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11 natural remedies to get rid of morning sickness during pregnancy
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11 Natural Remedies to Get Rid of Morning Sickness During Pregnancy - photo by Richa Sethia
Many women face morning sickness during pregnancy, and it can feel like a never-ending problem. However, the good news is that it is temporary. It is only a very tiny part of the entire pregnancy.

You can get rid of it. There are simple home remedies which will end your suffering.

Before you know about the remedies, you should know what morning sickness is and why it happens.

What is morning sickness?

Morning sickness is often nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. Even though it is called morning sickness, it can happen any time of day. In most cases it happens between 6 and twelve weeks of pregnancy, but sometimes it happens during the later stages.

Morning sickness is never fun, so here are some super easy ways to get rid of these symptoms:

1. Lemon candies

Keep a lemon candy handy everywhere you go. Keep them in your purse, under your pillow and anywhere else you can think of in case of emergency. The juice of the lemon candies will give you instant relief and will help you get rid of your nausea.

2. Peppermint candies

Just like lemon candies, peppermint candies can also be helpful. They have a similar calming effect on your stomach. This will make you feel refreshed and the taste of peppermint will make the nausea go away.

3. Lemon water

Lemon can cure your icky feeling. Add a few drops of lemon in a glass of cold water and drink it in the morning or when you're feeling sick.

4. Ginger tea

The smell and flavor of ginger has a calming effect on your belly. It will soothe you and help calm your nausea. A cup of ginger lemon tea would be even better.

5. Eat more often

During pregnancy, you can always be hungry or you can completely lose your appetite. If it is the former, then you are lucky. Because hungry or not, you should always keep something to munch on. An empty stomach will trigger sickness more than a full stomach will. Do not eat large meals. Instead, eat small meals or snacks throughout the day.

6. Keep snacks where you sleep

Cravings can happen anywhere and anytime - even in the middle of the night. Keeping food near your bed will save you time and energy, and the time it takes you to prepare a meal might make you more sick. If you keep some snacks near your bed, you can get up and munch anytime you need.

7. Blander is better

Choosing low fiber snacks is a good habit during pregnancy. Toast, saltine crackers, applesauce and bananas are a perfect combination. They will quench your hunger without challenging your digestive system too much.

7. Avoid chips and fries

Try to avoid fried and fatty foods during pregnancy. They take a long time to digest, which delays the process of transferring the nutrition to your baby. The more time it takes, the better chances are for you to feel sick.

8. Have breakfast in bed

Pamper yourself while you are pregnant. If possible, eat something before getting out of bed. That way your stomach will be full even before the first activity of the day. The longer you go with an empty stomach, the higher chances are for morning sickness.

9. Avoid cooking in the first trimester

Unless you absolutely love it and it makes you happy, avoid cooking in your first trimester. The different smells of the vegetables, meats, fish and eggs can trigger nausea. So, during those rough weeks, let your partner handle the kitchen duties. The smell of simple things like spaghetti can send you into sickness.

10. Stay hydrated

Drink plenty of water. If you are regularly throwing up, make sure that your body has enough water to maintain the level of fluid, inside your body. After each meal, drink as much water and healthy fluid as you can.

Remember that the morning sickness phase is short. If something is triggering your morning sickness, try to avoid it. No matter what you do, remember that it will all be worth it when you get to hold your precious baby in your arms.
Its toxic: New study says blue light from tech devices can speed up blindness
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A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers. - photo by Herb Scribner
It turns out checking Twitter or Facebook before bed is bad for your health.

A new study from the University of Toledo found that blue light from digital devices can transform molecules in your eyes retina into cell killers.

That process can lead to age-related macular degeneration, which is a leading cause of blindness in the United States, according to the researchs extract.

Blue light is a common issue for many modern Americans. Blue light is emitted from screens, most notably at night, causing sleep loss, eye strain and a number of other issues.

Dr. Ajith Karunarathne, assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, said our constant exposure to blue light cant be blocked by the lens or cornea.

"It's no secret that blue light harms our vision by damaging the eye's retina. Our experiments explain how this happens, and we hope this leads to therapies that slow macular degeneration, such as a new kind of eye drop, he said.

Macular degeneration is an incurable eye disease that often affects those in their 50s or 60s. It occurs after the death of photoreceptor cells in the retina. Those cells need retinal to sense light and help signal the brain.

The research team found blue light exposure created poisonous chemical molecules that killed photoreceptor cells

"It's toxic. If you shine blue light on retinal, the retinal kills photoreceptor cells as the signaling molecule on the membrane dissolves," said Kasun Ratnayake, a Ph.D. student researcher working in Karunarathne's cellular photo chemistry group. "Photoreceptor cells do not regenerate in the eye. When they're dead, they're dead for good."

However, the researchers found a molecule called alpha-tocopherol, which comes from Vitamin E, can help prevent cell death, according to Futurism.

The researchers plan to review how light from TVs, cellphones and tablet screens affect the eyes as well.

"If you look at the amount of light coming out of your cellphone, it's not great but it seems tolerable," said Dr. John Payton, visiting assistant professor in the UT Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry. "Some cellphone companies are adding blue-light filters to the screens, and I think that is a good idea."

Indeed, Apple released a Night Shift mode two years ago to help quell blue lights strain on the eyes, according to The Verge. The screen will dim into a warmer, orange light that will cause less stress on the eyes.