Saturday, 28 January 2012

Food poisoning


In recent years natural homeopathic remedies and left the field of medicine in wacky became accepted by Western doctors. Natural remedies such as St. John's herb for relaxation, arnica Montana for bruises, common baking soda to upset stomach and cranberry juice for urinary tract infections are now commonly suggested by health professionals. A visit to your health food store can provide even more organic cures for what ails you, maybe even a natural remedy for food poisoning.

One of the most common diseases for all of us is some variety of food borne illness. This can come through improper or unsanitary food handling or storage methods of food poor. Other common sources of the disease include mushrooms and reef fish that may contain natural toxins and a variety of dairy products or food delicatessen. Another source is skin infections in the hands of those who are food handlers.

No matter the cause, we usually refer to as food poisoning. The symptoms are unmistakable: usually begins suddenly with abdominal cramps and a feeling of nausea, followed by diarrhea, vomiting and weakness. With the passing of time, the victim may experience dizziness and dehydration. In General, is a miserable experience.

Fortunately, there are more than a source of relief for food poisoning and the choice of natural cures is astounding. Some recommend a mixture of mint tea, Chamomile, raspberry and blackberry, and others say a half teaspoon of dried ginger powder mixed with a cup of buttermilk will do the trick. Experienced travelers swear tablets of activated carbon and Apple Cider vinegar. Neither is particularly tasty, but as natural remedies for food poisoning appear to be the most popular. Take heart, there is also a tablet of apple cider vinegar for those who cannot endure the bitter taste of the liquid. Another popular cure descended from Hawaii and is one that is a little more palatable: grate a papaya whole raw and boil the fruit in two liters of water for ten minutes. SIP this liquid regularly for the next twelve hours, finish it all before attempting to eat any solid foods. After a bout with food poisoning, it is wise to start with bland food such as soda crackers or bread and remember to drink plenty of clear liquids.

While food poisoning is usually treatable at home, if the sickness lasts more than 24 hours or the patient collects or loses consciousness, you might want to check with a doctor.







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