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Food poisoning is a health condition that one normally contracts from eating food that has been contaminated by some or other means \u2013 sometimes this means you have eaten food that\u2019s way past the expiry date and other times it will be down to the fact that the people who prepared the food might not have washed their hands, or the fact that the food was not prepared in a sterile environment fit for the preparation of food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The condition itself is highly unpleasant and is characterised by symptoms including severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, shaking and running a fever. Dehydration is also a commonly associated symptom, making food poisoning a condition with a lot of potential danger attached to it \u2013 especially if the condition remains untreated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In most cases, food poisoning is something that will go away on its own without medical intervention or hospitalization as long as you keep the body hydrated and absorbing nutrients.
\nHere are 10 natural cures for food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Coconut Milk<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Did you know that coconut milk<\/a> can, in life threatening situations, be used to replace plasma in the blood? This little bit of useful information has saved plenty of lives, and it can also help you out if you are going through a bout of food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

First, dehydration is an extremely common symptom of food poisoning and it\u2019s the symptom that will most commonly lead to the hospitalization or death of someone who has food poisoning: This makes it the symptom that should be treated most urgently throughout the condition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the ways to treat dehydration quickly is with the introduction of electrolytes: The body\u2019s right salts and minerals. Coconut milk contains plenty of these essential salts, and it\u2019s a great way to get hydration back into the body if your immune system has taken a knock because of illness, infection or something like food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Pineapple Juice<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Just a small glassful of pineapple juice contains far more Vitamin C than a whole heap of oranges if we were to compare them side by side. Pineapple juice<\/a> is extremely rich in vitamin A and C, and it\u2019s one of the healthiest fruit juices you can possibly add to your diet: It also gives a great taste to plenty of nutritional shakes, and you can\u2019t make a pina colada if you don\u2019t have pineapple juice!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But that\u2019s not the reason why pineapple juice made it on this list. If you are undergoing a bout of food poisoning, you should sip on pineapple juice \u2013 or just go straight for the fruit: Cut a pineapple into cubes and consume slowly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pineapple juice is well-known to help with your digestion, and it helps to break down compounds in the stomach. It also hydrates your body at the same time, and replenishes some of the vital salts and minerals that you will have lost while you are sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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3. Potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Potatoes <\/a>are a staple for hundreds of thousands of people all over the world, and it has plenty of useful benefits for your health \u2013 especially if you are looking to build muscle or increase your overall energy levels. Potatoes are a starch, which means that some people on a diet might be avoiding potatoes if they are on a diet \u2013 but did you know that potatoes might be able to save your life if you have food poisoning?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

One of the symptoms associated with food poisoning is a running stomach, which can also dehydrate the body at an extremely rapid speed \u2013 especially if the person in question is also vomiting at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Potatoes can help to \u201csettle the stomach\u201d and has shown great promise when people are in recovery after illnesses or surgeries of the digestive system: It\u2019s often a requirement for a soft diet in this case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Turmeric Drink<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Turmeric <\/a>is better known as the spice that gives the characteristic yellow to a good, healthy curry \u2013 though many people also use turmeric to add the yellow tinge to their rice instead of using the much more expensive ingredient saffron. If you\u2019ve never used turmeric before, you can find it in the spice aisle of your nearest grocery store \u2013 and the easiest way to prepare turmeric without having to use it in food is to steep it in some warm milk over the stove (or, if you have to, the microwave).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Milk helps to release the oils of the spice, and the turmeric itself also helps to settle the stomach and relieve symptoms such as nausea. Turmeric also has a general immune-boosting effect, so can help you to recover from food poisoning sooner.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a warning note, there\u2019s nothing that stains like turmeric: Keep it very far away from any countertops, cloths or plastic. At least the ones you want to keep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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5. Ginger<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Ginger <\/a>has plenty of health benefits as an immune-booster, and you should add ginger to your regular health routine even if you don\u2019t have food poisoning. Just a couple of times per week is more than enough to give your immune system a huge boost, meaning that your body will be able to fight off most forms of infection naturally \u2013 and you won\u2019t get sick as easily.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When it comes to contracting food poisoning, ginger can have plenty of benefits when it comes to curing it: The first, of course, is the fact that your immune system will be given a great boost as we\u2019ve just mentioned. But ginger is also a great ingredient for settling the stomach, and this is why you can often find some kind of ginger extract and\/or tincture at most pharmacist \u2013 just ask for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can also add ginger to the turmeric drink already mentioned in this article, either available in a dried powder or a fresher root.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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6. Staying Hydrated<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The symptoms associated with food poisoning<\/a> can take a massive toll on the body: Even just a few hours of vomiting and a running stomach is more than enough to deplete the body of the majority of its fluids. Scary thought, don\u2019t you think? This is why it\u2019s vitally important to stay hydrated \u2013 of course, in general just as much as when you are sick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doctors recommend that you consume at least eight glasses of water per day \u2013 though most doctors are in agreement that this number might be a little more or a little less for every individual.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When you have food poisoning, you will be losing a great deal of fluid, which is by far one of the highest risk factors when you have food poisoning for what could put you in hospital or end in worse. Hydrated throughout the condition, and make sure that you vary hydration with several types of fruit juice and water \u2013 though you will want to avoid dairy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. General Home Care<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

There can be plenty said for home care when someone is ill with food poisoning. You should take care to monitor the onset of food poisoning, and note if you can spot which food it might have been that caused the food poisoning in the first case. It\u2019s common for people to re-infect themselves with food poisoning while they are still recovering by eating the same leftovers or food again: If you have food left from the time you think you got food poisoning, get rid of it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

With home care, you should ensure that the person\u2019s vitals are monitored constantly: Check their blood pressure<\/a> and heart rate, and ensure that they are given paracetamol if and when they start to show signs of a fever. With this, make sure that they are staying hydrated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the condition still persists despite a combination of the methods in this article, then seek immediate medical attention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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8. Sweet Potatoes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Sweet potatoes<\/a> are an ingredient that you should always have in your cupboard if you want to live a more natural, healthier life: There are a thousand-and-one things you can do with them, and you can even turn them into a great dessert like a sweet potato pie. And the best thing about sweet potatoes is the fact that they are healthy and good for you: You\u2019ll never have to feel guilty about snacking on sweet potatoes \u2013 well, ever.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

That\u2019s not the reason they\u2019re on this list, though. Sweet potatoes, simply boiled with a little bit of salt, can do absolute wonders for someone who is suffering from food poisoning \u2013 especially if they seem unable to keep any other form of food down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to stick to boiled sweet potatoes (in small servings at a time) if you are trying to nurse someone else (or yourself) back to health after food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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9. Soup<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s almost unnecessary to mention the fact that your stomach is going to be in a bad state during and after food poisoning, and the damage that food poisoning can cause to your health will likely take a couple of days to weeks to recover. If you see a doctor for a condition like food poisoning, they often recommend that you switch to something like soup <\/a>or a soft diet \u2013 and there\u2019s very good reason for this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Soup contains plenty of what you need \u2013 from the antibiotics found in chicken soup to the rest. It\u2019s healthy and you can get plenty of nutrients from it: Plus, it\u2019s not going to upset your stomach in most cases, which makes it great from people who are struggling with conditions like stomach flu and food poisoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Try to avoid instant soups as these are commonly filled with artificial ingredients that could only aid in your stomach upset.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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10. Changing Your Diet<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have food poisoning, then you should take an immediate look at the diet you are following while you are sick and while you are in recovery afterwards. Avoid dairy until the symptoms of food poisoning have gone away completely, and try to consume soft foods that are high in sodium and other minerals while you are sick \u2013 this helps your body recover and avoids other symptoms like muscle cramping. With this, stay hydrated with water and fruit juice<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

After food poisoning, remember that the infection will likely have killed off all the healthy flora in your stomach and gut \u2013 so you will need to replace this after you have been sick. The best ways to do this is with probiotics and the inclusion of food that contains live cultures: Start with yoghurt.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ensure that you follow a healthy diet after you have contracted food poisoning, and avoid any foods or restaurants you suspect might have been the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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11. Activated Charcoal<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Activated charcoal <\/a>is very different from the charcoal briquettes you toss on the barbeque. Manufacturers heat high-carbon materials, such as coconut husk, sawdust, peat, and wood, to high temperatures, activating the material. This activation process removes the charcoal of absorbed molecules, increasing its absorption ability.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a result, the activated charcoal binds to atoms, ions, and molecules. This process frees up the bonding sites, and reduced the size of pores in the charcoal, making more holes in each particle, expanding its surface area. One heaped teaspoon of activated charcoal covers more surface area than a football field, allowing it to coat your entire digestive tract.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

When ingested, activated charcoal absorbs all of the bacteria in your gut, removing it from your system. Try taking one teaspoon of activated charcoal and mix it with half a glass of water. Drink it down, and you should notice the symptoms of pain and gastrointestinal distress begin to subside in as little as 30-minutes after ingestion.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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12. Apple Cider Vinegar<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

ACV is a natural miracle cure for so many ailments. It gets its potent anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties from, \u201cthe mother,\u201d found in each bottle of unfiltered apple cider vinegar<\/a>. The mother is the term used to describe the dark brown probiotic bacteria you can see floating in suspension in the bottle. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

This probiotic compound assists digestion and kills off any invading bacteria caused by food poisoning. Some people can drink shots of straight ACV, but we find that its sharp taste is overwhelming. We recommend you take two tablespoons of ACV and add it to a glass of water \u2013 mix and drink it down. The probiotic bacteria go to work immediately, and you should notice a reduction in your symptoms around 30 to 45-minutes after drinking. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Make sure you purchase unfiltered ACV. The filtered version removes the beneficial bacteria, rendering the vinegar useless for treating your condition. Repeat this treatment every six hours for the best results, and you should feel fine the following day.<\/span><\/wp-block><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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13. Baking Soda<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Baking soda<\/a> isn\u2019t only for baking, and it has a wide variety of health benefits as well. Drinking two heaped teaspoons of baking soda in a glass of water can help to soothe the digestive pain and discomfort associated with food poisoning.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baking soda reduces the acidity of your stomach and digestive system soothing pain symptoms. Baking soda increases the alkalinity of the GI tract, reducing the production of stomach acids and bile in your gut. It\u2019s effective at improving the pH level of your intestinal tract, helping your gut pass the tainted food. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Repeat the baking soda treatment every three or four hours until you begin to experience relief from your symptoms. It\u2019s an excellent addition to your ACV treatment as well and improves the recovery time for your gut while reducing bloating, pain, and discomfort associated with food poisoning. Any brand of baking soda will do, so rummage through your kitchen pantry and find a tin right now.<\/span><\/wp-block><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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14.  Probiotic Supplements<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

While you might not think of a supplement as a natural cure, the probiotic <\/a>enzymes found in digestive supplements are found naturally in fruits and vegetables. Manufacturers combine these live strains of probiotic bacteria in capsule form, reducing your need to eat fruit like pineapple and papaya to benefit from these probiotic enzymes. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The chances are that you don\u2019t feel like eating right now, and consuming a probiotic supplement is a much more efficient means of getting these valuable compounds into your gut. Some supplement companies offer products with up to 180-live strains of probiotics. Remember to store your probiotic supplement in the fridge, exposure to light and heat will kill them off, reducing their efficiency in your gut.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consume two to three servings of your supplement during the course of the day, and you should feel better by the time you go to bed in the evening. Combine the supplement with ACV or baking soda to enhance the effect.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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