Nausea can show up for so many different reasons: pregnancy, digestive issues, stress, illness, motion sickness, medication side effects, or hormonal changes. While medications can sometimes help, they don’t work for everyone and can come with side effects or limitations, especially for pregnant women and children. Because of that, more people are looking for natural ways to support the body and calm nausea.
If you’ve ever dealt with nausea (or watched your child or someone you love struggle with it), you know how miserable it can feel. The good news is there are many safe, natural options that can help settle the stomach and support the body’s ability to regulate digestion.
Below are some of the remedies we often recommend: from chiropractic care and acupuncture to herbs, teas, and simple home remedies you can try at home to help ease nausea and support your body naturally:
Chiropractic Care: Supporting the Nervous System
Your digestive system is closely connected to your nervous system, particularly the vagus nerve and spinal nerves that allow communication between the brain and the gut.
When the spine and related soft tissue, especially the upper neck and mid-back, are restricted or dysfunctional, it can interfere with these signals and contribute to symptoms like nausea, reflux, or digestive discomfort/conditions.
Chiropractic adjustments may help by:
● Improving communication between the brain and digestive organs
● Supporting vagus nerve function
● Reducing nervous system stress
● Helping the body regulate digestion more effectively
● Addressing soft tissue imbalances leading to nausea or digestive discomfort
Many people notice improvement in nausea related to pregnancy, stress, or digestive issues when the nervous system is functioning more optimally.
Acupuncture: Balancing the Body’s Energy
Acupuncture has been used for thousands of years to help regulate digestion and relieve nausea. It works by stimulating specific points on the body that influence the stomach, nervous system, and energy flow.
Stimulating specific points has been shown to help with:
● Morning sickness
● Motion sickness
● Post-surgical nausea
● Digestion imbalances
Acupuncture helps calm the nervous system, regulate stomach function, and improve overall balance in the body.
Herbal Remedies That Calm the Stomach
Many herbs have natural anti-nausea and digestive-supporting properties.
Ginger
One of the most well-researched natural remedies for nausea.
Benefits may include:
● Reducing nausea and vomiting
● Supporting stomach emptying
● Decreasing inflammation in the digestive tract
Ways to use it:
● Fresh ginger tea
● Ginger chews or lozenges
● Grated or juiced ginger in water with lemon (can be warm or cool; tastes great with carbonated water to make a ginger ale…add honey or maple syrup if desired)
● Juiced/pressed ginger in smoothies or juices
● Ginger capsules
Peppermint
Peppermint can help relax digestive muscles and soothe the stomach.
Helpful for:
● Nausea from indigestion
● Bloating or stomach discomfort
● Motion sickness
Ways to use it:
● Peppermint tea
● Aromatherapy with peppermint essential oil
● Diluted peppermint essential oil applied to the abdomen under the nose
Chamomile
Chamomile is gentle and calming for both the stomach and nervous system.
It may help:
● Reduce digestive inflammation
● Relax the stomach
● Ease nausea related to stress
Homeopathy Options
Homeopathy works by stimulating the body’s natural healing response using highly diluted remedies.
Some commonly used remedies for nausea include:
Nux Vomica
● Nausea after overeating
● Indigestion
● Nausea with irritability or stress
Ipecac
● Persistent nausea that doesn’t improve after vomiting
● Constant queasiness
Sepia
● Often used for pregnancy-related nausea
● Nausea with fatigue or hormonal shifts
It’s best to work with a knowledgeable practitioner to determine the most appropriate remedy and dosage.
Healing Teas for Nausea
Warm herbal teas are one of the simplest ways to calm nausea and support digestion.
Try:
Ginger tea
● Fresh sliced ginger steeped in hot water
Peppermint tea
● Helps relax digestive muscles
Lemon tea
● The scent and acidity can help settle the stomach
Fennel tea
● Supports digestion and reduces gas or bloating
Sipping slowly can be especially helpful when nausea makes it difficult to drink large amounts.
Simple Natural Remedies to Try at Home
Sometimes the simplest remedies can make a big difference.
Eat small, frequent meals
An empty stomach can worsen nausea. Smaller meals or snacks every few hours may help. Often nausea during pregnancy is due to
Stay hydrated
Sip water, electrolyte drinks, or herbal teas throughout the day.
Try acupressure
Applying gentle pressure to the inner wrist (about three finger-widths below the palm) can help relieve nausea. Some find that using acupressure motion sickness bands (can find online or in some pharmacies) provide relief as well.
Fresh air
Stepping outside or opening a window can help reduce nausea, especially when it’s triggered by smells.
Lemon
The smell or taste of lemon can sometimes ease nausea quickly.
Rest and nervous system support
Stress can worsen nausea, so calming the nervous system through deep breathing, rest, or gentle movement may help.
When to Seek Additional Support
If nausea is severe, persistent, or interfering with eating and hydration, it’s important to seek care. Integrative approaches—combining chiropractic care, acupuncture, nutrition, and natural remedies—can often provide relief while supporting the body as a whole.
If you’ve ever dealt with nausea, you know how miserable it can feel. Whether it’s morning sickness, a stomach bug, stress, or digestive upset, that queasy feeling can really throw off your day.
Sometimes nausea is simply your body’s way of asking for support. Natural remedies—from chiropractic care and acupuncture to ginger tea and herbs—can help soothe symptoms while supporting your body’s natural healing processes.
If nausea has been something you’re struggling with, know that you don’t have to navigate it alone. We’re always here to help support you and your body with holistic, natural care 💗
In Health and Blessings,
Dr. Abbey
@clechiropractic
216-952-3830