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Post-Diarrhea Diet
Posted by Alex (Albuquerque, New Mexico Usa) on 03/17/2013
Now that I have a bout with diarrhea sort of under control, what do I eat? When and how much etc, I am starved but concerned of a relapse. I am trying to understand gut flora, and such. I am 78 and this is the first encounter with diarrhea that has lasted now more than a month. All my life I've claimed a 'cast iron stomach' and could eat and drink any thing, no problem. Thanks Alex
Post-Diarrhea Diet
Posted by Mmsg (Somewhere, Europe) on 03/18/2013
Alex, you might start with white rice, banana and/or grated apple (let it turn brown). These are some of the staples for firming up things. Remember to chew well.
Post-Diarrhea Diet
Posted by Anon (Anon) on 03/18/2013
Hi, you will need to bath in mineral salts like Epsom salts or Himalayan salt- or use footbaths ( or feet in washing up bowl). I would recommend a teaspoon of blackstrap molasses which contains vital minerals. Did you find out why you had diarrhea? This needs checking if you've not done so. Eat bland foods which are easily digestible like rice/ potatoes, maybe eggs.
Post-Diarrhea Diet
Posted by Kelly (Cinti, Ohio) on 03/18/2013
Hi Alex from New Mexico: forgive me if this post duplicates but I'm having some computer problems. Here goes. Don't fear diarrhea just go to your local health food store and get activated charcoal (AC). It works much better than otc remedies. Take only one at a time as it is a very powerful remedy. God created our bodies to subsist on veggies and fruit, so enjoy those. Even if there is a recurrence, the AC will stop it in its tracks. Actually, the AC can be a little constipating so you will need the fruits and veggie to balance out your system. Don't panic if your stool is black as that is just the AC. God Bless!
Turmeric
Posted by Jasmin (Ontario) on 05/30/2017
I am hoping thus will work for me as my diarrhoea started due to clindamysin... after 3 dosage I was told by the dentist to stop it's intake ( it was recommended by her in the first place for a root infection)... it's day 7 and I am still expelling *water..hopefully this will help. I have high hopes!!
Multiple Remedies
Posted by Roy (Grants, New Mexico, USA) on 01/06/2013
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Several people in my family got a stomach flu with diarrhea. I didn't get the stomach flu but got a bad case of diarrhea. After 2 days of this I started bleeding a lot of bright red blood when having a bowel movement. I searched the web for possibilities then came to earth clinic and found cures for all the likely possibilities it could be. I found a few post that described similar symptoms. I combined these to come up with a cure that worked for me.
Every morning I would make a bowl of oatmeal for breakfast, after eating the oatmeal I would drink a glass of water that had 1/3 cup of aloe vera juice added. As I drank this I would take 2000 mg of garlic capsules, 2000 mg vitamin c, 1500 mg tumeric capsules, and I would chew two papaya enzyme tablets. After this I would drink a glass of water that had 2 Tablespoons of apple cider vinegar added. For lunch and dinner I would drink the water with aloe vera and take the garlic, tumeric, vitamin c and papaya enzyme but not the apple cider vinegar. At meals and snacks I ate high fiber foods mostly. I did this for 10 days. In less than 24 hours I felt much better. After 48 hours I had no bleeding and my appetite returned. After 6 days I felt back to normal but continued the treatment for the full 10 days. It has now been over a week since I stopped this treatment and still feel good. I am a 51 year old male and I have been taking 2 teaspoons of apple cider vinegar to a glass of water for over a year every morning and I take 1000 mg vitamin c at each meal. For my allergies I use a netti pot with 2 cups of water and a teaspoon of sea salt.
Apple
Posted by Kelli (Launceston, Tas, Australia) on 08/21/2012
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This totally didn't work for me :( I've had diarrhea for five days and this is the only remedy I can try until I get paid tomorrow, the apple has made the nausea worse, and my stomach feels like its burning. Glad it works for some, but will be steering clear from now on I think.
Nutmeg
Posted by David (Woodburn, Oregon, Usa) on 07/02/2012
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To stop diarrhea in adults, pour 1 teaspoon (for kids use 1/4 teaspoon) of ground nutmeg in a spoon. Fill a glass with at least 2 cups of water. Put the spoon of ground nutmeg into your mouth. Drink the glass of water and eat the teaspoon of nutmeg at the same time.
Wait two hours while drinking plenty of water. If you still have diarrhea at this point, eat another 1 teaspoon and 2 cups of water. If diarrhea persists then stop use and try something else.
This worked wonders when I was in grade school!
Ground Flaxseed
Posted by Rose (Dallas, Texas) on 07/31/2015
Was wondering if you are still taking the ground flaxseed for loose stools? My 82 year old mother is having severe issues in this area and am going to start her on this.
Potatoes
Posted by Francisca (Zug, Switzerland) on 01/27/2012
1 tbspoon of white clay in a liter of water, you let it rest for a few hours and then drink a bit once in a while. Helps me big time!
Rice Water
Posted by Dobby (Warnbro, W Australia) on 01/15/2012
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My young baby daughter got really bad diarrhoea when I was in Europe. The doctor told me to boil rice and the gluggy water that was left after boiling the rice to add it to her milk bottle I added a quarter milk and filled the bottle with rice water. She was happy as she had her bottle, next day she was better two days she was fine.
Hibiscus Tea
Posted by Cleo (Whestone, Az, Usa) on 05/23/2010
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I was in Egypt this past month and had terrible head and stomach ache from dehydration... i was given this red tea was so good to drink and in a 1/2 hour was no head ache nor stomach problems. The name of the tea is hibiscus.
Rice Water
Posted by Maria J. (Colorado City, AZ) on 06/05/2009
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This is the home remedy my mother always used for diarrhea: Boil one ounce of rice to one quart of water for twenty minutes, then strain and drink.
C. Diff Diagnosis
Posted by C.S.M (Vero Beach, FL) on 03/08/2009
Another thing--
C diff colonizes in the bowel and should not be treated unless she is having symptoms (abdominal symptoms, fever or diarrhea).
C. diff is a bacteria--it couldn't hurt to use turmeric per the advice here on Earth Clinic.
According to The Peoples Pharmacy --
"Shredded Coconut and coconut macaroons can be lifesaving for relief of diarrhea from several conditions. The response can be immediate or can take several weeks"
From the same source--consider adding pineapple for inflammatory properties.
In my experience, C diff can cause lactose intolerance at least for a while after the infection. Try a lactose free diet.
Earth Clinic-- Would you please add my response to any diarrhea treatment forums you have? C diff should be suspected in any case of diarrhea now (because of the use of antibiotics in man and animals) and, according to MSNBC, a superstrain of C diff may be in 40% of grocery store meats.
Thank you. And thanks for offering this wonderful resource for people! CSM
Apple Cider Vinegar, Turmeric
Posted by Chris (Dighton, Ma) on 06/20/2010
Diarrhea - wrote in 2009 and is published on this site. Had severe problems. The cures I took got rid of the diarrhea completely. Kifir a 5 oz. glass, 2 teaspoons of ACV in 5 oz. of water 2x a day. A pinch of all spice in warm water before going to bed. Acidophilus 5 million a day. I added butter milk also.
I have not been bothered since. I do not have to take these any more and have not after about 6 weeks.
Apple Cider Vinegar, Turmeric
Posted by Margarita (London, Uk) on 08/10/2013
The list of symptoms you describe suggest a bad parasite infestation. Try taking a parasite cleanse tincture that contains Wormwood, Cloves and green Black Walnut hulls. Worked very well for me. Check the dosage on the internet as you need to start slowly with 3 drops a day and work up slowly.
White Rice
Posted by Diana (Butler, NJ) on 01/07/2009
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Eating as much white rice as you can will cure diahhrea.
Flour Mixed in Water
Posted by Bev (Nova Scotia) on 07/17/2017
What about people who are gluten intolerant, my friend told me about this remedy.
Clay
Posted by Kjell (Los Angeles, CA) on 12/01/2008
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Diarrhea Remedies: Use of calcium montmorillonite clay, especially with silver nitrate can be a very good way to resolve the bacteria, and bowel irritation and help absorb extra fluids to form a more consistent stool. Use a premium, food-grade product that is made in the USA.
Clay
Posted by Siafulinux (Savannah, Georgia) on 10/19/2009
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Just wanted to agree with using clay for diarrhea. After getting a severe case of gastroenteritis one year that kept me on a couch for a week, I vowed never to get it again. After doing some research clay, activated charcoal and olive leaf extract became my line of defense.
I always keep Bentonite Clay on hand, along with some pills containing a mix of clay and charcoal from our local health food store.
Clay
Posted by Siafulinux (Savannah, Georgia, Usa) on 12/24/2010
Just wanted to give a quick update to using clay for diarrhea. I am still using it, but found a simple way of drinking clay in it's powdered form as apposed to using the pills. I mix a half a cup to a full cup of milk, a half a teaspoon of blackstrap molasses, two or three level teaspoons of sugar (just to sweeten) and 3 or 4 teaspoons of clay or more. I put all this into one of those metallic "water bottles" and shake! Normally clay sticks a lot and is hard to get mixed well; you end up with clumps that's not a lot of fun. Doing it the way above mixes it evenly and it's just like drinking a milk shake; a dark, cloudy, evil looking milk shake, but a milk shake none the less. The taste is pretty good too. Works well for me! :-)
Pickle Juice
Posted by Luluseven (Covington, La) on 12/02/2012
How often did you take the pickle juice & for how long? Hourly for 7 days? Once a day? 3x a week? I have the same symptoms as the lady in Montana & am dying-feel like I can hardly do anything ( especially in the am)... Anyway I love pickles so this will be easy! Please help me with dosage?
Turmeric
Posted by Crystal (New York, NY) on 10/03/2008
It sounds like Crohn's disease. My sister suffers from this, so I am somewhat familiar with what you're going through. Unfortunately, my sister hasn't found any natural treatment for it and is on medication. I guess it's not the best thing for your body, but it stops the diarrhea and at least she can eat a normal diet. I wish you the best.
Turmeric
Posted by Candy (Fort Madison, Iowa) on 06/20/2009
i had the same thing, lasted for a couple years. i lost weight like crazy and my family finally forced me to go to the doctor. He wanted to put me on hormone therapy and anti-depressants!! The only thing I was depressed about was having diarrhea 24/7. !!! SOOO, I came home, got on the internet, and read every thing i could find about bowel problems. I discovered probiotics was one thing that helped me. Of course I asked God to help me in my search, and He did. Suggest you do the same. Believe me, I know what you are going through. Hope this helps.
Dietary Recommendations
Posted by Joyce (Joelton, Tn) on 08/25/2008 490 posts
Hi Suzanne, Agree with you on the treatment but suggest sticking with clear juices and water or tea. Can't recommend anyone to drink broths because most all the broths or bulloin used to make your own are laden with that neurotoxin or excitotoxin monosodium glutmate. Also advise staying away from any diet drinks because of another neurotoxin (aspartame) in them.
Dietary Recommendations
Posted by Suzanne (Abbotsford, Bc) on 03/10/2010
Oh yes. PLEASE stay away from diet drinks of any kind! Homemade broth isn't hard to make. I have also discovered that I can eat rice, so I don't have to starve for 24 hours!
Dietary Recommendations
Posted by Manard (Gardner, Ks, Usa) on 08/16/2012
Curing diarrhea is NOT so simple. Bloody diarrhea is life threatening. Bloody diarrhea must be treated with cinnamon, and/or other antifungals, such as garlic cloves, tea tree oil, and coconut oil. Also problems may exist in the persons ketheric template and chakras from past life, (or current one).
Turmeric
Posted by Francisca (Michelbach-le-bas, Alsace, France) on 06/16/2011
Thanks for the information, I didn't know about the Turmeric or the flour either but right now I am drinking a drink made of white clay. You mix two tbspoons of white clay in 1l of water, let it set for 2 hours and then drink a few glasses a day of the water without mixing with the clay again or else you might get too much. It helps me..... Next time I will try Turmeric. It is interesting that flour works as well!
Brown Sugar
Posted by TAN KOON PENG (SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE) on 06/22/2008
China Brown sugar is effective for diarrhea, vomit and stomache.
Blueberries, China Brown Sugar
Posted by TAN KOON PENG (SINGAPORE, SINGAPORE) on 06/20/2008
Blueberries are effective for severe diarrhea. China brown sugar is useful for diarrhea too.
Turmeric
Posted by Sarah (Los Angeles, CA) on 06/11/2008
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Dear Earth Clinic - Last week I had an awful stomach flu (throwing up, diahrea). The vomiting stopped, but the 'hrea stayed around all day. I found the tumeric cure on Earth Clinic. I remembered a friend told me about it years ago, so I tried 1/2 teaspoon tumeric in a cup of hot water. It didn't taste that badly (maybe I'm used to taking herbs). I had one or 2 more loose stools, but the 'hrea stopped and I was able to start hydrating properly again. I recommend it.
Cinnamon
Posted by Jeffrey (Little Rock, Arkansas) on 06/01/2008
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I have been experiencing very rough diarrhea the past week, and haven't been able to sleep in four days because I was kept away from my bed. I saw the remedy of cinnamon and made my own meal, simple toast with cinnamon sugar on top, and immediately my internal system calmed down. It's a very easy process that has helped me get back into a routine life.
Cinnamon
Posted by Rosemarie (Steedman, Missouri) on 07/10/2008
I would like to know how much cinnamon on toast Jeff took and if there was anything else he did. I am having diarrhea with fever & am being treated for bladder infection.I am on antibiotics and I am trying to treat diarrhea naturaly. Appreciate comment.
Turmeric
Posted by Carol (Phoenix, AZ) on 05/24/2008
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It really works! After trying everything I could get my hands on, and six days of constant diarrhea, I tried the turmeric - and within hours I am back on track. Thanks for saving me the Doctor bills. I used one teaspoon in an 8 oz glass of warm water. Had to hold my nose to get it down but it was worth it.
Cinnamon
Posted by Nedra (Pa) on 03/20/2017
Does one drink the broken up pieces of cinnamon stick or just steep them?
Blackberry Brandy
Posted by Cheryl (California) on 03/12/2021
Thank you for that helpful info but does Biotin help with diarrhea as well?
