Stop Diarrhea Naturally
Remedy Solution on 29th, 2008 Diarrhea is not exactly a disease, but it often signals an underlying condition, such as food poisoning, allergy, IBS (or Irritable Bowel Syndrome), alcohol overdose, lactose intolerance, and the like.
There is usually stomach pain in diarrhea, and continuous passage of watery stools which can be very uncomfortable, and embarrassing, more so if you are off to an important meeting or engagement when it happens.
It is essential that you treat diarrhea before it worsens to prevent dehydration and loss of electrolytes which can lead to very serious complications.
Loperamide is always the drug of choice in treating diarrhea. Then again, there are natural and healthier ways of getting rid of it. Here are a dozen of the most common home remedies for diarrhea:
1. Drink a cup of chamomile tea. Chamomile has anti-inflammatory effects and has been found to work wonders in reducing the pain associated with diarrhea.
2. Blueberries and bilberries (minus the seeds) can stop diarrhea naturally.
3. The root bark of blackberry is said to be very powerful in treating diarrhea. Mix one teaspoon of the blackberry tincture with water every two to four hours to relieve yourself of the manifestations of diarrhea.
4. Vinegar is another miracle cure for diarrhea. Take one tablespoon of vinegar every hour until the diarrhea stops.
5. Ginger tea or juice can reduce stomach cramps associated with diarrhea.
6. Mint juice is also effective in treating diarrhea. Mix a teaspoon of mint juice with a teaspoon of lime juice and another teaspoon of honey.
7. Green bananas are also effective in treating diarrhea. Try eating a piece of green banana every two to four hours until you feel an improvement in your condition.
8. Cooked carrots can help a lot in providing the much needed bulk and in replenishing your body of the lost nutrients.
9. Some have sworn to have been relieved of diarrhea by drinking a cup of black coffee.
10. Others recommend drinking cooled water with a teaspoon of cinnamon and sugar to taste.
11. Hydration is very important when you have diarrhea. Drink water mixed with one teaspoon of salt and one teaspoon of sugar to restore the lost electrolytes.
12. Rest your stomach. Avoid taking in milk and milk products (with the exception of yogurt), beans, cabbage, bread and pasta.
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