Gillian McKeith's Food Bible (287 page)
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Authors: Gillian McKeith
If you suffer from travel sickness, eat fruit (especially papaya) or cooked whole grains, such as brown rice, before setting off.
AVOID
If you suffer from travel sickness, avoid alcohol, spices, and fatty foods before and during travel.
HERBS AND SUPPLEMENTS
The Ayurvedic herb chiretta prior to meals can help nausea associated with stomach weaknesses and indigestion.
Take a digestive enzyme supplement with meals to help with nutrient uptake from the foods you eat.
Take ginger in capsules, but not if you are pregnant. Ginger in mild form like gingersnaps or tea is fine for morning sickness. In high doses, ginger acts as an emmenagogue (tones reproductive organs and menstrual flow), which means that it could trigger a miscarriage early in pregnancy.
Drink some peppermint tea. This is especially helpful if your nausea is accompanied by a headache. If you suffer from travel sickness, put two drops of peppermint oil into warm water and sip before your journey. Peppermint oil can also be put on a handkerchief and inhaled during travel.
Lemon balm tea is helpful for nausea related to stress and emotional upset.
Essential oils of ginger and cardamom can help, too. All you have to do is place three drops on your wrist or a handkerchief and breathe in the aromas.
Start taking a good multivitamin/mineral complex to cover any possible nutrient deficiencies.
Take the supplement vitamin B
6
.
If you suffer from travel sickness, take magnesium and vitamin B
6
before the trip. These both have antinausea effects and can relax the nervous system.
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