If you are in a tropical country, you have probably experienced diarrhea: frequent and uncontrolled evacuation of liquid stool caused by bacteria in the milk of local water or food. Diarrhea can also be caused by redundancy in home food (a diet that is too rich) or an allergic reaction to certain foods or medicines, or even by stress.
To treat diarrhea, avoid all solid food the first day. Drink liquids such as water, apple juice, beef or vegetable broth and teas. They will pay for your loss of water - dehydration is one of the greatest dangers of diarrhea - and will give your intestines a rest.
If you have stomach cramps, rub your hands together for about a minute. Then place both palms on your abdomen. The heat will soothe the pain.
On the second day, eat small amounts of solid food. Among the least annoying is cooked cereals (especially rice), biscuits and soft-boiled eggs.
You can also try charcoal. It comes in tablet or capsule form (you can also get it off burnt toast!)
Chinese medicine has always considered ginger is one of the best remedies for diarrhea. Mix a tablespoon in hot water and add honey.
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