Nausea by itself is not a sickness or illness, but rather a symptom of several other conditions. If you are not suffering from upset stomach there are other illnesses that can cause this problem. Nausea is often indicative of an underlying condition elsewhere in the body. Motion sickness, which is due to confusion between perceived movement and actual movement, is an example: the sense of equilibrium lies in the ear and works together with eyesight. When these two “disagree” about the extent to which the body is actually moving, the symptom is presented as nausea, although the stomach itself has nothing to do with the situation. The stomach’s involvement comes from the brain’s conclusion that one of the senses is hallucinating due to poison ingestion; the brain then induces vomiting to clear the supposed toxin.

In medicine, nausea can be a problem during some chemotherapy regimens and following general anaesthesia. Nausea is also a common symptom of pregnancy, in which it is called “morning sickness”. Mild nausea experienced during pregnancy can be normal, and should not be considered an immediate cause for alarm.

Possible Causes

• Motion sickness or seasickness
• Early stages of pregnancy (nausea occurs in approximately 50%-90% of all pregnancies; vomiting in 25%-55%)
• Medication induced vomiting
• Intense pain
• Emotional stress (fear)
• Gallbladder disease
• Food poisoning
• Infections (such as the “stomach flu”)
• Overeating
• A reaction to certain smells or odors
• Heart attack
• Concussion or brain injury
• Brain tumor
• Peptic ulcer
• Some forms of cancer
• Bulimia or other psychological illnesses
• Gastroparesis (a condition often seen in people with diabetes)
• Migraine
• Morning sickness
• Narcotics
• Nervousness
• Swine Flu
• Drugs and alcohol (This also leads to stomach upset if you have it beyond your limit)

Remedies for Nausea

1. By consuming 1 to 2 tbsp of any non-carbonated syrup would help to bring relief to your system. These syrup formulas contain carbohydrates which help to cool down the stomach.
2. You can treat it by having two capsules of gingerroot. It will give you a quick relief and depending how severe is your nausea.
3. You can use fresh piece of ginger in your tea and have it to get relief from this problem.
4. A simple and best way to ease out all your nausea troubles is by vomiting and ending this grueling procedure once and for all.
5. You can have a mild tea or have gingerale which help to soothe your stomach. You can also have slippery elm, red raspberry as well as herbal candies.
6. Peppermint or chamomile tea is capable of getting rid of the nauseating feeling.
7. Morning sickness is a very common feature among pregnant ladies. To avoid this nauseating morning sickness mix 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar with 1 tbsp honey. Mix it in cold water and have it before going to bed.
8. Having few teaspoons of wheatgerm mixed with milk every hour may help you bid farewell to the nausea from morning sickness.
9. After boiling 1/2 cup of rice in 1 cup of water for 10-20 minutes, consume the rice water after draining the rice from it.
10. You should consume 1/2 tsp grounded cumin seed to find relief from nausea and vomiting.

Remedies for Headache

1. Chamomile has a natural calming effect. Drink a cup of chamomile tea to help calm your nerves and naturally relieve a headache.
2. The juice of three or four slices of lemon should be squeezed in a cup of tea and taken by the patient for treating this condition. It gives immediate relief. The crust of lemon, which is generally thrown away, has been found useful in headaches caused by heat. Lemon crusts should be pounded into a fine paste in a mortar and applied as plaster on the forehead. Applying the yellow, freshly pared-off rind of a lemon to each temple will also give relief.
3. Ginger has long been known to relieve and also to prevent headaches. It is anti-inflammatory and contains substances that relieve pain.
4. Apples are effective for all types of headaches. By removing the upper rind and the inner hard portion of a ripe apple, it should be taken with a little salt every morning on an empty stomach in such cases.
5. The flowers of henna have been found valuable in curing headaches caused by hot sun. The flowers should be rubbed in vinegar and applied over the forehead.
6. Cinnamon is useful in headaches caused by exposure to cold air. A fine paste of this spice should be prepared by mixing it with water and it should be applied over the temples and forehead to obtain relief.
7. Add a few tablespoons of vinegar to a vaporizer or pan of boiling water and inhale the fumes for five minutes. Lie down for 15-20 minutes afterward and the headache should be gone. Repeat if necessary.
8. Taken internally or used externally, peppermint can naturally relieve a headache. To take internally, drink peppermint tea. To use externally, mix several drops of peppermint oil with lotion or body oil and massage into the temples.
9. The herb rosemary has been found valuable in headaches resulting from cold. A handful of this herb should be boiled in a litre of water and put in a mug. The head should be covered with a towel and the steam inhaled for as long as the patient can bear. This should be repeated till the headache is relieved.
10. Make a herbal tea with 10-15 holy basil leaves (tulsi), 5-6 peppercorns and 1/2″ ginger piece, powder. Keep in an air tight bottle. Take 2 pinches with warm water when a headache starts.
11. Take two teaspoons of honey with each meal. Honey contains potassium and magnesium which will help relax the arteries and allow more blood to flow to the brain. This is very good if you feel a migraine coming on or have a hangover.

Asthma is a chronic disorder of the respiratory system. Asthma symptoms include shortness of breath, narrowing of the air passages in the lungs, coughing, wheezing, excess mucus in the air way, and more. During an “asthma attack” the muscles around the airways tighten, which causes inflammation and excess mucus. This makes the air passage narrow so it is harder for the air to flow from the lungs. Herbs can be very helpful,  not only reducing attacks but also strengthening the lungs and immune system.

Remedies for Asthma

1. To improve breathing make a tea with 1 quart boiling water, 1 tsp. chamomile flowers, 1 tsp. echinacea root, 1 tsp. mullein leaves, 1 tsp. passionflower leaves.
2. Put half a teaspoon of licorice root tea in a cup of hot water, wait 10 minutes, strain and drink.
3. Blend radish, honey and lemon juice in a blender, mix for 20 minutes and cook in pan on low heat, Take one teaspoon in the morning every day.
4. Drink fresh cabbage juice every day.
5. Drink a cup of hot dark tea to relief the asthma (Lipton Tea Bag).
6. Cook fresh cranberries in water then mash. Take 2-3 teaspoons a day.
7. Boil one teaspoon of pure honey with 1 teaspoon of olive oil, half a cup of milk, and some garlic. Drink every day.
8. Drink a glass of 2/3 carrot juice, 1/3 spinach juice, 3 times a day.
9. A teaspoon of fresh ginger juice, mixed with a cup of fenugreek decoction and honey to taste, acts as an excellent expectorant in cases of asthma. The decoction of fenugreek can be made by mixing one tablespoon of fenugreek seeds in a cupful of water. This remedy should be taken once in the morning and once in the evening.
10. Garlic is another effective remedy for asthma. Ten garlic cloves, boiled in 30 ml of milk, make an excellent medicine for the early stages of asthma. This mixture should he taken once daily by the patient. Steaming ginger tea with two minced garlic cloves in it, can also help to keep the problem under control, and should be taken in the morning and evening.
11. Honey is one of the most common cures for asthma. It is supposed that if a jug of honey is held beneath the nose of an asthma patient and he inhales the air that comes into contact by means of it, he starts breathing easier and deeper.
12. Amongst fruits, figs have proved very precious in asthma. They provide comfort to the patient by draining off the phlegm. Three or four dry figs must be cleaned thoroughly with warm water and soaked during the night.
13. Lemon is one more fruit found useful in the treatment of asthma. The juice of one lemon, diluted in a glass of water and taken with meals, will bring good results.
14. Indian gooseberry has also proved precious in asthma. Five grams of gooseberry mixed with one tablespoon of honey forms an useful medicinal tonic for the treatment of this ailment. It must be taken every morning
15. The roots of the bitter gourd plant have been used in folk medicine for asthma since earliest times. A teaspoon of the root paste, mixed with an identical amount of honey or juice of the tulsi leaves, given once every night for a month, acts as an exceptional medicine for this disease.

Do’s

• Breathing exercise.
• Use dust mite protectors and an air purifier in home.

Don’ts

• Avoid things that make symptoms worse, such as cigarette smoke or allergens (triggers).
• Avoid most dairy products, including all cheeses.
• Avoid fermented foods.
• Avoid stress.