With Reflexologist Nuria Weaver
Home Remedies for Food Poisoning
Food poisoning is a condition that results from eating contaminated food. It is also referred to as food-borne illness. These may attack people from any age group and lasts from few hours to several days. Food poisoning in severe case may cause chronic and fatal disease like arthritis and can attack lungs and kidneys.
According to the recent studies around 76 million illness i.e. 325,000 hospitalization in the United States are caused because of food poisoning. Nevertheless, you can always follow some natural and effective home remedies for food poisoning.
Causes of Food Poisoning
Contamination of food is the key factor that is responsible for food poisoning. These can happen anywhere be it restaurants, picnics and even at home when foods are prepared in unhygienic places and in an unhygienic manner. The causes of food poisoning can be broadly divided into two categories:
- Infectious agents
Viruses, bacteria and parasites fall in this category. - Toxic agents
This comprises of pesticides on vegetables and fruits, poisonous mushrooms and also improper way of preparing exotic foods like barracuda.
Symptoms of Food Poisoning
Depending on the source of contamination, the symptoms and signs may differ. However, the common symptoms and signs are listed below:
- Nausea
- Watery diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Stomach pains
- Abdominal cramps
- Fatigue
- Loss of appetite
- Fever
The symptoms may arise after consuming the contaminated food or may begin few days later. These symptoms may last from just one day to a week or more.
Tests for Food Poisoning
The diagnose are carried out based on history which may include the duration of sickness, the characteristics of the sickness and the specific types of food that have been eaten. Some physical exam can also be performed to look for signs and symptoms of dehydration. The other diagnostic tests that can be performed by the doctor are listed below:
- Blood test
- Stool test
- Examination for parasites
However, in some cases the main cause of food poisoning may not be known.
The illness from food poisoning can be resolved in few days without any treatment. However, in some cases this may last for few weeks. The home remedies for food poisoning can be an easy solution to treat the symptoms.
Home Remedies for Food Poisoning using ginger and papaya
- Ginger is very beneficial for treating food poisoning. You can make a paste of ginger and take it 2-3 times on daily basis.
- There is another simple remedy is to take the extract of ginger and mix it with lemon extract. Pepper powder is added to the mixture to get the final medicinal remedy. Taking this mixture three to four times a day is highly beneficial for treating food poisoning.
- Papaya is very useful to treat food poisoning as well as any kind of stomach related problem. You can either grate a raw papaya or cut into small pieces.
- One of the best home remedies for food poisoning is to boil papaya in 1-2 glasses of water for 15-20 minutes. Drain the mixture and drink the solution after cooling. Drinking the mixture 2-3 times daily is effective for the treatment of food poisoning.
Home Remedies for Food Poisoning using cardamom and water
- A medicinal mixture can be prepared by adding a teaspoon of poppy seeds, a teaspoon of cardamom powder, one teaspoon of edible gum and half teaspoon of nutmeg. For taste you add 2 teaspoon of sugar powder. Grind the mixture and mix it well. This should be taken 3-4 times a day.
- If the patient vomits, for an instant relieve drink a glass of warm water which will soothe any kind of abdominal and stomach pain. This is one of the simple home remedies for food poisoning.
Home Remedies for Food Poisoning using basil leaves and herbal tea
- Take 2-3 teaspoon of basil leaves extract in a half cup of fresh curd and mix it well. You can also add a pinch of black salt and black pepper to it and then mix it well. For quick relief take this mixture 3-4 times a day.
- An herbal tea is one of the good home remedies for food poisoning to give a fast relief from any kind of pain and weakness. Prepare the tea from mint leaves, chamomile, raspberry and blackberry that helps treating food poisoning.
Home Remedies for Food Poisoning using fenugreek and cumin seeds
- Take few fenugreek and cumin seeds and powder it. Add this powder in a glass of warm water. This mixture is beneficial to give instant relief from abdominal pain as well as vomiting.
- The powder can also be added in half cup of fresh curd will also be beneficial for treating food poisoning.
Home Remedies for Food Poisoning using fruit juice and bread
- Flushing out the system as soon as possible is one of the best home remedies for food poisoning. This can be done by drinking some fresh fruit juice that is rich in potassium and add a little honey to the juice or you can also go for corn syrup. Add a pinch of salt for taste. This juice will not only flush the system but also helps retaining the important electrolysis in the body.
- Bread is also highly beneficial for food poisoning as it will help soaking the poison from the body and give some instant relief.
Apart from all the home remedies for food poisoning mentioned in the above article, follow some simple tips like cooking the food properly at high temperature, maintaining a good personal hygiene, keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy will all help preventing food poisoning.
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