Natural Diarrhea Home Remedies
David Slone
April 28, 2008
Diarrhea is actually a natural defense mechanism. It is a way for your body to release toxins or other harmful things from your system. In the past, before this was understood, doctors usually prescribed antidiarrheal medication, but today they would recommend that you let it run its course naturally.
Antidiarrheal medication will stop your body from performing it's own natural defense mechanism and will often lead to a prolonged illness and a weakening of your body's defenses.
The key to dealing with and treating diarrhea in your family is to discover what is causing it in the first place. Prevention is always preferable to treatment for any condition.
Experts disagree on what the leading cause of diarrhea is, but most will say viral infection or a problem with lactose intolerance. If your diarrhea is caused by a viral infection it should run its course within a few days. However, if you are experiencing frequent, or chronic diarrhea you should take a look to see if it is a lactose intolerance problem.
If you suspect that you may be lactose intolerant all you need to do is to completely avoid any lactose containing food for one to two weeks to see if your diarrhea begins to go away. If you start getting relief after avoiding lactose you will know what the problem is.
Most people who are lactose intolerant can consume moderate amounts of lactose without any problems. The trick is to consume small amounts at first then to gradually increase your intake. There will come a point where you will begin to feel discomfort and the diarrhea symptoms may reappear. In this way you can learn what your own body's tolerance level is. Keep your intake below that level and you will be much less likely to have problems with diarrhea.
Some medications may cause diarrhea. The most common drugs that cause diarrhea are antacids. Antacids that contain magnesium cause diarrhea in many people. If you suspect that this may be the problem avoid using antacids containing magnesium for one to two weeks.
Antibiotics, lactulose, quinidine, and colchicine may cause diarrhea in some users. If you are taking any of these medications and you feel they may be causing diarrhea, talk to your doctor about an alternative. The alternative should be used for about one to two weeks to see if relief occurs.
Visit FolkRemediesForYou.com for natural diarrhea remedies and information about how you can live a more natural, healthier life using herbs and minerals. Folk remedies have been used for many generations to treat illnesses and conditions and many of them have been proven to be effective.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Infants, small children, and the elderly who suffer from prolonged diarrhea are at risk of dehydration and should be taken to a doctor. Anyone suffering from diarrhea accompanied with cramping, fever, or rashes should see a doctor.
Antidiarrheal medication will stop your body from performing it's own natural defense mechanism and will often lead to a prolonged illness and a weakening of your body's defenses.
The key to dealing with and treating diarrhea in your family is to discover what is causing it in the first place. Prevention is always preferable to treatment for any condition.
Experts disagree on what the leading cause of diarrhea is, but most will say viral infection or a problem with lactose intolerance. If your diarrhea is caused by a viral infection it should run its course within a few days. However, if you are experiencing frequent, or chronic diarrhea you should take a look to see if it is a lactose intolerance problem.
If you suspect that you may be lactose intolerant all you need to do is to completely avoid any lactose containing food for one to two weeks to see if your diarrhea begins to go away. If you start getting relief after avoiding lactose you will know what the problem is.
Most people who are lactose intolerant can consume moderate amounts of lactose without any problems. The trick is to consume small amounts at first then to gradually increase your intake. There will come a point where you will begin to feel discomfort and the diarrhea symptoms may reappear. In this way you can learn what your own body's tolerance level is. Keep your intake below that level and you will be much less likely to have problems with diarrhea.
Some medications may cause diarrhea. The most common drugs that cause diarrhea are antacids. Antacids that contain magnesium cause diarrhea in many people. If you suspect that this may be the problem avoid using antacids containing magnesium for one to two weeks.
Antibiotics, lactulose, quinidine, and colchicine may cause diarrhea in some users. If you are taking any of these medications and you feel they may be causing diarrhea, talk to your doctor about an alternative. The alternative should be used for about one to two weeks to see if relief occurs.
Visit FolkRemediesForYou.com for natural diarrhea remedies and information about how you can live a more natural, healthier life using herbs and minerals. Folk remedies have been used for many generations to treat illnesses and conditions and many of them have been proven to be effective.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Infants, small children, and the elderly who suffer from prolonged diarrhea are at risk of dehydration and should be taken to a doctor. Anyone suffering from diarrhea accompanied with cramping, fever, or rashes should see a doctor.
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