Our intestine is a forge of many presences of good nature but also of pathogenic nature. Viruses, bacteria and parasites coexist in a heterogeneous environment where catabolites of digestion, waste elements, acidic liquid substances, starches, sugars, proteins, mineral salts, many transformed substances arrive.
If our body is in good health, our immune system is generally able to counteract pathogens that are dangerous for our well-being, but sometimes we find ourselves in weak conditions and some forms of infections that colonize our intestines have the best.
Symptoms of intestinal infections
> Swollen belly : often forms of meteorism due to fermentation are an alarm bell;
> Pain in the belly : spasms, pain caused by irritation and inflammation like some forms of colitis;
> Headache: often when the intestine is not in equilibrium and the bacterial flora is depleted, it leads to forms of migraine;
> Exhaustion : an incorrect intestinal function weakens the organism and causes fatigue;
> Inappetence : the feeling of swelling and spasm often take away the desire to eat;
> Diarrhea : unformed stools, bacterial presence, overactive peristalsis are symptoms of infection.
Causes of intestinal infections
The bacteria that dwell in our intestines can be very insidious . Some that come from the outside are particularly reactive. The most common are Candida, Escherichia Coli, Salmonella, Shigella and Giardia . It is important that an accurate diagnosis be made at a specialist in order to prepare the most appropriate treatment.
Antibiotics are often prescribed, which on the one hand defeat the beating on the other further impoverish the intestinal flora. It is therefore important to identify the cause of the problem so as not to further worsen the condition with DIY remedies.
Natural remedies for intestinal infections
> The first help we can give to our intestines is a healthy diet, poor in animal protein from red meat, avoiding sausages, fries, sugars, cheeses and dairy products in general, raw fish and canned foods. The range of food choices seems to be drastically reduced but in reality if we control our diet for a few days we will benefit greatly.
White rice, raw vegetables rich in carotenoids such as carrots, fennel, white meats, fruits such as bananas and apples, condiments based on a little oil and lemon instead of vinegar will favor a more friendly intestinal environment. Regarding the use of fibers depends on the subject and the type of infection, so the doctor will provide the right advice.
> Prebiotics and Probiotics : we can take them in the form of supplements to support any antibiotic treatment. They help strengthen the immune system, enrich the bacterial flora to counteract pathogens. Lactobacilli, FOS, spores of bacillus coagulans, inulin, in short, on the market we can find supplements that meet all the needs able to develop up to 10 billion good bacteria.
> Grapefruit Seed Extract : it is a very effective remedy against some forms of bacteria including helicobacter pylori. We can take grapefruit seed extract both in dry extract and in a water-alcohol solution: it counteracts infections and its beneficial effects affect the entire gastro-intestinal tract.
> Aloe Vera: aloe vera from foliar gel is a soothing, moisturizing, anti- inflammatory remedy that helps the intestines detoxify and cool off. Rich in mucilage, it moisturizes and protects the intestinal villi, promotes peristalsis and softens the stool.
