Causes and remedies of Nausea

Indigestion is one of the most frequent causes of vomiting. If the food you have eaten has not been transformed properly, it is logical that your body feels the need to expel it in some way.

And why don’t you digest well? Obviously, the cause that affects you should be carefully evaluated according to your habits, the foods you eat, how is the time of food, how you combine foods, etc.

Here are the most common causes of indigestion :

Unhealthy food

Processed products full of chemicals that your body does not recognize and cannot digest, vegetable oils (present in most baked goods and processed foods), large amounts of meats and dairy, alcohol, coffee and carbonated drinks are some of foods and drinks that hinder your digestion.

Bad combination of foods

Even when the foods you choose are natural, organic and “healthy” it is very important that you know how to choose and combine them with each other.

For example, it is convenient to eat one fruit at a time , not several at the same time, and eat it away from other foods. This is so because if they do not ferment within your digestive system.

Other foods that you should choose are:

• A single type of cereal (rice, oats, wheat, corn, quinoa, millet) and, of course, if it is whole grain, it is better.
• A single type of food high in protein (legumes, meat, a dairy, egg).
• Various vegetables . Those in season and those that grow in your environment are digested easier.

The way to eat

What you eat is just as important as how you do it. If you eat in a hurry, angry, anguished, without hunger, you will surely have indigestion for the rest of your day.

On the other hand, late dinners just before going to sleep or taking a shower after a meal also promote indigestion.

The time between meals

I know that it is very common to hear that the metabolism is activated better if you eat food every two hours, but let me demolish that myth or else let Ayurveda do it. Ayurveda is one of the oldest sciences in the world, based on the careful observation of substances, their effect on the body whose main purpose is to live a life in the healthiest way possible. That is why the digestion of substances is a key issue in this way of understanding health.

When you eat a food you must give your body time to digest it, for this, 4 to 6 hours must pass between one meal and another . Of course, meals must be properly balanced so that you are not hungry during that time.

If you are hungry in the middle of each meal you can eat fruit, but try to wait at least two hours so that it does not interfere with digestion.

How do you sleep

If you suffer from insomnia , wake up at night or do not sleep well, it is important to improve that aspect. Proper rest is essential for your body, and therefore your digestion, to be in balance.

Probably, after properly identifying and improving indigestion problems, most of the gastrointestinal symptoms will disappear, such as: constipation, diarrhea, gastroesophageal reflux , irritable bowel, abdominal bloating, gas, food intolerances, etc.

One of the digestive system problems that can cause nausea, vomiting and diarrhea is gastroenteritis . This is usually caused by an infection acquired by contaminated food or water .

In this case, it is important that the body has a chance to cleanse itself of those germs that are causing it harm. A light and astringent diet that usually includes:

• Rice water.
• Rice.
• Apple.
• Carrot.
• Toasted whole wheat bread.

To these foods I suggest you add ghee (clarified butter), as it will provide a smooth oil that improves digestion, the absorption of nutrients and helps reduce diarrhea.

As an excellent complement, I recommend turmeric, it is a powerful anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial that naturally helps fight infections.

If you make a professional consultation, they may indicate: antibiotics, drugs that decrease intestinal motility or those that help solidify stool. However, diet is essential for any treatment to be successful.

If you cannot “swallow something” you may experience nausea. Digestion is not just about food, everything that enters our body must be “digested” properly.

Emotions do not escape it. Anger, sadness, anxiety, jealousy, fear and pride like so many other feelings should not be repressed , but neither should they be violently expelled by hurting others. Finding a way to “digest” them and better manage them will probably help if you feel nauseous for any of these reasons.

Many medications can cause nausea and even vomiting as an adverse reaction. Among the reasons why a drug may make you want to vomit are:

• They produce irritation at the gastrointestinal level.
• They make it difficult to digest food.
• They accumulate toxins in your body, which overload the liver, for example.

The list of drugs that can cause nausea is very long: antibiotics, analgesics, anti-inflammatories, psychiatric medication, chemotherapy, etc.

If you usually ingest alcohol, tobacco, coffee or other drugs in large quantities, your body is suffering from it. These substances generate a large number of adverse effects in your body, among which are nausea.

That is why avoiding them or reducing their consumption is essential so that you can start to feel better. Maybe thinking about why you’re ingesting them and going to the root cause can help you break that unhealthy habit. Ask for help if you need it.

On the other hand, ingesting a large amount of alcohol numbs the ear-dependent balance system, leading to dizziness, imbalance, and nausea.

That’s right, although it sounds weird, there are times when infections that apparently have nothing to do with your stomach can cause nausea, vomiting and even diarrhea.

This is more common to see in children, where sometimes there is no other symptom than vomiting and looking for the cause one or a professional can find an otitis , for example. It is also common to see in cases of pneumonia, meningitis or urinary infection .

Some central nervous system problems can cause nausea and vomiting, as they directly influence the vomiting center in the medulla oblongata (near the brain).

Among the neurological problems that can cause nausea and vomiting are:

• Migraine : with throbbing and recurrent headache, discomfort to light and noise.
• Problems in the cerebellum : with imbalance and lack of coordination.
• Stroke – with imbalance, body paralysis, impaired vision and many other symptoms.
• Infections : with headache, back pain, stiffness.
• Tumor : with very diverse symptoms such as pain, impaired balance, hearing problems, vision, sensitivity, body mobility.

When you feel nauseous it is convenient that:

• Avoid eating food . If you are hungry and many hours have passed, I suggest that you choose easy to digest foods such as rice water, rice, a cooked fruit or vegetable, in small quantity and without too many seasonings.
• If you are not hungry, do not eat . It is not necessary to eat food at the times you are supposed to eat when your body is not ready to receive it.
• Sip water . If it is warm better.
• Rest . If your body warns you that something is not right, you should pay attention. Try to get a good night’s sleep, the necessary hours.
• If it is a recurring problem, that lasts for several days or that does not allow you to drink water, it is necessary that you go to a health center. You should avoid getting dehydrated and the cause needs to be found.
• If you want to resort to drugs, it is necessary to make a consultation, since not all people or in all cases do the same. The most used medicine for nausea is metoclopramide which works by emptying the stomach, but you should know why your stomach does not empty normally.
• Rethink your habits . Remember that the main cause of nausea is poor digestion. You can correct it by reviewing what you eat, how you do it, how you sleep, etc.
• If you want to go to a natural medication, a good option is a ginger infusion . Simply heat water to a boil and place it in a mug with a pinch of ground ginger. It is softer than cooking with the root and feels very good in these cases. You can take it up to three times a day.

This article is merely informative, at FastlyHeal .com we do not have the power to prescribe medical treatments or make any type of diagnosis. We invite you to see a doctor in the case of presenting any type of condition or discomfort.

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