Diarrhea
Diarrhea is increased volume and runny bowel movements. Causes of diarrhea include laxatives, food allergies (lactose intolerance), malabsorption, bacteria, parasites, irritable bowel, or excessive vitamin intake (especially vitamin C).
Treatment
- Increase fluids with water, herbal teas, clear vegetable broths and drink electrolyte replacement drinks (ie Glucosade, Gatorade).
- Avoid dairy
- Lactobacillus acidophilus supplements for poor digestion.
- Supplement with Goldenseal for parasites
- To terminate diarrhea, boil apples and make into a sauce – add a little cinnamon for flavor.
- Homeopathy – Arsenicum – for food poisoning