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Alkaline Water
Posted by Ken (Tampa, FL) on 03/06/2015
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I have found that high alkaline water is a godsend for nausea. The best part is that it tastes just like regular water. It is available at any health food store and my brother and I have found that it settles our stomachs greatly. I highly recommend it.
Applesauce
Posted by Treed (Cambridge, Ohio) on 05/07/2012
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I am 7 weeks into my 3rd pregnancy and got on here to look up remedies for my nausea. When I saw applesauce it reminded me that I used to eat a tablespoon of it everyday when I felt nauseous with my last baby! So, thanks for the reminder, now I have to go get some LOL.
Ginger
Posted by Shari (Richmond , Va) on 03/19/2012
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I struggled with headaches associated with motion sickness and nausea for years. I was told to take ginger. I take ginger capsules, I get them at walmart and it does wonders when I travel. jus passing info along.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Sammy (Studio City, Ca, Usa) on 07/13/2010
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This really works! I recently had surgery and was prescribed painkillers to help ease the discomfort. I've been able to get by without taking them for a week now, but last night my pain was unbearable so I decided to take half of the pill. Well, about an hour after I took it, I became incredibly nauseous. I ended up vomiting a couple times which I thought would help make me feel better because it usually does, but I still felt nauseous. So when I could finally get myself to the computer, I went to this website for a remedy. When I saw alcohol packets help, I grabbed one from my medicine cabinet, opened it up and began sniffing it. You would think that sniffing alcohol would make the nausea worse, which is to say that it didn't exactly feel good to inhale that first sniff, but after a minute or two, my queasiness subsided. I couldn't believe it. This will definitely be my go to nausea remedy from now on!
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Glitzy (PA) on 12/25/2022
Have you been checked for Lactose Intolerance? No one could figure out my nausea/diarrhea after eating. Years ago I diagnosed myself by reading about someone just like me in a popular little health magazine. Turns out allergic to dairy products, ..which I learned I can still eat as long as I take Lactaid Pills. Spent years trying to figure out what the problem was. Lots of stomach pains! Solved it all by reading that article and a ten dollar bottle of pills! I feel for anyone who does not know about this and is going through what I went through. I love this site. It has helped me so much.
Ginger
Posted by Rawan (Abu Dhabi, UAE) on 06/01/2009
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YEAH .. ginger tea is quick fix for nausea. I use to take it during pregnancy. i use tea bags.
Activated Charcoal
Posted by Christine (Lancaster, CA) on 11/28/2005
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I have been using charcoal for approx 14 yrs..In our home it has been used for nausea/vomiting; diarrhea; upset stomach; belching; heart burn; gas; indigestion; poultices over painful areas on diffent parts of the body; pasty poultice over insect bites..over the stomach in a poultice for fevers.. As a nurse, I highly recommend it to all
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Cie (Miami, Florida ) on 11/11/2017
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Yes, rubbing alcohol for nausea works.
Bitters
Posted by Gaiamuse (Massachusetts) on 04/21/2016
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About two years ago I started having indigestion issues.. Eventually this year it progressed to bloating and nausea. I found L'Angostura Bitters was sometimes recommended and started using that -- it works about 75% of the time. When I looked it up I saw that Gentian is the main component for indigestion and that some report miraculous cures. The efficacy has to do with increasing bile secretion.
Baking Soda
Posted by Art (California ) on 11/22/2015 2440 posts
Sodium bicarbonate is purported to be helpful for many health issues, but some people are more sensitive to it than others. I have seen people get diarrhea from just one level teaspoon in a glass of water.
It might be helpful to experiment with baking soda when it is "convenient" for you, to make sure you are not one of the "sensitive ones" before you actually try and treat yourself with baking soda.
Diarrhea can be a very unwanted and unexpected "surprise"!
Art
Ginger
Posted by Wendy (Columbus, Oh) on 10/24/2013
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Ginger is one of the best remedies for nausea. You can get fresh ginger root at the health food store and make your own ginger tea. Just carefully cut off or peel the skin off it first. Cut off a few small pieces and soak them in a cup of hot water for 10 minutes or so. Then when it's cooled off enough, you can drink it like tea.
Ginger tea is also sold in tea-bag form, too.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Josey (Tulsa, Ok) on 09/08/2012
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This website has helped me on a lot of issues. I decided to give ACV a try. I could have written the post about belching and nausea from breakfast, to dinner, and to bed. This time papaya tablets would not work. Neither did rubbing alcohol, but the vinegar, YES. I am back to being a happy camper.
Iodine
Posted by Wendy (Mission Viejo, Ca, Usa) on 02/13/2011
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I was feeling very nauseous one morning before I ate breakfast and vomiting was imminent. Tried the alcohol swabs on EC and it didn't work. So I tired 12 drops of Lugol's iodine in about and ounce of water. Within about 15 minutes, the nausea went away.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Kristie (Peoria, Illinois) on 01/16/2011
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I've been suffering from nausea and vomitting all day from a hangover and was desperate for help. I tried the alcohol swabs and while it didn't entirelly cure my nausea, it helped immensely. Thank you.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Erin (Naperville, Illinois) on 05/02/2010
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Wow, can't believe how fast this works! My daughter was complaining of nausea tonight and I read about this on EC. We didn't have any alcohol swabs, so I just poured some rubbing alcohol into a small cup and let her sniff it. She said she felt better almost immediately! Thank you!
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Mary (Chantilly, Va) on 03/12/2010
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I was fascinated to come across this post as I just had surgery last week, and became very nauseated afterwards. My sweet nurse put an ice pack on my neck and gave me the alcohol swap packet to sniff because she said it helps lots of people. I couldn't believe how well it squelched the waves of nausea!
Chewing Gum
Posted by Cindy (Covington, Ga, USA) on 09/29/2009
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I would feel nausesated about an hour after taking my medication, even taking it with food. I tried chewing (sugar free), wintergreen gum for at least an hour and a half after taking my medication and I have not experienced any nausea since. A friend going through chemotherapy was also experiencing nausea and it is much less severe when chewing the gum too.
