Ginger Altoid Mints (from discussion last week)

[hayleypiesmom]

We had a pretty lengthy discussion going last week regarding ginger/ effects on motion sickness etc. I said that I had seen Ginger Altoids, but didn't remember where, etc....

Anyway, I found them today at Target-- I bought a tin. They're really not too bad, I actually like them, BUT.... they're pretty darn hot! Almost to the point of something like an Atomic Fireball (jawbreaker-type candy.) OK-- maybe not quite that hot, but I thought I'd warn everyone...

My dd8 would HATE them. She hates anything with a little heat.

Now... whether they have any effect on motion sickness remains to be seen. I'll be taking my Bonine (very faithfully!!!) next week, but I'll take my Altoids as a "just in case" tummy settler.... maybe I won't even need it.

Here's to good times and strong stomachs!!!!

 

[MartDM]

Can't speak for motion sickness but I do have them and take them when I have an upset stomach for whatever reason. They really do help (and I prefer taking something like that rather than a Tums or Pecid type medication).

You can also get ginger pills in the healthfood/vitamin section of your local supermarket.

 

[nhpooh]

Can't speak for motion sickness but I do have them and take them when I have an upset stomach for whatever reason. They really do help (and I prefer taking something like that rather than a Tums or Pecid type medication).

You can also get ginger pills in the healthfood/vitamin section of your local supermarket.

Or your local drug store will have them too. That's where we get ours.

 

[juligrl]

Gotta love Target!

Don't know about motion sickness but in my first few weeks of pregnancy they did sorta take the edge off my morning sickness -- until that got worse and I ended up on Zofran. Personally, I'm a Dramamine girl all the way!

 

[hayleypiesmom]

Gotta love Target!

Don't know about motion sickness but in my first few weeks of pregnancy they did sorta take the edge off my morning sickness -- until that got worse and I ended up on Zofran. Personally, I'm a Dramamine girl all the way!

Ohhhh! What memories that brought back. I was one of those "lucky" people who had morning sickness all through my pregnancy. The only thing I found that helped was an antacid gum (I can't remember the name.) I remember waking up in the middle of the night and popping that gum in my mouth!! I tried everything.... crackers, sea bands, etc, but nothing. The gum, as you said, took the edge off for me. I also sucked on peppermint candy.

HS