Guest guest Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 Boy do I feel Dumb must be the cold effecting our brains! . Thanks for the advice will try some tea right now. Patty Hurst Bangor, ME Maine State Rep PAI Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 22, 2003 Report Share Posted May 22, 2003 Dear Ginger and Patty - Good idea. I love ginger tea and it does help. The raw ginger root doesn't bother me though, and seems to help me more quickly. But if taste is a problem, the tea is a better idea, and you can always add some sweetener. Take care - Anita Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Debbie, I'll have to look it up. We used to have our ladies with morning sickness drink ginger tea. You can also just gnaw on a hunk of fresh ginger! I know, it sounds gross, but some of them said it worked great for them & they could carry it around with them. Another thing you might try for the nausea is the Relief Band. I'll see if I can find a website for it. It looks like a little plastic watch. You put it on your wrist, at a certain spot. It works like a TENS unit, producing a mild vibration. There is a dial to adjust the sensation. It works well for pregnancy nausea, motion sickness & post-op nausea. I don't know if it's been tested for chemo, etc., but there are no side effects except the tingling sensation. I've just spent awhile looking for the Relief Band. Apparently at least one model has been discontinued; it looks like the OB model is still available. It's OTC, but one site mentioned getting a prescription if used for chemo. Medicaid & many insurance companies used to cover it, but I don't know about now. Here is a website for another brand; I don't know anything about this one, but it sounds good: http://www.motionsicknessreliefband.com/ Ramblin' RoseModerator A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." ~ Washington Carver Can you find the hidden words? Take a break and play Seekadoo! Play now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Debbie, I'll have to look it up. We used to have our ladies with morning sickness drink ginger tea. You can also just gnaw on a hunk of fresh ginger! I know, it sounds gross, but some of them said it worked great for them & they could carry it around with them. Another thing you might try for the nausea is the Relief Band. I'll see if I can find a website for it. It looks like a little plastic watch. You put it on your wrist, at a certain spot. It works like a TENS unit, producing a mild vibration. There is a dial to adjust the sensation. It works well for pregnancy nausea, motion sickness & post-op nausea. I don't know if it's been tested for chemo, etc., but there are no side effects except the tingling sensation. I've just spent awhile looking for the Relief Band. Apparently at least one model has been discontinued; it looks like the OB model is still available. It's OTC, but one site mentioned getting a prescription if used for chemo. Medicaid & many insurance companies used to cover it, but I don't know about now. Here is a website for another brand; I don't know anything about this one, but it sounds good: http://www.motionsicknessreliefband.com/ Ramblin' RoseModerator A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." ~ Washington Carver Can you find the hidden words? Take a break and play Seekadoo! Play now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Debbie, this is from About.Com: Alternative Medicine. I don't know why they say not to use sweeteners is making this for cold & flu season; I've always found that honey in my tea is great for a sore throat, the kind of tickly feeling. Anyway, here is the recipe: How to Make Ginger Tea Ginger tea has a spicy, invigorating taste. It's used as a home remedy for indigestion, nausea, and to ward off colds, flu, and sore throats. Ginger tea is very easy to make. Here is a recipe for you to try. Ginger Tea Recipe water, 4 cups 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root optional: honey and lemon slice Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste. Note: Keep in mind that if you are making ginger tea as a home remedy during cold and flu season, sweeteners are not recommended. Ramblin' Rose Moderator A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." ~ Washington Carver Gear up for Halo® 3 and get a $25 Best Buy gift card. It’s our way of saying thanks for using Windows Live™. Get it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Debbie, this is from About.Com: Alternative Medicine. I don't know why they say not to use sweeteners is making this for cold & flu season; I've always found that honey in my tea is great for a sore throat, the kind of tickly feeling. Anyway, here is the recipe: How to Make Ginger Tea Ginger tea has a spicy, invigorating taste. It's used as a home remedy for indigestion, nausea, and to ward off colds, flu, and sore throats. Ginger tea is very easy to make. Here is a recipe for you to try. Ginger Tea Recipe water, 4 cups 2-inch piece of fresh ginger root optional: honey and lemon slice Peel the ginger root and slice it into thin slices. Bring the water to a boil in a saucepan. Once it is boiling, add the ginger. Cover it and reduce to a simmer for 15-20 minutes. Strain the tea. Add honey and lemon to taste. Note: Keep in mind that if you are making ginger tea as a home remedy during cold and flu season, sweeteners are not recommended. Ramblin' Rose Moderator A merry heart is good medicine. Proverbs 17:22 "How far you go in life depends on your being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving, and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." ~ Washington Carver Gear up for Halo® 3 and get a $25 Best Buy gift card. It’s our way of saying thanks for using Windows Live™. Get it now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Debbie, You can also get candied ginger at the health food store and chew on it when you feel sick. My mother-in-law swears by this stuff. Terri > > I haven't been around too much. I have been sick in bed a lot with pain and a lot of nausea. My dr.'s nurse told me to try fresh ginger in tea. Does anyone know how much you put in the cup along with the tea bag. I know you have to boil the ginger first. ( I put it in water and put the cup in the microwave till boiling) Then I put it in tea bag. I don't know if I put too much in or what but it was awful strong.....Any ideas? > Debbie T. > > > > --------------------------------- > Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! > Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Debbie, You can also get candied ginger at the health food store and chew on it when you feel sick. My mother-in-law swears by this stuff. Terri > > I haven't been around too much. I have been sick in bed a lot with pain and a lot of nausea. My dr.'s nurse told me to try fresh ginger in tea. Does anyone know how much you put in the cup along with the tea bag. I know you have to boil the ginger first. ( I put it in water and put the cup in the microwave till boiling) Then I put it in tea bag. I don't know if I put too much in or what but it was awful strong.....Any ideas? > Debbie T. > > > > --------------------------------- > Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! > Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Debbie, You can also get candied ginger at the health food store and chew on it when you feel sick. My mother-in-law swears by this stuff. Terri > > I haven't been around too much. I have been sick in bed a lot with pain and a lot of nausea. My dr.'s nurse told me to try fresh ginger in tea. Does anyone know how much you put in the cup along with the tea bag. I know you have to boil the ginger first. ( I put it in water and put the cup in the microwave till boiling) Then I put it in tea bag. I don't know if I put too much in or what but it was awful strong.....Any ideas? > Debbie T. > > > > --------------------------------- > Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! > Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted September 15, 2007 Report Share Posted September 15, 2007 Debbie, You can also get candied ginger at the health food store and chew on it when you feel sick. My mother-in-law swears by this stuff. Terri > > I haven't been around too much. I have been sick in bed a lot with pain and a lot of nausea. My dr.'s nurse told me to try fresh ginger in tea. Does anyone know how much you put in the cup along with the tea bag. I know you have to boil the ginger first. ( I put it in water and put the cup in the microwave till boiling) Then I put it in tea bag. I don't know if I put too much in or what but it was awful strong.....Any ideas? > Debbie T. > > > > --------------------------------- > Boardwalk for $500? In 2007? Ha! > Play Monopoly Here and Now (it's updated for today's economy) at Yahoo! Games. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You are posting as a guest. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.