Courtesy of Louise Edwards, ND,
L.Acc.
The following tips and techniques can help alleviate
the morning sickness often experienced by women in the early months
of pregnancy.
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Progesterone cream: 10 percent, 100 mg
topically twice per day.
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Kelp tablets: one a day in the morning.
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1 Tbsp. Apple cider vinegar and 1 Tbsp. honey in
hot water.
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White flower balm on Pericardium 6.
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Small frequent meals.
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Soda water: half a tsp. in small glass every
half hour as needed.
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If bad late in the day, eat your main meal at
noon.
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Reduce the intake of fats to 25-30 percent of
meals.
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Stop smoking and avoid cigarette smoke.
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Conscious relaxation with slow deep breathing.
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Vitamin B6: 200 mg per day for 7 days, then
25 mg thereafter.
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Vitamin C: 2,000 mg three times a day;
cut down if stools become loose.
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Vitamin K: 30-100 mcg per day.
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Papain: A digestive enzyme derived from
papaya.
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Teas made from Catnip, Raspberry leaf, Mints,
Fennel, or Ginger.
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Acupuncture.
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Homeopathy (consider: Ant-t, Arg-n, Ipecac, Lyc,
Nux-v, Puls, Sepia, Sulph, Cocc, Colch).
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Regular physical activity involving effort.
