Green Options » almonds http://greenoptions.com/tag/almonds Posts tagged 'almonds' Mon, 12 May 2008 13:08:54 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 en Natural Remedies for Morning Sickness http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/05/12/natural-remedies-for-morning-sickness/ http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/05/12/natural-remedies-for-morning-sickness/#comments Mon, 12 May 2008 13:08:54 +0000 Jennifer Lance http://ecochildsplay.com/2008/05/12/natural-remedies-for-morning-sickness/ almondsAbout 50% of pregnant women suffer from morning sickness during their first trimester. If you have suffered from the nausea and vomiting like I did throughout both of my pregnancies, you know it isn’t really “morning” sickness, but all day sickness. My midwives were wonderful at suggesting natural remedies to ease my suffering. The following suggestions for herbs, foods, and lifestyle practices are from my own personal experiences and from a great list of natural remedies posted on Mothering.

Herbs that Alleviate Morning Sickness

Ginger is well-known for its nausea reducing qualities, and many women have had success with ginger tea for relieving their morning sickness. The herb I found most useful was peppermint. I drank my own blend of herbs for a pregnancy tea (I’ll be posting that recipe soon!), and the peppermint really made me feel better. You can drink the tea cold or hot, depending on what makes you feel better. Fennel seeds also relieve queasiness, whether in tea or simply chewing on the seeds. Slippery Elm is another herb that may calm your stomach.

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