Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  In one experimental study, 75 percent of women taking vitamin Be experienced complete relief from symptoms of morning sickness.40 Higher doses were used for treatment of first trimester morning sickness (25 to 200 mg three times daily), but are not recommended before delivery, as higher doses may shut off breast milk in nursing mothers or cause the baby to have withdrawal seizures if commercial formula is given that does not include enough pyridoxine (B6). |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  The German Commission E lists morning sickness associated with pregnancy as a contraindication, and the American Herbal Products Association lists pregnancy as a contraindication; however, no clinical evidence has been found to substantiate any harmful effects to mother or fetus. Most research provides evidence that Ginger can be used and is effective in the treatment of morning sickness (Vutyavanich et al, 2001; Fischer-Rasmussen et al, 1990). Ginger tea administered to pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats resulted in double the number of fetal losses compared to the control group (p<0.05). |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts |  MORNING SICKNESS: A double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial found that 125mg of ginger extract consumed four times per day for four days significantly reduced morning sickness in women less than 20 weeks pregnant. A trial investigated the effect of 1.05 grams of ginger on nausea and vomiting among women less than 16 weeks pregnant. Fifty-three percent of women consuming the ginger capsule reported a reduction in both nausea and vomiting associated with pregnancy. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts |  Morning Sickness: Snacking on bananas between meals helps to keep blood sugar levels up and avoid morning sickness.
Mosquito bites: If bitten by an insect, try rubbing the affected area with the inside of a banana skin. Banana skin is known for reducing swelling and irritation.
Nerves: Bananas are high in B vitamins that help calm the nervous system.
S.A.D.: Bananas can help SAD sufferers because they contain the natural mood enhancer tryptophan.
Smoking: Bananas have also helped people trying to give up smoking. |
Mehmet C. Oz., M.D. and Michael F. Roizen, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Take, for example, one of life's most frustratingly nauseating events, morning sickness, which is actually designed to protect your genes. In our Stone Age years, nausea evolved during pregnancy as a fail-safe mechanism to help women minimize their exposure to toxins, since even mild toxins can be devastating to a developing fetus, especially during the first trimester.
As we've evolved, our bodies have developed a variety of ways to combat the natural toxins we may run into. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Unproven Uses: In folk use, peppermint is utilized for nausea, vomiting, morning sickness, respiratory infections, dysmenorrhea, and colds.
Homeopathic Uses: The drug is used for colds. |
Andreas Moritz
See book keywords and concepts | | In another classic study conducted in 1950, pregnant women who suffered from severe morning sickness were given syrup of ipecac, which is an effective compound to induce vomiting. The women were told that ipecac was a powerful new cure for nausea. To the amazement of the researchers, the women ceased vomiting.
Another intriguing experiment was conducted with the help of medical students. Fifty-six students received either a pink or a blue sugar pill, and they were told that the pills were either tranquillizers or stimulants. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  Cinnamon lowers blood sugar; nutmeg relieves nausea; cloves are anti-inflammatory; ginger relieves morning sickness; peppermint inhibits the growth of bacteria; cumin is great for digestion; cayenne pepper increases metabolism; chili powder eases pain; curry powder safeguards your brain; cinnamon stimulates circulation; cardamom soothes indigestion; turmeric is good for practically everything—the list is endless. Spices are truly the variety of life, nature in all its pungent and aromatic glory. |
Hyla Cass, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  It is also effective for premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and pregnancy-induced morning sickness; other research shows that higher-dose B6 could be helpful for people who are depressed or who have carpal tunnel syndrome.
You and your doctor may agree to try a higher dose of B6 if there's the potential for benefit. Up to 100 mg per day is safe, but should be combined with the other B vitamins as well for balance.
The B Vitamin-Homocysteine Connection
A common amino acid called methionine is converted in the body to a dangerous chemical called homocysteine. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Foods rich in B vitamins—such as nutritional yeast, yogurt, bee pollen, spirulina, wheat germ, whole grains, egg yolk, cabbage, and organic organ meats—might be sufficient to alleviate morning sickness; if not, a B-50 vitamin supplement may be needed during the first trimester.
Anise, fennel, peppermint, chamomile, or spearmint teas are all helpful; raspberry leaf tea, sipped before getting out of bed in the morning, may help. Wild yam root, according to herbalist Susun Weed, is "specific and powerful for nausea of pregnancy. |
Jonny Bowden, Ph.D., C.N.S.
See book keywords and concepts |  I've read credible reports of apple cider vinegar in warm water helping to cure morning sickness, sinus infections, brain fog (due to the potassium content), and acid reflux. One of the most impressive postings I read was from a thirty-six-year-old in Greece who suffered from acne all his life and claimed that he was acne-free for the first time in his life after a few weeks of drinking apple cider vinegar three times a day. Apple cider vinegar also has a huge reputation with animal lovers as being great for dogs and cats, especially for treating arthritis. |
James F. Balch, M.D. and Mark Stengler, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Homeopathic sepia is helpful when odors trigger morning sickness. The woman craves sweets, vinegar, and sour foods. Emotionally, she is irritable and feels worn out.
Other Recommendations
Acupuncture and acupressure have been found to be effective for morning sickness. Commercial acupressure wristbands that relieve nausea are available.
PREECLAMPSIA
Preeclampsia, also referred to as toxemia, is a problem that occurs in some women during pregnancy. | | Homeopathy
Homeopathic Lacticum Acidum is for women who feel morning sickness as soon as they wake up. There is increased salivation and a burning sensation in the stomach. They feel better after eating.
Homeopathic Pulsatilla (Pulsatilla pratensis) is for women who crave sweets and creamy foods but get digestive upset from them. They tend to be weepy and easily upset. They should take a low potency (6x, 12x, 30x, 6C, or 30C), as needed for relief of nausea and vomiting.
Homeopathic sepia is helpful when odors trigger morning sickness. The woman craves sweets, vinegar, and sour foods. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | Higher doses were used for treatment of first trimester morning sickness (25 to 200 mg three times daily), but are not recommended before delivery, as higher doses may shut off breast milk in nursing mothers or cause the baby to have withdrawal seizures if commercial formula is given that does not include enough pyridoxine (B6).41> 42 However, when given during labor, vitamin B6 may prevent many postnatal adaptation problems by increasing the oxygen-carrying capacity of the blood that supplies the fetus.43
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
Recommended dietary allowance (RDA):
Pregnant: 1. | | No one really knows what causes morning sickness,
Summary of Exercise Guidelines
1. Regular frequency of exercise is preferable to sporadic physical activity.
2. Guidelines for exercising safely during pregnancy should be followed. (See other sidebars in this section.)
3. Intensity of exercise should be monitored according to symptoms, and exhaustive exercise should be avoided.
4. Adequate caloric and nutrient intake should be maintained.
5. Adequate hydration, proper clothing, and avoidance of hot, humid environments should augment heat dissipation, especially in the first trimester. | | These hormonal changes can lead to the experience of morning sickness or nausea in the first trimester, especially when there are nutritional deficiencies as well.
OVERVIEW OF ALTERNATIVE MEDICINE CONSIDERATIONS
Nearly all pregnant women can benefit from nutritional and multivitamin supplementation one year before and all during pregnancy, as well as throughout labor, delivery, and breast-feeding. The effects of poor nutrition during pregnancy can be seen in the increase of birth defects during times of famine. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Homeopathic Uses: The drug is used chiefly in gynecology to treat menstrual disturbances, menstrual bleeding, morning sickness, and uterine bleeding. precautions and adverse reactions
General: Health risks or side effects following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded.
Pregnancy: Cotton is not to be administered during pregnancy, except at delivery. overdosage
In animal studies, numerous poisonings, some of them fatal, have been observed following long-term feeding with large quantities of cotton seed press cakes. | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
Approved by Commission E: ¦ Dyspepsia
Unproven Uses: Cardamom is also used for in folk medicine for digestive complaints, vomiting and diarrhea, morning sickness, and loss of appetite as well as Roemheld syndrome.
Chinese Medicine: Cardamom is used for stomachache, nausea, vomiting, and flatulence.
Indian Medicine: In Indian medicine, Cardamom is used for disorders of the efferent urinary tract. precautions and adverse reactions
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages. | | In folk medicine it is chewed to prevent morning sickness and migraine. The powder is used for diarrhea. Externally, it is ground and made into poultices for wounds and inflammations. Cola is also an indigenous cult drug. contraindications
Use of Cola is contraindicated during pregnancy. The drug should not be administered in the presence of stomach or duodenal ulcers, due to the drug's stimulation of gastric juice secretion. precautions and adverse reactions
Health risks following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages have not been recorded. | | Most research provides evidence that Ginger can be used and is effective in the treatment of morning sickness (Vutyavanich et al, 2001; Fischer-Rasmussen et al, 1990). Ginger tea administered to pregnant Sprague-Dawley rats resulted in double the number of fetal losses compared to the control group (p<0.05). There were no gross morphologic malformations observed in the fetuses in the treatment group but fetuses in the treatment group were significantly heavier than control fetuses (Wilkinson, 2000). |
Joerg Gruenwald, Ph.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | CONTRAINDICATIONS
Ginger is contraindicated in morning sickness. Because of its cholagogic effect, the dmg should not be taken in the presence of gallstone conditions except after consultation with a doctor.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
No health hazards or side effects are known in conjunction with the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages.
DOSAGE
Mode of Administration: Comminuted rhizome and dry extracts for teas and other galenic preparations for internal use. The powdered drug is used in some stomach preparations. | | INDICATIONS AND USAGE
MENTHAE PIPERITAE FOLIUM
¦ Liver and gallbladder complaints
¦ Loss of appetite
The drug is used for convulsive coimpl testinal tract as well as gallbladder
In folk use, peppermint is utilized morning sickness, respiratory infections
MENTHAE PIPERITAE AETHEROLEUM
¦ Common cold
¦ Cough/bronchitis
¦ Fevers and colds
¦ Inflammation of the mouth and pharynx
¦ Liver and gallbladder complaints
¦ Loss of appetite
¦ Tendency to infection
The drug is used internally for gastrointestinal tract and bile ducts, of the respiratory tract, and inflammation pharyngeal mucosa. | | In folk medicine it is used for tiredness, chewed to suppress hunger, thirst, morning sickness, and migraine; ground in poultices for wounds and inflammations; it is an indigenous cult drug.
PRECAUTIONS AND ADVERSE REACTIONS
Health risks following the proper administration of designated therapeutic dosages are not recorded. Side effects that may occur include difficulty falling asleep, hyperexcitability, nervous states of restlessness and stomach complaints. |
Tori Hudson, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts | | As we discussed earlier in this chapter, studies have shown ginger root to be extremely effective in the treatment of the nausea and vomiting of severe morning sickness. Start with 250 mg of ginger root powder four times daily; increase if necessary. Fresh ginger root tea can be made by simmering slices of ginger root in boiling water for 15 minutes. Add honey to taste.
Chronic Miscarriage/Abortion
Ten percenr of first trimester pregnancies end in spontaneous abortion or miscarriage. Women who miscarry always feel guilty; they often feel responsible for the miscarriage. |
David W. Grotto, RD, LDN
See book keywords and concepts | | It has been taken internally for loss of appetite, stomach upset, diarrhea, stomachache, colic, dyspepsia, flatulence, post-surgical pain, motion and morning sickness, general and chemotherapy-induced nausea, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, migraine headache, upper respiratory tract infections, cough, and bronchitis. Topically, it has been used for treating thermal burns and as an analgesic.
Throw Me a Lifesaver! |
Brigitte Mars, A.H.G.
See book keywords and concepts |  Wild yam is used in the treatment of colic, cough (dry), depression, diarrhea, diabetes, diverticulitis, dysmenorrhea, emotional weakness, enteritis, enuresis, erectile dysfunction, exhaustion, fatigue, flatulence, hemorrhoids, immune-system weakness, infertility, irritable bowel syndrome, labor pain, leg cramps, low sperm count, lung weakness, menopause symptoms, morning sickness, muscle spasms, neuralgia, night sweats, ovarian pain, polyruria, premenstrual syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis, rheumatism, senility, and spermatorrhea. It can also be of use in cases of threatened miscarriage. | | Constituents
Sulfur, protein, proteolytic enzyme (zingibain), bis-abolenel, oleoresins, starch, essential oils (zin-giberene, zingiberole, gingerols, shogoal, camphene, cineol, borneol, citral), acetic acid, mucilage
Energetic Correspondences
• Flavor: pungent, sweet, bitter
• Temperature: warm
• Moisture: dry
• Polarity: yang
• Planet: Mars
• Element: fire
Contraindications
Although ginger can relieve morning sickness, pregnant women should not ingest more than 1 gram daily. Avoid in cases of peptic ulcers, hyperacidity, or other hot, inflammatory conditions. | | They are used in the treatment of bloating, colic, coughs, diarrhea, digestive distress, flatulence, headache, indigestion, morning sickness, and nausea.
Topically, cumin seed can be applied as a poultice to reduce swelling in the breasts or testicles or as a liniment to speed the healing of bruises and sprains. The essential oil of the seeds is sometimes included in massage oils to get rid of cellulite.
Edible Uses
Cumin has long been a popular culinary spice. Early Romans used ground cumin much like we use black pepper today. | | Chamomile is used to treat anxiety, arthritis pain, Candida, colic, convulsions, crankiness in babies, digestive distress, diverticulitis, dyspepsia, fever, flatulence, gastritis, gout, headache, heartburn, hives, hyperactivity, hysteria, indigestion, insomnia, intestinal cramping, irritability, irritable bowel, itching skin, liver stress, lumbago, menstrual cramps, migraines, morning sickness, nervousness, nightmares, pain, restlessness, rheumatism, sciatica, stress, teething pain, ulcers, and the incessant urge to urinate. | | Also Known As
Cantonese: fuk heung
English: wonderhoney plant, licorice mint, lavender hyssop, giant blue hyssop Finnish: yrtti-iiso French: anis hysope German: anisysop Japanese: kakko Korean: huo xiang Mandarin: xiang ren hua Swedish: anis-isop
Part Used
Aboveground plant
Physiological Effects
Antibacterial, antiemetic, antifungal, diaphoretic Medicinal Uses
Anise hyssop is used in treatments for bloating, catarrh, colds, colic, diarrhea, fever, flu, morning sickness, nausea, poor appetite, and vomiting. It can be used as a preventive for heat stroke and summer colds. |
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