HOW TO PREVENT DIARRHEA

It may seem that diarrhea is a bad thing.
But try to appreciate the episode for what
it is: an overly protective measure by
your body to get rid of something it sees
as a threat to you. In simple terms, your
digestive system identifies a problem - a
food ingredient it can't digest or is allergic
to, a spice or flavoring that irritates it, an
invading bacterium bent on real harm -
and moves to expel the offending pest.
Fortunately, most diarrheal episodes
don't persist indefinitely. Most cases of
diarrhea are self-limited and resolve
within 7 to 14 days. Diarrhea can be very
harmful to you. But, here are a few
suggestions that can help you to minimize
its effects.
1. Stick With The Bottle
Many natural waterways can contain
intestinal parasites that cause diarrhea.
Carry bottled water with you and sip
from that instead.
2. Know Your Body Condition
Certain underlying medical conditions
make some individuals more prone to
diarrhea throughout their lives. If you
have, for instance, food allergies, irritable
bowel syndrome, diabetes, or ulcers, you
simply have to watch your diet more
closely than other people do.
3. Keep It Plain
What you eat during a bout of diarrhea is
just as important as what you drink. This
is not the time to eat any new and
unusual foods that you have wanted to
try. It is recommended to have a bland
carbohydrate diet with foods such as rice,
bread, or potatoes.
4. Avoid Antacids
Avoid antacids
to treat diarrhea. People often mistake
bloating and gas with diarrhea symptoms.
So they take antacids. Unfortunately,
these compounds contain magnesium,
which can cause bowel movements.
5. Restore The Balance
You have heard that you should drink
more water when you have diarrhea, but
you might be better off drinking a
beverage instead. During a diarrhea
attack, you rapidly lose important body
fluids and minerals called electrolytes.
Electrolytes are all things that your body
needs to function properly. It is
recommended to have sports drinks such
as Gatorade. If that is not handy, help
yourself to some fruit juice or flavored
drinks to help restore the balance.
6. Try Powder
Carob powder is a good natural remedy
for diarrhea which is available at health
food stores. It is recommended to mix
one tablespoon of powder with
applesauce and honey to make it
palatable. Use this remedy no more than
three times a day for no more than three
days, until the symptoms subside.
7. Mix It Up
A simple way to remember what you
have to eat : Try the BRT - bananas, rice, and toast - diet. You may also
amend the formula to include a second T,
which stands for tea.
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