In some cases a bout of diarrhea can be good for you, as it is your body's way of eliminating something that you have ingested that could be harmful to you, or a harmful strain of bacteria. In this case it is not good to take an over the counter prescription to stop the diarrhea, as it would stop the cleansing process. You could however use an alternative home remedy that wouldn't stop the diarrhea, but soothe your digestive tract and make the experience more comfortable for you.
A good option for soothing relief is the herb slippery elm. Slippery elm is believed to help soothe the inflamed and irritated lining of the colon, which can help to calm your diarrhea. Slippery elm is very safe, and you will need to open two or three 370 milligram capsules and mix the powder with water to form a gel. You should take about a tablespoon of the paste at a time. To make it more palatable you can mix it with mashed banana or applesauce, which are both good for diarrhea.
Probiotics will also help to normalize the colon and ease your diarrhea. Make sure that you buy probiotics that are stored in a fridge. If you go abroad, it is recommended that you start taking probiotics a week before you travel and then also during your vacation abroad, as when you travel you are going to be more susceptible to diarrhea.
Colostrum is another good alternative which many practitioners believe in. Colostrum is a milk like substance that is produced by female mammals in the first hours after giving birth. Look for a concentrated and purified form of bovine which is from a cow and follow the dosage directions on the label.
There are also a few homeopathic remedies that work well for diarrhea. They include Veratrum for violent and very loose diarrhea, and Phosphorus if you have burning and watery stools and are very thirsty. For both these remedies you will need to dissolve two tablets with a 6C potency under your tongue every fifteen minutes until the diarrhea calms down.
Another excellent remedy is activated charcoal. This is especially good for relieving diarrhea that is caused from food poisoning. It will drag the offending toxins out of the system. You will need to take four to six 250 milligram capsules every 2 hours until your symptoms are relieved.
If you have chronic diarrhea and it is the kind that goes on for a long time, you will obviously need to see your doctor to find the cause. Experimenting with home remedies is great, but in this case should be used under a doctors supervision.
