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Food poisoning can be out of nowhere and scary, leaving you feeling helpless and miserable. However, there are simple, quick remedies to help ease the symptoms and support your recovery.
Here’s everything you need to know to handle food poisoning like a wellness pro. The Style Craze publication claims that apple cider vinegar (ACV) is a popular home remedy for indigestion and food poisoning due to its antibacterial properties against pathogenic bacteria like Escherichia coli.
The above-mentioned source further states that food poisoning symptoms like vomiting can be alleviated using natural remedies such as ginger and honey. “Ginger can also improve the absorption of essential nutrients that can aid digestion. Raw honey exhibits antimicrobial and digestion properties that can speed up your recovery. Both ginger and honey can relieve nausea and vomiting which are the usual symptoms of foodborne illnesses.”
According to WebMD, dehydration during vomiting, diarrhoea, or fever can cause fatigue, weakness, and irregular heartbeats and can be fatal if not treated promptly. To support the body, the publication suggests that you drink hydration formulas like Pedialyte or ice chips. “Another way to support your body while it fights the infection is to stay home and rest. You may feel too sick to eat on the first day. As long as you are still throwing up, stick to liquids such as water, clear broth, diluted fruit juice, decaffeinated tea, or sports drinks.”
Over-the-counter medications may be tempting, but food poisoning usually requires a natural course states Piedmond. A BRAT diet, including bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, and broths, is recommended by the mentioned source.
“People with compromised immune systems or other risk factors need to stay particularly vigilant. Pregnant women and older people, for example, are at higher risk and should always see a doctor for food poisoning.”
Also see: These are the foods that are likely to cause food poisoning
