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Turmeric
Posted by Ben (Austin, TX) on 01/19/2009
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Diarrhea with Turmeric Powder: I had just gotten back from a 2 week trip in New Mexico and without thinking, I immediately ate two greasy Tex-Mex meals back to back. Needless to say, I had diarrhea that followed me for almost a week. I might have carried a bug back with me from MEX, I'm not sure of the source. I tried 1 tsp of Turmeric powder with a glass of water one night, and the following day I was already improving. Just for safe measures I went ahead and took another tsp the next day, and it was completely gone the following day, after only taking 2 doses!
Boiled Milk
Posted by Carole (Bridgewater, Nova Scotia) on 12/19/2008
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This quick, safe and easy "cure" for diarrhea is ideal for adults, children and even babies. It is a remedy passed down through generations and never fails. I've used it myself, for my son, my husband and just about everyone I've ever known has found relief. What is it? Boiled milk. Simply measure out a cup of regular milk on the stove (not in the microwave) and bring just to a boil. Allow to cool and remove the skin off the top. You can drink it while it's still a bit warm. Ideally you would use 2% milk or even homo (skim milk might be too 'thin'). If you have diarrhea with gas, nausea and/or lots of gut noises, add a few pinches of ginger powder to the milk while heating it. For babies, they should be at an age where they can drink cow's milk. A cup of boiled milk should be enough for anyone at any age and you can drink as much as you want. Why the milk works only when boiled is a mystery to me - but it's easy enough for anyone to try and tastes good too. Results should be within an hour or less.
Clay
Posted by Robert Henry (Ten Mile, Tn Usa) on 10/19/2009
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I agree, and have found that a once a day shake containing 2 teaspoons of Psyllium, 1 teaspoon of flax meal, 1/2 teaspoon of Bentonite Clay,1 teaspoon of Inulin and 1/8 teaspoon of cayenne pepper is enough fiber to keep my stool firm and my bowels regular. Two things we need to take care of is our bowels and our liver. Those are priority # 1.
The inulin feeds your good bowel flora. The cayenne make it all work more better. The clay is an electrolyte which cause it all to flock as it passes through, giving you bulk. It you are a wine maker, you know this is the way you clarify your wine.
I am also in the process of making a green walnut tincture and a poke berry tincture here in East Tn. This is my first attempt at this chore. Naturally, I'm using white lightening from a moonshine friend of mine. That's the way we are here in the ridges. Just glad the auto was invented before my time least I would have had to marry a cousin up the hollar.
Turmeric
Posted by Chitown Girl (Chicago, Il) on 10/27/2008
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OMG!!!! I just wanted to say THANK YOU!!! To all of you, for these posting, I have been suffering for the past 4 days five nights and I had tried everything, was starting thinking I had to go to the emergency room and thought there was something seriously wrong with me. But I came across this website and and tried the Turmeric tea out and OMG!! Thank you is all I can say God Bless you all, for your info on this matter. Thank you, I can leave my own home and not worry of feeling sick or nauseous and the cramps! Thank you Thank you :)
Apple
Posted by Jase (Winnipeg, Mb) on 10/17/2011
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It works. Amen. Thanks & my bum thanks you too.
Dietary Recommendations
Posted by Manard (Gardner, Ks, Usa) on 08/16/2012
Curing diarrhea is NOT so simple. Bloody diarrhea is life threatening. Bloody diarrhea must be treated with cinnamon, and/or other antifungals, such as garlic cloves, tea tree oil, and coconut oil. Also problems may exist in the persons ketheric template and chakras from past life, (or current one).
Turmeric
Posted by Susan (Bangalore, India) on 06/22/2008
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My mother used to grind to paste a one inch piece of raw or dried turmeric on the grinding stone, dilute it with 2 cups water, add a pinch of salt and boil the mixture thoroughly till it was reduced to 1 cup. The mixture was allowed to stand for the sediment to settle. The clear solution from the top was to be taken while still warm to stop diarrhea due to food poisoning. Turmeric is a mild antiseptic.
Black Tea
Posted by Jen (Fostoria, Ohio) on 05/18/2008
i was told about this for diahhrea take a tea bag and cut it open take out a teaspoon of the tea and drink it with water (stick the tea in your mouth then drink water) and it stops diahhrea i had friends who tryed it and it worked for them it only worked for a day and a half for me ...... but i been dealing with it for a long time but thought i would share.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Doris (Muskegon, MI) on 05/16/2008
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Diarrhea Remedies: Thank God for this site. I was miserable and at 4:00 in the morning googled and found this site. Tried two TBLS in warm tea and within 15 minutes my stomach was calm and my intestines were no longer rumbling - TRULY AMAZING. 24 hours later and no problems.
Electrolyte Drink for Diarrhea and Cholera
Posted by Joe (UK) on 07/15/2021
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This is a very old remedy for diarrhea works well with children and adults. Take 1/2 (half)ltr Pepsi or Coke add 1 teaspoon of salt and drink it slow (sips) within the hour.
Black Tea and 6 Crackers
Posted by Dawn (Bucksport, Maine) on 12/19/2007
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black tea and 6 crackers will stop your diarrhia in mins . Dr long ago told my husband to do it. It really works.
Cinnamon
Posted by Mike (Queens, NY) on 12/18/2007
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I had a stomach virus and after 3 nights/days of diarrhea and stomach pain, I tried some over the counter drugs with no results. I was so desperate that I came across your website and I read the article on cinnamon tea. So I immediately tried it and it work about 3 hours after. So I continue to drink this tea for a few days and now I am perfect. Thanks for your information.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Posted by Stella (Chelmsford, Essex, England UK) on 10/06/2007
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I had explosive diarrhoea for a period of 4 weeks travelling in China from Beijing to Xian. No chemicals did anything but treat the symptoms. Upon returning home and taking an anti-biotic the diarrhoe went from explosive to less explosive. Test came back a "virus". I was getting really down by this and starting trawling th intenet. I came upon this site and through I'd try the cider vinegar - what did I have to lose. After my first dose I felt a difference right away. My stomach felt "different". I continued with the cider vinegar and 3 months later, I am completely cured. It didn't happen overnight for me as I had 4 weeks in China to recover from. But I am so grateful for finding this site. I'm also thankful for all the comments that persuaded me to give it a try. Thanks to all those who posted comments as you certainly gave me the confidence to give it a go - your comments cured me!
Psyllium Husk
Posted by Kris (Omaha, Nebraska) on 09/21/2007
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I suffered from chronic diarrhea and painful gas for two months after taking a 10-week course of Prevacid (a ppi). Stopping the medication didn't help and eating a simpler diet didn't help. I started taking a teaspoon of psyllium husk in a glass of water every day. Within 48 hours the diarrhea and most of the gas were gone. I plan to continue with the psyllium for a while. Thank goodness for small miracles!
Cinnamon
Posted by Claudia (Cape Town, South Africa) on 08/24/2007
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I had diarrhea with cramps and tried Manuel's cinnamon tea. It worked within 10 min! I felt 100% better, no cramps and no runs to the toilet any more. I am still fine now, 24h later. Thanks so much for posting this!!!
Lemon Juice
Posted by Jewelz (Ottwawa, Canada) on 02/03/2007
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after researching a lot of sites while literally having quick breaks to the toilet, i found that acidic item pop up in many forms, apple cida vinegar, vinegar.. but the first thing i tried was Lemon juice because it was the only acidic thing i had in the cupboard. God bless the person who showed me lemon juice. In a panic because i needed the toilet again, i drank about half a glass of lemon juice maybe bit under and sat on the toilet. It was around the 14th time today that i had been, when the 14th was done i sat there and drank it all and since then i sat for another 15mins and was satisfied enough that it did do something. and since then Im happy i had lemon juice. Give it a shot, you got sh-- to lose haha!
Ginger
Posted by legger48 (Delmar ny) on 02/21/2026
Just ordered from amazon. Praying this helps me.
Sesame Seeds
Posted by Malu (Texas) on 03/31/2021
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I am diabetic and for some reason not clear to me, eating too much, but also clearly a side effect of metformin, gives me bad diarrhea. This simple remedy is great to stop it.
I toast two tablespoons of sesame seeds when they are a little brown, and yes they pop! Then add half a glass of water. Boil for a minute or two, cool off, pass through a colander, and drink.
One time I had the seeds with me, but couldn't toast them, so I just ate them. It worked too!
Probiotics
Posted by Chris (United States) on 05/25/2019
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Chronic diarrhea:
I used ACV and grinder tablets. I also used turmeric tablet. I went to my pharmacy and asked him what to do. He went to his refrigerator and got a probiotic and sold it to me. It contains Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium lactis and Bifidobacterium longum. I suffered with diarrhea for years on and off. I do not have it now. I take 1 tablet 2 times a week. I am glad to be done with it.
Coke and Alka-Seltzer
Posted by Bgempire (Los Angeles, CA) on 03/01/2015
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Quick and easy cure for diarrhea, I don't know how it works but it does.
one coca cola, 2 regular alka selzters.
Pour coke in glass and add alka selzter; let it fizz. When fizzing stops, drink. Usually works instantly.
Parasite Cleanse for Chronic Diarrhea
Posted by Charity (faithville, Us) on 08/12/2021
Zinc boosts immune health and copper counterbalances zinc. Copper kills parasites. A good pumpkin cinnamon, clove, nutmeg treat would work wonders. Lemon and Ginger will help a lot for liver health and gut calming. I had c -diff once so I am very familiar with diarrhea. Barley water is said to help a lot. You are already suffering an extreme detox may be unwise. Another tip might be your body is trying to rid an imbalance. If you do a detox now you may really have a big problem. Electrolytes are key in diarrhea. Keep them in balance. I used a lot of Immodium.
