Vomiting will usually stop on its own. Dehydration, accompanied by a change in the electrolyte balance can occur, especially in the elderly or debilitated, if the vomiting is not controlled. Alternative medicine is an appropriate first step in the treatment of vomiting. However, if symptoms do not respond to natural therapies, the intervention of a conventional doctor may be necessary. Applying pressure with the fingers to acupoints on the wrist is especially effective in the treatment of nausea and vomiting associated with motion sickness.
Aromatherapy utilizes essential oils from plants and herbs to treat vomiting.
Essential oil of peppermint, mixed with a carrier oil and used for massage, can help relax the stomach. Place a drop of peppermint essential oil on a tissue and inhale the scent. Biofeedback trains patients to consciously regulate biological processes which are usually involuntary or unconscious. Biofeedback may be appropriate for patients experiencing chronic stress-related nausea and vomiting. Herbal Medicine offers remedies such as chamomile , ginger , or peppermint teas which can be taken in sips to relieve the nausea that often precedes vomiting.