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Written By: Sandhya Raghavan | Published : December 4, 2017 1:25 PM IST
Some of us are more prone to nausea and vomiting than the others. Bus rides are a nightmare and joy rides become a misnomer. Even watching a movie with unsteady camera work can set us off. And unless we sit by the window of the vehicle, travelling without throwing up is almost impossible. In case you have motion sickness, here are some tried-and-tested remedies for nausea and vomiting.
Apart from motion sickness, some other health conditions can also trigger vomiting. Alcohol hangover, infections in the stomach, food poisoning, gastroparesis, overeating, food allergy or intolerance towards certain ingredients, migraine, stress, pregnancy, gallstones, appendicitis and cancer also induces vomiting and nausea. One of the biggest side effects of chemotherapy treatments is also nausea. Patients undergoing treatment for HIV also go off their antiretroviral drugs because they can't cope with the constant nausea. Try these yoga asanas for motion sickness.
While antiemetic drugs do work, some patients don't feel comfortable taking medicines while they are already nauseous. For those who are struggling with constant nausea and vomiting, try inhaling these scents for instant relief. Did you know these surprising causes of nausea and vomiting?
1 Mint- There are very few people in the world who hates the fresh scent of mint. It works as a great vomiting suppressant too. Inhaling a sprig fresh mint leaves is as good as chewing on a mint gum. So carry a small vial of mint essential oil or dried mint leaves in a small pouch. Inhale it whenever you feel a bout of nausea approaching.1
2 Ginger - The science-backed benefits of ginger for vomiting and nausea are well known. Ginger is also prescribed to HIV patients who find it difficult to stick to their medication on account of nausea. Inhaling ginger oil or ginger can be beneficial too. Put a few drops on your kerchief while you are travelling or use a diffuser with ginger oil at home.2
3 Lavender - From sleeplessness to anxiety, this essential oil can tackle a wide number of health problems. It also gives you instant relief from nausea and vomiting. Put a few drops on your kerchief or carry a few dried flowers of lavender in a pouch, and you are good to go! Remember to inhale deeply.3
4 Lemon - The refreshing smell of lemon can put you in a good mood! It doesn't matter how you use it. You can bruise the skin of a lemon and inhale it. Or you can also suck on a lemon wedge. The citrusy scent of lemon is a potent antiemetic, which can stop nausea in its tracks.4
References:
1.Pasha, H., Behmanesh, F., Mohsenzadeh, F., Hajahmadi, M., & Moghadamnia, A. A. (2012). Study of the Effect of Mint Oil on Nausea and Vomiting During Pregnancy. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 14(11), 727 730. https://doi.org/10.5812/ircmj.3477
2. Lete, I., & Allu , J. (2016). The Effectiveness of Ginger in the Prevention of Nausea and Vomiting during Pregnancy and Chemotherapy. Integrative Medicine Insights, 11, 11 17. https://doi.org/10.4137/IMI.S36273
3. Woelk, H., & Schl fke, S. (2010). A multi-center, double-blind, randomised study of the Lavender oil preparation Silexan in comparison to Lorazepam for generalized anxiety disorder. Phytomedicine, 17(2), 94-99.
4. Safajou, F., Shahnazi, M., & Nazemiyeh, H. (2014). The effect of lemon inhalation aromatherapy on nausea and vomiting of pregnancy: a double-blinded, randomized, controlled clinical trial. Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal, 16(3).
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