Tips On How To Stop Diarrhea

• ACTIVATED CHARCOAL
  Works by absorbing and binding harmful or irritating substances found in the stomach and intestines, thereby preventing them from getting absorbed into the body system. Charcoal digested makes the stool black, naturally. Powder form is said to be better than tablets. Mix 2 to 3 tablespoons of charcoal powder with water and drink with a straw. Must not be taken at the same time with the syrup of ipecac, a common remedy for poisoning used to induce vomiting.

• CAROB POWDER
  Take 1 tablespoon (mix with apple sauce and honey) on an empty stomach with acidophilus. Carob soothes irritated intestines.

• NONI
  A natural tropical fruit found to contain over 150 nutraceuticals which include 20 amino acids, 9 of which are essential because they are not produced in the body, vitamin A, all the B vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin E, beta carotene, ursolic acid, linoleic acid, proxeronine (bromelain), scopoletin, pectin, phytosterols, calcium, magnesium and zinc.

  As an adaptogen, noni qualifies to be the Yin/Yang regulator, helping to enhance resistance to stress and disease, normalize metabolic functions and improve the body’s ability to adapt to differing external or internal disturbances.

  Noni has also been blessed with anthraquinone compounds such as alizarin, acubin and L-asperuloside that fight against bacterial strains like E.coli, salmonella, shigella, staphylococcus aureus and baciillis subtilis.

  Author of “76 Ways to Use Noni Fruit Juice” suggests the tummy treatment as an alternative to get noni’s healing compounds into infants and children. This simple treatment uses a cotton ball soaked with warm noni to cover the bellybutton.

  Reference : Wang Mian-Ying et al “Morinda citrifolia (Noni): A literature review and recent advances in Noni research” Acta Pharmacologica Sinica (Dec, 2002) 23(12):1127-1141

• ACIDOPHILUS
  Diarrhea caused by antibiotics can be handled by acidophilus (friendly intestinal bacteria) which will help restore a healthy flora in the digestive tract.

• BERBERINE
  An alkaloid compound present in the roots and bark of many medicinal plants such as goldenseal root (Hydrastis canadensis), bayberry (Berberis vulgaris), goldthread (Coptis chinensis) and Oregon grape (Mahonia aquifolium). It is responsible for the yellow color in the roots. Bererine has anti-microbial action against bacteria (e.g. E. coli and cholera), protozoa (e.g. giardia, amoebas and chlamydia), yeasts, certain viruses and worms. It also has anti-inflammatory and astringent effects, especially on mucous membranes. Berberine may reduce healthy bacteria in the gut, which can be corrected with the supplementation of acidophilus once diarrhea has stopped.

• RASPBERRY LEAF (Rubus idaeus)
  Used for diarrhea, motion sickness and menstrual cramps.
  Recommended dosage : 2 capsules twice or 3 times daily with food; as a tea, up to six cups a day for acute problems.

• BLACKBERRY (Rubus macropetalus)
  Blackberry juice is used to treat diarrhea, acid indigestion, colitis and gallstones. The tannin content in blackberry has an astringent effect, tightening the mucous membrane tissue along the intestinal tract which discourages the formation of watery stools. Drink 1 cup tea up to 6 times a day. Avoid blackberry remedies when suffering from Crohn’s disease or any chronic gastrointestinal disorders.

• KAOPECTATE
  A suspension formula made from an absorbent clay. It works by absorbing and binding to substances irritating or harmful to the gut. The concentrated tablets are free of additives.
• DRINK PLENTY OF FLUIDS
  Replace lost fluids due to diarrhea by taking water, juices, broth and decaffeinated teas. Avoid either very cold or very hot fluids.

• AVOID THESE FOODS
  Avoid milk, dairy products, raw vegetables, acidic fruits, bran, whole-grain cereals, sugary foods, spices, fried food, fatty food, caffeine and alcohol. All of which are tough on the digestive system.

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