in pregnant women and may even help people undergoing chemotherapy” , explains Dr. Malchuk. “You can cook with ginger root, or consume it in a supplement, tea or other drinks, even in candy/lozenge form (as long as it contains pure ginger extract).”
The next time you’re feeling nauseous (or getting ready for a road trip), consider making some ginger tea or buying some ginger lozenges for relief.
Peppermint oil
Smelling other essential oils, like peppermint oil, may also help you feel less nauseous. A recent study of 100 people found that peppermint essential oil significantly improved nausea. It has also been studied in patients undergoing chemotherapy to effectively reduce nausea, as well as in pregnant people.
Acupuncture and acupressure
Acupuncture and acupressure are forms of traditional Chinese medicine that can relieve nausea. Acupuncture involves inserting fine needles into the skin and “works in a complex way that likely impacts the stomach by decreasing gastric acid secretion, as well as releasing hormones that impact the part of the brain responsible for nausea,” explains Dr. Malchuk.
Acupressure, on the other hand, is a type of massage that uses acupuncture points (pressure points) that can help muscles relax, increase blood flow, and decrease feelings of nausea and vomiting, according to the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center.
Cold compress or cold air
Sometimes less is more when it comes to combating nausea. Applying a cold compress or breathing in fresh air can help reduce the feeling of motion sickness or nausea. Indeed, when you feel nauseous, it is the symptom that your body is trying to thermoregulate (that is, regulate your body temperature) and taking a cold compress or some air can help to reduce your body temperature.
Meditation and breathing
Taking a mindful approach to combating nausea can also work by practicing meditation and intentional breathing, especially if your nausea is caused by anxiety. Meditation has been studied to reduce anxiety and has been shown to be more effective than some anti-anxiety medications.
“Some believe that slower breathing results in relatively higher levels of CO2 (carbon dioxide), which can calm the brain and decrease nausea (normally we expel CO2 as we exhale),” says Dr. Malchuk.
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