Causes of dysbiosis
- The causes of dysbiosis are often associated with the use of antibiotics, the action of which kills the entire intestinal microflora.
- In infants it occurs when artificial feeding or when the nursing mother consumes insufficient quantities of vegetables and dairy products.
- This condition is also observed after food poisoning and intestinal infections of varying severity.
- Obesity, diet and poor lifestyle contribute to the proliferation of pest viruses.
- Excessive indulgence in flour, sweet, spicy, fried foods does not contribute to the proper formation of intestinal microflora.
- Nervous breakdowns and overwork lead to a decrease in the body’s protective potential, which gives harmful bacteria the opportunity to multiply unhindered in the intestines.
Symptoms of dysbiosis
- Symptoms of dysbiosis are usually associated with general malaise, vomiting, and an allergic reaction to common foods.
- The stool is disrupted (green diarrhea, constipation), vitamins and minerals are not absorbed (pale complexion, hair loss, nails split).
- Dizziness, nausea, pain in the stomach, and bloating occur.
- Children under one year old can scream for no reason (according to adults), the sharp pain caused by colic prevents them from sleeping, playing, gaining weight and developing normally.
Folk remedies for intestinal dysbiosis in children can replace a trip to a gastroenterologist, who will certainly prescribe a lot of drugs that are not always effective. With the help of natural resources, it is easy to restore normal intestinal microflora by turning to herbs, oils and other natural products.
Folk remedies for intestinal dysbiosis in children: 10 recipes
1. Diet for a nursing mother
Nursing mothers follow a diet - meat, steamed fish, a variety of cereals, stewed vegetables, yoghurts, milk, starters, fruits in the form of juices or dried fruits, whole grain bread with bran. Fresh baked goods, sweets, chocolate, citrus fruits and carbonated drinks are excluded. For painful colic, it is recommended to press the baby's legs bent at the knees to the tummy. A warm (heat with an iron) diaper placed in the stomach area will also help.
2. Fennel seed decoction
A wonderful decoction based on fennel seeds is suitable for children of any age. The sweet, pleasant taste will appeal to the most picky kids. You will need 3 tbsp. spoons of seeds and 500-600 ml. purified water. Place the seeds in a saucepan and pour the liquid onto the stove; after boiling, keep it on the fire for 4-6 minutes. Then let cool and strain out the remaining seeds. Drink the resulting volume of decoction throughout the day.
3. Paste of flax seeds, pumpkin, sunflower, figs and dried apricots
To quickly restore intestinal function, you can prepare a sweet paste. You will need flax, pumpkin and sunflower seeds, figs and dried apricots in equal quantities. The seeds are ground separately in a coffee grinder, dried fruits are ground in a meat grinder. Combine the resulting two masses and mix thoroughly. People with a sweet tooth will appreciate such a tasty medicine; they take it before breakfast and dinner for 3 months.
4. Herbal tea
Herbal tea helps destroy pathogenic microflora and improve nutrient absorption properties. For preparation you will need chamomile, lemon balm, thyme, plantain and honey. Herbs in equal proportions (0.5 tablespoons each) pour into 700 ml. boiling water and seal tightly for 2 hours. After the time has passed, pour the healing infusion without shaking (the grass will settle at the bottom), add 2 tbsp. spoons of honey. This tea is used instead of usual drinks for an unlimited amount of time.
5. Porridge made from oats, dill seeds and fennel
For breakfast, porridge is prepared from whole oats, dill seeds and fennel. Soak the cereal in water overnight to reduce cooking time in the morning. Oats are boiled in water, 10 minutes before removing from the stove, add dill and fennel (for 200 grams of porridge you will need 0.5 teaspoons of seeds). Salt a little and add 1 tbsp. a spoonful of olive or flaxseed oil.
6. Homemade serum
An effective remedy is serum prepared at home. Place kefir (2.5% or more) in a water bath; after boiling, the kefir will separate into curds that rise up and a lemon-colored liquid. After straining through cheesecloth or a fine sieve, the solid mass is used for other purposes, and the whey is taken in 100 ml doses, 2 times a day.
7. Propolis
Beekeeping products are widely used in the treatment of dysbacteriosis. It is easy to prepare a healing remedy from any vegetable oil and a small piece of propolis. Add crushed propolis to the oil boiling over low heat, stir vigorously for 5-7 minutes. Let it cool a little and strain off any solid propolis residue (before it has time to thicken). Take a coffee spoon on an empty stomach, after 10 minutes eat 1 teaspoon of honey.
8. Rosehip decoction
Rosehip decoction will help cope with painful sensations and replenish the vitamin balance. Boil washed 15-20 fruits in 400 ml. water, no more than 7 minutes after boiling. Add 2 tbsp. spoons of May honey or a little sugar. Take 90-120 ml 3 times a day.
9. Decoction of currant and cherry leaves
Combine currant and cherry leaves with yellow sweet clover herb (burkun officinalis) 3 tbsp. spoons of each incident. Place in a water bath and cook for 20 minutes. Cover with a lid and let it brew for another half hour. Strain the leaves and herbs into an opaque container and store in the refrigerator. Drink 35 ml, 2 times a day.
10. Crushed lingonberries, cranberries and raspberries
Crush lingonberries, cranberries and raspberries with sugar (500 grams of berry mass per 150 grams of sweet sand). The resulting paste can be diluted with water and consumed instead of tea, or a teaspoon after breakfast and lunch.
Not only an experienced doctor knows how to treat dysbiosis in children. Natural resources can completely replace drug therapy.
Dysbacteriosis- disruption of the normal balance of microflora in the human body. Intestinal dysbiosis is most often observed. The reason for its occurrence is the frequent use of broad-spectrum antibiotics and hormones, various diseases of the digestive system, disorders of the nervous and endocrine regulation of digestion, poor nutrition, hasty eating, monotonous nutrition, consumption of cold, poor-quality and contaminated food with microorganisms.
Dysbacteriosis generally occurs with a small amount of normal E. coli or its complete absence and with a predominance of Proteus, staphylococcus and pathogenic intestinal bacteria. Dysbacteriosis often develops after dysentery, salmanelysis, giardiasis, helminthic diseases, as well as against the background of gastritis and duodenitis with reduced secretory function of the stomach. Cholecystohepatitis and pancreatitis contribute to the development of dysbacteriosis.
Dysbacteriosis can lead to acute and chronic colitis, enterocolitis, duodenitis, gastritis, pancreatitis, cholangitis and other serious diseases. Under certain unfavorable conditions, intestinal dysbiosis is a source of severe staphylococcal and Proteus sepsis, pyelonephritis, and anemia.
Dysbacteriosis is characterized by bloating, rumbling, diarrhea, constipation, occasional abdominal pain, general weakness, poor appetite, headaches, and dizziness.
Treatment of dysbiosis is very difficult, since antibiotics have a detrimental effect, first of all, on E. coli, and staphylococci and Proteus are highly resistant. Enteroseptol, mexaform, mexaza, intestopan give good results for dysbacteriosis, but long-term use is necessary, which is dangerous due to complications (neuritis, myelopathies, damage to the optic nerve). The use of colibacterin is very burdensome and often not effective enough.
Herbal medicine is very effective for dysbiosis. Medicinal plants eliminate pathogenic flora (staphylococcus, proteus, etc.) and promote the development of normal E. coli. At the same time, herbal medicine allows you to relieve inflammation in the intestines and restore its function. The elimination of dysbiosis also helps to improve the function of the stomach, pancreas, liver and bile ducts.
Phytotherapy for dysbacteriosis is based on the antimicrobial effect of plants. The following have the greatest effect in this regard: calendula officinalis, St. John's wort, plantain, common yarrow, cinquefoil, tansy, horsetail, burdock, white birch, chamomile, oregano, stinging nettle, common lingonberry, meadow geranium, oak summer, gray blackberry, wild strawberry, golden rose, goat willow, meadow clover, wormwood, prickly tartar, bearberry, greater celandine, sage, horse sorrel, sticky alder, eucalyptus ball, rosehip.
Fees should be compiled based on the diseases accompanying dysbiosis and their manifestations. In case of dysbacteriosis, accompanied only by a decrease in E. coli, strong antimicrobial plants should not be prescribed. Attention should be directed to improving the function of the digestive organs and reducing the inflammatory process. If, with this type of dysbiosis, the secretory function of the stomach is reduced, plants that stimulate the secretory function of the stomach can be prescribed.
Here are several recipes for the prevention and treatment of dysbiosis.
Recipe No. 1
Chamomile (flowers), yarrow (herb), St. John's wort (herb), plantain (leaf), horsetail (green shoots), bloodroot (herb), rose hips (fruits). Brew a tablespoon with half a liter of boiling water. Leave in a water bath for 30 minutes. Drink half a glass four times a day 15 minutes before meals and before bed.
In cases of coliform dysbacteriosis occurring with diarrhea, it is advisable to additionally prescribe astringents: common agrimony, horse sorrel (fruit), cinquefoil erect (root), alder cones (fruits), knotweed (herb), raspberry leaf, fireweed (leaf), wild strawberry (leaf), oak bark. But this fee cannot be applied for more than 5 days. It must be alternated with recipe No. 2
Recipe No. 2.
Chamomile (flowers), yarrow (herb), knotweed (herb), cinquefoil erect (roots), great plantain (leaf), strawberry leaf, agrimony (herb).
Brew a tablespoon with half a liter of boiling water and simmer in a water bath for one hour. Drink a quarter glass every hour for one to two days. Once the diarrhea stops, switch to drinking half a glass four times a day.
Dysbacteriosis with a predominance of staphylococcus and Proteus occurs more severely and persistently, mainly with diarrhea. Such patients are weakened, repeatedly, almost continuously, suffering from so-called colds, sore throats, pneumonia, and pyelonephritis. furunculosis. Children lag behind in mental and physical development, lose appetite, and lose weight. In this case, it is necessary to strengthen antimicrobial herbal medicine, not forgetting the restorative effect. Antidiarrheal treatment should be moderate, without inhibiting the secretion of digestive juices.
Recipe No. 3
Chamomile (flowers), birch buds (leaves), red clover flowers), burdock (leaf), St. John's wort (herb), calendula (flowers), large plantain (leaf), sage (herb), yarrow (herb) ), white rose (petals), oregano, tansy (flowers), cinquefoil (herb), lingonberry leaf, rosehip (fruit).
Brew a tablespoon with half a liter of boiling water and leave in a water bath for 30 minutes. Strain and drink a quarter glass every hour for two days, then half a glass four times a day thirty minutes before meals and before bed.
Recipe No. 4
Chamomile (flowers), St. John's wort (herb), white birch (leaf), calendula officinalis (flowers), stinging nettle (leaf). large plantain (leaf), yarrow (herb), cinquefoil (herb), common lingonberry, common tansy (flowers), sticky alder (cones), horsetail (herb), knotweed (herb), knotweed (herb) herb), wild strawberry (leaf).
Cooking as in recipe No. 3.
Recipe No. 5
Chamomile (flowers), white birch (leaf, buds), summer oak (bark), burnet (roots), tripartite string (herb), fireweed angustifolia (leaf), St. John's wort (herb), calendula officinalis (flowers ), plantain (fruit), sage (herb), yarrow (herb), cinquefoil (herb), lingonberry (leaf), tansy (flowers), dandelion (roots), wild strawberry (leaf), sticky alder (cones - crush), common coltsfoot (leaf), horsetail (herb), sweet clover (herb).
Preparation and administration as in recipe No. 3.
Constipation. Constipation is a painful affliction for many people. Most often it is associated with intestinal disease (colitis, dyskinesia, dysbacteriosis, etc.). Constipation can also be a manifestation of peptic ulcer, gastritis, duodenitis, cholecystitis, diseases of the nervous endocrine and cardiovascular systems. Constipation can occur as a result of a sedentary, sedentary lifestyle and as a result of forced stool retention, forced bed rest
In the origin of constipation, dietary, gentle nutrition, pureed food, devoid of fiber, vitamin B, finely ground wheat flour bread, pasta, noodles, etc. are of great importance.
Constipation can be spastic, atonic, hypotonic and mixed.
Along with the treatment of the underlying disease for constipation, it is recommended to use medicinal plants with laxative effects, which increase intestinal motility, the tone of intestinal smooth muscles and reduce the rate of water absorption due to the rapid passage of feces through the large intestine.
Such plants include castor oil (castor oil), hay leaf, buckthorn, rhubarb, zoster. These plants give a good effect for atonic and hypotonic constipation, in which intestinal tone is reduced, peristalsis is slowed down, and water, due to stagnation of feces, is almost completely absorbed, and the feces become hard, formed into a long cylinder of large diameter and therefore stuck for a long time in anal opening.
In such cases, to facilitate the passage of feces, it is advisable to use suppositories with ichthyol (“bite-ol”), glycerin, and insert them into the rectum before defecation. Anti-hemorrhoidal phyto-ointment No. 2 gives a good result, for which a Russian patent was received with priority in 1988.
With chronic constipation, due to the prolonged presence of dense feces in the rectum and constant pressure on its veins (hemorrhoidal veins), venous blood stagnates in the lower parts of the rectum. Hemorrhoidal veins lengthen, dilate, and become tortuous. They form “bumps”, which fall out when sitting on the toilet for a long time and straining. When getting up from the toilet, hemorrhoidal “bumps” are pinched by the muscles of the anal ring. Thrombophlebitis of hemorrhoidal veins occurs, i.e. the formation of blood clots - thrombi and inflammation of the veins. Itching, burning, severe pain, bleeding appear, and constipation worsens.
For constipation complicated by hemorrhoids, it is advisable to use 10-20% ointments from the herb Polygonum, sweet clover in cocoa butter or other refractory fat.
This ointment can be prepared at home. To do this, weigh out 20 g each of Polygonum and Melilot. Grind them in a meat grinder, then in a coffee grinder. Grind thoroughly and stir them in 160g of melted (unfried!) lard. The ointment is ready. Insert it into the rectum, first lubricating the anus with a light massage. You can administer it 2-3 times a day. If you don’t have a coffee grinder and to enhance the resorptive effect, you can put the mixture of herbs and fat in a water bath for four hours. Then squeeze through two layers of gauze, cool, stirring so that the herb particles do not settle to the bottom. It is not recommended to store the ointment in the refrigerator for more than 2-3 months, as the fat goes rancid.
After the acute symptoms of hemorrhoids are relieved, you can switch to microenemas from a hot infusion of the same collection, which is taken orally. Before an enema, I do not recommend doing cleansing enemas, since when used daily, they contribute to the development of colitis and wash away E. coli, which is beneficial for immunity and the production of B vitamins.
For a microenema, take a children's rubber “bulb” with a volume of no more than 50 ml. The cooled water infusion of the plant collection is collected. The end of the “pear” is smeared with petroleum jelly or butter or herbal ointment, carefully inserted into the rectum, and then squeezed onto the base of the pear until the liquid is completely squeezed out. If there is a urge to perform an act of defection, it should not be suppressed. After effective or ineffective emptying of the rectum, the microenema is repeated. It is advisable to hold back the repeated urge for at least 30 minutes.
Microenemas should be done while lying on your back with your knees drawn to your stomach. If this position is difficult, it can be performed in any other position.
Constipation of a spastic or spastic-atonic nature is recognized by fragmented feces: in the form of a hard cylinder with constrictions or “sheep” feces. Plants that relieve spasms of the smooth muscles of the large intestine and promote peristalsis should be used. Such plants include: dandelion, chamomile, yarrow, plantain, valerian, caraway, dill, St. John's wort, sweet clover, oregano, peppermint, bloodroot, parsley, tansy, wormwood, wormwood, hops , violet tricolor field.
Atonic, hypotonic constipation is recognized by stool in the form of a dense, smooth cylinder of large diameter. It is advisable to use plants that enhance smooth muscle tone and intestinal motility. They simultaneously stimulate contraction of the gallbladder and improve the flow of bile into the intestines, which promotes intestinal motility. However, these plants simultaneously tone the smooth muscles of the uterus. They should be used with caution by pregnant women as they may cause abortion or premature birth. Such plants include toadflax, oregano, knotweed, Tangut rhubarb, buckthorn, common fig, Alexandria leaf, yarrow, blue cornflower, black elderberry, wild chicory, etc. They should also be used with caution by patients with gallstones disease, as it can provoke hepatic colic.
For spastic and spastic-atonic constipation accompanying peptic ulcer or gastritis with high acidity, or cholelithiasis, the following prescription is recommended: chamomile (flowers), toadflax (herb), dandelion (leaf and root), St. John's wort (herb), coltsfoot (leaf), cinquefoil (herb), valerian (roots), peppermint ( leaf), tansy (color), wheatgrass (roots), sweet clover (herb).
Method of preparation: brew one tablespoon of the collection with half a liter of boiling water, leave in a water bath for 30 minutes. Strain. Drink half a glass four times a day one hour before meals and before bed. The course of treatment is three months, then during the period of possible seasonal exacerbations to prevent them, for example February-April, September-November.
For complicated and continuously ongoing peptic ulcers, it is advisable to continuously take hot infusions of medicinal plants. The above monthly fee can be alternated with another fee: chamomile (color), St. John's wort (herb), plantain (leaf), sweet clover (herb).
The cooking method is the same. like the previous one.
For atonic, hypotonic constipation, accompanied by chronic hypacid gastritis, cholecystitis with hypomotor dyskinesia of the gallbladder, the following fees are recommended:
Great plantain (leaf), yarrow (herb), oregano (herb), coltsfoot (leaf), dandelion (roots), sweet clover (herb).
The cooking method is the same. Should be taken 15 minutes before meals and before bedtime.
Chamomile (color), wheatgrass (roots), knotweed (herb), black elderberry, sweet clover.
If after five days it is not possible to achieve regular stool, it is recommended to add hay leaf, buckthorn bark, zoster, rhubarb, and figs alternately for a month. You need to add one of the indicated plants, starting with minimal doses, gradually increasing until you get regular (but not loose) stools. For example, before brewing, add a teaspoon to a tablespoon of the mixture alexandria leaf. So within 3-5 days. If there is no regular bowel movement, add one and a half teaspoons, etc.
A good result in the treatment of dysbacteriosis is obtained by ingesting a mixture of one kilogram of figs and a pack of Alexandria leaves, ground in a meat grinder. Take one teaspoon of this mixture on an empty stomach in the morning with water. It is well tolerated by patients, does not cause complications and gives good results with the most severe constipation.
Traditionally, many people prefer to treat allergic reactions with traditional methods. Today we will look at the rules for using bay leaves for allergies.
Hypersensitivity of the body can occur to any products and means in everyday life, and its treatment can take a long time.
During this difficult period, traditional medicine will become an alternative to expensive drugs. One such remedy is bay leaf.
Treating allergies with bay leaves does not require complex manipulations or financial costs.
Beneficial features
Have you ever wondered why bay leaf is useful? And why is it actively used in everyday life. The answer is simple - bay leaves contain:
- healthy oils,
- aromatic potent substances and acids,
- Vitamin C
- a small amount of protein.
Its beneficial effect is associated with strengthening the walls of blood vessels. It has a strong immunostimulating effect, relieves inflammation, itching and irritation. The plant also promotes the removal of toxins and restores the functioning of the digestive tract. Used in the form of compresses, lotions and infusions.
Bay oil has beneficial qualities. It is a potent diuretic, removes germs and bacteria, strengthens the immune system.
A proven folk remedy for allergies is eggshells with lemon juice.
Find out more about its correct use in this article.
How to select and store bay leaves
Traditionally, bay leaves, after being picked, are dried in the shade away from direct sunlight to preserve the volatile essential oils it contains. By following this rule, dry leaves keep all the beneficial substances fresh.
Pay attention to the color of the leaves
You can buy laurel leaves (both crushed and whole) in any supermarket; in addition, they can be found at the market or in specialized spice stores.
For medicinal purposes, it is advisable to buy laurel in trusted places. If this is not possible, pay attention to the color, smell, presence of spots or fungus on the leaves.
Quality bay leaves should be olive green in color, without any pigmented areas.
At other times, try to find a clear package of leaves to be sure of their quality.
At home, store bay leaves in airtight containers and keep them out of direct sunlight. Laurel leaves should not be stored for longer than a year - this will cause them to lose their aroma.
Note: It is quite possible to grow laurel at home. In this case, you will definitely be confident in the quality of the resulting raw materials.
Basic recipes for products and rules for their use
Bay leaf for allergies is used both externally and internally.
Photo: Rash over a large area of the body can be dealt with using baths and lotions
In the first case, it will help cope with the skin reaction or at least alleviate its symptoms, and in the second, it will help strengthen the immune system.
Decoctions and infusions of laurel are taken internally.
Preparation for use
Few people know how important it is to brew bay leaves correctly if you have allergies. The preservation of the beneficial properties of the decoction depends on the quality of preparation. We offer simple recommendations on how to prepare and brew the leaf:
- Only an enamel pan is used.
- The bay leaf is washed with water in advance.
- The sheets are placed in hot water, not boiling.
- The broth is brought to a boil and then infused for half an hour.
External use of bay leaf for skin manifestations
This use is quite safe and suitable for children.
When wiping, use a material that will not irritate the skin. For example, cotton swabs or disks.
Standard decoction recipe
For rubbing and lotions, use a decoction of bay leaves prepared according to this recipe:
You can prepare it as follows:
Rinse 10 bay leaves and add a liter of water and bring to a boil. Wait for the liquid to evaporate by about half.
After this, you need to add hot water to it so that you end up with 200 ml of decoction.
When the medicine has cooled to a comfortable temperature, it is applied to the affected areas or used as lotions and compresses.
A decoction of bay leaves for allergies will help reduce itching, relieve swelling and inflammation.
Bath
Bathing in a bay leaf will help with allergies in large areas of the skin - it reduces inflammation and relieves itching. To do this, you will need a decoction of a higher concentration than in the previous case.
What you will need for an adult:
- 100 gr. bay leaf;
- 3-4 glasses of water.
For children, reduce the amount of ingredients by half.
This decoction is prepared as in the previous recipe.
Then the strong broth is poured into the bath (water temperature 37-40 degrees). Procedure time: 15-20 minutes. After taking a bath, let your body dry naturally, or lightly pat dry with a soft towel.
You can take such baths a couple of times a week, until allergy symptoms disappear.
Bay oil
An excellent alternative to ointments is bay oil. They can be used to wipe the affected areas or add to baths.
In specialized stores and pharmacies it can be found in two forms:
Treatment of dysbiosis with folk remedies
Intestinal dysbiosis, basically, lasts a long time. There may be exacerbations of symptoms, or, conversely, long remission. Before use traditional medicine, you must adjust nutrition. It should consist of products that grow in your garden beds, forests, and gardens. Only natural products are beneficial and have a healing effect on the human body. Turn to Mother Nature for help!
Therapeutic nutrition for dysbacteriosis
Food should be taken in small portions, chewing well, and not washed down with water or various liquids. Excessively cold or hot food causes great harm to the stomach. You can drink 30 - 40 minutes after eating.
Naturally, it is necessary to minimize the intake of spicy, fried, salty and fatty foods. Canned food is harmful. Avoid unnatural products: chips, processed foods, foods rich in preservatives that sit on supermarket shelves for a long time.
The main thing in therapeutic nutrition is overcoming laziness. Of course, this requires work. We will cook it daily, preferably before meals.
It is necessary to rely on the natural gifts of nature:
- all kinds of cereals;
- fruits;
- dried fruits;
- vegetables;
- berries;
- milk products;
- lean meat;
- lean fish;
- bran bread;
- jelly;
- kumiss;
- vegetable oil;
- acidophilus milk;
- slimy soups;
- all types of curdled milk.
Eliminate foods from your diet:
- chocolate;
- strong tea;
- cocoa;
- smoked meats;
- rich, puff pastry;
- ice cream;
- all types of fish and meat broths;
- bird cherry;
- alcohol.
Sample menu for intestinal dysbiosis:
- breakfast: – oatmeal with water, steam omelette, herbal tea;
- snack: – homemade cottage cheese;
- dinner: – vegetable puree soup, buckwheat porridge with meatballs, jelly;
- afternoon tea: – baked apples, rosehip decoction;
- dinner: – mashed potatoes, boiled fish, weak tea.
Sample menu for constipation:
- breakfast: – soft-boiled egg, buckwheat porridge, boiled fish, sweetened tea;
- snack: – fresh apple, honey;
- dinner: – soup with meatballs, boiled chicken with vegetable stew, dried fruit compote;
- afternoon tea: – beet puree with prunes, rosehip decoction;
- dinner: – curd pudding, boiled vegetables, herbal tea.
Sample menu for diarrhea:
- breakfast: – semolina porridge (in water), protein omelet, tea;
- snack: - cottage cheese;
- dinner: – meat soup, chicken meatballs, blueberry jelly;
- afternoon tea: – rosehip decoction, biscuits;
- dinner: – vermicelli, fish aspic, tea.
During the day you can eat crackers and wholemeal bread.
Nutrition for dysbiosis in children
Sample menu:
- breakfast: buckwheat porridge, chicken meatball, fresh juice;
- snack: - cottage cheese;
- dinner: – veal puree soup, fish meatballs, peach jelly;
- afternoon tea: – rosehip decoction, applesauce;
- dinner: – mashed potatoes, vegetable casserole, tea.
Children should be given as many baked apples and applesauce as possible. Pectins, which are part of apples, help stabilize “good” bacteria. You can include marshmallows and marshmallows in the menu, but no more than three times a week.
Portions should be small, depending on the age and weight of the patient. Meals are divided into 5-6 meals, every 2-3 hours. Before going to bed, it is recommended to drink a cup of kefir, yogurt or jelly.
Traditional recipes for intestinal dysbiosis
TO dietary nutrition let's add and folk remedies and recipes, which have proven themselves over the years. Let's look at some of them.
Honey for dysbiosis
No one will argue about the beneficial properties of honey. The anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, digestive-improving and many other properties of honey help people. Honey is great for constipation. Take 1-2 spoons every day on an empty stomach or at night. It is better to dilute it in a glass of warm water and add 5-10 drops of lemon. Instead of water, mint tea is also good.
Aloe with honey recipe
To loosen stools prepare the following mixture: take 200 g of aloe leaves (they should lie in a cold place for 10 days after cutting), add 300 ml of May honey and 400 ml of slightly warm boiled water.
Take this elixir 3 times a day before meals, 1 tablespoon.
Aloe wine recipe
Add 1 cup of sugar to aloe leaves. Leave this mixture for 5 days. Prepare a glass of homemade wine or Cahors and pour the mixture into it. Insist for a couple more days. Take one sip before meals, preferably half an hour before meals.
Excellent suppression of pathogenic flora: wild garlic (wild garlic), garlic and onion. They must be added to food, but not during an exacerbation.
Garlic medicine
Garlic kills Klebsiella (an opportunistic enterobacterium) and affects Proteus (a Gram-negative anaerobic bacterium). Perfectly removes gases from the intestines, removes intestinal colic. Take a clove of garlic, like a tablet, with water before meals, and you can start your meal. More than three heads of garlic per day is not recommended.
Lots of advice on using garlic before bed. Wash down a clove of garlic with yogurt and go to bed. All night our “warrior” will destroy bacteria. Eating garlic destroys putrefactive processes in the body.
Beet doctor
Cut boiled beets (1 kg) into small slices and place in a jar. Pour in marinade:
- water – 1 l;
- peppercorns – 8 pcs.
- sugar – 1 tbsp. spoon;
- salt – 1 teaspoon;
- cloves – 5 pcs.
- bay leaf – 3 pcs.
- apple cider vinegar (homemade) – 2 cups.
Place all these ingredients in a saucepan and let simmer for 3-5 minutes. Pour over the beets. Cool, then put in a cool place.
Jerusalem artichoke treatment
- Jerusalem artichoke 350 g;
- 1 glass of milk.
- 3 teaspoons butter;
- 1 tablespoon of flour (heaped).
Dilute milk 1:1 with water. Peel the Jerusalem artichoke and cut it into cubes or slices. Throw into boiling milk and cook until done. At this time, saute the flour in butter. When the Jerusalem artichoke is cooked, pour the milk into a separate bowl. Add the browned flour to the milk and stir well.
We eat this dish at will, there are no specific days or weeks for use, but if you like it, then include it in your diet more often. Place Jerusalem artichoke on a plate and pour over our sauce. You can decorate the top with dill. Tasty and healthy!
Treatment of dysbiosis with celery
We peel the celery root from the skin and pass it through a juicer. Take 2 teaspoons before meals 1-3 times a day. Prepare juice daily. Take within 10 days. Repeat the course in a month.
Yeast drink
We take 2 grams of only fresh, live yeast. Add one tablespoon of sugar and honey into a jar of warm water (500 ml). Stir until dissolved. Then we lower the yeast. Cover with a towel and place in a warm place for 15 minutes. The dough came up. We drink immediately, only on an empty stomach, drink once a day. The course of treatment is 10-12 days.
Parsley, fennel, dill against dysbacteriosis
All these herbs “love” our gastrointestinal tract (GIT). They are used in any form. A good combination with soups, main courses, or just eaten separately.
Kefir and soda against constipation
Pour 1/3 teaspoon of soda into 3/4 cup of fresh kefir, mix well, and drink immediately. In the morning there will be loose stools. This method should be used in case of persistent constipation.
Hercules and dried fruits for the intestines
Pour boiled water over three tablespoons of oatmeal and let steep for 10 minutes. Steam raisins, figs, dried apricots with boiling water until softened. Combine oatmeal and steamed dried fruits. Eat before breakfast 20 minutes. Take the remaining drink with honey.
Potato juice is one of the best folk remedies
For dysbiosis accompanied by gastritis, take 50-70 ml of freshly squeezed potato juice on an empty stomach. Drink until symptoms subside. The starch contained in potatoes perfectly relieves inflammation of the stomach walls. The pain goes away, appetite appears.
Products that destroy pathogenic flora in the human body
- Cinnamon;
- carrot;
- Bell pepper;
- black radish;
- caraway;
- dill;
- horseradish;
- garlic;
- apples;
- carnation;
- black currant;
- chokeberry;
- rose hip;
- blueberry;
- raspberries;
- barberry;
- cranberry;
- dogwood;
- strawberries;
- pomegranate;
- apricot;
- cowberry.
Our ancestors always began treatment with waning moon, read prayers, asked God for healing. Let us, too, thank the universe for every day we live, forgive our enemies, wish everyone health, and heal a little! The earth gives us many plants and fruits, we just need to know how to use them. And if necessary, we will turn to the doctor for help!
Herbal treatment of dysbiosis
Herbal treatment of dysbiosis
Look into your soul, says a philosopher who understands the benefits of contemplating the spiritual world. Get tested urgently, the doctor will advise, emphasizing the importance of studying the processes occurring in the body.
Without diminishing the importance of spiritual life, today we will consider one of the most pressing problems of the “bodily shell” of a modern person - dysbiosis. This disease is caused by a violation of the natural balance of intestinal microflora and is seriously harmful to our health.
Many people have probably heard that a normally functioning body contains not only friendly, but also pathogenic microbes. The percentage composition of beneficial microflora is several times higher than the content of harmful microflora. Strong immunity holds back their attempts to poison our lives. Under unfavorable conditions, a sharp disruption of the “balance of forces” occurs and pathogenic microorganisms take over.
Causes of dysbiosis
There are quite a lot of them. Dysbacteriosis skillfully disguises itself as other ailments, so a person cannot understand what he needs to treat first. Mass death of beneficial bacteria in the intestines occurs in the following cases:
The use of antibiotics that destroy all microbes without dividing them into good and bad;
Digestive enzyme deficiency. As a result, fermentation of food debris begins, creating a favorable environment for the growth of pathogens. This happens in diseases of the pancreas, stomach or liver;
A sharp change in the acid-base balance of the intestines. Observed in hepatitis, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastritis, peptic ulcer;
The diet lacks substances that serve as a breeding ground for beneficial microbes (fermented milk products and plant fiber). The same thing happens with a strict diet and consumption of foods high in preservatives;
The intestinal muscles cannot ensure the normal movement of processed food. This occurs when there is a decrease in tone or spasms of smooth muscles (mental or physical stress, vegetative-vascular dystonia, previous surgical operations).
Having collected everything listed in a general list, let’s summarize: unfavorable ecology, poor nutrition, regular stress and systematic use of antibiotics are the main risk factors for the development of dysbacteriosis.
Symptoms of dysbiosis
Irritable bowel syndrome is the second medical name for dysbiosis. It very accurately conveys the state of this important organ.
Dysbacteriosis is accompanied by nausea, belching, bloating, and heartburn. Diarrhea and constipation are two more unpleasant symptoms of dysbiosis. They can attack the intestines not only individually, but also alternate, debilitating the body.
Allergic reactions to neutral foods, unpleasant taste in the mouth, abdominal pain and slight fever. These signs also clearly signal problems with the intestinal microflora.
The body, left without its little helpers - bacteria, cannot fully absorb incoming food. Many nutrients are perceived by him as foreign and are rejected. This causes nausea and vomiting.
Disruption of the bacterial balance also negatively affects the condition of other organs. In addition, dysbacteriosis provokes a decrease in immunity and vitamin deficiency.
Dysbacteriosis in children
Unfortunately, this disease does not spare children either. In them, it most often occurs due to late breastfeeding. Therefore, the sooner the child begins to receive mother’s milk, the faster his intestines will be populated by beneficial microflora.
Early initiation of artificial complementary feeding, irregular feeding, abuse of sweet foods, antibacterial therapy, infectious diseases. These factors weaken the baby’s immunity and contribute to disruption of the microbiological balance in his intestines. Symptoms of childhood dysbiosis are quite varied, but most often they are belching, flatulence, constipation or diarrhea.
Herbal medicine for dysbacteriosis
Treating dysbiosis is not easy. The “light” antibiotics used for this purpose hit the beneficial E. coli the hardest. Staphylococci and other harmful bacteria are less sensitive to such drugs. More powerful antibiotic drugs, such as mexaform, intestopan and mexaza, often cause dangerous complications: allergies, neuritis or damage to the optic nerve.
Treatment of dysbiosis with medicinal plants, on the contrary, gives good results. Properly selected herbs destroy pathogenic flora and at the same time help the development of beneficial bacteria. In addition, herbal medicine stops inflammatory processes in the intestines and normalizes its functioning. By eliminating dysbacteriosis, medicinal plant infusions improve the functioning of the liver, stomach and pancreas.
The basis in the fight against dysbiosis are herbs that have powerful antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory effects. These are St. John's wort, walnut leaf, calendula, chamomile, lemon balm, yarrow, mother and stepmother.
It would be useful to include horsetail in the herb collection. It not only suppresses the development of harmful bacteria and has astringent properties, but also has a detrimental effect on worms, the frequent culprits of this disease. Plantain will be a good company for him - a bactericidal, anti-allergenic and digestion-stimulating herb.
Recipe for a simple medicinal collection
We take 5 parts of yarrow and chamomile, mix them with 2 parts of St. John's wort, coltsfoot and rose hips. Add 1 part horsetail and 3 parts plantain. Brew 1 tablespoon of the mixture in a thermos with 0.5 liters of boiling water. You need to drink the resulting infusion 2-3 times a day, ½ cup (15 minutes before meals). Course duration is 4-6 weeks.
If dysbacteriosis is accompanied by diarrhea, then in the specified recipe it is better to replace the plantain leaf with knotweed (knotweed). The resulting herbal mixture should be drunk 1/4 cup every 2 hours for 2 days. Then return to receiving the basic fee.
If the disease is complicated by constipation, then add toadflax grass and rhubarb leaf (1 part each) to the recommended herbal collection.
A very good “specialist” in dysbacteriosis is willowherb (angustifolia fireweed). This plant, even alone, successfully fights the causes of this intestinal ailment. Therefore, make it a rule to brew it like tea (2 teaspoons per 1 glass of boiling water) and drink it before meals. Children's norm is 1/3 cup. It is ideal to use fermented Ivan tea for daily tea drinking.
Another useful herb for dysbiosis is licorice. This is a good herbal immunostimulant. The substances contained in its roots neutralize toxins and have anthelmintic and anti-inflammatory effects. They treat ulcerative lesions of the gastrointestinal tract, which, as we have already said, can cause intestinal dysbiosis.
If you see Jerusalem artichoke in the herbal collection, then know that it is not a random guest here. This plant copes well with bacterial imbalance and quickly restores beneficial microflora.
Tea rose petals play an important role in multicomponent herbal collections. They suppress the development of pathogenic bacteria, eliminate enzyme deficiency in the stomach, and nourish the body with essential vitamins and microelements.
Dysbacteriosis is insidious and has many faces, so herbs to combat it must be selected each time, taking into account the main cause of the disease:
For staphylococcal dysbacteriosis, herbal remedies with blueberry, raspberry, strawberry leaves, red rowan fruits and garlic are effective.
Dysbacteriosis of putrefactive origin requires the use of black currant leaves, lingonberries, caraway fruits or dill.
Candidiasis dysbacteriosis is afraid of fennel, lingonberries, mint, thyme, cinnamon, cloves, bay leaves and carrots.
For Proteus dysbacteriosis, cranberries, onions, garlic, apricots, raspberries and black currants will be useful.
Diet for dysbiosis
Diet is a serious help for the body suffering from dysbiosis. Its basic principles are simple and clear:
Fractional meals (5-6 times a day in small portions);
You should go to bed no earlier than 2-3 hours after a light dinner or on an empty stomach (so as not to impede the work of bacteria);
Minimize fatty, sweet, spicy foods, eliminate mayonnaise and carbonated drinks;
There is a small amount of bread. Better not fresh, but stale;
Drink no earlier than 1 hour after eating;
More fresh greens in the diet;
For intestinal dysbiosis, sauerkraut is useful;
Be sure to include in your diet daily fermented milk products prepared independently from starter cultures: yoghurt, sour cream, cottage cheese. Store-bought yoghurts (especially sweet ones) don’t count! We need high-quality products to populate the gastrointestinal tract with living bacteria.
Dried apricots, prunes, beet salad, plum juice, 5% turpentine balm will help with constipation;
For diarrhea, rice soup and broth are useful;
Lean fish and meat only boiled.
Treatment of dysbiosis with folk remedies: methods
To normalize the functioning of the intestines, as well as the entire gastrointestinal tract, restore the microflora and stop the appearance of dysbiosis, diet is required. It is based on foods containing fiber, fruits, herbs and vegetables, and lactic acid products. In addition, herbal infusions recommended by traditional medicine will help. Treatment of dysbiosis with folk remedies will be the topic of our article today. 
What is dysbiosis
This phenomenon is a violation of the quantitative and species composition of the intestinal microflora, due to which the vital activity of beneficial microorganisms is inhibited, and pathogenic microflora, on the contrary, begins to develop.
This disease is serious, so it should be taken seriously. First of all, a person who notices signs of illness needs to see a doctor who will make an accurate diagnosis.
Symptoms of dysbiosis
With this disease, intestinal disorders or constipation often occur. Patients also complain of pain, flatulence, a feeling of heaviness and discomfort in the lower abdomen, allergic reactions, and increased fatigue. Sometimes dry skin appears and even hair begins to fall out. Patients often experience weakness, complain of general malaise, and headaches.
Causes of dysbiosis
Irregular and unbalanced nutrition, long-term use of antibiotics, frequent artificial cleansing of the body, stress, fasting without preparation, strict diets, gastrointestinal problems, decreased immunity, long-term illness, and various infectious diseases can cause this disease. In addition, they can cause vaginal dysbiosis to develop in the fairer sex. Treatment with folk remedies for the described illness involves eating certain foods, as well as using various medicinal compounds.
Composition of intestinal microflora
In the intestinal microflora, the species composition reaches 500 different microorganisms, whose total weight is estimated at 2-3 kg.
For each organism, the composition of the microflora is individual. It is formed from the very first days of life, therefore, it is very important not to disturb this ratio.
Using prebiotics and probiotics, it is impossible to completely restore the original composition. The intestine is an organ that is largely responsible for our immunity. In this regard, it becomes clear why our body is so vulnerable to microbes, viruses, pathogenic microorganisms, colds and infections if the functioning of the intestines is disrupted and dysbiosis begins to appear for some reason.
Representatives of the beneficial intestinal microflora include lactobacilli, bacteroides, intestinal shelves, and bifidobacteria. Their total number is normally 99%.
In the intestine, beneficial microflora performs enzymatic, protective, synthesizing, and immune functions. For example, lactobacilli produce antibiotic substances, lactic acid, enzymes that break down antihistamine enzymes and milk protein molecules.
Bifidobacteria are involved in the synthesis of organic acids, which have a depressing effect on pathogenic and putrefactive bacteria.
With the help of microflora, the absorption and breakdown of nutrients that come with food, the synthesis of enzymes and vitamins, proteins and amino acids, protection from the effects of various pathogenic microorganisms, the synthesis of lysozyme and other compounds that activate the immune system, regulation of cholesterol levels, as well as its elimination.
Diet for dysbiosis
Doctors recommend eating pearl barley, buckwheat, wheat and oatmeal, whole grain bread, bran, legumes and nuts. All these products contain fiber, which helps cleanse the intestines, as well as various beneficial substances (microelements and enzymes, vitamins) that are needed for the restoration and vital activity of beneficial microflora, especially if intestinal dysbiosis has appeared.
Effective treatment with folk remedies involves small, frequent meals (5 times a day). However, you should have dinner before 19:00. In this case, the functioning of the liver and gastrointestinal tract will not be disrupted.
Among the vegetables, broccoli and white cabbage, beets, carrots, celery, greens and parsley root, pumpkin, and tomatoes are especially useful.
Treatment of dysbiosis with folk remedies also involves eating fruit. They can be present on the menu in a varied assortment and in unlimited quantities: citrus fruits (sources of antioxidants and vitamin C), apples, plums, apricots. You should also definitely eat berries: especially healthy lingonberries, cranberries, rowan berries, and currants.
Among meat products, boiled chicken and various fish dishes that are cooked in foil or steamed are allowed.
The menu should always include dried fruits: dried apricots, raisins, prunes, figs (if there are no intestinal disorders). You can consume just a few pieces a day so that your body receives the necessary minerals and vitamins, as well as fiber.
Useful spices include dill seeds, cumin, coriander, and turmeric.
Wild garlic, onions and especially garlic should be on the menu. These vegetables have proven and known antibacterial properties, and also contain phytoncides and essential oils that have a detrimental effect on pathogenic microflora. Therefore, try to add onions in any form to all dishes.
It is advisable to eat one clove of garlic every morning on an empty stomach, washing it down with ½ tsp of water. flaxseed or olive oil. It can also be crushed and mixed with oil, then washed down with water. Of course, there is little pleasure in this procedure, but it is very useful. The aroma of garlic is difficult to overcome with anything, although you can use fresh lemon balm and mint leaves or coffee beans for this.
To avoid chopping the garlic every evening and morning, you can finely chop the whole head in advance and pour half a glass of vegetable oil, preferably flaxseed oil. Leave for a couple of days: the jar can be left on the kitchen table. Take until this tincture runs out, then prepare a fresh one.
We continue to find out how dysbiosis is treated with folk remedies. Use wild garlic for cooking, especially in spring. A glass of kefir and two cloves of garlic before bed should be mandatory for you.
By the way, dysbiosis is often associated with helminth infestations, so taking garlic and kefir will not harm the whole family.
Dysbacteriosis: causes, treatment with folk remedies
As mentioned earlier, the causes of this disease can be different. This includes the uncontrolled use of antibiotics and other potent drugs, poor diet, infectious diseases and much more. Treatment with folk remedies gives a positive effect in the fight against this disease.
It should be noted that sour berries and rose hips, which have a high content of vitamin C, make it possible to stop the development of destructive microflora and destroy putrefactive bacteria.
Among the medicinal herbs, the following can be distinguished: strawberry, black currant and raspberry leaves, mint, lemon balm, St. John's wort, yarrow, chamomile, eucalyptus leaves, senna grass and buckthorn bark. They are included in various infusions. These products will help restore microflora and treat dysbacteriosis.
Kefir with garlic
Treatment of dysbiosis with folk remedies is possible using kefir and garlic. Take 5 onions, 2 heads of garlic, chop everything finely and pour in a liter of kefir. Mix thoroughly and refrigerate for 5 days. The product should be taken three times a day, one tablespoon at a time, for a week.
It should also be borne in mind that three glasses of kefir per day almost completely prevents the formation of poisons in the intestines and the processes of putrefaction.
It is also useful to eat two cloves of garlic every day, swallowing them whole, like a pill. You should eat one clove in the morning on an empty stomach, and the second in the evening. All signs of dysbiosis disappear after 2 weeks.
Eucalyptus globulus
Treatment of dysbiosis with folk remedies can be very effective, including using this remedy. If flatulence, diarrhea, nausea or constipation occurs after eating, then you need to take a tincture made from eucalyptus leaves. Pour 3 tablespoons of eucalyptus leaves into ½ liter of boiling water, cover and strain the cooled infusion. Take it a quarter glass three times a day for 2 weeks. In addition, do an enema with the infusion once a week. Next, eat garlic for two weeks. Keep in mind that all painful symptoms may only intensify at the very beginning of treatment.
pharmaceutical camomile
If digesting food is accompanied by sharp pain in the abdomen, most likely you have intestinal dysbiosis. Treatment with folk remedies for this disease can even be very pleasant, for example, using chamomile. Pour 2 tablespoons of dry herbs of this plant with a glass of hot water, strain. Drink the finished infusion for pain, ¼ cup. 
Peppermint
If nausea occurs after eating fatty foods, this folk remedy for treating dysbiosis will help you. Take 3 tablespoons of mint (fresh leaves or dry herbs), pour a glass of hot water over them, and cool. Drink 3/4 cup 4 times a day.
Snake knotweed and alder
If an upset stomach begins after a heavy lunch, try the following folk remedy for treating dysbiosis. Brew a glass of hot water with a spoonful of serpentine rhizomes and 2 spoons of alder cones, leave for half an hour, then strain through cheesecloth and use 3/4 cup 3 times a day.
Other herbs
If you have intestinal dysbiosis, treatment with folk remedies may include another prescription. To prepare it, take licorice root, buckthorn bark, and coriander fruits in equal parts. Brew 3 tablespoons of this mixture in a glass of boiling water, boil for 10 minutes, strain and drink half a glass at night.
Dill
If digesting food is accompanied by bloating, the following treatment for dysbiosis with folk remedies will help (reviews can be read in the article below). Pour 4 tablespoons of dill seeds into a glass of hot water, leave for 2 hours, then strain and drink every 2 hours throughout the day.
Homemade kefir
Add a spoonful of store-bought sour cream or regular kefir to a liter of warm milk. Mix and place the starter in a dark place for a day. This is an excellent remedy for constipation, hypertension, intestinal dysfunction, psoriasis, dysbacteriosis and many other diseases. 
Dysbacteriosis mixture
To get rid of this disease, you need to prepare a mixture of the following ingredients: 10 g of peeled sunflower seeds, 10 g of peeled pumpkin seeds, 10 g of walnut kernels. Grind the components separately in a coffee grinder, then mix and dilute with half a glass of boiled warm water. The finished portion should be drunk in two doses during the day. The course of such treatment is 10 days.
When an imbalance occurs between the beneficial and pathogenic microflora of the gastrointestinal tract, dysbacteriosis develops. It can be manifested by stool disturbances, flatulence, discomfort and heaviness, and often aching pain in the abdomen. Traditional medicine will help restore balance between the inhabitants of the intestines.
In what cases is treatment with traditional methods prohibited?
Dysbacteriosis does not always occur due to poor nutrition or the fact that you have been taking antibiotics for a long time, which have overcome not only pathogenic, but also beneficial inhabitants of the intestines. Therefore, treatment with folk remedies in certain situations can do more harm than good.
If you find problems with digestion, you should not self-medicate - visit a doctor so that he can determine the cause of the condition.
Alternative medicine methods should not be used in the following situations:
- exacerbation and;
- perforated intestinal ulcer;
- malignant neoplasms in the gastrointestinal tract;
- diseases of the liver and biliary tract at the acute stage.
If during bowel movements you find unnatural impurities, blood, or the stool turns black, seek medical help immediately.
Treatment
Many medicinal plants have an effect on the gastrointestinal tract, and therefore are widely used to treat intestinal dysbiosis. Although, in addition to herbs, there are other folk remedies for normalizing microflora in adults.
Herbal medicine helps eliminate pathogenic bacteria without affecting the vital activity of beneficial bacilli, so the gastrointestinal tract is cleansed and its normal functioning is restored.
Before starting treatment of intestinal dysbiosis with folk remedies, it is important to understand that a positive result can be achieved with an integrated approach to eliminating the problem. First of all, you should adjust your diet, and if necessary, take medications prescribed by the doctor.
Infusions
Drinks infused with plants and various fruits help improve intestinal function and eliminate problems with bowel movements, bloating or diarrhea. Depending on what symptom is accompanied by dysbacteriosis, appropriate traditional methods of treatment are selected.
Recipes for infusions for the treatment of dysbiosis:
- Medication for constipation . Pour 2 tablespoons of chopped dry senna leaves into a heat-resistant bowl, and also add 1 tablespoon of buckthorn fruit. Pour all this into 500 ml of water, put it on the stove and boil. The broth should be infused in a dark place for 40 minutes. Strain the resulting drink and drink 100 ml before meals 2-3 times a day.
- Healing infusion for diarrhea . Pour 1 teaspoon each of blueberries, bird cherry and arnica flowers into a thermos, add a little yarrow and chamomile. Add hot water to the resulting mixture, close the lid and leave for an hour so that the herbal tea absorbs all the beneficial properties of the plants. Drink half a glass daily before meals for 7-10 days. Rice water or a tincture made from partitions and walnut shells also helps to cope with diarrhea.
- Decoction for flatulence . Mix five grams of fennel seeds with 10 grams of mint leaves and 15 grams of eucalyptus, pour boiling water. After straining, take 100 ml orally 30 minutes before meals and 60 minutes after. The course of treatment is 14 days; after a week's break, taking the infusion can be resumed.
- Remedy for intestinal pain . Mix chamomile, St. John's wort, lemon balm and flax seeds in equal proportions, pour into a saucepan, cover with cold water and bring to a boil. After the drink has simmered for 10 minutes, turn off the heat and leave to cool. Take half a glass daily for two weeks.
Herbs
Traditional methods of treating dysbiosis cannot do without the use of medicinal herbs that have anti-inflammatory, astringent and antibacterial effects. Herbal medicine has long been considered a separate section of medicine, since the influence of plants on various organs and their functioning has been proven.
There are several groups into which plants are divided, depending on the nature of their effect on the intestines:
- Plants with antimicrobial effects . Eliminate pathogenic bacteria without affecting the natural microflora. Calamus root, chamomile flowers, anise, eucalyptus leaves, coltsfoot, sage and St. John's wort have such properties.
- Plants with anti-inflammatory effects . Various diseases of the stomach and intestines often lead to the development of dysbiosis, so the use of medicinal plants that fight inflammation helps restore balance between the inhabitants of the gastrointestinal tract. These include St. John's wort, yarrow, chamomile and marigold.
- Plants with an enveloping effect . When brewing elecampane, marshmallow, flax seeds and angelica, mucus is formed, which, after consumption, covers the stomach with a protective layer, which protects it from irritation.
Dairy
When treating dysbiosis with traditional methods serums are often used . Fermented milk products contain lactobacilli, which, when they enter the intestines, help in the fight against pathogenic microflora.
But drinking whole cow's milk in cases where there are signs of fermentation in the intestines is not recommended, so as not to get the opposite effect. But goat milk is easier to digest, so it can be consumed for digestive problems.
The following products are considered the most effective for eliminating dysbiosis:
- serum;
- kefir;
- live yogurt;
- curdled milk;
- buttermilk.
The serum can be bought at the store, but homemade serum will be more effective. Take a liter of kefir and boil it. During the cooking process, flakes will begin to form and a light liquid will be released. Place the curdled mass in cheesecloth, press it with a press, and place a container at the bottom into which the whey will drain.
Garlic
The roots of this plant cope well with intestinal dysbiosis, eliminating the symptoms of indigestion, which is why garlic is often used in traditional treatment.
It helps eliminate flatulence that occurs after eating carbohydrate-containing foods, so half an hour before meals, eat a clove of garlic without eating bread. For greater effect, drink with whey.
Honey
Honey is used to combat many diseases, including the elimination of dysbiosis, because this product has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial effects.
If you drink a honey drink every day, you can quickly get rid of digestive problems. Take 30 grams of honey and dissolve in 250 ml of warm water, drink before meals. The course of treatment is 1.5-2 months.
Bloodroot
Intestinal dysbiosis, which manifests itself as a symptom such as diarrhea, responds well to treatment in adults using traditional methods. Cinquefoil helps eliminate diarrhea and also effectively removes signs of inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract.
To prepare the product, take a tablespoon of crushed leaves of the plant, pour a glass of boiling water, wrap tightly and leave to steep overnight. Drink 50 ml three times a day.
Other folk methods
Symptoms of intestinal dysbiosis in adults can manifest themselves in different ways, so before starting treatment with traditional methods, you should determine the source of the problem.
Preparations that contain bifidobacteria are prescribed at any stage of dysbacteriosis. You can prepare this remedy yourself.
Recipe:
- Pasteurize five hundred ml of village cow's milk over low heat.
- Add 50 grams of sour cream and a bag of Bifidumbacterin to the pan.
- Remove from the stove, stir and, wrapped, place in a warm place overnight.
Drink a glass of the resulting live dairy product daily in the morning and before bed. Pour milk, sour cream and Bifidumbacterin into the container with the drink every evening so that fermentation continues and another portion is formed by the morning.
Folk remedies can be used to eliminate symptoms and treat intestinal dysbiosis in adults in many cases. However, if you detect stomach problems, it is better to consult a doctor so that he can rule out a serious pathology, when therapy should be carried out only with medications.
Dysbacteriosis is not an independent disease, but a symptom that accompanies another gastrointestinal pathology or is a consequence of errors in the diet. Therefore, before normalizing intestinal function, it is necessary to undergo an examination to diagnose the cause that caused the microbial imbalance.
Useful video about bifidobacteria
ABOUT However, here you need to be without fanaticism and in case of a severe form of the disease, seek help from a doctor. At the same time, it is important to follow a diet, which should be gentle, and take medications for dysbiosis prescribed by a doctor.
Dysbacteriosis - treatment at home with herbs
It has long been proven that treatment with medicinal herbs is quite effective. Moreover, in medicine there is an independent section called herbal medicine. In this regard, the treatment of dysbiosis with herbs is quite popular.
It is worth noting that there are plants that can cause several effects at the same time. In this regard, below are herbs that are grouped according to their main effect on dysbiosis.
During the development of this disease, the number of pathogenic and opportunistic bacteria in the intestine increases. In addition, protozoa, fungi and viruses develop.
It is worth noting that taking herbs that have antimicrobial properties helps destroy pathogenic flora and does not affect the normal bacteria that live in the intestines. Such antibacterial drugs include eucalyptus, St. John's wort, sage, anise, coltsfoot leaves, burnet and calamus roots. Chamomile also has similar effects against dysbacteriosis.
Fruit drinks made from certain berries also have quite effective bactericidal properties. These berries include strawberries, cranberries, raspberries, rose hips and blueberries. Thus, it is quite possible to get rid of intestinal dysbiosis using folk methods. . Treatment with folk remedies can be quite tasty.
Medicinal herbs with anti-inflammatory effect
The presence of inflammatory processes in gastrointestinal diseases quite often becomes a provocateur for the development of dysbiosis, which is why relieving inflammation of the mucous membrane and eliminating the symptoms of dysbiosis is quite possible. Anti-inflammatory plants include calendula, chamomile, yarrow and St. John's wort.
Plants with an enveloping effect
From such plants, as a rule, infusions are prepared, which include mucus. So it has an enveloping effect on the mucous membrane and protects against the actions of damaging agents. This fact contributes to its rapid healing.
Plants such as marshmallow, flax seeds, angelica and elecampane, as well as oats have an enveloping effect during the development of this disease. True, the main condition is the presence of mucus. To do this, the grass must be filled with cold or warm water, but in no case with boiling water.
Herbs with astringent effect
These medicinal plants are quite effective when the disease is accompanied by diarrhea. Plants such as burnet root, bird cherry fruits, pomegranate peels, oak bark and others have an astringent effect.
Laxative herbs
They are recommended for use in cases of dysbacteriosis, which is accompanied by constipation. This group of plants consists of anise, mint leaves, fennel fruits and dill seeds. In addition, these plants relieve intestinal spasms.
To stimulate intestinal peristalsis, subject to intestinal atony, it is recommended to use aloe, hay grass and buckthorn root. Of course, these folk methods treat dysbacteriosis, but it is not recommended to abuse them. The reason for this is a decrease in the sensitivity of intestinal receptors. Moreover, quite often the actions of plants that stimulate peristalsis are accompanied by pain in the abdominal area. Their use is contraindicated for children under six years of age and for patients with bleeding hemorrhoids and rectal fissures.
In addition to herbs, there are other substances of natural origin that are very effective in combating dysbiosis.
Even in ancient times, the miraculous properties of products produced by bees were known. The unique properties of honey and its chemical composition make it possible to fight various diseases and use it as an antimicrobial, healing and anti-inflammatory agent.
Regardless of the microorganisms that provoked the development of an imbalance of intestinal flora, honey is an excellent assistant in correcting the bacterial balance and at the same time destroys staphylococci, streptococci, fungi and other intestinal infections. It is recognized that treatment with honey is quite effective. After all, this natural remedy, while destroying pathogenic flora, has absolutely no effect on beneficial bacteria.
Another advantage of honey treatment is its beneficial effect on intestinal motility. The bee product gently and naturally restores peristalsis, allowing you to get rid of problems with stool. Due to the high content of enzymes in honey and propolis, it also promotes high-quality digestion, regardless of the severity of dysbiosis.
Garlic is a folk remedy for dysbiosis
Another very effective method of treating dysbiosis is garlic, which is a natural antibiotic in combination with many beneficial substances. By consuming garlic for 10-15 days, you can get rid of bloating. You need to eat one clove of garlic without chewing it. And you can enhance its effect by drinking kefir.
However, do not forget that garlic has a lot of contraindications. It should not be used by those who have a history of diseases such as gastric and duodenal ulcers, mucosal erosion and renal failure.
Dairy products
The most important inhabitants of the intestines are lactobacilli. With the development of dysbacteriosis, their number decreases significantly. In this regard, the consumption of fresh fermented milk products is recommended.
If you have dysbacteriosis, drinking whole milk is strictly prohibited. True, the exception is goat's milk, since the human body absorbs it much easier. Kefir, ayran and acidophilus are very useful for normalizing intestinal flora.
However, do not forget that dysbiosis - treatment at home is only possible if traditional methods are combined with conservative drug treatment, which includes probiotics and prebiotics.
