Morning Sickness Cures
Science does not yet fully understand the causes or significance of morning sickness.
There is speculation it may be caused by hormonal changes, blood sugar level fluctuations or even have an emotional component.
Some experts believe morning sickness may be a good sign in pregnancy.
Regardless of its cause, the women who deal with it just want a cure for morning sickness.
Dietary Cures The most simple morning sickness cures are dietary, meaning you eat something specific.
Most experts agree a good diet with plenty of high quality protein and complex carbohydrates helps prevent morning sickness.
There is equal speculation that greasy or spicy foods may increase your risk of feeling queasy, however you should pay attention to how specific foods affect you.
Some women have success at warding off nausea by eating a specific food just before bed or immediately upon rising.
If timing alone is not enough to cure your morning sickness, you might have success eating a peeled apple or peeled potato.
Both are able to help counter the effects of excess stomach acid.
Chamomile or peppermint tea can be sipped throughout the day to help keep your digestive system working well.
You may also find adding a slice of lemon to your water improves your nausea.
Herbal Cures Herbal tea infusions that are good for digestion can be useful at curing morning sickness.
An herbal tea is made by steeping the herb in hot water for a few minutes, after which the herb can be strained out.
Herbal tea bags make using herbal cures easy.
Try drinkingpeppermint, chamomile, red raspberry, ginger or orange blossom tea first thing in the morning to prevent morning sickness.
Sipping them throughout the day may help improve your digestion.
Aromatherapy Cures Aromatherapy works by stimulating the nerves in your nose, which trigger the production of neurotransmitters in your brain.
These neurotransmitters then cause your body to release chemicals that have an effect on your whole body.
The secret to an aromatherapy cure for morning sickness is using an oil that will trigger the desired response.
Aromatherapy for morning sickness can be done with a single oil, such as basil, ginger or lemon, or with a synergistic blend of oils.
One blend to try is 2 drops sweet marjoram, 2 drops black pepper and 2 drops peppermint in 15 ml grape seed oil (some recommend against using marjoram in early pregnancy).
Another blend to try is 2 drops coriander, 2 drops bitter orange and 2 drops ginger in 15 ml grape seed oil.
It make take trial and error to discover the best way to administer the oils.
Some women find the easiest method is to use a diffuser that can be plugged in at night, or placing a few drops of oil in a dish of water that is set in a warm spot.
Other women prefer to start the day by placing a drop of oil on a tissue and inhaling through the tissue.
Placing a few drops of your oil into a small amount of shower gel will allow you to benefit from the aroma while preparing for your day.
Massage Cure When you are feeling queasy, the last thing you want to think about is being touched.
However, you may find activating pressure points on the back of your head is helpful at curing the immediate effects of morning sickness.
The pressure points are located where the head meets the neck.
Place your thumb on the side so you feel a muscle when you tilt your head up.
With your head leaning forward, press your thumbs into the pressure points for 60 seconds, then release.
Even if none of these cures work for you, take comfort in knowing most women find morning sickness cures itself by the time they begin the second trimester of pregnancy.
There is speculation it may be caused by hormonal changes, blood sugar level fluctuations or even have an emotional component.
Some experts believe morning sickness may be a good sign in pregnancy.
Regardless of its cause, the women who deal with it just want a cure for morning sickness.
Dietary Cures The most simple morning sickness cures are dietary, meaning you eat something specific.
Most experts agree a good diet with plenty of high quality protein and complex carbohydrates helps prevent morning sickness.
There is equal speculation that greasy or spicy foods may increase your risk of feeling queasy, however you should pay attention to how specific foods affect you.
Some women have success at warding off nausea by eating a specific food just before bed or immediately upon rising.
If timing alone is not enough to cure your morning sickness, you might have success eating a peeled apple or peeled potato.
Both are able to help counter the effects of excess stomach acid.
Chamomile or peppermint tea can be sipped throughout the day to help keep your digestive system working well.
You may also find adding a slice of lemon to your water improves your nausea.
Herbal Cures Herbal tea infusions that are good for digestion can be useful at curing morning sickness.
An herbal tea is made by steeping the herb in hot water for a few minutes, after which the herb can be strained out.
Herbal tea bags make using herbal cures easy.
Try drinkingpeppermint, chamomile, red raspberry, ginger or orange blossom tea first thing in the morning to prevent morning sickness.
Sipping them throughout the day may help improve your digestion.
Aromatherapy Cures Aromatherapy works by stimulating the nerves in your nose, which trigger the production of neurotransmitters in your brain.
These neurotransmitters then cause your body to release chemicals that have an effect on your whole body.
The secret to an aromatherapy cure for morning sickness is using an oil that will trigger the desired response.
Aromatherapy for morning sickness can be done with a single oil, such as basil, ginger or lemon, or with a synergistic blend of oils.
One blend to try is 2 drops sweet marjoram, 2 drops black pepper and 2 drops peppermint in 15 ml grape seed oil (some recommend against using marjoram in early pregnancy).
Another blend to try is 2 drops coriander, 2 drops bitter orange and 2 drops ginger in 15 ml grape seed oil.
It make take trial and error to discover the best way to administer the oils.
Some women find the easiest method is to use a diffuser that can be plugged in at night, or placing a few drops of oil in a dish of water that is set in a warm spot.
Other women prefer to start the day by placing a drop of oil on a tissue and inhaling through the tissue.
Placing a few drops of your oil into a small amount of shower gel will allow you to benefit from the aroma while preparing for your day.
Massage Cure When you are feeling queasy, the last thing you want to think about is being touched.
However, you may find activating pressure points on the back of your head is helpful at curing the immediate effects of morning sickness.
The pressure points are located where the head meets the neck.
Place your thumb on the side so you feel a muscle when you tilt your head up.
With your head leaning forward, press your thumbs into the pressure points for 60 seconds, then release.
Even if none of these cures work for you, take comfort in knowing most women find morning sickness cures itself by the time they begin the second trimester of pregnancy.
