Question 1

does ginger help reduce nausea?

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Yes: For some people with mild nausea, ginger is very safe and effective.

Question 2

does eating ginger help with nausea?

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Maybe: There are contradictory studies regarding the effect of ginger on nausea but there may be a mild benefit on nausea at best.

Question 3

has anyone prescribed ginger for relief of nausea?

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Many times: Ginger is a wonderful herb with many medicinal properties including relief of nausea, morning sickness & motion sickness. It is even strong enough to relieve nausea caused by chemotherapy! it can be taken as tea, as crystallized ginger, or in capsules. See http://altmedicine.About.Com/od/ginger/a/ginger_nausea.Htm & www.Whfoods.Com/genpage.Php?Tname=foodspice&dbid=72.

Question 4

what causes nausea, and why can ginger help to stop it?

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Multiple Causes: Nausea can be caused by irritation of the stomach or other parts of the GI tract. Our brain can also trigger nausea (we have a special part of our brain that detects the presence of potential toxins and can induce vomiting called the area postrema). Ginger has been shown to be effective in reducing nausea. Ginger stimulates saliva and can dilut stomach acid and can relax the muscles of the stomach.

Question 5

please explain why is ginger food/drink so good for nausea?

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Ginger: Ginger's exact mechanism of action in nausea is uncertain, but there are several proposed mechanisms.  The components thought to be active in this effect are gingerols, shogaols, and galanolactone, a diterpenoid of ginger.  Antagonism of 5ht3 receptors may be part of this effect, as this is also important in postoperative and cisplatin-induced nausea ; vomiting.  http://tinyurl.com/l7yvbne.

Question 6

could ginger tablets work for plain old nausea or only morning sickness?

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Both: Probably the simplest way to reduce nausea is with ginger. You can drink slightly flattened ginger ale or nibble on crystallized ginger.  Or pour boiling water over freshly sliced organ ginger & steep x 5 min in a covered pot. Sip.

Question 7

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes nausea, and why is ginger so helpful to stop it?

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Nausea: Nausea can be from many causes, including acute illness, post nasal drip, gastritis, and many medications. Persistent nausea should be evaluated by physician. Ginger is an ancient remedy for reducing nausea. It works well.

Question 8

is there a cure for dizziness and nausea besides ginger?

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Nausea & Dizziness: If you are chronically dizzy and nauseous, please see your primary physician for evaluation to determine the cause.

Question 9

to put two slices of ginger and flat ginger ail in the stomach effectice for nausea?

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Maybe: Real ginger help many people with nausea donut is worth trying.

Question 10

daughter very nauseous 2 hrs after colonoscopy. can she take orc nausea med? ginger?

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Need more info: Not knowing anything about your daughter's medical history and age this question is best answered by the physician who did the colonoscopy.

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