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Foodborne illnesses are very common today and easy to contract. This type of
condition develops when you consume food that contains harmful toxins,
chemicals or bacteria. This is a condition that is more commonly referred to
as food poisoning. Foodborne illnesses cause 76 million cases of illness and
5,000 deaths per year in the United States alone, according to the U.S.
Centers for Disease Control. These numbers are almost certainly not accurate
since most people mistake symptoms of Foodborne illnesses for simple upset
stomach or the flu. |
There are many different types of Foodborne illnesses depending on what
toxins or chemicals were the causes. The most commonly known type is
salmonella poisoning, which everyone has heard of. Salmonella is part of the
natural intestinal flora of many animals and therefore can be easy to
contract or overlook during the preparation of many different meats. This
type of bacteria can be easily transmitted through food supply, cross
contamination of the hands touching the food and the surfaces of knives and
tabletops etc. Although in the past salmonella poisoning has always been
related to chicken, studies have shown that eggs cause the majority of
Foodborne cases in relation to salmonella.
Foodborne illnesses are found to be most common on cruise ships, restaurants
that serve buffets and simply carelessness in the kitchen. All it takes is
cross contamination of bacteria from one food to another for a large group
of people to be ill. If you have ever contracted a Foodborne illness in the
past we have some natural solutions to help eliminate these toxins quickly
from your system.
- Charcoal tablets are extremely essential for anyone
suffering from food poisoning of any kind. It is recommended to take 5 tablets at
the first signs of illness and again 6 hours later. These
charcoal tablets remove toxic substances from the colon and
bloodstream.
- Garlic, known as the natural antibiotic, is also a great
detoxifying agent. Taking 2 garlic capsules, three times a day
can help destroy bacteria in the colon. I recommend the brand
Kyolic by Wakunaga of America, which is an odorless organic
garlic supplement.
- Potassium is a very important supplement in these cases
because it helps restore the natural and proper electrolyte
balance in your system.
- Vitamin C with bioflavonoids is yet another detoxifier and when taken in 8,000
mg per day in divided doses can destroy any toxins or bacteria in the body.
- The herb goldenseal also acts as a natural antibiotic to
eliminate bacteria in the colon. However, goldenseal should not
be taken for more than one week at a time and should not be used
by pregnant women.
- For severe cases of poisoning it may be beneficial to induce
vomiting so the toxin can be eliminated from the body.
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If you have found that you are either prone to Foodborne illnesses or have
experienced it in the past, it is a good idea to visit a naturopathic
professional and get their advice on which supplements can be used
simultaneously and how to get the best results possible.More
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