“Are there any natural methods to fix diarrhea?”
I have diarrhea. Are there any natural methods to fix diarrhea?
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NaturopathicPhysicianNaturopathicPhysician
Yes! The key is to discover what is causing the diarrhea. Once we know what is causing the diarrhea, we can then develop an evidence-informed treatment plan that will address the causation. There are many causes of diarrhea, ranging from toxins produced by microorganisms to hyperthyroidism. If it is an opportunistic or pathogenic organism causing diarrhea, we can use natural anti-microbial herbals to help overcome pathogenic organisms, and we can use natural binders to help reduce toxin harm and help the body clear the toxins.
Diarrhea frequently has to do with a lack of bile or the bile is too thick to move properly. When bile is too thick, it will not drop on the acidic product leaving your stomach which will cause it to be moved through your small intestine and colon too quickly, leading to diarrhea and nutritional deficiencies after a time. Swedish bitters prior to a meal can help to thin the bile.
Here are some foods that can assist with thinning the bile:
Artichoke leaf
Turmeric
Ginger
Black pepper
Dandelion root tea
Burdock root
Cilantro
Peppermint
Green tea
Black tea
Chamomile
Fenugreek
Milk thistle
Here are some foods that can assist with thinning the bile:
Artichoke leaf
Turmeric
Ginger
Black pepper
Dandelion root tea
Burdock root
Cilantro
Peppermint
Green tea
Black tea
Chamomile
Fenugreek
Milk thistle
Yes! You can try dietary changes like adding more soluble fiber to your diet to help bulk up stool. You'd need to check with your provider for interractions with other medications and safety but there are many supplements as well including "PoopDoc #2" which can help with diarrhea. There are a lot of botanical, homeopathic, and acupuncture remedies also.
There are many natural approaches. The biggest question is: Why is the diarrhea happening in the first place? The primary goal would be remove the cause. This could be dietary changes, a microbiome imbalance in the gut, inflammation or maldigestion. You would need a more thorough workup to determine which, and then naturopathic treatment modalities can be applied after that, according to your individual needs. Give my clinic a call if you'd like to set up a consultation.