Food poisoning may occur in any season due to the
intake of infected foods and drinks. But it commonly appears during the rainy season. The chief reasons of food poisoning are bacteria and unhygienic
conditions.
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Salmonella bacteria, a common cause of
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Institutes of Health
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The problem occurs due to a desire to have spicy,
tasty and colorful foods.
Symptoms
The first symptom of food poisoning is the stomache pain. Medicines and medical treatment is needed if the problem aggravates.
The stomach pain, loose motions, acidity, red eyes and fever
are the symptoms of food poisoning.
The diseases spreading bacterias are generally found
in meat, seafood and dairy products. The list includes lettuce, fruits and
vegetables too.
But there are some easy home remedies which help
provide relief if taken in time.
Properly Clean the Hands
It is the best and the easiest way to avoid food poisoning and stop the the harmful bacteria from getting into the body.
Make a habit to clean the hands while entering the
house or before and after the meals.
Wash the hands before cooking anything.
Wash the hands with warm water and soap.
The non vegetarians should wash the hands after
touching the raw meat or raw egg.
Raw Eatables
Keep the raw eatables aside. The raw food soon
becomes spoiked when it comes in contact with cooked food and cause health
problems.
The food which is to be eaten in raw form should not
be kept in touch eith the cooked food.
Eating Out
Make sure that a hotel or a restaurant or a place
where you are eating is clean and hygienic. Watch that the people or the
workers working there are in clean dress or not. Try to find out that the staff
at the place may not be trying to hide something. The information about health
code could be found online.
Safety Measures
The following measures help in food poisoning.
Ginger
Ginger is being used since ancient times to cure
several diseases. It provides necessary nutrients for the digestive system and
gives instant relief in vomiting and nausea.
Rub a piece of garlic on stone in water and
let it boil for some time. Add a little honey or sugar to it for taste.
In another way drink the juice of ginger with honey
to get relief in pain and swelling.
Apple Vinegar
It contains acid and its alkaline factor balances the pH
factor in the digestive system. It also helps to get rid of the problem of food poisoning and is good for digestion. It use has been found to give instant
relief in the problems of gas and acidity.
Add two teaspoons of apple vinegar in warm water and
take it before the meals.
