When we suffer from diarrhea accompanied by nausea and vomiting, we can often think of a gastroenteritis type infection. Epidemics of this type are very numerous and when they proliferate, it is usually the entire family and professional circle that is contaminated. In fact, it is not uncommon in schools to see classrooms gradually emptying when the virus is present. Whether it is viral or infectious, gastroenteritis requires special care that can be administered naturally.

Generally known as the stomach flu, gastroenteritis is noticed by an inflammation of the stomach and intestines which is then characterized by liquid stools, nausea and vomiting as well as pain and contractions of the stomach sometimes violent. Sometimes other symptoms are added such as fever, fatigue, severe dehydration, loss of appetite or headaches. Very complicated to live with, gastroenteritis requires considerable rest but not only.

2 interesting tips to implement when gastroenteritis invades your life

• The main objective is to compensate for fluid losses and thus avoid dehydration, mainly in young children and the elderly. Also, it will be recommended to drink a lot of water in order to balance these hydric losses. Of course, when suffering from gastroenteritis, the desire to ingest anything is often non-existent. Therefore, we recommend drinking small sips little by little throughout the day in order not to overload the digestive system.
• In terms of diet, the ideal would be to establish a light nutritional diet, low in sugar and fat. The digestive system should be at maximum rest while providing the body with the minerals and vitamins it needs to recover. In general, when you have gastroenteritis, you don't feel like eating. It is with good reason that the body chooses not to eat to allow its organism to regain balance, leaving the digestive system at rest.

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There are many grandmotherly remedies

• Green clay: an absorbent remedy to drink, microbes are captured and transit is regulated in a natural way. Very effective solution for digestive disorders but nevertheless, some contra-indications are to be taken into consideration.
• Activated charcoal: very often sold in capsule form, vegetable charcoal is ideal for capturing microbes and evacuating them towards the outlet. Recognized as the essential remedy for digestive disorders.
• Psyllium seeds: mucilage seeds, they absorb water in the intestine and thus allow a better regulation of the transit.
• Aromatherapy is also essential. Indeed, many anti-infectious essential oils act on intestinal problems such as oregano compact or rosemary. The essential oils of peppermint or lemon will have a very positive impact on nausea and vomiting.

Finally, probiotics are essential when suffering from gastroenteritis. Indeed, probiotics restore the intestinal flora damaged by the frequent emptying of the intestine. Probiotics are beneficial bacteria that inhibit the growth of unwanted bacteria. They are therefore living bacteria which, when integrated in the right quantity, have beneficial consequences on health by improving the intestinal microbial balance. They should not be confused with antibiotics, which are chemical substances that kill unwanted bacteria. In the case of gastroenteritis, they allow to restore the intestinal flora, to strengthen it but they also serve to normalize the intestinal transit. Of course, they also help prevent and treat diarrhea.