Diarrhea can be your body's way of getting rid of undesirable substances that have found there way into your system. Among other things, diarrhea can be caused by viruses, bacteria, and food poisoning, caffeine, artificial sweeteners, and excessive alcohol consumption. Some medications, like antibiotics, can also cause diarrhea.
In healthy adults, diarrhea usually isn't a serious condition, and goes away on its own in a few days. But this condition can be quite serious in children. And, if it lasts for more than a few days, it can lead to dehydration, and the loss of vital nutrients.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DIARRHEA:
Yogurt....
For treating diarrhea, a great home remedy is to eat yogurt. Not just any plain yogurt as you need to eat one having live bacterial cultures such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium. These live cultures help to restore the ‘good’ bacteria in your intestine by producing lactic acid and destroy the ‘bad’ bacteria that caused diarrhea. Just two bowls of yogurt in a day can be helpful in treating diarrhea. Another effective remedy for treating diarrhea is to eat banana along with yogurt.
Berries....
Both blueberries and black berries can be used in the treatment of diarrhea. For instance, you can make a soup from dried blueberries and drink it twice daily to give relief to your upset stomach. Blueberries have antioxidant and antibacterial properties along with tannins, which help a lot in treating diarrhea. At the same time blackberries are also a good source of tannins. During diarrhea, you must consume blackberry tea several times a day. To make the tea, boil one tablespoons of blackberries or dried blackberry leaves in half a glass of water for a few minutes. Strain the solution before drinking it.
Fenugreek Seeds....
Fenugreek seeds contain anti diarrheal properties and thus it is highly recommended for treatment of diarrhea at home. Take a handful of fenugreek seeds and eat it along with a cup of fresh yoghurt or water. Soon you will get relief from diarrhea within no time due to the high mucilage content present in the fenugreek seeds. Else take half teaspoon each of fenugreek seeds and roasted cumin seeds and add two tablespoon of yogurt to it and mix it properly. Have this mixture three times a day to get quick relief from diarrhea.
Clear Fluids....
When suffering from diarrhea, body becomes dehydrated. So, one effect way to treat diarrhea is to drink plenty of clear fluids. You must drink at least eight glasses of water along with coconut water and clear sodas (without caffeine). It is a good idea to add half a teaspoon of sea salt to a glass of water and then drink it two to three times a day. At the same time drinking sports drink that does not contain caffeine is also a great way to replace lost minerals and vitamins. When suffering from diarrhea, you must stay away from coffee, alcohol and non-clear drinks like orange juice or tomato juice.
Chamomile Tea....
Chamomile has antispasmodic properties that can help a lot when suffering from any kind of stomach disorder including diarrhea. At the same time it also helps a lot in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. You can make chamomile tea with chamomile flowers. Add one teaspoon of chamomile flowers and one teaspoon of peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water and allow it to steep for ten minutes. Finally strain it and drink the tea at least three times a day. Apart from chamomile tea you can also try other kind of green tea to help your digestive system to function properly.
Carrot....
Carrot is one such fruit that you can consume while suffering from diarrhea as it is a good source of pectin. Drink fresh carrot juice several times a day to give your body the lost vitamins and minerals. In a glass of carrot juice you can add a few drops of lemon juice and some sugar or honey to sweeten it to your taste. Else you can cook and puree the carrot and then eat it. Cook some carrots until they become soft, and then with the help of blender and little water make a puree out of it. Eat half a cup of this puree several times a day.
Black Seed Oil....
Black seed is a kind of herbal plant that can be used in the treatment of various health problems such as gas, colic, asthma, constipation and diarrhea. For treating diarrhea, you must use black seed oil. Simply add a teaspoon of black seed oil to a cup of plain or flavored yogurt and mix it properly. Now drink this mixture twice a day until the various symptoms associated with diarrhea disappear completely.
Apple Cider Vinegar....
Another effective way to cure diarrhea at home is the use of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar acts as an effective agent against the particular type of bacteria that causes diarrhea. At the same time, it is also a rich source of pectin that helps in soothing the irritated stomach. To treat diarrhea, take one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and add it to a glass of water. Now drink this solution with each meal until you totally get relief from various symptoms of diarrhea.
Brown Rice....
When you have diarrhea, you must eat brown rice. As brown rice contains B vitamins, it helps in controlling the various symptoms of diarrhea. To make the rice, take half a cup of brown rice and boil them in three cups of water until it becomes extra soft. Now add a banana to the rice and eat it. The soft brown rice will be gentle on your system and help in removing toxins from your body. At the same time the pectin present in banana will soak up excess water and will give your quick relief from diarrhea.
Ginger....
Ginger used in the treatment of food poisoning can also help a lot to get rid of the cramps and abdominal pain associated with diarrhea. Take a small piece of ginger and grate it, and then add one teaspoon of honey to it and eat it. Avoid drinking water immediately after eating it. This remedy will help in the digestion process. Else you can drink ginger tea two to three times a day to cure diarrhea. Take one small piece of ginger and add it to one cup of water. Now boil the water for a few minutes, strain it and add some honey before drinking it. In case fresh ginger is not available, then you can use powdered ginger.
In healthy adults, diarrhea usually isn't a serious condition, and goes away on its own in a few days. But this condition can be quite serious in children. And, if it lasts for more than a few days, it can lead to dehydration, and the loss of vital nutrients.
HOME REMEDIES FOR DIARRHEA:
Yogurt....
For treating diarrhea, a great home remedy is to eat yogurt. Not just any plain yogurt as you need to eat one having live bacterial cultures such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and Bifidobacterium. These live cultures help to restore the ‘good’ bacteria in your intestine by producing lactic acid and destroy the ‘bad’ bacteria that caused diarrhea. Just two bowls of yogurt in a day can be helpful in treating diarrhea. Another effective remedy for treating diarrhea is to eat banana along with yogurt.
Berries....
Both blueberries and black berries can be used in the treatment of diarrhea. For instance, you can make a soup from dried blueberries and drink it twice daily to give relief to your upset stomach. Blueberries have antioxidant and antibacterial properties along with tannins, which help a lot in treating diarrhea. At the same time blackberries are also a good source of tannins. During diarrhea, you must consume blackberry tea several times a day. To make the tea, boil one tablespoons of blackberries or dried blackberry leaves in half a glass of water for a few minutes. Strain the solution before drinking it.
Fenugreek Seeds....
Fenugreek seeds contain anti diarrheal properties and thus it is highly recommended for treatment of diarrhea at home. Take a handful of fenugreek seeds and eat it along with a cup of fresh yoghurt or water. Soon you will get relief from diarrhea within no time due to the high mucilage content present in the fenugreek seeds. Else take half teaspoon each of fenugreek seeds and roasted cumin seeds and add two tablespoon of yogurt to it and mix it properly. Have this mixture three times a day to get quick relief from diarrhea.
Clear Fluids....
When suffering from diarrhea, body becomes dehydrated. So, one effect way to treat diarrhea is to drink plenty of clear fluids. You must drink at least eight glasses of water along with coconut water and clear sodas (without caffeine). It is a good idea to add half a teaspoon of sea salt to a glass of water and then drink it two to three times a day. At the same time drinking sports drink that does not contain caffeine is also a great way to replace lost minerals and vitamins. When suffering from diarrhea, you must stay away from coffee, alcohol and non-clear drinks like orange juice or tomato juice.
Chamomile Tea....
Chamomile has antispasmodic properties that can help a lot when suffering from any kind of stomach disorder including diarrhea. At the same time it also helps a lot in the treatment of intestinal inflammation. You can make chamomile tea with chamomile flowers. Add one teaspoon of chamomile flowers and one teaspoon of peppermint leaves in a cup of boiling water and allow it to steep for ten minutes. Finally strain it and drink the tea at least three times a day. Apart from chamomile tea you can also try other kind of green tea to help your digestive system to function properly.
Carrot....
Carrot is one such fruit that you can consume while suffering from diarrhea as it is a good source of pectin. Drink fresh carrot juice several times a day to give your body the lost vitamins and minerals. In a glass of carrot juice you can add a few drops of lemon juice and some sugar or honey to sweeten it to your taste. Else you can cook and puree the carrot and then eat it. Cook some carrots until they become soft, and then with the help of blender and little water make a puree out of it. Eat half a cup of this puree several times a day.
Black Seed Oil....
Black seed is a kind of herbal plant that can be used in the treatment of various health problems such as gas, colic, asthma, constipation and diarrhea. For treating diarrhea, you must use black seed oil. Simply add a teaspoon of black seed oil to a cup of plain or flavored yogurt and mix it properly. Now drink this mixture twice a day until the various symptoms associated with diarrhea disappear completely.
Apple Cider Vinegar....
Another effective way to cure diarrhea at home is the use of apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar acts as an effective agent against the particular type of bacteria that causes diarrhea. At the same time, it is also a rich source of pectin that helps in soothing the irritated stomach. To treat diarrhea, take one teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and add it to a glass of water. Now drink this solution with each meal until you totally get relief from various symptoms of diarrhea.
Brown Rice....
When you have diarrhea, you must eat brown rice. As brown rice contains B vitamins, it helps in controlling the various symptoms of diarrhea. To make the rice, take half a cup of brown rice and boil them in three cups of water until it becomes extra soft. Now add a banana to the rice and eat it. The soft brown rice will be gentle on your system and help in removing toxins from your body. At the same time the pectin present in banana will soak up excess water and will give your quick relief from diarrhea.
Ginger....
Ginger used in the treatment of food poisoning can also help a lot to get rid of the cramps and abdominal pain associated with diarrhea. Take a small piece of ginger and grate it, and then add one teaspoon of honey to it and eat it. Avoid drinking water immediately after eating it. This remedy will help in the digestion process. Else you can drink ginger tea two to three times a day to cure diarrhea. Take one small piece of ginger and add it to one cup of water. Now boil the water for a few minutes, strain it and add some honey before drinking it. In case fresh ginger is not available, then you can use powdered ginger.
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