Because of its many medicinal properties, organic black cumin seed oil has proven effective in the treatment of the symptoms of Food Poisoning.

Food poisoning is a condition in which a person experiences severe pain and inflammation in stomach and small intestine. It may attack people of any age.

The main causes of food poisoning include food allergy, excess intake of alcohol, intake of unhealthy and stale food, etc. It is found that certain foods like meat, fish, and milk products tend to get contaminated more easily than others. Sometimes these foods in the shops are not fresh or their preparation is bad and eating them subsequently causes food poisoning.

Even people who come in contact with these contaminated food indirectly (touching or serving) can also suffer from skin diseases or itching; which later on results in food poisoning.

Food poisoning may last for a few hours or for days. It may cause some other chronic diseases like arthritis and can affect the kidney and lungs; it may also weakens the immune system.

Mercy Products Treatment for Food Poisoning:

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Individuals suffering from food poisoning needs immediate treatment. Given below are some helpful home remedies to be used in addition to the Mercy Oil products treatment.

Ginger:

Ginger is a good remedy for the treatment of food poisoning. Take small pieces of ginger and make them into a paste by mixing with buttermilk. Take this 2-3 times a day. Ginger extract can also be taken along with lemon juice to get fast relief from vomiting and nausea. Take equal amount (2-3 tablespoon) of ginger and lemon extract, add little amount of black pepper powder into it. Take this mixture 3-4 times a daily.

Individuals suffering from food poisoning may also take ginger tea (not all hot water, add half cup of cold water to help re-hydration). This helps to stops nauseous feeling for vomiting.

Some immediate steps for treating food poisoning are; giving warm water to the patient immediately after vomiting. This soothes the stomach and gives relief from abdominal pain. Also gently rub their stomach, or put warm towel or cotton cloth over the stomach for some time. This will reduce the pain.

Dos and Don'ts for Food Poisoning

Since a major cause of food poisoning is contaminated food, either taken outside or brought home; it is very unfortunate that people does not bother to check the manufacturing and expiry date of perishable food items like milk products, bread, cakes, meat, fish, and canned foods, etc. These expiry dated foods are the major cause of food poisoning. Here are some simple do’s and don’ts which will help you to avoid food poisoning and will develop a general healthy environment within your home.
• Keep your house, especially kitchen clean (use natural [non toxic] house cleaning products such as Ecover).
• Keep the utensils, plates, napkins, vegetable knives etc clean. Use dish washers containing lemon or add a couple of slices of fresh lemon to your washing up liquid when washing up.
• Do not use rusted knifes for preparing food, also the cutting board should be of good quality and washed thoroughly after every use.
• Take special care while cleaning your refrigerator. Also see the temperature of the freezer and other sections are set at right temperatures.
• Always eat fresh and well-cooked food (especially meat and eggs). If the food is left, keep it in refrigerator, and heat it before eating.
• Never keep food at room temperature for more than 2-3 hours.
• Check the manufacturing and expiry date of any foods before buying them.
• Check the seal of the canned foods before buying.
• Cook meat and fish at suitable temperature (temperature at which all the germs are killed). Also preserve these food items at appropriate temperature inside refrigerator.
• Always wash your hands before cooking, serving, and eating food.
• If any utensil is used for mincing meat or other non-vegetarian or other perishable food items, do not use it for other food items without properly cleaning it.
• Do not use the oil which is left in the pan after cooking something. Harmful chemical reactions takes place within the oil when heated to high temperatures and can be harmful to the body if ingested.
• Do not eat fried food outside, because you don’t know if the cooking oil is of good quality or not.
• Always take lemon water before going to bed. This helps in easy digestion and will also keep the bowel movement correct.
• Avoid eating outside as much as possible, even if you do make sure the food you are served is fresh, healthy, and cooked in a hygienic manner and with good intention.

Symptoms of Food Poisoning:

The main symptoms of food poisoning include severe pain in the abdomen, unconsciousness, vomiting, body pain, fever, and diarrhoea. Individuals can also experience severe inflammation while releasing stool. Blood and other thick fluid may come along with the stool. With continuous vomiting, patient experiences dehydration and severe body pain.