Natural Remedies For Diarrhea.

What Is Diarrhea ?

Diarrhea can be described as having frequent and loose, watery stools. Symptoms that may accompany diarrhea include vomiting, cramping, thirst, and abdominal pain. Some people may have a fever as well.

It is rarely a serious condition, except in young children and older adults. Diarrhea causes the loss of both fluids and electrolytes (minerals), which can lead to serious problems.

Causes Of Diarrhea ?

Diarrhea can exist alone or as a symptom of other problems. Among the many possible causes of diarrhea are: 

• incomplete digestion of food
• food poisoning
• food allergies
• excess alcohol consumption
• bacterial, viral or other infection
• consumption of contaminated water
• caffeine
• magnesium
• laxatives, and sorbitol (for young children), are all known to cause diarrhea in some people.
• The use of certain drugs, including antibiotics such as tetracycline, clindamycin (Cleocin), or ampicillin can also contribute to diarrhea.
• Inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis, diverticulitis, or Crohn's disease, pancreatic disease and cancer may all lead to severe intestinal upsets.
• Emotional stress can also cause diarrhea 
• Acute diarrhea accompanied by fever and mucus or blood in the stool can be a sign of infection or the presence of parasites

Natural Remedies For Diarrhea

• Herbs drunk as teas:   chamomile, pau d'arco, raspberry leaves, fenugreek, ginger
• Grapefruit seed extract: has anti-parasitic, anti-bacterial  properties
• Wild Oregano Oil: antibacterial, antifungal, antiparasitic, and antiviral agents.
• Drink plenty of liquids such as hot carob drink (carob stops diarrhea), clear broth soups, weak tea with honey, carrot juice, and electrolytes
• Avoid high fiber foods
• Drink Rice water
• Avoid dairy products, protein, fatty foods, gluten foods.