So why do carbonated drinks help with nausea? It’s a perfect storm of gas release, acidic stimulation, sugar distraction, and cold numbing. Your body is a messy, amazing, and slightly ridiculous machine, and sometimes the best medicine is a can of something that goes pshhhhht when you open it.
Next time you’re green around the gills, grab a ginger ale. Thank the bubbles. Try not to burp in your boss’s face. And remember: the universe may have made you nauseous, but science gave you permission to be gassy about it. You’re welcome.
