Common Treatment for Stomach Flu Makes it Worse! Probiotics are needed… Contact Gaynor at DHC Health and Wellness on 073 481 2306 It is a myth that sugary drinks will ease bouts of gastroenteritis. It’s likely to make one more sick ingesting flat coke, lemonade or fruit juice. • Wash your hands (and your children’s hands) with soap and water if youve been in a public place or before eating. • Try not to touch your eyes, mouth or nose (which is how the virus enters) • Avoid sharing utensils, drinking cups, hand towels, etc. with others It’s vitally important to make sure you dont become dehydrated, as that can cause serious problems, even death. If you have thrown up, put your stomach at complete rest for at least three hours. That means absolutely nothing to eat or drink, including no water nor the old wives’ tale favourite of crackers and soda. Once three hours have passed and no further vomiting has occurred then small amounts of water can be sipped slowly. Again, only after your stomach virus symptoms have stabilized and no additional vomiting is occurring, small amounts of water can be sipped and if that is tolerated you can gradually increase the water. Do this for one to two hours and if that is tolerated then you are ready for the final phase … What is the final phase? Massive amounts of a high-quality probiotic. Make sure you use a high-quality brand, then take large doses every 30 to 60 minutes until you feel better. By large doses, I mean finish the entire bottle in 24 hours if necessary. It usually wont be necessary, though, as most people seem to improve within several hours after following the above instructions.
Posted on: Wed, 09 Jul 2014 09:51:29 +0000
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