Diarrhoea...during Corona

Diarrhoea has many causes, from bacteria, food poisoning, food intolerance...to Crohn’s disease. However, one cause is of special importance during Corona and that is fear/anxiety. This is due to the connection between our gut and our brain, known as gut-brain axis. The obvious remedies are relaxation and meditation however, for most of us this is very difficult during isolation. So here is some nutritional help.. foods to avoid: alcohol, coffee, all sugars like lactose and sorbitol, salads, honey, apricots, sesame seeds and oils.

Remedies:
Drink plenty of water and remain hydrated!
Rice milk/broth (or simply drink the water that the rice has been cooked in once it’s cooled). Barley water, if not gluten sensitivity,
aduki beans,
boiled carrots,
oats, great for the nervous system, fennel and camomile tea.
Fresh vegetable soup with a little bit of ginger,
grate one peeled apple and let it brown before eating,
buckwheat, which strengthens the intestines.

Helpful extras:
Probiotics, especially after antibiotics - for preventing harmful bugs accumulating in the gut and to boost the immune system.
Ginger - useful for what is called “cold diarrhoea” in Chinese medicine, that is diarrhoea accompanied by chills.
Cinnamon.
Bilberry extract - recommended for acute diarrhoea
Green tea - historical natural remedy, the L-theanine in it calms the nerves.
Overall small meals are beneficial and all foods should be well-chewed.
Walking in nature if you can manage it whilst in isolation.
Try meditation techniques and group therapies offered online.
Try to get hold of Bach Flower remedies.

We will get through these difficult times so let’s hang in there!