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Bitters
Posted by Pmstar (San Diego, Ca) on 08/08/2009
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Bartenders Cure for Nausea: Bitters stops nausea quickly. Bitters is used on most bars to make Manhattans. About 10 drops of bitters in a small glass of 7 up or ginger ale will settle even the worst naseau. Just sip it. You can buy Bitters in a liquor store or grocery store that sells alcohol. The best part about knowing this little trick is that its available when you are out for the evening so no need to suffer or go home. Just ask the bartender for a little bitters and 7-up.
Bitters also stops hiccups on contact. A little straight Bitters in your mouth will stop it dead. If you're out its usually sprinkled on a lime or orange to make it tolerable and you simply suck it off the lime. Hiccups are gone.
I'm not a drinker but my friends are and if I go out for the night they harrass me for not drinking. I simply order Bitters and 7up in a rock glass and it looks like I'm drinking a mixed drink and no one feels a need to talk me into having a drink. It tastes good - kind of like a sweet spiced ice tea.
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Bitters
Posted by Pmstar (San Diego, Us) on 01/05/2010
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Yes Bitters does contain alcohol - about the same as vanilla extract but a few drops does not add up to enough to be concerned about unless of course you are an alcoholic and it might trigger a craving.
Applesauce
Posted by Christy (Henderson, KY) on 02/01/2009
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I have been sick for the past few days with a stomach bug and sinus infection. I have been using steam to loosen the sinus' up and it has worked well along with the antibiotics; then the stomach bug sat in and I started vomiting non stop with nausea so bad I couldn't stand up or move to fast w/o vomiting.
I tried all the remedies on here for nausea (ACV, cold washcloths, baking soda) I even tried Pepto, and they all caused to to puke more. After having nothing to eat or drink (held down anyway) for over 4hrs, I went into the kitchen and got out cold organic applesauce, and started eating small spoonfuls and within 30 mins, my nausea stopped; and I haven't puked since. I ate about a tsp every 5 mins or so for 30 mins.
I dunno if it is just the antibiotics finally starting to work, or if the applesauce REALLY did work, but either way; I thought I would pass this on, since I remember my Mom making me eat it when I was sick and it made me feel better; and thought it would be good for kiddos, and people that the other things didn't work for.
Thanks again for the great ideas and remedies Earth Clinic!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Sam (Florida, US) on 11/23/2014
If you do indeed have h.pylori, read everything you can find about treating it with antibiotics before actually taking it. I have h.pylori and refused to take antibiotics.
ACV-only Bragg brand works for me, other brands I tried gave me a stomach pain.
Cold, Wet Compress
Posted by Darcy (Columbus, OH) on 01/19/2007
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A cold, wet compress layed across the throat will dramatically reduce or eliminate nausea. It might even keep you from vomiting if you're on the edge.
Hot Bath
Posted by Bri (Mobile, AL) on 04/17/2006
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A hot bath helps too. It reduces nausea and cramps.
Coconut Cream
Posted by IbogaQueen (Cameroon) on 09/19/2024 17 posts
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I have tried most of the nausea remedies here but the only one that really works for me and my friends is eating FAT. Cream (coconut or dairy) especially but oil or butter also works.
However keep in mind that dairy cream can cause nausea if it is not raw A2/A2. Basically whatever they sell at the store is unhealthy and some people are sensitive to that.
Wormwood
Posted by Lauren (Detroit, MI) on 08/02/2021
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I don't often get stomach aches, but when I do, I take wormwood. It also treats and prevents nausea, so I'll take wormwood if I'm anticipating nausea as well (like from certain supplements). It is absolutely foul tasting, so if you plan on taking this for when you get sick, you might want to familiarize yourself with the taste first. That said, there really is nothing better for digestive issues.
You can take it as either a tea or a tincture. You can take the tincture by putting a dropperful in a small glass of water. For the tea, I use one teaspoon in one cup of hot water and steep for five minutes. When I have a stomach ache, I won't bother bringing the water to boil since I want to drink it as soon as possible.
Ginger
Posted by Mercedes (Greenville, NC) on 02/28/2015
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Ginger helps! I was nauseated yesterday and my mother had ginger mints in her car. I sucked on one and within 10 minutes I felt better. However I can't eat them back to back. They are strong. They make me burp as well.
Ginger
Posted by Erin (North Carolina) on 04/21/2014
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I keep ginger candy on hand because it cures my occasional indigestion. But yesterday I had terrible nausea, likely from something I ate. All I could do was lay there with my eyes closed. I didn't believe that ginger could help but my husband convinced me to take a piece of ginger candy. Within 5 minutes I felt 90% better, the nausea was totally gone and I just had a little bit of yucky feeling for the rest of the day.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Dee (Houston, Tx) on 10/24/2013
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Alcohol Swabs for Nausea - Nay.
I have nausea due to pregnancy. I soaked a cotton ball in alcohol and sniffed it a few times. I didn't notice much difference, if any. This is my 4th pregnancy, and I never vomit. I just have a sick feeling all day long. I was taking turmeric pills 2-3 times per day at first. They helped for a few days, but then I started getting reflux so bad that I would spit them up about 10 minutes later. When they would stay down, I would notice I had an offensive body odor the next day. I am waiting for acupressure bands to arrive in the mail. I hope those help. Otherwise, I will just have to deal with the nausea for 6 more weeks.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 10/24/2013
Dee, have you tried a bit of ginger as in ginger candy?
Sea Sickness Remedies
Posted by Robin (Rural, Va) on 02/28/2013
Go to your pharmacy and get a Seaband. These go on your wrists and work by accupressure.
Sea Sickness Remedies
Posted by Timh (Louisville, Usa) on 12/27/2011 2048 posts
Debbie, my small craft flight in had me filling the sick-bag to the brim. A week prior to my flight out, I acclimated myself with about ten minutes swinging on the children's rig daily. All went well as I first fell asleep for a good while, then I was awaken by my mates for a view of Mt McKinley and without any sickness on a Cessna 210 was very fine.
Sea Sickness Remedies
Posted by Maria (Gippsland, Australia) on 01/12/2012
Hi Debbie, Ginger tablets are brilliant but the secret is to take them 30 mins before boarding. I see no reason why you could not take fresh or powdered ginger. Some comercial opperators on boats offer ginger tablets on boarding. These help some but for most people it works best if taken 30 mins before you board. You can top up with them onboard. I forget the recommended intervals but you do need to take them more than just the initial dose.
Breath Mints
Posted by Amber (Kitchener, Ontario, Canada) on 08/09/2011
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Tic Tacs help with nausea amazingly well... But only the white ones. I am guessing it is the mint in them but it works for all my friends too. I carry them around with me everywhere. I often get queasy feeling and they work very fast.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Kristina (Franklin, Tn) on 08/02/2011
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I don't know why, but for the past couple of days my stomach has just been so queazy. So this morning I decided to look up remedies. I read all the comments on this one and tried it. At first I didn't think it was going to work and then out of the blue I realized I felt fine. It really does work and I'm gonna carry these in my purse today:)
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Hunter (Nashville, Tn) on 05/29/2011
When you take a sniff of the alcohol, it numbs the nerve that controls the stomach. Remember that this is only temporary. If you have to use these more than once, you should probably go to a doctor.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Philestewart (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) on 09/04/2010
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I am currently sitting in my bathroom feeling very nauseated, I came across this post and grabbed the rubbing alcohol out of my medicine cabinet. I just took a big sniff of it and felt immediate relief. I still feel a little sick but I definitely feel much better.
Mint Gum
Posted by Leriejane (Seattle, Wa, Usa) on 07/17/2010
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Chewing mint gum significantly reduces my nausea. Usually the nausea is from feeling dizzy or car sickness. It doesn't completely take it away, but it keeps me from feeling worse.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Sherri (Indianapolis, Indiana, Usa) on 02/17/2010
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I developed nausea about 1.5 hours after eating dinner and tried using the alcohol swab suggestion after reading it. I had immediate relief of what I thought was going to turn into a lot more than just the nausea. I feel 100% better now. I love this site.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Diandra (Jacksonville, FL) on 07/07/2009
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Alcohol Swabs for Nausea:
I tried this immediately after reading the suggestion and my nausea vanished. I was just about to call into work sick. Thanks.
Alcohol Swabs
Posted by Diandra (Jacksonville, FL) on 07/21/2009
I have no idea. For a few days I got nauseous every time I ate. It eventually went away.
