Nausea and Vomiting

Acupressure Nausea Relief
To relieve nausea with acupressure, firmly and quickly massage the webbing between your thumb and index finger and/or the top of your foot between the tendons of the second and third toes for several minutes.

Anti-Nausea Drugs
Nausea and vomiting can be controlled with Coke syrup, Emetrol or Bonine, the only one safe for diabetics. Read the labels carefully.

Baking Soda as an Antacid
To use baking soda as an occasional antacid, mix 1/2 teaspoon in 4 ounces of water, and drink all at one time. It will cause you to 'burp', as it neutralizes stomach acid the same way it does other acids. DO NOT USE IF YOU ARE ON A LOW SODIUM DIET.

Chamomile Tea Eases GI Upset
Chamomile Tea:
For tasty and relief-giving chamomile tea, the Herb Research Foundation in Boulder, Colo., recommends the following ratio of chamomile to water: Steep one to two teaspoons of dried chamomile leaves, or one tablespoon of fresh leaves, in one cup of hot water for five to 10 minutes; sweeten as needed with honey; and drink in the morning and after dinner.

Cleaning Up Vomit
Dump baking soda onto acid spills/stains such as vomit (after you've picked up any solid matter). The baking soda will 'wick' the liquid up out of the carpet as well as neutralize the acid. Pick up the wet 'clumps' before vacuuming, though, or it will get clogged in the beater bar of your machine.

Clear Liquids
To prevent dehydration and electrolyte imbalance, replace fluids lost during vomiting with Gatorade, Pedialyte, clear broths, or bland juices like apple or cranberry.

Do Not Gulp
After vomiting it's vital to take fluids in small sips rather than large gulps. Drink no more than 1 to 2 ounces at a time or you may begin vomiting again.

Ginger Eases GI Upset
Ginger Tea:
Steep 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon of dried gingerroot powder in one cup of hot water. Sweeten with honey and drink at night as a digestive aid, or prepare as needed to prevent motion sickness.

Fresh ginger is delicious and just as effective as the dried kind. Simmer three ¼-in. peeled slices of the root in one cup of water for 10 minutes, or to desired strength. Flavor with lemon and honey.

If you need immediate help on hand for your next trip to the amusement park, dried or candied ginger will do the trick. Also, don't forget about ginger ale.

Post-Vomiting Foods
Once you can hold down fluids, start out by eating Jell-O or other bland foods like unbuttered toast or crackers.

Relief from Nausea
Nausea can be relieved with flat, warm Coke, ginger ale, or 7-Up, and light carbohydrates such as toast or crackers.

Signs of Dehydration
Signs of dehydration are increased thirst, infrequent urination or dark yellow urine, dry mouth, eyes that appear sunken, and skin that has lost its normal elasticity.

Stomach Soother
Peppermint Tea
For a many fresh herbal GI aid, the Herb Research Foundation in Boulder, Colo., recommends the following ratio of peppermint to water: Steep one to two teaspoons of dried peppermint leaves, or one tablespoon of fresh leaves, in one cup of hot water for five to 10 minutes; sweeten as needed with honey; and drink in the morning and after dinner.