Ever since I moved back home, I am frequently getting sick. From infection, common cold, feeling lethargic, to food poisoning. These are happening in less than a month. Normally, when I live alone, I only get sick about two-three times in a year, these too aren't that serious.
Today, as an attempt to find out the cause of my food poisoning, I decided to stop eating food from the buffet that is often bought by my mother. I am someone who normally cooks myself and my food spices is very minimal. While at home, the family often eat food from buffet that I don't know the ingredients or how they handled the food. I reckon, due to this differences,my body system is undergoing shock.
Other than the prescription, I try to add some home remedies that I can find from my kitchen to fight off the food poisoning and restoring my health. Back in my own apartment, here are some remedies that aids me to lessen my food poisoning symptoms which I am trying to use again now.
Ginger
Ginger is my go-to herb whenever I feel nauseous and sick. It contains anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidants. Here's more on Ginger if you're curious 11 Proven Health Benefits of Ginger from Healthline.
Turmeric
One of my favorite herb is turmeric. Not only that it has neurotropic properties, it also contains anti-inflammatory properties. I love adding turmeric in my ginger tea. If you want to red more on this amazing herb check this out Healthline Turmeric.
Yogurt
When you choose a yogurt, try to find a product with less sugar. Yogurt may help in increasing immune system which is why, I choose this into my stack. 7 Impressive Health Benefits of Yogurt from Healthline.
Cinnamon
Like ginger, this one also has anti-inflammatory properties to it.
Lemon
Squeeze a bit of lemon and I am good to go!
Normally, I try to combine several herbs into one and consuming them regularly. When I tell my family that I can drink just water and combination of herb, they were mostly shocked because a lot of them dislike something called "jamu" in Bahasa which means traditional medicinal herbs beverage. For me, since I explored this world of oriental medicine, I can drink anything even from something that looks like a nest of ants. If I don't get better by 4 days, I really have to get myself checked if I have a serious food poisoning.
