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Diarrhoea is referred to as frequent
passage of watery stools which leads to the depletion of fluids and salts (sodium
and potassium) that are responsible for maintaining the fluid balance in our body. |
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| 1.
| Food poisoning |
| 2.
| Allergy to certain foods | | 3. | Over
eating | | 4. | Over
use of laxatives | |
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Salt and sugar: The best way to replenish the lost fluids is to mix a teaspoon
each of salt and sugar in a cup of water and sip it as many times as you can. |
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Fenugreek (methi) seeds: One teaspoon of fenugreek seeds should be swallowed (without
chewing) with a cup of curd, buttermilk or water for immediate relief. |
| 3.
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Mint (phudina): One teaspoon of mint leaves mixed with a teaspoon each of lime
juice and honey should be given thrice daily for excellent results. See the recipe
of Lemon Phudina Pani | | 4.
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Apples: A cooked or a baked apple taken everyday is a good medicine for diarrhoea
because it contains fibre. Try the Apple Punch early in the morning daily and
see the result yourself. | | 5. | Garlic
(lehsun): Garlic is yet another natural remedy that fights diarrhoea and helps
rout parasites. It is a powerful and effective antibiotic and aids digestion too. |
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Spicy and oily foods
Confectionery,
mithai and chocolates
Fermented foods like dhokla, bread, idlis, dosas, cheese
etc.
Uncooked fruits and vegetables |
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Consume small and light meals frequently instead of 3 big meals a day to replenish
lost nutrients. | | 2.
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Have plenty of fluids like lemon juice, fruit juices, vegetable soups (of carrot,
spinach etc.), watery dals (of barley, moong dal etc.), lassi, coconut water etc.
to make up for the loss of fluids. Rice Porridge is also an excellent alternative
to restore the fluid levels. | |
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Have fruits like banana and apple as they are rich in potassium as it helps to
maintain the fluid balance in our body. | | 4. | Try
to restrict the consumption of milk and other dairy products in the beginning,
as these are difficult to digest. If you must, curds is the best choice of all
dairy products to digest. | |
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Always wash your hands twice with soap before eating anything and dry your hands
with a clean towel as wet hands carry a significant risk of infection. |
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Eat only fresh foods that have been well cooked. Raw foods like salads can irritate
your system. | | 3.
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Avoid local drinking water in places where there is a high risk. Have packaged
water instead. | | 4. | Avoid
consuming foods from food stalls on the street, though they may seem exciting,
because they are unhygienic. | | 5. | Avoid
consuming chilled drinks. This does not cause infection but may lead to stomach
cramps. | |
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Apple
Punch
Lemon Phudina Pani
Rice
Porridge |
