Nursing and External Applications for Diarrhea
Elke Kaschdailewitsch, Doris Rapp
Last update: 12.06.2019
Dietetic measures for diarrhea
Grated apple with banana
Cooked carrots
Dried blueberries
Yarrow tea
External applications for diarrhea
- Diarrhea with accompanying cramp-like symptoms:
Abdominal compress with Chamomilla e floribus W 10%, Oleum WALA
For instruction, see https://www.pflege-vademecum.de/kamoel-bw.php?locale=en
- With strongly inflated abdomen (meteoric):
Abdominal compress with Carum Carvi oil
- In case of accompanying nausea:
Abdominal compress with yarrow tea
- To support upbuilding forces:
Rhythmical embrocation of the upper arms with sloe oil
Research news
Fasting for adults with type 1 diabetes
Intermittent as well as prolonged fasting appaer favorable in conditions such metabolic syndrome, type 2 diabetes, and rheumatic diseases. Fasting for individuals with type 1 diabetes (T1D) is generally considered too risky. The aim of this patient-led research was to investigate the feasibility, benefit, and safety of a 7-d multimodal fasting intervention in individuals with T1D. The study results indicate achievement of the stated aims (open access):
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.nut.2021.111169.
For this study, Dr. Bettina Berger received the prestigious Holzschuh Award for Complementary Medicine.
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