HOME REMEDIES FOR FOOD POISONING

Foodborne illness, more commonly referred to as food poisoning, is the result of eating contaminated, spoiled, or toxic food. Symptoms generally begin within 2 to 6 hours and include abdominal cramping, diarrhea, fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, and weakness.

Most food poisoning can be traced to one of the following three major causes:

Viruses

Food poisoning can also be caused by a virus. The norovirus, also known as the Norwalk virus, causes over 19 million casesTrusted Source of food poisoning each year. In rare cases, it can be fatal. Sapovirus, rotavirus, and astrovirus bring on similar symptoms, but they’re less common. Hepatitis A virus is a serious condition that can be transmitted through food.

Parasites

Food poisoning caused by parasites is not as common as food poisoning caused by bacteria, but parasites spread through food are still very dangerous. Toxoplasma is the parasite seen most often in cases of food poisoning. It’s typically found in cat litter boxes. Parasites can live in your digestive tract undetected for years. However, people with weakened immune systems and pregnant women risk serious side effects if parasites take up residence in their intestines.

Bacteria

Bacteria is by far the most prevalent cause of food poisoning. When thinking of dangerous bacteria, names like E. coli, Listeria, and Salmonella come to mind for good reason. Salmonella is by far the biggest culprit of serious food poisoning cases in the United States. According to the CDCTrusted Source, an estimated 1,000,000 cases of food poisoning, including nearly 20,000 hospitalizations, can be traced to salmonella infection annually. Campylobacter and C. botulinum ( botulism)are two lesser-known and potentially lethal bacteria that can lurk in our food.

To prevent your stomach from getting more upset, try to avoid the following harder-to-digest foods, even if you think you feel better:

• dairy products, especially milk and cheeses
• fatty foods
• highly seasoned foods
• food with high sugar content
• spicy foods
• fried foods

You should also avoid:

• caffeine (soda, energy drinks, coffee)
• alcohol
• nicotine

INGREDIENTS

• Garlic
• Honey
• Ginger
• Lemon Juice
• Banana
• Cumin Seed
• Apple Cider Vinegar
• Cinnamon
• Basil

1. Garlic

Garlic is an indispensable flavoring agent in cooking. But for over five thousand years, this humble herb has been used as a potent ingredient, in numerous traditional medicines to heal a variety of illnesses. Medical research has revealed the fact that the diallyl sulphide present in garlic, is one hundred time more effective than conventional antibiotics when it comes to curing food poisoning. The antiviral, antibacterial and anti fungal properties of garlic ,can annihilate the microbes which are responsible for causing food poisoning.

Grind one to two whole garlic cloves in a stone mortar and pestle. Dilute the garlic paste in a glass of warm water. Drink this concoction to get relief from the symptoms associated with food poisoning.

2. Honey

Honey is not only nature’s energy booster, but it is also a wonderful natural remedy for numerous ailments. Honey which is touted for its innumerable beneficial properties is also an effective home remedy for food poisoning. Honey, especially organic honey like ‘Manuka honey’ has potent antibacterial properties that can thwart the growth of bacterial strains which are responsible for food poisoning. Organic honey also helps to reduce inflammation of the intestinal tract, due to food poisoning.

Dilute one teaspoon of organic honey in a glass of luke warm water. Drink this sweet concoction two or three times a day to get relief from food poisoning.

3. Ginger

This rhizome is famed for its anti-septic, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and analgesic properties. Eating raw ginger will increase the production of hydrochloric acid in the stomach. Increasing the natural acidity levels of the stomach can thwart the growth of harmful bacterial including E.Coli. Furthermore, analgesic and anti-inflammatory properties of ginger can provide instant relief from the numerous symptoms which are generally associated with food poisoning.

To prepare this particular home remedy for food poisoning, mash half an inch piece of whole ginger (after removing its outer skin) using a stone mortar and pestle. Add half a teaspoon of organic honey to the ginger paste. Mix the ingredients well. Have this mix once or twice a day to cure mild to moderate food poisoning.

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