Old Home Remedies

With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver

Home Remedies for Morning Sickness

Morning sickness refers to vomiting and nausea during pregnancy. During the period of pregnancy around 50 to 80 % women suffer from morning sickness. The incidence is more during the morning time but can also appear at day time. It is common during the first trimester of pregnancy and may continue till the last trimester.

Causes of morning sickness are as follows:

Chemical changes in the body
Hormonal imbalances or hormonal changes
Sensitive gastrointestinal tract
Deficiency of vitamin B
Sharp odors

Home remedies for morning sickness are as follows:

Make ginger tea by boiling some ginger root in water. Filter it and add some honey to sweeten the tea. Drink early in the morning to reduce morning sickness. This is one of the excellent home remedies for morning sickness.
In a glass of cold water add 1 tablespoon of honey and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Take this drink before going to bed. This is one of the beneficial home remedies for morning sickness.
Do not keep your stomach empty. Take 6 small meals instead of 3 large meals.
Prepare a mixture by adding a tablespoon sugar, a teaspoon lime juice and a teaspoon mint juice. Take this 3 times a day. This is also one of the positive home remedies for morning sickness.
In a glass of warm milk dissolve wheat germ. Take few teaspoons after every hour. This will prevent morning sickness and considered to be one of the successful home remedies for morning sickness.
Extract the juice of 20 to 25 curry leaves. Then add 1 teaspoon of honey and 2 teaspoon of lemon juice to it. Drink this concoction for 2 to 3 times a day to prevent morning sickness. This is one of the positive home remedies for morning sickness.
The best treatment for morning sickness is to take enough rest.
Prepare a mixture of 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice, 1 teaspoon mint juice, � teaspoon ginger juice and 1 teaspoon honey. Mix all the ingredients well. To cure morning sickness take this mixture 3 to 4 times a day. This is one of the advantageous home remedies for morning sickness.
Put 1 drop of peppermint and 3 drops of lavender essential oil in a humidifier or diffuser to scent the air. It will refresh the mind and reduce the tendency of morning sickness. It is a very good treatment for morning sickness. Fresh air is very effective to reduce morning sickness.
Take a massage with chamomile massage oil.
Place a warm lavender compress over your rib cage. Also place a cool lavender scented compress on the forehead.
Also eat raspberry leaf, squaw vine, spearmint or peppermint tea.
In some cooked rice add a spoonful of bael juice. For persistent morning sickness problem take this twice or thrice a day. This is one of the wonderful home remedies for morning sickness.
Keep lemon slices or lemon juice at your bed side. It helps to reduce nausea and vomiting.

Diet to be followed in morning sickness:

Avoid all kinds of fried and fatty foods.
Adequate amount of vitamin B and calcium should be included in the diet.
Eat a high protein snack before going to bed. It is an excellent diet for morning sickness.
Foods rich in complex carbohydrates and proteins should also be included in diet to treat morning sickness.
Drink liquids between the meals rather than with the meals.
Try to avoid greasy and fatty foods. Eat home made ginger snap cookies and if possible with real ginger.
Chew gum as it is also considered effective in curing morning sickness.
Drink lemonade and take popsicles. Eat crunchy and salty foods.
In case of severe vomiting limit your diet to a single food that you know you can tolerate. Then go on adding one additional food per day as you can tolerate.
Avoid spicy foods that are difficult to digest. They increase the heat of the body and cause morning sickness. This could jeopardize the life of the fetus and lead to spontaneous abortion.
Include salads, vegetables, wheat, bananas, chicken, and sea food in your diet. They are rich in vitamin B which is essential to cure morning sickness.
Take 2 oranges in the morning and evening. It will keep you healthy during the pregnancy. They are rich in vitamin C that is very useful during the months of pregnancy.
Completely avoid drinking and smoking. This will prevent morning sickness and keep the child healthy and safe.
Take adequate amount of rest to stay out of stress. More you take rest less is the chance of nausea or vomiting.

Exercise:

Do morning walk, yoga, mild walk after dinner and little exercise. Yoga and meditation helps to keep the nerve under control and keeps the mind and body healthy.

Try home remedies for morning sickness and maintain the diet to get rid of the problem. The months of pregnancy are complex therefore try these safe remedies which will give you a natural treatment without side effects.