Natural Treatments for Diarrhea

The two main types of intestinal parasite are helminths and protozoa. The helminths are worms with many cells and are usually quite visible to the naked eye when thy reach adulthood. Helminths are not able to multiply in the human body in their adult form. Some of the most common types of helminths include pinworms, tapeworms, and roundworms. The protozoa type of intestinal parasite has only one cell and is able to multiply within the human body. This contributes to their long survival as well as allows them to create some serious infections. More often than not, the parasites are transmitted by way of consumption of food or water. Some of the symptoms that the parasites exude include abdominal pain, nausea or vomiting, gas or bloating of the stomach, a stomach pain or distinct tenderness in the region as well as diarrhea. Since there are thousands of varieties of parasites, not many doctors will be able to successfully diagnose a parasitic infection or infestation in the body, so the best option one has is really to do as much as he can to reduce the risk of developing the condition. A few of the factors that greatly increase the likelihood of developing the condition include international travelling, poor hygiene, poor sanitation, excessive exposure to child and institutional care centers, a compromised immune system such as in the case of someone affected by HIV or AIDS or even visiting an area that is known to have parasites.

Dealing with the condition is more about providing your body with the right kinds of food more than anything else. A person suffering from diarrhea induced by intestinal parasites should strictly avoid the intake of simple carbohydrates, much like the ones found in refined foods, fruits juices and dairy products. One should also avoid all types of sugars; however, the consumption of honey is beneficial. An increase in the intake of raw garlic, pomegranates, carrots, beets and pumpkin seeds, which are known for their anti-worm properties, will show a significant improvement in the condition. Creating a mixture of honey and papaya seeds will help promote clear stools while a high intake of water will also promote good levels of bowel movement. Digestive enzymes are known to help significantly in restoring the intestinal tracts to their normal state. Papain, which is an enzyme present in the papaya fruit, taken about half an hour before or after meals helps kill the worms in the intestinal tracts.