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Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Doris (Muskegon, MI) on 05/16/2008
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Diarrhea Remedies: Thank God for this site. I was miserable and at 4:00 in the morning googled and found this site. Tried two TBLS in warm tea and within 15 minutes my stomach was calm and my intestines were no longer rumbling - TRULY AMAZING. 24 hours later and no problems.
Cinnamon
Posted by Lana (Morris, New Jersey) on 05/14/2008
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Diarrhea (ailment) and Cinnamon (cure): My boyfriend had a stomach virus and was in awful pain. He was throwing up and using the bathroom around every 5-10 minutes. It was to the point where he had nothing left to expell but water and bile. I finally convinced him to drink a tea mix I made. I used- 1 cinnamon stick, broken up with a scissor a big pinch of ground ginger pinch of ground mustard a pinch of ground cloves (or 2 whole) I let it steep from boiling to drinkable temperature. He started getting better almost instantaneously. It stopped not only the diarrhea, but also the throwing up and the incredible pain. I never saw anything work so fast!
Cinnamon
Posted by Lana (Morris, New Jersey) on 05/14/2008
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Diarrhea (ailment) and Cinnamon (cure): My boyfriend had a stomach virus and was in awful pain. He was throwing up and using the bathroom around every 5-10 minutes. It was to the point where he had nothing left to expell but water and bile. I finally convinced him to drink a tea mix I made. I used- 1 cinnamon stick, broken up with a scissor a big pinch of ground ginger pinch of ground mustard a pinch of ground cloves (or 2 whole) I let it steep from boiling to drinkable temperature. He started getting better almost instantaneously. It stopped not only the diarrhea, but also the throwing up and the incredible pain. I never saw anything work so fast!
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Ross (Spokane, USA) on 05/11/2008
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Apple cider vinegar for diarrhea: Just tried it an feeling a bit better. Wish I would have read the comments cause I drank the stuff straight. Started off tasting like pickle jucie and quickly turned so bitter. Never going to drink it straight again. I think I heard my tounge screaming :)
Blackberry Brandy
Posted by Molly (Madison, USA) on 04/12/2008
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For SERIOUS seemingly intractable diarrhea, take one shot glass of blackberry brandy. I learned this decades ago from a neighbor whose grandmother would but one-eighth TEASPOON, an infintesimal amount in the baby bottle for youngsters whose diarrhea hung on for many days.
The stuff is STRONG, it's an old folklore remedy which almost always works, for anybody, any age, any reason.
For long term loose stools with intermittent diarrhea, try a wheat-free gluten free diet for a month. Research this online, as wheat is hidden "everywhere," for instance there is apparently only one spice company which does NOT add wheat flour to its spices --- SO, you see, it's VERY easy to be exposed to wheat gluten in processed foods or eating in restaurants, no matter what one orders.
HIGH dose biotin can be "miraculous" for some folks -- get the FIVE-MILLIGRAM bottles at the health food store. I was amazed the first time that I swallowed 25-MILLIGRAMS of biotin, as that "expensive" bottle of this B-Vitamin was certainly cheaper than the many medical tests.
For a long term solution, massive supplementation with very large amounts of acidophilus has been successful.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Karen (Lisle, IL USA) on 04/09/2008
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Thanks! Could not believe it when I tried the APPLE CIDER VINEGAR CURE. A few TBS in a 1/2 cup of warm water (drank it like a shot of schnapps) first thing this morning, and here I am CURED. Diarrhea Die-a-Gone! Thanks again. It is a miracle to me after suffering for a week. k now ok
Turmeric
Posted by Vinny (Atlanta, GA) on 04/09/2008
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I love this website! I added some Tumeric Powder with water and stuck it in the microwave for about a 1 min. I drank it as quickly as I could before it became cold again, and it cured the diarrhea instantly!
Black Tea
Posted by Steph (Jacksonville, FL) on 10/17/2006
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I'm responding to the claim that black tea cures an upset stomach. Whenever I drink black tea, I always develop painful gas and bloating and sometimes diarreah. My grandmother said she has the same problem and that it may be caused by tannins in the tea. Maybe some people just aren't able to break down the chemicals? What does help me when i get a "gas attack" is to get on my knees and stick my butt in the air, focusing on relaxing my abdominal muscles. The posture is a bit ridiculous, but it does help expel the gas after a couple minutes. For an upset stomach, i make a tea of grated ginger, mint, chamomile, or a combination. to that i add organic milk and honey.
The "M" Word
Posted by John Sebastian (Chicago, IL) on 03/03/2008
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Free (though bizarre) Remedy for Diarrhea. I have discovered that the best immediate cure for diarrhea is masturbation. I'd rather not go into detail about how I found this out, but it works. I think it has something to do with the contraction of the sphincter upon ejaculation. I can only imagine that no one else has discovered this, because it's probably the last thing anyone would think to do when they have indigestion. I have no proof that it works with females, as my wife has been reluctant to try it. But for guys like myself, you'll never need to drink Pepto again.
Cayenne Pepper
Posted by Shannon (Kansas City, MO) on 10/05/2006
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I have suffered from chronic diarrhea for sixteen years due to having Crohn's disease. I read on your site about using cayenne pepper for this. I went to GNC and bought cayenne pepper capsules and it is working great. I am concerned though that this may cause ulcers? Also, I have a colonoscopy scheduled soon and the bottle says to stop taking two weeks before surgery. I am wondering if that would apply to my procedure as well. I also wonder why I should stop taking it before surgery.
Rice Milk
Posted by Barbara (Houston, TX) on 08/14/2006
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2 1/2 cups water, 1 cup rice. Prepare rice using above measurements, do not add salt to rice while cooking. After 15 minutes the rice will be soupy. Drain off the excess water from rice and drink Rice Water warm. If diarrhea persist after 4 hours, drink more rice water.
Bread Pudding
Posted by Nicole (Jacksonville Florida) on 06/27/2006
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My mom told me to try bread pudding for my daughter who was 5 at the time for diarrhea. I had no idea how to make so I just winged it. My mom told me the milk had to be scorched so I boiled enough milk to cover the bottom of the pot until it seemed to be over cooked and cubed a piece or two of bread, crust and all, put some cinnamon and brown sugar in, mixed it until it was thick and gooey and not only did she love it, her diarrhea was gone. Even my mom was shocked when I told her it worked. Any time my daughter has any signs of diarrhea, I make it for her and it's worked every time. I hope this helps!
Baking Soda and Fresh Lemon
Posted by Jenny (New York, NY) on 09/02/2005
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Mixing a teaspoon of baking soda and a half squeezed fresh lemon or lime in 6 to 8 oz. of water, always helps me.
Lemon Juice
Posted by Jewelz (Ottwawa, Canada) on 02/03/2007
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after researching a lot of sites while literally having quick breaks to the toilet, i found that acidic item pop up in many forms, apple cida vinegar, vinegar.. but the first thing i tried was Lemon juice because it was the only acidic thing i had in the cupboard. God bless the person who showed me lemon juice. In a panic because i needed the toilet again, i drank about half a glass of lemon juice maybe bit under and sat on the toilet. It was around the 14th time today that i had been, when the 14th was done i sat there and drank it all and since then i sat for another 15mins and was satisfied enough that it did do something. and since then Im happy i had lemon juice. Give it a shot, you got sh-- to lose haha!
Plantains
Posted by Ruma (Cambridge,MA)
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when an upset tummy makes you runny,a plantain should be tried cooked and mashed, never fried. if plantains are not your taste with a regular banana make some haste.
