Nausea and vomiting are themselves not diseases, but symptoms of illness and imbalance. There are multiple causes such as motion sickness, viral or bacterial infections, consumption of contaminated foods, irregular diet, effects of treatments such as chemotherapy, and even emotional disturbances.

It is critical to appreciate that in Chinese Medicine, treatment for "nausea" is rarely focused on the symptoms exclusively. The practitioner will investigate factors that led to the development of "nausea", that is the root causes in order to resolves these, as well as well as providing immediate relive to the manifested nausea and / or vomiting in the meantime

Acupuncture, Chinese Herbal Medicine and Chinese Nutrition, as well as Chinese Exercise, like Taiji Quan (Tai Chi) And Qi Gong can be effective treatments for nausea and/or vomiting

Fresh ginger tea can be help soothe upset stomachs and reduce nausea

How to make Ginger Tea

1. Thinly slice your fresh ginger. You don’t need to peel it first, but do rinse it and scrub off any visible dirt. Plan on about using about a one-inch piece of ginger per cup of tea.

2. In a saucepan, combine the ginger with fresh water (use one cup of water per serving).

3. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat as necessary to maintain a gentle simmer.

4. Simmer for five minutes (or up to 10 minutes, if you want extra-strong tea). I usually think it’s pungent enough at five minutes.

5. Pour the tea through a fine sieve to catch all of the ginger. If desired, serve your tea with a thin round of lemon or orange for some complementary acidity. You might also appreciate a light drizzle of honey or maple syrup, which will temper the fiery ginger flavor.