At some point in every person's life they will likely come down with some form of food poisoning. The causes of the food poisoning could be any number of things from allergic reactions to undercooked food containing some type of bacteria that spread inside the body. When a person comes down with poisoning people are often confused about the steps that should be taken and often wait it out. This causes unwanted suffering. There are however, some natural remedies for food poisoning. One of the most important things that should always be done in cases of poisoning that manifest with vomiting is to drink plenty of fluids. Staying hydrated is always an important element of good health, and it is doubly true when one's body is trying to get over an illness. In addition to water, consider drinking herbal teas that will also serve to settle the stomach. Mint and green teas are good choices, as is the poor health stand-by chamomile.

As is the case with any illness, one of the most important things that one must do to get better is rest. It sounds simple, but so many people choose to ignore their symptoms and continue at their normal activity levels. This will only serve to prolong the illness. If you are not feeling well, the best thing to do is get in bed and give your body the rest it needs to fight the bacteria. There are a number of subtle and obvious signs, practices etc. that the consumer can and should look for in a restaurant related to the personal hygiene of the food handlers. The following list of practices or requirements (by law) are designed to prevent or minimize contamination of food, either directly from the food handler, or from cross-contamination from other sources. Review each one and make a mental note to remember to look for these the next time you are patronizing your favorite restaurant or market:

When we decide to use homeopathy for this malady, the remedy must be chosen based on symptoms and the cause. In other words, the symptoms point the way. This is reason enough to not use conventional meds to cover up what the body wants us to know. The benefits of having symptoms outweigh the short amount of relief. What ever remedy is chosen, take it every hour if the symptoms are extreme and every 4-5 hours if less intense. As soon as there is relief, stop taking the remedy. One of the most common ailments for all of us is some variety of food borne illness. This can come about through the improper or unsanitary handling of food or poor food storage methods. Other common sources of illness include mushrooms and reef fish, which can contain natural toxins, and a variety of dairy products or delicatessen foods. Another source is skin infections on the hands of those people who are food handlers. While food poisoning is usually treatable at home, if the illness lasts more than 24 hours or the patient collapses or loses consciousness, you might want to check with a physician.