One of the best remedies for intestinal infection is homemade whey, made with water, sugar and salt, as it helps replenish minerals and water lost by diarrhea, one of the most frequent symptoms of infection. Check out a complete list of symptoms of intestinal infection.
Homemade whey, while not relieving symptoms, helps prevent dehydration and ensures that the body has all the minerals needed to fight the micro-organisms of the infection and have a faster recovery.
Watch this video to learn step-by-step to prepare homemade whey properly:
In addition to homemade whey, some home remedies may also be used to speed recovery while relieving symptoms. Some options include:
1. Ginger water
Ginger is a root with excellent medicinal properties, which can be used in the treatment of intestinal infection by having antiviral and antibacterial action that helps the body to fight infection. In addition, it also allows regulating intestinal transit and relieves inflammation of the intestinal mucosa, reducing pain and abdominal swelling.
Ingredients
- 1 ginger root;
- Honey;
- 1 glass of mineral water or filtered.
Method of preparation
Place 2 cm of the peeled and crushed ginger root in a blender, along with a few drops of honey and water. Then beat until homogeneous and coarse. Lastly, drink at least 3 times a day.
2. Peppermint tea
Peppermint tea relieves inflammation and soothes the irritation of the bowel wall and therefore is a great option to complete the treatment of intestinal infection. This tea also absorbs excess intestinal gas and has antispasmodic properties that greatly alleviate abdominal discomfort.
Peppermint also calms the stomach and therefore can help a lot in cases of intestinal infection accompanied by gastric symptoms like nausea or vomiting.
Ingredients
- 6 fresh peppermint leaves;
- 1 cup boiling water.
Method of preparation
Put the leaves in the cup with the boiling water and let stand, capped, for 5 to 10 minutes. Then strain and drink several times throughout the day.
3. Water with lemon juice
Lemon juice is a great natural remedy for cleansing the impurities of the gut, also eliminating the microorganisms responsible for infections. In addition, it also makes it easier to regulate intestinal transit, relieving various symptoms such as abdominal pain, cramps, loss of appetite and diarrhea.
Ingredients
- Half lemon;
- 1 glass of warm water.
Method of preparation
Squeeze the juice of half a lemon in the glass of warm water and drink 1 time, morning fasting.
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How to ensure faster recovery
During a picture of intestinal infection some care is recommended as:
- Drink plenty of fluids, for example water, coconut water and natural fruit juices;
- Keep at home, avoiding going to work;
- Eat light foods such as fruits, cooked vegetables and lean meats;
- Do not eat indigestible and greasy foods;
- Do not consume alcohol or gas;
- Do not take medicines to stop the diarrhea.
If the intestinal infection does not disappear in 2 days, the patient should be taken to the hospital for a medical appointment. Depending on the microorganism causing the disease, hospitalization and intravenous antibiotic ingestion may be necessary.
