Sunday, August 9, 2009

Top Tips For Relieving Nausea

Most people have experienced the horrible feeling of nausea where a queasy stomach, dizziness and headache can have you retreating to your bed for a lie down. Nausea can happen to anyone at any time as it is a common symptom of a wide variety of conditions. People can experience nausea for many different reasons including motion sickness when travelling, ear infections, food poisoning and morning sickness. Sometimes nausea can strike as a result of something simple such as eating too much in one sitting or drinking too much alcohol the night before. When nausea leads to actual vomiting then this can cause dehydration and leave you feeling exhausted. Finding a suitable nausea remedy can often be a case of trial and error as different solutions work for different people. The best nausea remedy is actually prevention so if you know something is likely to make you feel queasy then stay well away. If you do feel nauseous then try out some of the top tips below to settle your stomach.

• Dehydration is a major cause of nausea so make sure you stay hydrated throughout the day and aim to drink around 2.5 litres of water.

• Feeling bloated and sluggish can lead to nausea so don’t be tempted to quench your thirst with fizzy, carbonated drinks as they will put pressure on your stomach.

• Feeling hungry can soon lead to nausea so eat little and often to keep your blood sugar levels up and to keep hunger at bay. This is particularly important if you have a hectic lifestyle and find it difficult to fit structured meals into your routine.

• An effective morning sickness remedy and general antidote to nausea is to use acupressure bands on the wrists. As with all nausea remedies acupressure may or may not work for you but it’s worth testing out to see if it alleviates your nausea.

• If you feel you are going to be sick or if you have been vomiting then try eating bland foods to keep your energy up. Simple foods such as plain crackers, bread and rice are easy to digest and contain carbohydrates to give you energy.

• Sometimes nausea can be so bad that you may not be able to face any food or liquids at all. Sucking on iced lollies is one way to take on liquids and relieve the sensation of nausea. Lillipops are a morning sickness remedy which has been designed to alleviate nausea and provide an energy boost. Even if your nausea is not caused by morning sickness, Lillipops are an effective nausea remedy and can help you to feel better.

• If you continue to feel nauseous then make sure you visit your GP who will be able to offer you advice and possibly prescribe you with medication which will reduce your nausea.

For more information on Lillipops and for more advice on pregnancy and morning sickness visit www.lillipops.com.

By: Lillipops

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