There are very few things as miserable as the stomach bug. However, there is a solution for beating it quickly. Activated charcoal works wonders! And it is inexpensive! It is great for both food poisoning and for the dreaded stomach virus. The last few times my family has gotten a stomach bug, the members of my family willing to take activated charcoal only threw up once, while the rest were sick many times over and over. It is tasteless and can easily be added to a drink or applesauce. It turns the beverage or food black, however, so two of my children refuse to take it and then are sick much longer than the rest of us. The last two times, I have used it as soon as the threat was obvious and I had nothing more than stomach cramps for a bit. It works!
Activated charcoal is hands-down the best remedy for a stomach bug or food poisoning, but there are other things that can help with tummy trouble as well:
Redmond clay: This works in a similar manner as charcoal, but doesn't look as dreadful when mixed in with applesauce :) We use it for a simple upset stomach as well.
Papaya Enzymes -- These were my best friend when I was pregnant as it helped tremendously with heartburn and acid reflux! It aids in digestion and always works to help settle a stomach that might be queasy from eating too much or something too spicy or too fatty. My husband and children all ask for them if they have an unsettled stomach.
Nux Vomica -- I'm still learning about homeopathy, but this has been quite helpful as well.
Tummy Aid Essentail Oil roll on -- I love Plant Therapy's kidsafe line! I'm still learning about essential oils so I appreciate thse ready-made roll-ons that I can put on my children's feet and bellies. They carry the regular oil you can diffuse as well, but I love the roll-ons to put in my purse to whip out as the first whimper of tummy pain.
Tummy Plus Tincture from Trilight Health --- I love all the tinctures from Trilight Health! They don't taste badly so my kids will take them and they really work.
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