Diarrhea is a frequent and loose bowel condition that is typically caused by inflammation of the gastric system due to a viral infection, bacterial toxin, or parasite. The painful bowel movements result in severe dehydration and are one of the leading causes of death in under developed countries. It is important to consume adequate amounts of water, nutrients and electrolytes when suffering from a bout of Diarrhea to replace all that is lost.

Most diarrhea outbreaks are acute, result of the body trying to flush out infections, irritants, or toxins that are lurking in the intestinal tract. The symptoms will cease once the body determines that it has rid itself of all the bad stuff. Diarrhea might also be chronic or persistent lasting for days, perhaps even weeks. Chronic diarrhea is often a result of a really strong parasite, but can be caused by another bodily disorder such as a problem with the pancreas or an allergy to lactose.

• Grapefruit seed extract has potent anti microbial and antiseptic properties and is a good preventive treatment from the dreaded traveler’s diarrhea. It should be taken three times a day while traveling abroad.  The extract is bitter to the taste so capsule or gel forms are recommended to prevent a case of “scrunchy face”. If taken in liquid form; five drops in a glass of water is the proper dose. 

• Activated Charcoal is another good way to deal with traveler’s diarrhea. Activated charcoal, known for its strong absorption and binding properties is used in everything from water filtration systems to spacesuits. Hospitals also utilize it in cases of accidental poisoning and overdose.

• Agrimony has been used since medieval times to treat wounds and staunch blood. It is also an effective astringent that can help against diarrhea. Its low toxicity makes this herb ideal for use in small children. Agrimony is also an effective treatment in urinary tract problems and has been used to help treat bladder leakage, bed wetting, and adult incontinence.

• A teaspoon of apple cider vinegar mixed with a teaspoon of honey in a large glass of water before each meal is a good way to prevent diarrhea from occurring during a trip. Start a regime a few days before you began your journey and continue throughout.

• Freshly squeezed lemon juice in a large glass of water taken five times a day will help kill any pathogens that may want to cause diarrhea.  A couple of tablespoons of lemon juice before each meal are also very effective when a stomach virus is going around your home or place of work. 
  

• Things that contain tannins are also effective in the fight against diarrhea due to the astringent effect these bitter plant polyphenols. A cup of red raspberry or meadowsweet tea three times is a good way to settle your bowels. These can also be taken as a tincture or in a capsule form.

Bacteria generally get a bad rap and are synonymous with disease and illness. However, some bacteria are actually good for you and can help assist the flora in your innards to reestablish themselves.  These good bacteria, which are very similar to the naturally recurring beneficial microorganisms, are generally referred to as probiotic. If you suffer from bloating, gas, ibs, skin or vaginal infections, or diarrhea, then you might want to look into a daily probiotic supplement.

In an ideal situation, your digestive tracts micro flora population should be about 85 percent good bacteria. An unhealthy diet of refined foods and sugars, drinking chlorinated water, exposure to radiation, and the use of antibiotics, oral contraceptives, or steroids will all throw this percentage off resulting in high levels of toxins in the your system. Digestive problems, stress, and poor waste elimination will also excerbate the problem.  In order to maintain a healthy balance of good bacteria and bad bacteria, it is a good idea to take a probiotic supplement, or to eat foods that contain probiotics, Daily intake of probiotics will help encourage the survival of good bacteria.

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