7 Drinks to Help Relieve Nausea Quickly

Nausea is one of the most debilitating symptoms of hemiplegic migraine. I can get terrible nausea and carry medicine with me wherever I go. I also have my refrigerator stacked with ginger ale!! There are also other drinks that can help with nausea.

These seven drinks that help relieve nausea can soothe your stomach when nothing else sits right. Unless you have food allergies or sensitivities, it's a low-cost, no-risk way of managing nausea.

Many people are surprised that just a simple glass of cold water can do the trick. Warm herbal teas such as ginger and peppermint are also among the best drinks for reducing nausea. Drinking soda works for some people to alleviate nausea. These drinks may be able with symptoms of nausea better and faster than other remedies will.

1. Cold Water

One of the most reliable ways to relieve nausea is by slowly sipping a glass of ice water.

For many people, ice is a powerful therapeutic aid. **Good hydration is essential for brain and body health. If you don't like plain water, you can infuse your water for a bit of flavor and enjoy it all day long.

2. Lemon Juice and Lemonade

Lemon juice and lemonade are good drinks for nausea because lemons contain neutralizing acids, which form bicarbonates — compounds that help relieve nausea. (Note: Citrus can be a migraine trigger for some; track it and be sure it's safe for you).

3. Soda

What fizzy drinks help nausea? All of them, potentially. While drinking soft drinks like Sprite can be soothing to the stomach for some, its carbonation can be irritating for others. Soda's high sugar content means it's maybe not be the healthiest or best drink for nausea, but it can provide quick relief.

4. Baking Soda Brew

Drinking baking soda dissolved in water is one way to reduce nausea and calm stomach acid.

Also known as bicarbonate of soda or sodium bicarbonate, baking soda gets its power from pH, the power of hydrogen to make something acid or a base (alkaline). Because baking soda is an alkaline substance, it alters the pH level of the acids it comes in contact with — including those in your stomach. This is how it helps soothe an upset stomach quickly.

Baking soda can reduce the absorption of other medications, so wait two hours after you've taken oral medications to consume baking soda. It's not recommended for pregnant people or children under 6 years old.

**Too much baking soda can be poisonous so be sure to measure your dose and check with a medical health professional. Mix half a teaspoon of baking soda with at least 4 ounces of water and drink. The taste won't compete with lemonade — it's pretty salty on the tongue.

5. Herbal Teas Focus on herbal options when choosing a tea to reduce nausea, like ginger and peppermint. Be sure to check the caffeine level first. Not all herbal teas are caffeine-free. You can find herbal teas that are fruity, minty, or a bit spicy as your palate prefers. Some that are recommended include slippery elm, red raspberry, feverfew, barberry, catnip, alfalfa, chamomile, or mint.

Two of the most popular (and effective) herbal teas — ginger and peppermint — can also help relieve nausea. Peppermint tea for nausea is a tried-and-true herbal remedy that is soothing to the stomach.

6. Ginger Ale and Ginger Tea Ginger houses a pharmacy of its own. The root has strong anti-inflammatory properties, settles the stomach, helps with nausea, and aids in digestion. Ginger ale can be purchased in advance and stocked in your pantry.

7. Pear Ginger Smoothie This recipe from Alicia Wolf, aka The Dizzy Cook, is migraine-friendly and gentle enough for an upset stomach. It's the perfect way to get nutrients even when you may not be feeling your best.

This pear ginger smoothie is gentle on your stomach and includes the healing effects that ginger has on migraine. The pear will give you a bit of fiber, which generally helps digestion. Plus, it's delicious. A pear complements the ginger nicely by adding just a touch of sweetness. Fresh arugula makes this recipe histamine-friendly without tasting too green. Spinach would make a good substitute. And hemp seeds provide a little protein to keep you full.

Pear Ginger Smoothie

Ingredients:

• 3/4 cup fresh pear, like Bartlett, roughly chopped (about 1 pear)

• 2 tsp fresh ginger, minced

• 3/4 cup arugula

• 3/4 cup of oat milk (or milk of choice)

• 2 tsp hemp seeds

• Sweetener is optional. Use honey or lucuma powder.

Directions:

1 - Place all the ingredients in a high-speed blender and process until fully combined.

2 - Add roughly 1 cup of ice and blend till smooth. Serve immediately.

The next time you experience nausea caused by morning sickness, a migraine attack, a hangover, or motion sickness, treat it with one of these drinks. Be sure to check in with your healthcare provider, though, before trying a natural remedy, especially if you're pregnant.