Cure for Diarrhea and Other Intestinal Problems

Suffering from diarrhea can be very annoying since it commonly last for two to three days. That could be a long and agonizing pain on your stomach that you might need some medical attention. Anyway, its not actually such a serious health problem because it can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) form of medicines.

What are the common causes of a diarrhea?

There are many possible causes of a diarrhea but the most common cause is an infection on your intestinal organ. This can be acquired by eating nearly rotten food or food (dirty foods to be more specific) containing bacteria. Thus, beware on buying foods from the street as you do not know if they are clean or health-approve. You should also learn how to check your food before you intend to eat it.

Now, to tell you something about the guava fruit. This tropical type of fruit is completely rich in 'Astringents' which is a nutrient compound that adds substance to help loose bowels and reduce symptoms of diarrhea. This astringent compound will not only help you prevent diarrhea because this fruit's astringent content can also treat your gums making it tighter and fresher. Thus, it benefits your mouth upon chewing it and then it benefits your internal organs upon consumption.

Other Intestinal Problems

The closest other intestinal problem related to diarrhea is 'Dysentery' or more commonly known as the 'Bloody Flux'. This is an inflammatory intestinal disorder that results into a severe form of diarrhea. A person suffering from Dysentery will have fever and unbearable abdominal pain. You will also notice on their feces that it contains blood and mucus.

As a natural form of treatment, eating guava fruit can cure such intestinal problem. Actually, Dysentery is a result of a viral or bacterial infections but we are so glad to have the guava fruit which contains the anti-bacterial contents for this type of disease. As already mentioned above, the astringent content of the guava fruit is also a disinfectant or anti-bacterial compound perfect for curing Dysentery.

Astringents are alkaline in nature wherein it inhibits microbial growth and it removes extra mucus from the intestines. Apart from the Astringent content of the guava fruit - this tropical fruit is also rich in vitamin C, Carotenoids and Potassium. These three vitamin contents of the guava fruit can strengthen and tone the digestive system. At the same time, they are also disinfecting it simultaneously.

'Gastroenteritis' also known as 'Stomach Flu' is very similar to Dysentery. A person infected with these intestinal bacteria will also suffer an inflammation on their stomach and intestines. Just like Dysentery, Gastroenteritis is treatable by eating guava fruits.

Most intestinal problems are cured by maintaining fluid intake and following proper procedure of an Oral Rehydration Therapy. Along with the regular intake of the guava fruit, complete recovery will be expected in less period of time. If in any case that the treatment are not going so well due to the cause repeated vomiting or diarrhea then hospital admission is best advised.

Guava Fruits for Cancer Prevention

Cancer is the current leading cause of death for people under the age of 85. Regardless of the huge progress and improvement on our medical technology, treatment for cancer is yet to be discovered but prevention is now possible.

How does cancer cause serious health problem?

A cancer is composed of cells with an uncontrollable behavior of continued growth and multiplication. Other than multiplying itself, it does not die unlike a normal cell that dies upon the orderly process of growth and division. Thus, a cancer will continue to grow and divide itself without dying until it forms a huge mass of abnormal cells.

Due to the immortal number of cells that keeps on multiplying themselves, this will result into a huge lumps or masses of tissue which is referred as 'Tumors'. To tell you the worst part - a tumor will keep on continuously growing which can interfere the digestive, circulatory and nervous system of the body. As a result, it can release unnecessary hormones that can alter body functions.

There are two different dangerous form of tumors that will most likely going to occur. First is when the cancerous cells are able to travel via the blood or lymph system. This will enable the cancerous cells to destroy every healthy tissues (this process is called 'Invasion') on their path. Second is when the cell multiplies itself which leads into an abnormal growth wherein it'll create new blood vessels for the purpose of feeding itself. This process is called 'Angiogenesis'.

By the time that the tumor manages to spreads throughout the body invading and destroying most of the healthy tissues (known as the process of 'Metastasis') then this will result into a very serious condition. At some point, this condition is classified as untreatable.

How can a Guava Fruit prevent cancer?

Its no wonder why some people call guava as a 'Miracle Healing Fruit' or similar alike. The reason is that this tropical fruit has the ability to inhibit growth and metastasis of cancerous cells. Thus, preventing the cancer from forming deadly tumor throughout the body.

In some recent years, there are already numerous studies that has been conducted by professionals about the healing contents of the guava fruit. Their research claim that the guava's nutritional contents can cure 'Prostate Cancer', 'Breast Cancer' and 'Oral Cancer'. Apart from the fruit, the guava leaf can be extracted for its oil which is an extremely effective anti-proliferative substance. This is a type of substance far more superior than the leading modern medicines today for preventing growth of cell cancer.

'Lycopene' is another rich content of the guava fruit. To tell you more about lycopene it is a powerful antioxidant that prevents any form of degenerative diseases. It also helps protect DNA damages in the cells making the cells function a lot more better. Having a high level amount of lycopene in both blood and fatty tissues of your body will reduce the risk of cancer. However, our human body cannot produce lycopene which can only be obtained from various food sources such as the guava fruit.

Finally, the guava fruit has a very high content of vitamin C which are four times higher than those found on the oranges. If you don't know it yet, vitamin C's provides antioxidants for the body's immune system.

What are antioxidants?

We can explain antioxidants by defining its root word 'oxygen'. All living organisms needs oxygen for survival since it is required by our body to metabolize and use dietary nutrients. In other words oxygen is the one responsible for converting fats, proteins and carbohydrates into an energy.

But, did you know that there's also a negative side of oxygen?

Oxygen is considered as a highly active atom that has the potential to become a part of the damaging molecules known as the 'free radicals'. These free radicals can destroy other healthy cells of the body leading into various forms of diseases and disorders such as cancer.

Going back into our guava fruit, the vitamin C content provides a strong boost of antioxidants into the body's immune system. It serves as the major defense lines against free radicals which prevents cancer and heart disease.

With all those health benefits mentioned on this post, you may now want to start adding a guava fruit into your daily diet to stay healthy and free from any form of cancer disease.