Control Chronic Diarrhea with Chocolate?
Diarrhea is one of the most common illnesses in all age groups and is second only to the common cold as a cause of lost days of work or school. It is estimated that there are almost 100 million cases in the adult population last year, in the US alone.
Chronic diarrhea is also a common condition and can be equally as frustrating and dangerous as constipation. Usually IBS with diarrhea is the result of a specific food allergy or intolerance, medications, or improper food combining. In rare instances, diarrhea is associated with a bowel obstruction and medical intervention should be sought immediately. A new study found that dark chocolate, seems to help this condition and I'll get to that in a minute. First let consider some of the reasons you may have loose stools. Cause of DiarrheaTry limiting or eliminating certain foods from your diet in order to figure out which ones are aggravating your system. Many times chronic diarrhea is caused by a certain food you're eating. Known aggravaters are wheat, whey, corn, and sucrose. Allergies to these foods can all contribute to this condition. Dairy and excessive fatty foods can also aggravate this condition, especially if you have had your Gall Bladder removed. Chronic diarrhea also seems to be a problem if you experience improper food-combining. Improper food-combining simply means that you are eating the wrong blends of food together. It is suggested you try eating meat alone, vegetables alone, etc., if you feel that improper food-combining might be the source of your chronic diarrhea. Its this process of elimination that will help you find which foods are MOST contributing to your loose stools. TreatmentIf you have prolonged periods of diarrhea, then be sure to seek medical help, as your body will be heavily depleted of essential nutrients, especially your electrolytes. Adequate levels of minerals such as magnesium, sodium, calcium and potassium are essential in maintaining your body at a cellular level. Disruption of your body's fluid and mineral levels can create a serious electrolyte imbalance. On the flip side, balancing electrolytes may actually help assist to control chronic constipation too.  or black tea, (decaffeinated), helps to replace lost fluids. Another reason yogurt is great is that it provides a much greater supply of protein than other foods. A plain yogurt and banana shake is also a great way to stop diarrhea in it's tracks. * Don’t substitute apple juice for applesauce or raw apples. Apple juice tends to work as a natural laxative. Try to stick with decaffeinated tea and don’t use herbal teas, which might prolong diarrhea. Skip additives to your tea like milk, honey, sugar or sugar substitutes.  for natural relief.  may have some benefits for people who have chronic diarrhea. Imported dark chocolate is even better because it contains more of the flavanoids that help diarrhea. According to the report, the darker the chocolate the better.There is something about the flavanoids contained in dark chocolate that cause the water levels in the bowels to calm. When there is too much water in the bowels, you can get diarrhea. There have not been enough studies done about this yet to draw any clear conclusions, but it’s a great suggestion to try if you like dark chocolate. Just don't overdo it. A small piece will do! Probiotics balance the amount of intestinal bacteria you have in your colon, just like yogurt. The problem with yogurt is that much of the time, they lack the active enzymes your body needs. It doesn't matter whether you have diarrhea or constipation, digestive enzymes Just remember if your diarrhea lasts for more than a few days to seek medical help. Diarrhea, just like constipation, is a reaction to something that's NOT NORMAL in your body. Related Pages Raw Food Colon Cleansing Program Natural Probiotics for Constipation Digestive Enzyme Supplements – A Natural Constipation Remedy Intestinal Bacteria - Rejuvenate with Rejuvelac! High Fiber Diet - Eat More Soluable Fiber Related Products Isotonix Digestive Enzyme Supplement Bromelain Pineapple Digestive Enzyme
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