In addition they evaluate environmental and emotional factors which may be impacting the digestive system. Practitioners contend that manipulation and stimulation of these reflex points can restore the vital energy balance in the gastrointestinal tract and relieve nausea and vomiting. Relaxation Techniques are designed to provide a sense of peace and calm which lowers tension and anxiety and can be useful in treating stress-related nausea and vomiting. These techniques can be learned easily and incorporated into a daily routine of stress reduction. Traditional Chinese Medicine is an ancient system of healing aimed at restoring and maintaining the proper flow and distribution of vital energy throughout the body.
Treatment is based on the practitioner 's assessment of the underlying cause of the vomiting.
The best treatment for vomiting is simply allowing the stomach to rest by restricting oral intake until the acute symptoms have passed. If small amounts of fluids can be tolerated, gradually start increasing the amount over the next 24 hours. Be sure to get plenty of liquids in order to restore fluids lost during vomiting in order to avoid dehydration. Stay away from spicy and greasy food until all symptoms of illness have disappeared. Citrus fruit or juice can cause gastric irritation.