1. Home
2. Lifestyle

Ayurveda

YB WEB DESK. Dated: 12/1/2020 12:04:53 PM

TREATMENT OF LOOSE MOTIONS

Loose motions or Diarrhea is one of the most common ailments across every age group – from infants and mothers to the elderly. Diarrhea is the frequent passage of watery or loose stools across irregular intervals. There are many possible causes of Diarrhea. These include allergies, food poisoning, infections, and stress. As such, Diarrhea is merely a symptom of one of many possible causes. Most of the time, loose motions is not a serious problem and can be treated at home. Below, we’ve outlined 3 simple homemade cures that can help you overcome your loose motions without seeing a doctor. Probiotic Foods One of the most well-known and effective foods containing probiotics is yogurt. Yoghurt is abundant in probiotic rich strains of bacteria which help combat the infective bacteria in your digestive tract that causes diarrhoea. If you suffer from loose motions, you should eat yogurt throughout the day. It is important that you do not over-eat probiotic containing foods. Though helpful in small quantities, if ingested in large amounts they can lead to acidity. Other foods that contain probiotics are buttermilk, kefir lime leaves, and Kimchi (A Korean cabbage dish). Potassium Rich Foods Fruits and Vegetables such as bananas and potatoes are high in potassium. They also contain pectin - a water-soluble fiber that helps to absorb excess water in the intestines. In addition to this, bananas contain important electrolytes that your body loses if suffering from loose motions. They also provide your dehydrated and tired body with much-needed energy. Eat a ripe banana every two hours. If you prefer something slightly more savory, you can mash a banana and have it with rock salt or have mashed potatoes with chives.