Definition of Diarrhea

According to the World Health Organisation diarrhea is:

• 'having three or more loose bowel movements per day'

Diarrhea - is a troublesome and distressing gastro-intestinal symptom - and it happens for two main reasons:

1. When the intestine's function is impaired
2. When certain enzymes are missing

Both types come about as a consequence of trying to process food toxins - previously known as food intolerance.

Other symptoms associated with diarrhea include:

• • Stomach bloating, pain and flatulence
  • Dehydration and nutrient deficiencies
  • Depression or anxiety
  • Chronic fatigue or lethargy
  • Leaky Gut Syndrome - and its consequences

What are the Main Causes of Diarrhea?

In developing countires - poor water quality and intestinal infections cause diarrhea.

But generally, in Western society - diarrhea is usually from eating food toxins. However - there are a number of food toxins which can cause diarrhea - and - just to make things complicated they act together in various combinations. 

The best solution is reduce your intake of the commonest food toxins - with a LOW TOXIN DIET.

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How Food toxins cause diarrhea

One reason for diarrhea is an immune response to the toxins in some foods. Food toxins are often unrecognised or 'foreign' protein fragments. When the immune system senses these 'foreigners' it responds by putting itself 'on alert'. The immune response is to create inflammation, tissue damage and disruption to normal processes - in this case in the intestine.

Another reason diarrhea happens is when the intestine is unable to produce enzymes to digest certain sugars. E.g Lactose - (a sugar) needs Lactase (an enzyme) to break it down. If there is no Lactase present the sugar causes an 'osmotic purge' in the intestine. Too much fluid flows back into the waste products making stools loose and watery.

Treatment for Diarrhea

Temporary relief treatment: Your doctor may prescribe medications or supplements for temporary relief - and/or other tests and treatments. Some people choose to use probiotics thinking that will help.  Unfortunately many contain ingredients which actually cause diarrhea.

Permanent Cure: Cheronic diarrhea is a Red Flag - a precious warning signal. Many find a low toxin diet works wonders. 

'I've had so many tests in the past that say "normal" or whatever, according to their criteria, and it was when I started reading about food intolerances etc that some light was shed on the possible real cause.  I'm mainly referring to my diarrhea here - 10 years of suffering, endless tests saying "normal" and then a finally a solution that turned out to be a (food intolerance) problem, and relief coming within days by simply eliminating some foods from my diet. You'll have to forgive me - I've become a bit of a major "Food Intolerance Convert" after years and years of no answers from the medical profession.  Your website really opened my eyes.  Sorry if I think you have all the answers - it's a big compliment from me - sincerely. Keep up the great work.  Kindest regards - Jane'

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What happens if you do nothing about your Diarrhea?

If left untreated - Diarrhea can progress into quite serious disease. Of course you can decide to carry on as you are - and keep taking medications just for the symptoms. But please be aware you may develop any of the following in addition to your daily diarrhea:

• Anal pain or spasms, haemorrhoids
• Headaches, sinus pain or migraines
• Severe flatulence
• Intestinal disorders like Leaky Gut syndrome
• Serial colds and 'flu due to a compromised immune system
• Inflammatory disease
• Chronic fatigue, lethargy - or 'brain fog'
• Blue moods, depression
• Low iron levels or anaemia

Question: Why do I respond badly to food toxins - which may be causing my diarrhea?

Answer:  There are some foods which we humans are uable to digert. They may be edible . . . but they are not digestible. 

This is a strong reason to learn more about food toxins so you can pass on the knowledge to your children and grandchildren.

Question: When will I be cured of Diarrhea?

Answer: Simple! Avoid the food toxins which are causing it. Diarrhea doesn't need any medicines to be 'cured'. Diarrhea is the result of eating foods which are not right for us. And trying to do so will only continue to you make you ill.

• You will be "cured" when you substitute those high-toxin foods - for safer choices
• No drugs, treatments or surgical procedures are needed - just the right fresh foods