In today's day and age with such a wide spread of food choices, at times food poisoning, stomach flu, infections or fever become inevitable. One cannot always estimate the freshness and cleanliness of food available at various eateries. Bacteria, germs or other microorganisms that are invisible to the naked eye may act as a trigger and give rise to a network of symptoms that cause uneasiness in the stomach and could cause vomiting. Most of the times, vomiting is not under our control. It occurs as a reflex action. When the body consumes anything that is unwanted or infected, the body's defense mechanism causes it to throw out the undigested substances in the form of puking or vomiting.Vomiting is a symptom for a larger infection. Pathogens in food cannot be killed easily. These induce vomiting in the individual. Vomiting is often accompanied by other bodily changes. It is a potential cause for sweating as well as increased heart rate. Many individuals also witness a fainting feeling.

It is vital to identify the difference between nausea and vomiting. Nausea often occurs before the vomit and is the "sick" feeling that indicates the occurrence of vomiting although it doesn't necessarily mean that you will vomit. It could be due to motion sickness or stress. Long car rides are not suitable for some people and does result in the feeling of nausea.

Overeating - a Common Cause of Vomiting

Other causes of vomiting predominantly include acid reflux and excessive or binge eating. Overeating is very common and unknowingly, we consume food that is beyond the ability of our stomach to digest with ease. Crossing this limit can result in vomiting. Intake of other foods and beverages such as excessive drinking of alcohol can cause vomiting too. Since alcohol has the ability to disrupt the natural lining of the gut, it leads to massive uneasiness.

There are many people who suffer from eating disorders like bulimia and anorexia. These are inherent causes for vomiting. Individuals suffering from these ailments may forcefully vomit out the food consumed in order to attain a particular body image. Other than the aforementioned causes, there are underlying serious conditions that lead to vomiting. These include appendicitis, migraines and headaches or tumors.

Home Remedies to Prevent Vomiting

Here are some remedies that are available at your homes in order to get rid of vomiting and receive instant relief. According to Dr. BN Sinha, an Ayurveda expert, the following solutions are easily available and are within our reach:

1. Ginger

Crush a piece of ginger (adrak) and put it in water. Add one teaspoon of honey to this and sip it the entire day. Ginger has qualities that can ease the irritation of the stomach and bring instant relief.

2. Cloves

Keep a few pieces of cloves in your mouth and suck them for long. The aroma and taste of cloves can bring an immediate stop to vomiting. It brings about a change in the taste buds too. It also reduces the sensitivity of the mouth.

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