Help with nausea
Feeling sick can be very tiring and unpleasant, especially if it lasts for some time or comes on unexpectedly. It can be debilitating as it may prevent you from eating, sleeping and socialising with others. There are many reason why you may be nauseous, so talk to your Weldmar Hospicecare healthcare practitioner and try one or more of these tips.
Easy ideas
- Ensure you wear loose clothing and use a hand fan or open a window to enjoy fresh air.
- Placing a small cool, wet towel on the forehead, wrists and neck can bring relief.
- Avoid strong aromas in the environment such as synthetic air fresheners and candles. Other people’s perfumes or aftershave can also be off-putting.
- Try some distractions such as music, meditation or breathing exercises.
Food and drink
- Avoid cooking food with strong scents such as spicy or greasy food.
- Eating small meals more often may help throughout the day, and serve cold or at room temperature to reduce odours.
- Try snacking on dry toast, crackers and biscuits, or salty nuts and crisps.
- Introduce ginger or peppermint with ginger ale, ginger biscuits, mint sweets or tea.
Anti-sickness aromas
Fresh smelling scents are best to help cut through feelings of nausea. Citrus smells such as lemon, grapefruit and ginger can be beneficial, as well as minty aromas of peppermint or spearmint.
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