Do you find ginger foods/drinks help with nausea/upset stomach? I want to try some but not sure where to start.

[Hypersleep]

I've been having trouble eating lately, with a mix of reasons and severity. (If you'd like to give me some advice on that I have another thread on the introduction forums.) So I'm looking for the easiest ways to have ginger foods or drinks. I find that if I wake up too early I get a particularly upset stomach, sometimes throwing up mucus or phlegm in the period between leaving bed and doing an activity, not much though. If you have any other things that help you relax in the morning food based or otherwise don't hesitate to tell me, but I'm really wondering how I can try ginger easily. I've checked the forums for the keyword ginger but didn't really find anything quite like this.

[BballJ]

Hi Hypersleep,

As someone who suffers from nausea and upset stomachs I personally find peppermint tea has probably helped me the most, the soothing affects of it especially when feeling nausea's have helped me a lot, it's one of those things that can sometimes be in your head that it is working but I personally find it helps me so maybe just a thought. I haven't had the ginger before, don't really enjoy the taste of it though.

My best for you,

Jay

[Hypersleep]

Thank you, I've read that too about Peppermint tea. How does it taste? I'm weird with mints, I love mint chocolate in moderation, can't stand anything about 'minty' toothpaste. I'm going to buy some Crystallized Ginger snacks tomorrow, they seem the perfect portions for me but my Mum says the taste might be off putting for me. Still, nothing ventured nothing gained.

[Ladyhawke]

Hi Hypersleep,

I've been using ginger tea for quite a while for nausea and upset stomach and have found it very helpful. I've also found it beneficial in dealing with migraine headaches and sinus problems. Ginger tea is available at health food stores and some supermarkets in teabag or powder form.

I've also used ginger root, cut up and steeped in water for about 10 minutes - you only need a small amount, however, the teabags and/or powder are much quicker to prepare if you don't feel well. The taste can be a bit intense at first - a little honey can be used until you get used to it. I haven't tried crystallized ginger, but it's worth a try.

Good luck, LH

[geoff]

hello Hypersleep, I haven't tried ginger as I'm not too fond of it, although my doctor has suggested it, but in the end I was sick of throwing up so my doctor prescribed me antiacid medication and now I'm taking the strongest brand.
I couldn't be anymore happier because all of this stopped, some will last for 12 hours while the others last 24 hours.
Some people don't want to take medication but to me it's the only way to stop being sick, because when you have natural ways there's still the guessing game whether or not it's going to work, while medication you know that it's proved to work. Geoff.

[Hypersleep]

Thanks for the info and sharing your experience!

I just had my first ginger candy and it was kinda nice, was a little spicy but in a way it encourages me to have some more water haha. Apparently you can put one of these in tea, coffee or just hot water and they dissolve easily too. Not sure if it's helping with my nausea just yet but I'll give it some time. At the very least it's still generally healthy and easy to eat. Just what I need. I had planned on trying Ginger Tea too but I think mum couldn't find it at the shops or she forgot. I'll see how the candies go for now, just chewing them. I will still keep an eye out for the proper tea things, having some in the house will help my peace of mind whether or not I try it. 🙂

[Hypersleep]

Thanks for the info Geoff. I've been thinking about asking for such things, did you just ask your GP? Or did you need a specialist? Most of my life I can manage but sometimes my anxiety just hits me hard for months on end and I think something like that would be great for me, so long as it's not addictive. For now I'm on SSRIs. Hard to say if it helps but it certainly doesn't make things worse. I would love another thing to take when I get particularly worried. My cousin mentioned something that slows your heart rate, it works for her. Is that similar?

[Ladyhawke]

Hi Hypersleep,

You're very welcome.

I'm interested in the candies you've mentioned that can be placed into tea. Would like to give them a try. Are they available in supermarkets? Much appreciated. LH

[geoff]

hi Hypersleep, my GP automatically prescribe it for me and when the first one wasn't strong enough, that's when he put me on the strongest, and no it's not addictive, but you need to know that if some medication stops you from being sick isn't it worth taking, but no it's not addictive, and what your cousin has told you well I have to doubt that.
I also take SSRI medication and to have a good nights sleep without being sick and to wake up feeling as though you can have something to eat, far outweighs the other option, go and see your Gp. Geoff.

[Hypersleep]

I will ask my Dr. about this next I see her. Mainly though my problem is anticipating food, and a lack of apettite. I can usually keep it down but I don't eat much to begin with. Have you noticed being able to eat more since using this medication? Thanks again Geoff.