To stop feeling sick, several practical remedies can help alleviate nausea and queasiness:
- Get plenty of fresh air and avoid strong or unpleasant smells.
- Try consuming ginger in various forms (ginger tea, ginger biscuits, crystallized ginger) which is known to help reduce nausea.
- Drink peppermint tea or sip a cold drink slowly.
- Eat small, bland, and frequent meals such as toast, crackers, or bananas.
- Avoid greasy, spicy, or fried foods and eating too quickly.
- Try acupressure or sea bands that apply pressure to specific points on the wrist.
- Practice deep breathing or meditation to help calm the body.
- Distract yourself with activities such as watching TV or reading.
If vomiting occurs, it is important to stay hydrated by drinking fluids slowly. If nausea persists for several days, often recurs, or is severe with symptoms like chest pain or difficulty breathing, see a healthcare provider promptly for diagnosis and treatment. These strategies are generally safe to try at home and may bring relief from nausea in many cases.
