A Too-Easy Tip for Controlling Nausea and Queasy Stomach

Do you ever get airsick? Seasick? Car sick? Are there foods that give you a queasy stomach? Here's an easy tip from the Chinese practice of tui nai acupressure that will help you control nausea when there isn't time to take a medication or (what I think works better) ginger or vitamin B6.
Find the webbing of the skin between your thumb and index finger on either hand. With the other hand, press gently on both sides. As straightforward and simple as this is, it actually helps reduce nausea most of the time.
Is that a little too simple for you? Then try these acupressure rescues:

• For a headache, take off shoes and socks and find the groove between your fourth and fifth toes. Gently press on the tendon for 30 seconds.  Doing both feet at the same time relieves headache pain.
• To stifle sneezing, press the ridge between your upper lip and your nose. Or press your index finger against your thumb.
• To restore energy levels, massage the shin just below the kneecaps for a few minutes. This can be helpful in an athletic competition.

Acupressure costs nothing, can be done anywhere, and has no side effects—as long as you don't press too hard. Try this and other acupressure techniques when you need a quick fix and other remedies are not at hand.