Acupuncture is most often sought during pregnancy to treat morning sickness, as it is a natural, non-invasive treatment. Concerned mothers-to-be seek safe and effective remedies and acupuncture remains one of the safest medical modalities available with no side effects.
Here are the most common morning sickness solutions that my patients have reported as being the most effective. I have used these in conjunction with acupuncture prescriptions using needling and massage techniques with wonderful success.
Eating grapefruit or popsicles have also been used with some success
Consuming at least 50-60 grams of protein every day (for example Brewer’s diet)
Eating protein every 4-5 hours (even setting an alarm to wake to eat at night)
Pregnancy Pops (pops made with essential oils)
Ginger chew candies or ginger tea
Phosphorus 700 mg per day
Curing pills – a Chinese herbal remedy
Zi Su Ye Chinese herbal tea
If the tummy area is cold, place a warm pack on the area
Methylated folate 2mg a day
Vitamin B6 30-60mg a day