Cholera is a bacterial infection in the small intestine. The bacteria enters into the body through contaminated foods or water and grows in the small intestine.
CAUSES
Contaminated foods or water
Bacterial growth in the small intestine
SYMPTOMS
Vomiting
Excessive thirst
Diarrhoea
Muscle cramps
FOOD GROUPS
Liquids – Keeps away dehydration
Coconut water
Cold soups
Barley water
Lemon juice
Easy-to-digest low fiber – Act as binding agents & firm up the loose, watery stool that slows down the bowel movement & gives relief from diarrhoea
Porridge
Rice
Oats
Corn meal
Mashed potatoes
Boiled carrots
Stewed apples
Mangoes
Papaya
Pears
Peaches
Probiotics – Strengthens immunity
Miso
Yogurt
REMEDY:
1 cup chopped papaya
Add 1/2 cup yogurt
Add 200 ml water
1/4 tsp cardamom powder
Blend together
Refrigerate for 5 mins
